Does anyone know what the real deal is with those kids that go door-to-door selling magazines?

Question

I am wondering what the real deal is with those kids selling magazines to win a trip. They need 10,000 points to win a trip and "supposedly" they aren't selling the magazines, they are selling their personalities. Is it legit? What's the real deal?

Answer 1

some schools have magazine fundraisers. i have done it before to raise money for my track team or band and stuff like that. it was never to win a trip.

ask what it is for. if it is for schools, then they should be able to show some kind of verification of sorts. I still live in the same district i went to school in and know who is working in the schools. So i always am able to give them a quiz or something about who is still there and whatnot. the kids look at me funny but i dont care.

I never gave them money. you never give money up front or other personal information. what happens is you get billed for the magazines from the company that organizes the fundraisers

others could be information scams. thats why if they cant proove who they are... i dont give them the time of day

Answer 2

I don't support this door-to-door type of work because I find it demeaning and an absolute waste of man power, for one reason being that blindly targeted advertising (door-to-door) has about the poorest intro-to-closure ratio of all the advertising methods available to businesses.
While I can appreciate to some degree the view that this is free advertising, it really isn't free once the hours / sale are taken into account, it ought to become painfully clear that even a small ad in the newspaper is by far the better financial decision as it is not only more cost-effective but also returns the power of choice to the consumer (not to mention far less intrusive on their privacy).

I further find the people in charge of such operations are to blame for taking advantage of young folks like that, and feel that the nonsense of door-to-door solicitation can stop anytime. Although I'm aware that the young salesperson likely doesn't know any better, it's also not my fault they're so naive and feel that the sooner it dawns on them how big of a waste of time this is, the better.

While I'll spare the details on certain sales tactics that have been invented to increase the intro-to-closure ratio, suffice it to say I will not give any door-to-door solicitor even the time of day.

Answer 3

They are working selling door to door to make money and accomplish their goals. Very few kids if any will get a trip but they will receive commission. Help them out if you can, encourage them to work. Don't spend a lot of money. Only buy if you will read the magazine. Get a receipt. Door to door sales requires a permit with the township. Ask for proof of permit. Have their crew manager stop by to show permit. Although I have to say, it was more of an issue in some towns than others. Trust your instincts. Building trust and working relationships is what a successful sales career is all about. That is your little visitors job.

Take care,

Jen

Answer 4

it started as a legit fundraiser. but to many people are making bogus order forms and collecting and keeping the money. if they are legit they will have no problem allowing you to make your donation at a later time. then you can investigate the organization further before donating. if they have to have the money then and there. don't do it.

Answer 5

There are no points.
There is no trip.
They are just selling magazines.
They get half of whatever they sell.
It's good money for a kid. But, I'm not
going to give up another summer for it.

Answer 6

i don't buy from them , unless it's a local kid that i know and not some kids dropped off by some guy in a van from the inner city

Answer 7

They're all addicted to crack.