I wanted to elaborate that it is harder, but not impossible. People are just more selective these days about where their money goes.
I had a friend call me yesterday and told me in passing that she wanted another set of Serenity Plush sheets, but it was out of her reach right now. I told her to just have a party and lets get you those sheets free. She said that it had never occurred to her to do that. LOL! She booked a show for March 27th, and I am bound and determined that she's gonna get those sheets!!!
I have realized that we need to push booking a show more, and emphasize to the host/hostess that they CAN get those items they want so desperately, but can't afford right now.