@big_sky_thunder wrote:

I am applying from their job board, so no email with scheduler name.
I cannot see the help button (where I can send an inquiry to the scheduler) until I apply for the shop which would then void my chance to ask for an increase.
I will call them on Monday and ask to be transferred to whoever is scheduling these shops I guess.

@bradkcrew wrote:

Don't bother. The answer will be no.

They had a bunch of shops on Presto last week with a fee and "negotiable" in the listings. I emailed the project manager and asked what fee she could offer if I took four of them. She responded that they couldn't go any higher than the listed price. Umm....okay.

For fun I replied with an attachment of the screen shot along with a sheepish response that I must have misunderstood the listing, lol. Of course there was no response.

@qveen wrote:

Yes I did the same. I said I would take them for a slightly higher fee as they were completely out of my way in opposite directions. I was told they couldn't go higher. Then several hours later they were posted at the price I said I would do them at. I took one but left the other because of an incoming storm and didn't think I could do both. No one took the second one and it went up even more so then I grabbed it. They could have paid less if they took my original offer.

@bradkcrew wrote:

Don't bother. The answer will be no.

They had a bunch of shops on Presto last week with a fee and "negotiable" in the listings. I emailed the project manager and asked what fee she could offer if I took four of them. She responded that they couldn't go any higher than the listed price. Umm....okay.

For fun I replied with an attachment of the screen shot along with a sheepish response that I must have misunderstood the listing, lol. Of course there was no response.

@joanna81 wrote:

Just curious if you gave them an amount or just asked for more? If I give them a number, I.E, it is at $15 and I'm asking for $18, vs "can you do a higher fee" seems to work better.

@qveen wrote:

Yes I did the same. I said I would take them for a slightly higher fee as they were completely out of my way in opposite directions. I was told they couldn't go higher. Then several hours later they were posted at the price I said I would do them at. I took one but left the other because of an incoming storm and didn't think I could do both. No one took the second one and it went up even more so then I grabbed it. They could have paid less if they took my original offer.

@bradkcrew wrote:

Don't bother. The answer will be no.

They had a bunch of shops on Presto last week with a fee and "negotiable" in the listings. I emailed the project manager and asked what fee she could offer if I took four of them. She responded that they couldn't go any higher than the listed price. Umm....okay.

For fun I replied with an attachment of the screen shot along with a sheepish response that I must have misunderstood the listing, lol. Of course there was no response.

@bradkcrew wrote:

@qveen wrote:

Yes I did the same. I said I would take them for a slightly higher fee as they were completely out of my way in opposite directions. I was told they couldn't go higher. Then several hours later they were posted at the price I said I would do them at. I took one but left the other because of an incoming storm and didn't think I could do both. No one took the second one and it went up even more so then I grabbed it. They could have paid less if they took my original offer.

@bradkcrew wrote:

Don't bother. The answer will be no.

They had a bunch of shops on Presto last week with a fee and "negotiable" in the listings. I emailed the project manager and asked what fee she could offer if I took four of them. She responded that they couldn't go any higher than the listed price. Umm....okay.

For fun I replied with an attachment of the screen shot along with a sheepish response that I must have misunderstood the listing, lol. Of course there was no response.

They never went higher here, and no one took them. At the beginning of the month they relisted them at a lower fee…still negotiable, lol

@big_sky_thunder wrote:

viv0412: very funny too bad it is true

@joanna81 wrote:

Just curious if you gave them an amount or just asked for more? If I give them a number, I.E, it is at $15 and I'm asking for $18, vs "can you do a higher fee" seems to work better.

@qveen wrote:

The jobs were listed for $15. I asked for $18. I was told no. They relisted them at $18 hours later. I took one for $18. Waited and got the last one eventually for $22.

@joanna81 wrote:

Just curious if you gave them an amount or just asked for more? If I give them a number, I.E, it is at $15 and I'm asking for $18, vs "can you do a higher fee" seems to work better.

@thunderdeacon wrote:

Just remember, the longer that each location goes undone, the more work it's going to be when someone finally shows up. If the location is not merchandising their own items, then it could be a total disaster upon arrival. I would be cautious about taking these unless you have a decent idea that the location won't be a total poop show. Every month that goes by without merchandising increases the potential of a total disaster upon arrival and a lot of work to get it in shape.

