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norfolk1lady
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posted June 06, 2004 06:34 AM
   
Hi everyone,
I have been making Disciples Crosses for several weeks now -- the only reason I have not sold many back to D.C., is that I have had been lucky enough to have a huge demand for selling them locally to some church groups.
I have made approx 400 crosses and sold them all for between $5/$7.50.
They are not a cinch to make, you need to have a strong grip with your hands and you do need to be accurate and follow the video information exactly. I have more than recouped my investment, and have supplies on the way for another 200 crosses.
I can make about 40 crosses in about 5 hours now, it was only about 10 when I first started.
Like many other people who have responded to various threads at WAHM, I was initially very concerned with all the delays for shipments, but things are getting much better.
If you are really looking for an honest opportunity this is it!
Good luck in whatever you decide to do and God Bless.
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snizzle
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posted June 07, 2004 02:19 PM
Hey,I'm definately not a WAHM, but i found this site after trying to find more info on the disciples cross. I'm 19 and a bible college student and i actually live about 30 minutes from where the Pastor is located. It seems too good to be true at first but I can see that it does seem to pay off. I'm just looking to make some extra money to help with school. Would you recommend this? Is the money you make worth the time that you spend on it? I am DEFINATELY not a crafty person. Do you think i'd still be able to do this? Thanks!
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jelmyoung1
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posted June 07, 2004 02:38 PM
Hi Shane,I would highly reccomend this opportunity to anyone. You can make a good part time income or a full time income if that is what you would like. You have the opportunity to sell the crosses back to Disciple's Cross or you can sell them yourself which would yield you an even higher profit. After a little practice most people can make a cross in 15 minutes so that would yield you $40 for an hours work if you sold them on your own. Many people find that just wearing one when they go out gets sales and then there are Christian Bookstores, church groups, youth groups, etc. The list is really endless. You don't necessarily have to be "crafty" to do this, if you have a little patience and can work well with your hands then you can do this. Besides, there's a 30 day money back garuntee on the kit so you really don't have anytihng to lose. If you want to hear more there is a yahoo group set up for DC producers and people who are thinking of joining. Just send a blank email to disciplescross-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Hope this helps!
Michele Oh, I forgot to add, you can sign up for the affiliate program too and that's free. ------------------
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paperlady
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posted June 26, 2004 02:34 AM
I just read all the posts on this thread, and this sounds great! Don't have the $69.95 right now, but I'll certainly try it when I can (I bookmarked the Disciples Cross site a page or so ago  ) Thanks, everyone, for giving so much info  IP: Logged |
gazick
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posted June 26, 2004 06:13 PM
I have enjoyed reading the posts on Disciple's Cross. I recently joined as an affiliate, but today I purchased my kit. I really look forward to getting started! This is very exciting. I'm not sure if I will sell them myself or sell them back to Disciple's Cross. I just want to get started. I appreciate all of the information that is shared on this board. It really helps WAHM's. I have been looking for an opportunity for about 7 years. Just something that I can do that will give me some spending money and is a real opportunity. I really like the meaning behind these cross necklaces. I know that I can refer other mom's to an opportunity that will hopefully benefit them.
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SeaShelly
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posted June 27, 2004 03:15 AM
That's great, gazick! Hope you enjoy making them! Be sure and post with any questions along the way...
Wishing you all the best,
Michelle------------------
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harrywynn
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posted June 27, 2004 07:20 PM
Hi all,I am by no means a work at home mom (as you can probably tell by the user name), but I am a Disciple's Cross producer. My question for all of you on this topic is this: What is the general turn around time you are seeing in your initial test batch of crosses when sending them in? I sent mine in 2 weeks ago, and have yet to hear anything. I also have a friend that is making them who sent in her crosses well over three weeks ago without a word since. Making $2000+ per month seems pretty far fetched when considering the turn around time of ordering supplies, sending them in for approval and getting paid. Any reponses will be helpful. Thanks! IP: Logged |
jelmyoung1
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posted June 27, 2004 07:55 PM
My first test unit took about 2 1/2 weeks... second unit took 10 days. They are getting faster. I think the key is to send in as many as you can at one time, not just 50 at a time. Also, selling them outright seems much more profitable to me than just sending them back in. Have you joined the yahoo group for DC? You can get a lot of info there. Send a blank email to disciplescross-subscribe@yahoogroups.com and there's also a new forum starting at http://www.dc.online-christians.com/Michele ------------------
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Candi1972
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posted June 27, 2004 11:11 PM
Hi all, I am new to this site and DESPERATE to make money at home ASAP. I have read only wonderful things about Disciple Crosses and do prefer to send them back to the company at least for a little while. Great info in the last post on supplies.
