Let me be honest: I adore my leggings. However, I’m not exactly a fan of LuLaRoe’s questionable business practices. Reports about flimsy fabrics that tear after just a wear or two, accusations of tax fraud linked to their financial operations, and the fact that consultants must shell out a whopping $6,000 to stock their inventory paint a picture of a company that prioritizes profit over people. Oh, and let’s not forget, LuLaRoe has also taken legal action against mom bloggers.
Among their dubious tactics is the misleading impression that their consultants were raking in cash selling (let’s face it) overpriced leggings in Facebook groups. Excited consultants would add their entire friend list to specialized groups, flooding members with posts about LuLaRoe’s “quality” leggings, often overusing exclamation points. From the outside, it seemed like consultants were living the dream, #blessed and #rollinginLuLaCash.
However, recent months have revealed a different story, as many LuLaRoe consultants have been abandoning ship due to market saturation, confusing return policies, and a decline in interest for leggings decorated with owls and pizza slices. As a result, GOOB sales—short for “going out of business”—are about to flood the internet as frustrated consultants scramble to recoup some of their initial investments.
For those not in the LuLaKnow, GOOB sales are a way for consultants to offload inventory, especially since LuLaRoe has made it nearly impossible to exit the business without losing a fortune. These consultants are slashing prices in hopes of recouping at least a portion of their thousands in startup costs.
In April, LuLaRoe stirred up quite a storm when they introduced their new “Happiness” policy, purportedly aimed at boosting customer satisfaction. They announced a relaxed return policy allowing customers to return defective leggings to any consultant, regardless of where they bought them. Sounds nice, right? Well, not so much for the consultants stuck holding the bag—er, leggings. They faced the burden of costly returns and customers they didn’t even know, all while trying to deal with defective stock that they couldn’t sell.
But wait, there’s more! After initially listening to consultant feedback and offering a 100% wholesale price for defective merchandise—including covering shipping—LuLaRoe abruptly reverted to their old policy in late August. This left consultants drowning in unsold inventory, dealing with shipping costs, and only receiving a meager 90% refund on items deemed “resaleable.” And forget about returning anything holiday-themed or older than a year. Those are as good as gone to LuLaRoe.
With all these recent PR blunders, the LuLaRoe ship seems to be sinking, and the consultants are the ones taking the hardest hits. Many who joined thinking they were safe under a 100% buyback policy are now hustling to sell off their inventory before it’s too late.
We all know leggings are a wardrobe staple, and LuLaRoe’s offerings are a guilty pleasure for many. So if you’re going to indulge, why not support a consultant hosting a GOOB sale? Imagine slipping into those buttery-soft leggings while also giving a lifeline to a mom trying to escape a company that didn’t deliver on its promises. Your purchase will feel even better knowing you snagged a deal while giving LuLaRoe the side-eye. Just search “LuLaRoe GOOB” on Facebook, and you’ll find loads of options.
So, go ahead and indulge in those leggings adorned with chips and giant strawberries. No judgment here! Scoring your favorite prints at discounted prices is truly a win-win for everyone involved.
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In summary, if you’re still into LuLaRoe, consider supporting a consultant by purchasing from their GOOB sale. It’s a great way to get your favorite leggings while helping someone in a tough spot.