Frequently Asked Questions regarding Popcorn Sells
Why fundraise for Pack 895?
Scouts learn responsibility and salesmanship through fundraising and help "pay their own way." For popcorn sales, scouts earn a 30% commission on each item sold. This can add up quickly to help cover costs throughout the year, including campouts, Pack dues, overnighters, etc.
WHAT ARE THE three WAYS TO SELL POPCORN?
Wagon Sales - Scouts go selling door to door with product in hand.
Take Order - Scouts reach out to family, friends or door to door and take orders.
Online - Scout families share their link for online selling to family, friends, etc and the popcorn is shipped directly to the buyer. Online sales run through December 31st.
Take Order - Scouts reach out to family, friends or door to door and take orders.
Online - Scout families share their link for online selling to family, friends, etc and the popcorn is shipped directly to the buyer. Online sales run through December 31st.
HOW DO I GET POPCORN TO SELL?
DO I HAVE TO HAVE POPCORN ON HAND TO BE ABLE TO SELL?
No, you can take orders using our order form and then have the order filled for you to deliver in late November.
WHAT IF I RUN OUT OF POPCORN DOING DOOR TO DOOR (WAGON SALES)?
Contact Stephanie Palazzo to possibly replenish your inventory, or take orders on your order form, which you will deliver later.
CAN WE SELL ONLINE ONLY?
Yes. You can create your online account at www.trails-end.com
HOW DO I TURN IN MONEY COLLECTED?
Money can be turned in at Pack 895 events to Stephanie or to our Treasurer, Nicki Prettol. We can accept cash, checks or Venmo.
Visit our Pack Committee page so you know how to recognize Stephanie and / or Nicki at our next meeting.
Visit our Pack Committee page so you know how to recognize Stephanie and / or Nicki at our next meeting.
What are the beginning / ending dates for selling popcorn?
Popcorn sales usually being Mid - August and ends in late October. Although online sells run through December 31st.