Re: Beauty With Benefits GWP

Colonel Mustard · ‎08-17-2010

Funloving,

Are you interested in the gift bag with the Algenist, Laura Geller, and Tarte? I placed two orders and received two identical bags. I would love to trade one of them with someone. Let me know if you would like to trade.

Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

On 4/23/2014 racerrn said:
If you return the item that you purchased, which I would only do if I absolutely can't use it, do you return the Sonia Kashuk bags also?

The card included with all "Beauty With Benefits" orders says:

"Remember, your purchase will help people with cancer thrive in their workplace. Keeping that in mind, please consider a special request. If the shade you ordered isn't a perfect match or you're thinking about returning your purchase for any reason, consider giving it to a friend or family member who it might work better for so your dollars can continue changing lives."

These items are donated by the companies and sold to benefit the charity. If you return it, the charity loses the 80% sale price and the company loses the product - it is essentially trashed.

I would not consider returning an item I purchased (and, yes, I've participated in each event) for those reasons alone. I knew it was for charity and I would no more ask for a refund, than I would ask for an outright donation back.

Having said that, for those of you who have no problem with doing that, yes, IMO you should absolutely return the GWP. You may not be required to, but it's the ethical thing to do. Otherwise, it just seems you are deliberately ordering to get the free gift, as some others have stated.

And, quite honestly, I fail to see what a degree (or degrees) have to do with any of this. A college education doesn't make you any more or less moral than the next person. That comes from the core of whom you are. Period.

"" A little learning is a dangerous thing."-Alexander Pope

Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

On 4/24/2014 Karena said:
On 4/24/2014 HappyDaze said:
who in their right mind would think it is okay to keep the GWP when they are returning the item they PURCHASED? You are suppose to send the GWP back but as someone else mentioned, I am sure there are people who are ordering with every intention to return the purchased item but keep the GWP bag. Pretty pathetic, given that part of the point of the GWP is to encourage you to purchase something during the event to support a worthy cause. But those few that do this type of thing will ruin it for everyone else, as usual, and QVC will eventually stop including the GWP.

I agree with you; people who return items and keep the GWP will ruin it for all of us in the future. Sad!!

It must be very disheartening to everyone involved in organizing this charity event, to receive returns like that. I agree - very sad.

"" A little learning is a dangerous thing."-Alexander Pope

Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

On 4/22/2014 gingi said:
Got my purchases today and am pleasantly surprised by the Sonia Kashuk gift bags. Happy to support such a great cause. What samples did you all get?

Bag 1)BareMinerals Well Rested, CHI Smart Iron Guard Mist, Dr. Gross Age Erase Moisturizer, Dr. Denese Hydroshield, Perricone Face Finishing Moisturizer

Bag 2)Wen Pom FTC, Perricone Face Finishing Moisturizer, Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Treatment, PTR Oilless Oil

I ordered the Laura Geller spackle and received Bag 2. I'm very pleased with it; the bag is nicely made and I was happy to be able to try the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment. I also use the Wen Pom FTC. A great "bonus" for a great cause. Smile

"" A little learning is a dangerous thing."-Alexander Pope

HappyDaze · ‎06-13-2012

On 4/26/2014 Venezia said:
On 4/23/2014 racerrn said:
If you return the item that you purchased, which I would only do if I absolutely can't use it, do you return the Sonia Kashuk bags also?

The card included with all "Beauty With Benefits" orders says:

"Remember, your purchase will help people with cancer thrive in their workplace. Keeping that in mind, please consider a special request. If the shade you ordered isn't a perfect match or you're thinking about returning your purchase for any reason, consider giving it to a friend or family member who it might work better for so your dollars can continue changing lives."

These items are donated by the companies and sold to benefit the charity. If you return it, the charity loses the 80% sale price and the company loses the product - it is essentially trashed.

I would not consider returning an item I purchased (and, yes, I've participated in each event) for those reasons alone. I knew it was for charity and I would no more ask for a refund, than I would ask for an outright donation back.

Having said that, for those of you who have no problem with doing that, yes, IMO you should absolutely return the GWP. You may not be required to, but it's the ethical thing to do. Otherwise, it just seems you are deliberately ordering to get the free gift, as some others have stated.

And, quite honestly, I fail to see what a degree (or degrees) have to do with any of this. A college education doesn't make you any more or less moral than the next person. That comes from the core of whom you are. Period.

nicely put and I totally agree on all points you made.

Lotus · ‎03-09-2010

I can NOT believe the direction this thread took.

Sad.

"People with closed hearts will always feel as though they are at war with the world." ~My friend Nancy

birkin baby · ‎01-20-2011

Really! I always try to look at this type of purchase as making a donation AND getting a gift of the actual item I bought.I agree with Venezia,I would never ask for a donation back. Lol.thats just kinda not done! So donate the amount...get the item and gift bag and samples for free! It's all for charity and isn't that a good thing!!!

Funloving · ‎03-10-2010

On 4/26/2014 Colonel Mustard said:
Funloving,

Are you interested in the gift bag with the Algenist, Laura Geller, and Tarte? I placed two orders and received two identical bags. I would love to trade one of them with someone. Let me know if you would like to trade.

Colonel Mustard-

I'm expecting another order early nxt week. Providing they (a) still include the GWP (b) it's the same as what I already have & (c) you haven't already done a trade... YOU BET I WILL! Smile

PamB226 · ‎10-01-2010

Received my purchases and had not even given a second thought to the gift bags, so it was a nice surprise! Really nice sample/travel sizes.

Bag 1: a nice travel size WEN Pom Finishing Creme; Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment; bottle Peter Thomas Roth Oilless Oil; Perricone Finishing Moisturizer; 2oz Purity Cleanser

Bag 2: Algenist Firming Lifting Cream; Perricone Finishing Moisturizer; Tarte Lip Tint; Laura Geller Waterproof Eye Spackle in Mauve; St Tropez Face Bronzing Lotion

Colonel Mustard · ‎08-17-2010

On 4/26/2014 Funloving said:
On 4/26/2014 Colonel Mustard said:
Funloving,

Are you interested in the gift bag with the Algenist, Laura Geller, and Tarte? I placed two orders and received two identical bags. I would love to trade one of them with someone. Let me know if you would like to trade.

Colonel Mustard-

I'm expecting another order early nxt week. Providing they (a) still include the GWP (b) it's the same as what I already have & (c) you haven't already done a trade... YOU BET I WILL!

OK, thanks! I will check back in a couple of days!