@thunderdeacon wrote:

Just remember, the longer that each location goes undone, the more work it's going to be when someone finally shows up. If the location is not merchandising their own items, then it could be a total disaster upon arrival. I would be cautious about taking these unless you have a decent idea that the location won't be a total poop show. Every month that goes by without merchandising increases the potential of a total disaster upon arrival and a lot of work to get it in shape.

@joanna81 wrote:

@thunderdeacon wrote:

Just remember, the longer that each location goes undone, the more work it's going to be when someone finally shows up. If the location is not merchandising their own items, then it could be a total disaster upon arrival. I would be cautious about taking these unless you have a decent idea that the location won't be a total poop show. Every month that goes by without merchandising increases the potential of a total disaster upon arrival and a lot of work to get it in shape.

So true. They had a route of gas stations for pre-paid debit cards a few years ago. One of the gas stations had so many dusty packages of cards in backstock, it was a full garbage bag!

The stuffed animals project can also be a nightmare without any visits for a few mths.

@Cassiespark wrote:

The stuffed animals project can also be a nightmare without any visits for a few mths."

THIS!

For anyone not in the loop here, the stuffed animals company cancelled almost all locations except for a few grocery store chains. CI has decided they should offer those at $10, and they are out trolling for new ICs to take these (hence, they are on Presto). I wouldn't personally take one of these for less than $25 as they will have multiple displays, backstock, and will take you an hour. These are not the convenience store and small drug stores...those all cancelled. I promise you $10 doesn't begin to cover what you are walking in to. If you really need $10, DM me and I'll send it to you!

@joanna81 wrote:

@thunderdeacon wrote:

Just remember, the longer that each location goes undone, the more work it's going to be when someone finally shows up. If the location is not merchandising their own items, then it could be a total disaster upon arrival. I would be cautious about taking these unless you have a decent idea that the location won't be a total poop show. Every month that goes by without merchandising increases the potential of a total disaster upon arrival and a lot of work to get it in shape.

So true. They had a route of gas stations for pre-paid debit cards a few years ago. One of the gas stations had so many dusty packages of cards in backstock, it was a full garbage bag!

The stuffed animals project can also be a nightmare without any visits for a few mths.

@qveen wrote:

A bunch for Kroger, CVS, and Gas stations dropped near me for $10. Someone snatched them all up fast except for a few in rural areas nearby. I am debating taking 1 at a CVS just because it's near 2 other projects I plan on doing but am not sure what I would be walking into. It's currently at $12. I wanted to see if it would go to at least $15.

@Cassiespark wrote:

The stuffed animals project can also be a nightmare without any visits for a few mths."

THIS!

For anyone not in the loop here, the stuffed animals company cancelled almost all locations except for a few grocery store chains. CI has decided they should offer those at $10, and they are out trolling for new ICs to take these (hence, they are on Presto). I wouldn't personally take one of these for less than $25 as they will have multiple displays, backstock, and will take you an hour. These are not the convenience store and small drug stores...those all cancelled. I promise you $10 doesn't begin to cover what you are walking in to. If you really need $10, DM me and I'll send it to you!

@joanna81 wrote:

@thunderdeacon wrote:

Just remember, the longer that each location goes undone, the more work it's going to be when someone finally shows up. If the location is not merchandising their own items, then it could be a total disaster upon arrival. I would be cautious about taking these unless you have a decent idea that the location won't be a total poop show. Every month that goes by without merchandising increases the potential of a total disaster upon arrival and a lot of work to get it in shape.

So true. They had a route of gas stations for pre-paid debit cards a few years ago. One of the gas stations had so many dusty packages of cards in backstock, it was a full garbage bag!

The stuffed animals project can also be a nightmare without any visits for a few mths.

@qveen wrote:

A bunch for Kroger, CVS, and Gas stations dropped near me for $10. Someone snatched them all up fast except for a few in rural areas nearby. I am debating taking 1 at a CVS just because it's near 2 other projects I plan on doing but am not sure what I would be walking into. It's currently at $12. I wanted to see if it would go to at least $15.

@Cassiespark wrote:

The stuffed animals project can also be a nightmare without any visits for a few mths."

THIS!

