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Social Selling

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Selling everything from hair to heirlooms for extra income


Implications - Social retail went from Tupperware parties in the 90’s to Taser and Botox parties in 2008. Now people are turning to both friends and strangers on the Web to buy and sell gold, jewelry and even hair in these tough economic times. At the same time, online swaps and exchanges are also rising.
 Score:
3.4
Mild
Top 4 Examples:
21,919 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Dec 08 - Mar 09
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Featured Examples


Bling Parties
 Score:
3.4
Peaked and Warm
11,241 Clicks in 220 w
Pub: Feb 25, 09

Bling Parties

MLM Home Jewelry Sale Shindigs are a Booming Business
The home “parties” where friends buy from friends are booming in these tough times. At the head of the pack is Lia Sophia Fashion Jewelry, headed by the son of Victor Kiam. (I liked the shaver so much… [More]

Selling Gold At House Parties
 Score:
4.3
Peaked and Warm
4,204 Clicks in 221 w
Pub: Feb 23, 09

Selling Gold At House Parties

'My Gold Party CA' is the Luxury Equivalent of Container Parties
By now everyone has seen old, has-been celebrities trying to get you to ship in your old gold jewelry. Well, My Gold Party CA has taken this trend to a whole new level. Instead of shipping your... [More]

Credit Crunch Hair Selling
 Score:
3.9
Peaked and Chilly
3,905 Clicks in 222 w
Pub: Feb 12, 09

Credit Crunch Hair Selling

Websites Let Desperate People Trade Their Locks For Cash
So, short hair is in style. An above-the-shoulder bob is considered chic. Next time you’re considering a drastic change, why not do it for money? Now, a trend of selling your luscious locks is flooding… [More]

Mutual Mooching
 Score:
3
Peaked and Chilly
2,569 Clicks in 229 w
Pub: Dec 29, 08

Mutual Mooching

Swap Your Old Books for Ones You Don't Have
If you have a hard time getting rid of books you’ve read because you just can’t stand the idea that they’ll end up in the landfill, or if you feel as if you are abandoning a friend when you toss your book… [More]


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