I was wondering however, how much per unit of 50 does the company charge for supplies? And how many crosses max can you send in per week? They say you can make up to $500 per week, so say I wanted to make that much $ per week, how many crosses is that and how much am i looking at $ wise to spend out up front to make that many in a week? Plus if they are slow sending out your next batch of supplies then you would probably have to order the entire months worth at once in order to make $2000 max correct? I know I certainly dont have that kind of $!!
Any advise and help would be greatly appreciated. The only thing I didnt see on the link from the last post was the little cards that I've seen that are printed up with the story of the crosses. So if I wanted to get supplies cheaper elsewhere and send them to the company, how would I do so without that little card that they send you with the supplies you get from THEM?
TIA
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jelmyoung1
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posted June 28, 2004 12:02 AM
Hi Candi,Supplies for 50 crosses costs $50 (plus S & H). You get reimbursed $1 for supplies per cross that is accepted so you will get that money back... even if you end up selling them youself you will recoup that money. You can send in 400 max per week. To make $500 a week you'd need to send in and have accepted about 225 crosses. That would cost you your starter kit money $69 (plus S & H) plus $225 for enough supplies to make 225 crosses plus however much it costs you to buy your tools. Now, if you choose to sell them on your own then you can make more money with less crosses because they retial for $9.99 whereas D.C. buys them back from you for $2.25 for each unit of 50 ($1.25 for the initial test unit). Supplies will take at least a week to get to you so you want to make sure you order ahead of time so you can get them by when you want them. You can buy the little tags directly from DC, you don't have to purchase an entire supply kit to get the tags, they sell them seperatly. My best advice would be to aign up with the affiliate program when you order your kit that way you can have two streams of income, the crosses and money from new sign ups. I'd also suggest selling them on your own vs. sending them back in that way you can earn more. If you have any more questions, just email me at jelmyoung@juno.com Michele ------------------
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Candi1972
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posted June 28, 2004 12:31 AM
Thank you so much Michelle.
I just sat and read the entire thread. Ive ordered bookmarks from RETS and failed and then made another and havent sent it in, just cant seem to get the edges of the Faith Bracelets stright by Simple Knots so haven't sent one in yet and keep coming back to the crosses for some reason. Someone mentioned pliers that are rounded on the end instead of pointed. Does anyone know what to ask for when looking for these? I am not a tool type of girl.
Someone else mentioned a product called Christian Minatures. What is this? There was nothing else posted after that.
Thanks again!
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jelmyoung1
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posted June 28, 2004 01:19 AM
Hi Candi,Not sure about the rounded end pliers... I assume they mean the vice grips and most all I have seen have rounded ends so that shouldn't be a problem to find. I have a few on my web site that I found and some I have ordered from amazon.com, take a look here and you will see them. Just look at the link that has the resources for Disciple's Cross Producers. The 10 inch ones there are the ones I bought and they have a rounded tip. The yahoo group also has some pics in the photos file so you can join that as well to get more info (send blank email to disciplescross-subscibe@yahoogroups.com). I don't know anything about the minitures... I saw that post too but never really looked into it... maybe email the person who posted it and they should be able to help you. Glad I could help! Michele ------------------
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kmiller
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posted June 28, 2004 09:28 AM
just signed up to be an affiliate of DC. I'm hoping to make enough money to purchase the kit soon. I have lots of ideas on how to go about selling the crosses on my own, and I know they'll be a big hit in the town I live. Kim ------------------
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gazick
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posted June 28, 2004 10:15 AM
This is a great opportunity as I'm sure you have already read. I just ordered my kit on Saturday! I also joined the Yahoo group. I'm sure that this will be a great help. I love the meaning behind Disciple's Cross! That's another reason I decided to do this opportunity. Good luck!
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Candi1972
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posted June 28, 2004 02:01 PM
I just signed up as an affiliate as well and as soon as my brother picks up my niece I'm going to go send in the check for the kit. Hopefully THIS will be an assembly job I can do! Signed up for the Yahoo group as well.IP: Logged |
jelmyoung1
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posted June 28, 2004 02:30 PM
Congratulations Candi! I know you will do great! Michele ------------------
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Candi1972
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posted June 28, 2004 02:51 PM
OH MY GOSH!!!!! I just got an email from DS support saying I just made a $10 commission!
I have only added the link on ONE post on babycenter! ONE LITTLE POST! Posted today!
