This missive is not about bias or trying to say who is better. I will leave that up to the consumer. My main purpose is to dispel the inaccuracies as it were.
Misconception 1: We "market to a younger crowd with that silver, black and turquoise look." FALSE!
This following is a small sampling of our jewelry. Origami Owl has no age limit. If you're a teenager or looking for something young at heart, or you're a mature adult and prefer something more sophisticated, Origami Owl jewelry has something for everyone in every age group (though it is not recommended for ages 3 or under).
Misconception 2: Lengthy Wait-List. FALSE!
Response: Origami Owl Designers used to have a wait list. This was put in place only because the demand for our product was so high that adding on new designers would have meant that current designers would not have the product to sell to their customers. Origami Owl has instituted an amazing new shipping process and upped their production so there is no longer a wait list. You can join today if you want! (Message me and I'll be happy to help!!!)
Misconception 3: Poor Customer Service. FALSE!
Response: Origami Owl's #1 Concern is Customer Service. Part of our motto states that we be "A Force For Good" -- It's in everything we do. From the designer all the way up to the CEO and owners of the business. Admittedly there were some issues in the past because of the growth of the company, they had to hire on and train a larger staff of customer services reps during one of the busiest selling seasons with Origami Owl designers outselling an entire year of orders in one month. Despite this Origami Owl managed to satisfy its customers and went above and beyond to fix issues. Origami Owl has a great customer service system put in place and is capable of living up to the motto of being a Force for Good. A new state of the art shipping department has ensured timely delivery of products. I'm a designer, I placed a party order with regular shipping last Tuesday and I had the entire party order the following Tuesday. That's pretty fast!
Misconception 4: Lack of Quality. FALSE!
Response: Origami Owl lockets are durable stainless steel and adorned with Swarovski crystals. They also use high quality Austrian crystals in some of the pieces. Each charm is hand painted and our Tagged line is made of high quality pewter. Any plated items are plated at ten times the industry standard. You will never be disappointed with the look of Origami Owl jewelry. Guaranteed. Speaking to the "free chain with locket" issue, Origami Owl used to give away free chains, but since we offer so many different choices, not everyone wanted the chain that came free with the locket. Allowing customers to better tell their story by choosing their own chain means a more custom piece of jewelry that fits the taste and budget of each customer.
Misconception 5: Low Commission for Designers. FALSE!
Response: Origami Owl gives one of the highest commission rates in the industry with 30% commission on lockets and chains and 50% on charms, plates and dangles. And let's face it, you can give 100% commission, but if the quality is not there and you're not selling--100% of nothing is still nothing. In addition, Origami Owl also has amazing hostess rewards! Parties are at the heart of our business. Our incentives are incredible giving our hostess a percentage of free jewelry with even the smallest qualifying party. They also receive 50% off an item of their choice for each party booked during their party and for reaching certain sales goals. Finally, they have access to purchase a "hostess exclusive" which is generally a complete locket with chain and charms containing items that are available only to hostesses, at a reduced rate or even earn it free depending on sales. All of these hostess incentives are provided by Origami Owl. Nothing comes out of the pocket of the designer. Beyond all of this, Origami Owl also offers special designer incentives to include trips, (Hello Cabo!), free stuff (iPads, Beats speakers, etc.) and all kinds of other amazing gifts, pop up sales and special offers. Not sure if the other companies do that, but I KNOW Origami Owl does this consistently.
Some other things worth mentioning Origami Owl jewelry comes with a 90 day warranty with regard to defects in our jewelry... I have no idea what the quality of the competitions product is, though I have done some side by side comparison at flea markets and mall kiosks (Somewhere you will NEVER find authentic Origami Owl!) and there simply was no comparison. Again, I leave it up to the consumer to decide. If you feel the detail and quality of another product is better, by all means, go with the other product. But I can promise the quality of Origami Owl will stand the test of time.
If you are interested in joining my amazing team in this fabulous company called Origami Owl, or if you wish to host a party (online or in person) get in touch with me at: http://www.IrresistibleCharms.OrigamiOwl.com and on facebook at OrigamiOwlByKimPrice!
