Thursday. September 5. 1935
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own merchant would ask you? I
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I | You Are Told In a Very Convincing Manner by
these peddlers that you are saving on the purchase price of these hose because they come Direct
from-the-Mills-to-you—thus saving you the wholesalers and the retailers profit—and in some
I cases you are led to believe there are only two steps from Growers-to-you.
I ButjhesePeddlers OMlTtelliw
M of These Facts which are NOT shown in the "cleverly prepared charf' but which Are Very
I Decidedly a part of Direct Selling Organization Expense.
■*> THE SALESMAN is paid his profit from 1 5 per cent to 50 per cent which as a rule is the
initial deposit on your order, —in addition to this deposit if he averages a certain number of sales
■ he is given a bonus on his earnings of 10 per cent to 25 per cent all of which the customer pays*
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ft*. THE BRANCH MANAGER comes in for 10 per cent to 20 per cent on the orders
taken in the territory under his supervision. In many instances the Branch Office Rent is paid by
■ _ the main office—which goes in to the price of your purchase.
I Due to the many changes of Branch Managers there are unavoidable expenses which must be paid
K by' the main office—and which are added to the price of the hose.
B Office stationery, printed matter, etc. —are expenses never mentioned to you*
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§»> THE DIVISION MANAGER or District Manager is paid his traveling expenses, in
addition to receiving a salary or commission on all business in his territory* Some direct-selling
organizations maintain Sectional Sales Managers whose traveling expenses, salary or commission
■ must be paid.
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IN ADDITION to the above some Direct Sellers pay Recruiting Managers—Sales Investi
gators—Sales Promoters—Home-Office Representatives—Advertising Specialists* All these men
must be paid a salary and their expenses. Are you told about these?
I |+> THE HLGE AMOUNTS SPENT for Advertising is NOT mentioned by the well I
■ trained Bell Ringer* Tremendous Sums Are Spent in the conducting of Testing Schools—to -
devise " decoys" to better enable the Peddler to secure your attention.
SPECIAL PRIZES- Ca h —Watches—Clothing—even Automobiles must-be added in to the
■ price on the order blank*
lit, CONVENTIONS-SpecM Sales Meetings-costing enormous amounts must be figured in the , '•
cost of the hosierya Freight and cartage expense thru different stages of manufacturing is necessary*
C which is most attractively pictured to you by the Clever Salesman as a Pair Free, ete. " J®
II Some of the leading Hosiery Peddlers have gained their momentum of business on ihis pair free guarantee—but this Guar |
C an tee Has Been REDUCED—untiI now—the dissatisfied customer is obliged to answer a most lengthy and EMBARRASSING ID
a , QUESTIONNAIRE in order to receive any consideration, which was assured her at the time of her purchase. p
gj- It is not impossible that eventually ONLY the toes—heels—and tops will be guaranteed—and as a rule they are of materials Ug}
| |®| other than silk. . RS
IE hosiery and make an adjustment? How long before you received any consideration? jgl
THE ELKIN TRIBUNE, ELKIN. NORTH CAROLINA