Selling Longaberger Baskets - Direct Sales

Longaberger baskets are prized not only for their handcrafted quality but also for their potential collect ability. There are many sites and discussion boards online that are solely dedicated to the buying, selling and trading of Longaberger baskets from years past.

Back in 1919, J W Longaberger learned the art of basket weaving while working at the Dresden Basket factory, which he would later come to purchase and rename, The Ohio Ware Basket Company. He passed his love of basket making down to his son Dave Longaberger. Back in the nineteen-seventies Dave realized the great potential of selling his baskets through independent consultants at home parties and started The Longaberger Company that we know today.

Although the Longaberger Company is most famous for its baskets, they also sell hand bags, pottery, wrought iron decor, accessories for the home and much more.

The Longaberger company theory is that you will be in business for yourself but never by yourself.

Initial Cost and Commitment Needed to Start

The start-up cost of becoming a Longaberger consultant varies from $129.00, for a Business Basic kit, to $399.00, for their Business Builder kit. Both kits contain everything you will need to get started. Longaberger also offers future samples that you can only buy as a consultant so that you can quickly grow your available product line and are now offering their consultants the chance to Build-a-Kit where you can choose which of their products you want to be included in your initial start-up kit.

You get to decide how much of your time you want to commit to your new home business. Longaberger offers help and support all the way but it’s up to you to decide how many home parties you want to host in any given month.

Profit Involved and Expected Earnings

As a Longaberger consultant you will earn 25% commission on everything you sell, at the time of the sale. There is no waiting for a weekly or monthly check to arrive. You get instant cash in your pocket each and every time you make a sale.

As with most direct sales opportunities, the amount of time and effort you dedicate to your home business will determine how much you will actually earn. You can do it part-time or full-time and you can add to your earning potential by inviting friends and family members to become independent Longaberger home consultants also.

Longaberger also offers free incentives, cash rewards to top sellers and even the chance to win a trip to an exotic location.

Pros and Cons

Being a Longaberger home consultant gives you the opportunity for financial independence. You can earn as much or as little as you like. Their varied start-up costs are affordable for most people and they offer support through a “consultant only” link at their website.

Drawbacks would include not having enough friends and family in your area who could host your initial home parties or not being comfortable speaking in front of a crowded room. The Longaberger company offers fine products but in the end it all depends on how much of your time and effort you are willing to give to your home business to insure its success.

Contact the Longaberger Company

For more information, or to get started as an Independent Home Consultant, visit The Longaberger Company online at: www.Longaberger.com

Or call them: (740) 322-7800
Monday through Friday 7am-11pm EST

Their mailing address is:
The Longaberger Company
1500 East Main Street
Newark, Ohio 43055

~ Robin Svedi

Robin Svedi is a freelance writer who specializes in gardening, cooking and information.