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This was mentioned briefly in another thread, but I didn't want to hijack it, it is something that I have been wondering about.
What is the purpose of Stamp Camp from a demo's perspective (I am a non-demo)? Do demos expect that the people who come to Stamp Camp place orders that night? I love my stamp camps. They are $10 and we do 3 make and take cards/projects. We hang out and chat or just zone out in the kid-free quiet (ahhhhhh...). We get to play with new gadgets and sets. Is it expected that I, as a customer, place an order at Stamp Camp? I have never, ever felt pressure to do this from my demo. I usually end up placing an order w/in a few days of it bc I know that she is putting in an order from people who do place orders at SC, but I have never felt like it is necessary. I feel like I have paid my $10 fo that night and that it that, but am I being a bad customer?
Just wondering if there is a Stamp Camp etiquette...
I have wondered this also, I am not a demo so i am not sure, I was a consultant for creative memories and I know that when I had a crop I was hoping to get some sales so I assume it is probably the same. I have never felt pressure from my demo to order though and I feel like I am a really good customer so I don't think it is a problem but I am also curious if the demos out there that do offer stamp camps are bothered when no order is placed, there is always stuff that I want but I can't always afford to place an order every month.
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Gee, I have never attended a Stamp Camp at which I didn't place an order. I didn't feel pressured at all...I just came with some items I wanted to order, and then usually one or more of the projects caused me to add to the order. Hehe! :lol: You're not being a bad customer. You paid for the opportunity to attend the Stamp Camp, so you met your obligation. Have fun and relax!
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I am a demonstrator and do not expect anyone to place an order. If they do it is great but as you said you have paid your fee. I think it gives customers the chance to use products before they buy them and if they like them I know at some point they will be ordering them even if it isnt that night. And like you I just love the chance to hang out and have a girls night with my customers.
Happy Stamping
Shonda
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I consider by stamp camps and scrap nights to be opportunities to share the fun of stamping and scrapping with customers and friends. In fact I was never a stamper, would never have even considered it until a friend invited me to a stamp camp and after going to a couple, I thought hey this is fun and the next thing you know I am a demo.
Stamp Camp, or as I call it monthly class - I charge for the projects we do and that is all I am hoping for as a demonstrator. I do coordinate my personal order for that class weekend and usually offer free shipping to any orders placed at the class - Just a little thank you for coming to my house and paying for class.
I will usually explain any current offers or promotions that SU is having that current month and that is it. I never ask if anyone has an order, I do not ask anyone to hostess a party! It is just about the fun of making the projects and having them come back the next month with a friend! I will answer questions asked to me, and usually there are some regarding products and so on, but alot of times another person at the party will answer them!
I do get orders sometimes. And that is great, I'll write it up, But usually it is friends/customers coming to figure out how to use the items they already have!
I am a demo for another company and we have SOS weekends (Scrap or Stamp) at least 4 times a year. We are planning to do more. I never pressure anyone to order anything. In fact I will demo some techniques with other stamps. The company that I demo for lets me do that. It is just a great weekend to get together and see what everyone is up to and to show off some new stuff. Most of my friends do order, but not always.
As a demo, I see stamp camp as an opportunity to introduce new techniques and to give my customers a chance to use products they don't own (yet.) I waive the $10 fee with a $35 order, but I never expect an order. Going to stamp camp on a consistent basis influenced my decision to become a demo, so I see it as a recruiting tool, too.
I wouldn't expect people to order either if they paid the fee to "play". Myself and my upline are doing a Scrapbook Fair in May and decided that if they order they will get free shipping! That is no real pressure to order so not expecting much.
I agree with everyone else. I put a lot of work and effort into organizing my stamp camps and find it well worth the effort. My camps are $15 for 4 or 5 projects. I give $10 off a purchase of $50 or more. I don't expect to have great sales and don't expect anyone to buy anything. I see it as an opportunity for my customers to play with tools and embellishments that they don't have. They may not buy a whole lot that night, but they add to their wishlists and get it eventually. I usually don't make any money at the camps, but my customers have a lot of fun and place bigger orders later. It also keeps their enthusiasm for stamping going.
1. To hang out with my friends and stamping buddies.
2. To show off new accessories or techniques
3. To encourage people to use the stamps that they have
4. To show off any specials Stampin' Up! is offering
I usually charge enough to cover my cost of supplies, but not enough for my time.
I don't feel that anyone HAS to order. That's why I charge a "materials" fee. I do encourage people to order...with a refund of all or part of the fee.
Many of my customers feel like they can't have their own workshop for one reason or another. Stamp camp, for them, gives them an opportunity to order without having a minimum to get the best deal on shipping or to take advantage of the specials...like the 50% off or SAB.
I'm sure your demo appreciates any sales she gets, but mostly enjoys your presence at Stamp Camp!
I do not expect people to place orders at a stamp camp. I like it when they do.
I will give an added incentivce to people who do place orders at a stamp camp. (ex. extra entries in the door prize drawing).
I am a demonstrator also. I charge $15.00 for the class. We do 5 cards and 1 project. Plus I give out 2 door prizes. At the camps I don't expect my friends to order anything. If they do that's great. Usually if they see something that we used at the camp they go ahead and buy it. At the class I usually make cards out of what is happening with Stampin Up. Like when they had the Celebration special we made a card from each of the sets. This month it was the half price sets that I used. April will be for the Spring catalog. There is never pressure for them to purchase anything at my camps.
Placing orders at stamp camp
A Stamp Camp is supposed to be a pressure free stamping opportunity. You pay the fee, make the projects, learn something new and just relax-no pressure to purchase anything...That being said many people do end up making a purchase because they are excited about what they have done at the Stamp Camp and this is OK too. Just an added bonus for the Demo! 