Yes that $10 got me excited! LOL
It was put in after my name. I got on to check in with a girl who works for the mystery shopping company I work for. WOW!!!!IP: Logged |
jelmyoung1
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posted June 28, 2004 05:25 PM
How exciting! That is AWESOME! See, you're already doing great and you don't even have your kit yet Michele ------------------
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windsong944
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posted June 28, 2004 05:56 PM
This thread has been so interesting!
Sounds like the biggest hurdle is to not get discouraged because of the practice it takes to physically make the crosses. Kind of reminds me of when I took a guitar class and my fingers hurt soooo bad, and it took soooo long to learn one line! Then after a while it wasn't so bad! :-)Anyway, I ran across this opportunity a couple of days ago and have been researching it's legitimacy. My hubby already did a check to see if the Pastor's info matched up with the domain thingy... (computer stuff I don't get! lol!) Two questions... when you start making money, how do you handle your taxes, and also, I've heard about selling them on your own. How is this done? I'm not into being a sales person, this why the sell back method appeals, but I am curious in case I get brave to go out there! Thanks in advance!
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Candi1972
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posted June 28, 2004 06:34 PM
I'd say go check out the Christian supply stores in your area. You can find them in your phone book. They are little shops that sell religious items like bookmarks, tapes, bibles, anything you can imagine. Go in and ask them if they carry the crosses and if they say no then show them a completed one and then work out a fair price if they are interrested, have some business cards or somehting made up and maybe give the person in charge a freebie necklace with your business card so if they decide they are interrested they can call you. I dont know how everyone else is selling them. I am sure if you go to church they will be a hit with the youth group so wear them to church! IP: Logged |
gazick
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posted June 29, 2004 07:38 AM
Disciple's Cross is definitely real! I also researched the company before signing up and ordering my kit! Didn't want to send just anybody my hard earned money.You can't loose with this opportunity. For one thing, the have a guaranteed buy back program, and you also have 30 days to return your kit and get your money back. I also like what the Disciple's Cross necklace stands for. Good Luck!
Cathy DisciplesCross Stay at home mother of 2. I have been a stay at home mom for 13 years and feel that it has been a real blessing!
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Ellenmarie
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posted June 29, 2004 10:13 AM
Hi Everyone!
Just ordered my start-up kit yesterday. I am excited, but nervous! Nonetheless, I plan to learn how to make these little crosses perfectly. I have had a lot of assembly type jobs in the past, and am familiar with using small hand tools. I am hoping that this will be of some help to me--I don't know we'll see!
Blessings To All-
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SeaShelly
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posted June 29, 2004 01:07 PM
We're glad you could join the DC family, Ellenmarie! I'm sure your experience will help you...sounds like you are detailed and patient which is what these types of projects require! Wishing you all the best...post any questions you may have, we're glad to help!
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Ellenmarie
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posted June 29, 2004 02:54 PM
Hi Michelle--
Thanks so much for the welcome! I will keep you all posted on when I receive my kit, and after that on how it goes when I start making my crosses. So glad to have found this group and also joined Julie F's on Yahoo just today. I noticed that some of you in the beginning had trouble finding the right tools. Pastor John sells some on the DC website, does anyone recommend buying them there? Are there any other tools necessary or that make the job any easier? Thanks!
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jelmyoung1
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posted June 29, 2004 05:03 PM
Hi Ellen,This is the other Michele (only one "l") Thought I could help you out here. Pastor John does sell the needle nose pliers on his site. They are $8. I just ordered those and am sure they will work better than the only I currently use as they are a bit too big. I got my vice grip pliers on amazon.com and have those listed on my web site http://www.crossnecklaces.faithweb.com, just look at the page with the resources for producers and you can see them there (link in my sig line). Pastor John also suggests needle nose vice grips and those are very handy, I do have those as well. Other than those three you don't really "need" any other tools, although different people have other toosl they like just to make things a little easier. Congrats on ordering your kit! There's also a new forum starting for DC Producers, you can see the link in my sig line. HTH! Michele ------------------
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paperlady
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posted June 29, 2004 09:36 PM
Well, I just took a big gulp, dug out my card, and ordered the kit! Became an affiliate yesterday, and couldn't see telling people how great this is and then saying, "But I'm not doing it..." Besides, I'd like to try selling them in my church's bookstore, so I'm giving myself first shot. And my blank email is wending its way to the yahoo group even as I speak... er, type ------------------
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TheMommySite
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posted June 30, 2004 05:26 AM
Thank God for this forum! Isn't the computer a wonderful thing! I had come across the Disciples Cross website a while back and thought that it was another "assemble at home" scam and passed on the opportunity. I'm so glad that I found this thread! I have been looking and praying for legitimate Christian businesses to promote (by the way, changing the subject a bit, but just a note to all of my fellow Catholic moms, I have a Catholic website through The Catholic Company that pays me 20% of all sales called http://www.SaintsInTheMaking.com. I don't get credit for you signing up under me or anything, I just wanted to let you know. They pay up to 35% commissions and I have been doing this now for over a year) But anyway, back to the topic at hand. I am going to sign up for this and also promote it on my work-at-home website. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and God Bless You!
