The Longaberger Company, headquartered in Newark, Ohio, specializes in weaving by hand maple baskets that are both beautiful and functional. To date, Longaberger has approximately 45,000 home consultants around the country. These home consultants sell Longaberger merchandise through parties and catalogs. Read on to learn sell Longaberger baskets.
Instructions
1. Host a Longaberger party if you aren't ready to commit yourself to the company just yet. By hosting a basket party, you earn Longaberger rewards for each sale made at your party. You can put these rewards toward the merchandise you want.
2. Become a home consultant for Longaberger. You can complete an application form either through another consultant or online at the Longaberger website.
3. Decide which starter kit you want to purchase. You can begin your career as a Longaberger consultant for just $60. This kit offers just basics to get you started. To really jump start your business, consider one of the other kits: the Basic Kit is $175, while the Builder Kit is $370.
4. Understand the benefits of being a home consultant. You're working for discounts and commissions. If you're looking for something with a bit more salary, apply for a position at the Longaberger factory in Ohio. Job opportunities are listed on their website.
5. Try eBay if you're looking to sell Longaberger baskets you purchased in the past. Many Longaberger baskets are for sale on the Internet. Do check your basket to make sure it was initialed by the weaver and that it's made from a maple hardwood. Also, find out what year and style your basket is. Different baskets have different values. Check a Bentley Guide or other such guide to assess the value of your basket before marking it with a sale price.
