| When is the best time to sell fruit? |
| What is the average profit margin? |
| When is the best time for delivery? |
| When should our order be placed? |
| When will I know my delivery date? |
| Should our members collect the money in advance? |
| What are the payment terms? |
| What sale materials are available? |
| How is the product shipped? |
| What should I do if we receive any damaged product? |
| Should our members sell door-to-door? |
| Can our members or customers order fruit to be shipped to someone as a gift? |
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When is the best time to sell fruit?
Pee Jay's recommends starting your sale as early as the second week in October or by the first week of November. The average selling time is 3-4 weeks. You can also have a second sale in February or March. Your price list is mailed to you by mid-September. |
What is the average profit margin?
The average profit margin is 40% and the average profit per box is between $5.00 - $8.00. All prices are *guaranteed and includes the shipping and the recommended selling cost of each item. If you sell 1,000 boxes, you can raise over $5,000! |
When is the best time for delivery?
The week prior to Thanksgiving or by the second week in December. Fresh fruit makes an excellent gift and a December delivery may increase sales. Your group determines their delivery date. |
When should our order be placed?
Orders need to be placed two weeks prior to the requested delivery week. Pee Jay's can accept one add on order the week prior to your delivery date. You can phone in your order or place it through our website: www.peejays.org (customer only page). |
When will I know my delivery date?
Pee Jay's will confirm your delivery date one week prior to the scheduled date. Deliveries are scheduled around your preferred delivery date and time. |
Should our members collect the money in advance?
It is not mandatory to collect the money in advance, however, Pee Jay's strongly recommends collecting the money at the time the customer places the order. |
What are the payment terms?
Payment is due in full 30 days from delivery date. You will receive a 1% discount off the total invoice if you pay your invoice within ten days from delivery date. Non-school groups may be required to pay the invoice prior to delivery date. |
What sale materials are available?
Pee Jay's will provide your group with; four color brochures, three part order forms, collection envelopes, posters, and tally sheet FREE of charge. Plus reimburse your group 25% for any newspaper advertising. |
How is the product shipped?
By Refrigerated Trucking Carriers, not independent operators. Your order is packed on pallets in color coded boxes for easier unloading and distribution. Your group is responsible for unloading of the truck and distributing the fruit to your customers. |
What should I do if we receive any damaged product?
Pee Jay's will automatically ship 1% extra to cover any damage or spoiled product. In the event the 1% does not cover the damaged product, please contact our office immediately and we will replace any product - free of charge. |
Should our members sell door-to-door?
No! Pee Jay's recommends your members create a contact list before they begin the campaign. Use the internet, telephone or the work place to contact potential customers. Think of all the places you frequent as a customer. Some potential customers could be: Family, Relatives, Friends, Co-workers, Business Associates and Teachers. Also, visit your local business community, Doctor and Dentist office. |
Can our members or customers order fruit to be shipped to someone as a gift?
Yes, with our Parcel Gift Shipping service. For an additional shipping fee, your customers and members can order a box of fruit for someone (out of state) and it will ship directly to that customer by United Parcel Service (UPS). This is a great gift idea for the business community! All parcel orders are shipped by the third week in December. |
| If you have any additional questions, or for our free "How to Conduct a Fruit Sale" video please contact us at 1-800-847-6141 or e-mail us at info@peejays.org.
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