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Ding - Dong , Avon calling

(36 Posts)
Witzend Sun 17-May-20 12:02:51

No Avon Ladies around here in 30 odd years.

Many years ago my father used to work for a company that made the containers for their products, jars etc.

They were often elaborate and very expensive compared to the contents, but apparently Avon didn’t care about the price per unit - very attractive containers would sell that much better than plain ones.
Having said that, we did get a few freebies and they were certainly very nice.

blondenana Sun 17-May-20 11:53:10

I use to be an Avon lady,but don't even buy it now as, as far as i know they still test on animals

NotAGran55 Tue 05-May-20 16:23:59

A very pleasant young lady delivered my hand sanitiser yesterday and left a book for me .
Thank you for the recommendations - I have placed a small order online for delivery that goes towards The Avon Lady’s sales figures.

EllanVannin Sun 03-May-20 12:50:05

My Avon lady moved so I buy online, except their perfumes.

SalsaQueen Sun 03-May-20 11:14:28

I never liked Avon stuff years ago, and I felt their products all smelt similar. I have recently found some hair de-tangling spray for children online, though, and it's been great for my GC as gifts.

Scotpiper Sun 03-May-20 11:09:04

I like their lavender products like pillow spray, room spray, etc. It’s much cheaper and just as effective as the widely advertised, “this works” brand. It’s a young couple who distribute and they are lovely, it’s nice to have a chat when they deliver, although obviously at present they leave my order on the garden bench and I leave the correct money in an envelope. We still wave though!

henetha Sun 03-May-20 10:56:59

I used to be an Avon lady, back in the 90's. And I've had Avon regularly until last September when my Avon lady retired.
I could start again with a new one but decided not to do so.
I'm enjoying looking around for other cosmetics/toiletries.
If I want Avon it's available online. Some of their stuff is really lovely, and cheaper than many.

Missfoodlove Sun 03-May-20 10:50:00

I buy Skin so soft dry oil and sun creams.
Great online service.

spyder08 Sun 03-May-20 10:18:31

I still buy Avon products regularly. I particularly like their bubble baths. Both white lily and the jasmine are my favourites. Anyone wanting to purchase but without a local Avon lady all products are available online.
Free delivery if you spend over £15

tanith Sun 03-May-20 08:18:46

I do get a book through the letterbox occasionally but I’ve not bought anything for many years.

NotAGran55 Sun 03-May-20 07:10:07

When I was a child / teenager this was a huge brand , I think everyone in our village bought stuff from The Avon Lady .

I had no idea they were still going until they popped up on our village FB page offering 64% alcohol sanitiser.

The last thing I reminder buying was a football ⚽️ soap-on - rope for my brother as a Christmas present when I was 16 .

Does anyone on here buy from them still ? Any recommendations?

My sanitiser is being delivered this morning along with a catalogue for old times sake smile