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tranando
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posted June 30, 2004 05:26 AM
Hello!!I just sent away for my DC starter kit! I'm sooo excited!! This thread has been extremely helpful! Thank you all for taking the time to post your experience with DC!! Just out of curiosity, has anyone finished 400 crosses in one week??...if so, about how many hours did it take??...and are you still able to move your hands?? Thanks!! Tracy IP: Logged |
Ellenmarie
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posted July 01, 2004 06:41 AM
Hi Everyone!
Thanks to Michele (with one l) for the tool info. I got an email that my kit is on it's way--so excited! I was wondering, does anyone see this as a long-term opportunity? Do you think PJ will add any other products in the future? I am thinking of maybe branching out (in time) to create some handmade jewelry of my own. I am afraid that one day PJ may send out an announcement that DC is over with and I will be hanin' out in the wind for income. In spite of this I am just gonna trust in the Lord and go with it. To be honest, I sent him an email with my concerns, and received no reply. I am not too worried about it though. I am sure the man cannot possibly respond to every email he gets! In the meantime, I going to remain positive, and not let the doubts crowd out my purpose and goals. I really just can't wait to get started. Will keep you posted on my progress.
Blessings--
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jelmyoung1
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posted July 01, 2004 11:16 AM
Hi Ellenmarie,Glad I could help with the tools Aa for emailing D.C., you would be better off calling them... they arn't too good about replying to emails but they answer their phone right away and are always willing to help with whatever you need. That WOULD be great if they add more items down the line. I was thinking like you, I would like to add more jewlery later on to what I make but I've never made any jewlery until now so it's going to take a little research before I would be able to do that Michele ------------------
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posted July 06, 2004 11:20 PM
Well, I joined the family today After reading this whole thread yesterday and talking with Michele today, I ordered the kit and signed up as an affiliate. I'm planning on putting together a whole little sub-site attached to my main business site for promoting and selling the crosses. ------------------
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posted July 07, 2004 12:36 AM
Hi Anna!It was really great talking to you today. Just checked out your website, you've got some great prices. I put you in my bookmarks for when my ink runs out which I know will be soon as much as my dh uses the printer, LOL! Michele ------------------
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gazick
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posted July 07, 2004 05:04 PM
Congratulations on joining Disciple's Cross! I'm sure you'll love it! It's definitely a blessing to be a part of!
Thanks,
Cathy
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posted July 08, 2004 06:13 PM
Hi everyone!Just wanted to check in with you all and see how everything is going. I was wondering how much those of you who are sending them back to Pastor John are making money wise. Hope all is going well! ------------------
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posted July 08, 2004 09:19 PM
Hi Monica,DC is going great for me! Between sending in crosses, the affiliate program and selling them myself I'm making over $100 a week.... actually this week I am already close to $200. It takes time to build up an income but it really is a great opportunity. Michele ------------------
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posted July 11, 2004 11:53 PM
Well, I too decided to take a leap of faith and give this a try. So many of you out there had realistic stories that ended with success. With a 30 day money back guarantee if I don't like it, and if I can stick it out for 8 units I get a refund of my deposit; well, what have I got to lose. IP: Logged |
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posted July 12, 2004 12:31 AM
Congratulations on your decision to buy your kit!Blessings,
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gazick
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posted July 17, 2004 11:11 PM
When I first started, I thought I would sell them back to DC. This week I wore one of my cross necklaces into a christian book store that a friend of mine owns. She loved them. She asked me to bring in a few and she would sell them in her store. I will sell them to her for $5.00, and she will sell them for $9.99. It's definitely a win, win situation. Disciple's Cross has been a blessing to be a part of. I love the necklaces and the meaning and I enjoy making them. Cathy Disciple’s Cross IP: Logged |
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posted July 18, 2004 12:27 PM
Today I took my Disciple's Cross necklaces to church. I sold several and took orders for more. The necklaces look really good and professional in the packaging that DC provides. Hopefully with taking orders and selling them at our local Christian Bookstore, I won't have to use the buy back program.
Cathy
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posted July 18, 2004 11:47 PM
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