For anyone not in the loop here, the stuffed animals company cancelled almost all locations except for a few grocery store chains. CI has decided they should offer those at $10, and they are out trolling for new ICs to take these (hence, they are on Presto). I wouldn't personally take one of these for less than $25 as they will have multiple displays, backstock, and will take you an hour. These are not the convenience store and small drug stores...those all cancelled. I promise you $10 doesn't begin to cover what you are walking in to. If you really need $10, DM me and I'll send it to you!

@joanna81 wrote:

@thunderdeacon wrote:

Just remember, the longer that each location goes undone, the more work it's going to be when someone finally shows up. If the location is not merchandising their own items, then it could be a total disaster upon arrival. I would be cautious about taking these unless you have a decent idea that the location won't be a total poop show. Every month that goes by without merchandising increases the potential of a total disaster upon arrival and a lot of work to get it in shape.

So true. They had a route of gas stations for pre-paid debit cards a few years ago. One of the gas stations had so many dusty packages of cards in backstock, it was a full garbage bag!

The stuffed animals project can also be a nightmare without any visits for a few mths.

@qveen wrote:

A bunch for Kroger, CVS, and Gas stations dropped near me for $10. Someone snatched them all up fast except for a few in rural areas nearby. I am debating taking 1 at a CVS just because it's near 2 other projects I plan on doing but am not sure what I would be walking into. It's currently at $12. I wanted to see if it would go to at least $15.

@Cassiespark wrote:

The stuffed animals project can also be a nightmare without any visits for a few mths."

THIS!

For anyone not in the loop here, the stuffed animals company cancelled almost all locations except for a few grocery store chains. CI has decided they should offer those at $10, and they are out trolling for new ICs to take these (hence, they are on Presto). I wouldn't personally take one of these for less than $25 as they will have multiple displays, backstock, and will take you an hour. These are not the convenience store and small drug stores...those all cancelled. I promise you $10 doesn't begin to cover what you are walking in to. If you really need $10, DM me and I'll send it to you!

@joanna81 wrote:

@thunderdeacon wrote:

Just remember, the longer that each location goes undone, the more work it's going to be when someone finally shows up. If the location is not merchandising their own items, then it could be a total disaster upon arrival. I would be cautious about taking these unless you have a decent idea that the location won't be a total poop show. Every month that goes by without merchandising increases the potential of a total disaster upon arrival and a lot of work to get it in shape.

So true. They had a route of gas stations for pre-paid debit cards a few years ago. One of the gas stations had so many dusty packages of cards in backstock, it was a full garbage bag!

The stuffed animals project can also be a nightmare without any visits for a few mths.

@Cassiespark wrote:

CVS will have 2-3 displays, and backstock. I wouldn't personally do them for less than $20.

@qveen wrote:

A bunch for Kroger, CVS, and Gas stations dropped near me for $10. Someone snatched them all up fast except for a few in rural areas nearby. I am debating taking 1 at a CVS just because it's near 2 other projects I plan on doing but am not sure what I would be walking into. It's currently at $12. I wanted to see if it would go to at least $15.

@Cassiespark wrote:

The stuffed animals project can also be a nightmare without any visits for a few mths."

THIS!

For anyone not in the loop here, the stuffed animals company cancelled almost all locations except for a few grocery store chains. CI has decided they should offer those at $10, and they are out trolling for new ICs to take these (hence, they are on Presto). I wouldn't personally take one of these for less than $25 as they will have multiple displays, backstock, and will take you an hour. These are not the convenience store and small drug stores...those all cancelled. I promise you $10 doesn't begin to cover what you are walking in to. If you really need $10, DM me and I'll send it to you!

@joanna81 wrote:

@thunderdeacon wrote:

Just remember, the longer that each location goes undone, the more work it's going to be when someone finally shows up. If the location is not merchandising their own items, then it could be a total disaster upon arrival. I would be cautious about taking these unless you have a decent idea that the location won't be a total poop show. Every month that goes by without merchandising increases the potential of a total disaster upon arrival and a lot of work to get it in shape.

So true. They had a route of gas stations for pre-paid debit cards a few years ago. One of the gas stations had so many dusty packages of cards in backstock, it was a full garbage bag!

The stuffed animals project can also be a nightmare without any visits for a few mths.