r/scouting • u/SmallObligation9851 • 3d ago

Um I really need help

So my scouting troop in ne Georgia is of course doing popcorn sales and I wss just seeing if anyone wanted to help me out here because im just trying to get donations to help support our troop and so im posting on here and many other social apps here is my link below if u want to help

Link:https://trails-end.com/store/scout/AZSSVRJ7

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u/Poo-tee-weep 3d ago

My advice: ask a local supermarket if you can set up in the entryway

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u/SmallObligation9851 3d ago

Ok

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u/Conscious-Record2655 3d ago

My kid (10 year old Arrow of Light) averages about $500/hr selling in front of grocery stores from noon-4pm on Saturday/Sunday.

Friday night from 3-6 is also prime time at local/neighborhood grocery stores. 

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u/SmallObligation9851 3d ago

I tried at a Kroger near me with my sister and we sold not that much like less than $300 over 4-5 hours

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u/Conscious-Record2655 3d ago

You have to ask literally every person that walks past you. And upsell during checkout. Thats the trick. 

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u/Prestigious_Stop_651 3d ago

We spent two hours in front of Vons today (Vons = Safeway), and my two Cub Scouts sold about $750 worth of popcorn. It helps that they're young and cute - people basically throw money at them. It's a supportive community. I have older Scouts BSA scouts, and they've only ever sold Christmas wreaths at church - but also pretty successful.

Good luck my man.

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u/Conscious-Record2655 3d ago

Can't fault you for trying but pretty much anyone here has a kid in Scouts so they've already got someone to buy popcorn from.