NEW Contributor Program - PERSONAL SHOPPER (preliminary feedback needed)

Contributor: Shellz31 Shellz31
Being in a completely different time zone, I'm happy to take on shifts that US residence may not want due to sleeping times. And I could put in a number of shifts per week.
09/23/2011
Contributor: Silverdrop Silverdrop
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Originally posted by Antipova
I really like this idea. Due to my rather weird work schedule, I would be able to 'drop in' for many hours per week, but I would have a hard time making a hard commitment to a time slot a week or two in advance.
I agree with this. If it was a set schedule, I'd be less likely to participate.
09/23/2011
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
I'd love to do this!
09/23/2011
Contributor: Beck Beck
I would also be interested.
09/23/2011
Contributor: Liz2 Liz2
I am very much interested and think this is a great idea!

I give toy advice and tips now to some of my friends. I know some women feel very disappointed about toys when their purchased toy is not really suitable.
09/23/2011
Contributor: mandiegk mandiegk
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Originally posted by M121212
I would be into participating in this program on a drop-in/casual kind of basis. For instance if there were a sign in page where I could check if more people were needed for live assistance and log on or not as the case may be.
I really like this idea. I never know when I'm going to have to work late so this would be ideal for me .
09/23/2011
Contributor: LadyDarknezz LadyDarknezz
It sounds awesome! I'm currently on bed-rest, but I am always available, so I'd love to help out! I, too, was wondering if you had to be a certain contributor rank to take part in this?
09/23/2011
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
This sounds great!

I would love to do this and I do love to help people find the right toy, condom, lube, ring etc.

I've been suggesting toys and other things for people on the site for over a year and would be happy to help. And with compensation? Wow, couldn't be a better fit. My hours would be flexible, too.

I'm at home now, and not employed,but looking (if this works out, I won't have to look further!) so this would be absolutely perfect!
09/23/2011
Contributor: LaLaLouise LaLaLouise
I would definitely be interested! The only thing I'm unsure of are the times and amounts of time I may be available, my work schedule fluctuates, plus I have bellydancing and exercise classes, etc. Could we work out a system where people could claim a block of time a couple days ahead of time? And how would the compensation work? Commission based on how much the customer spends? And how would we handle if a customer tried to ask us inappropriate things? At the novelty store I work at, I have permission to shut somebody down if they start to step over the line and I can kick them out if they don't take my warnings seriously.
09/23/2011
Contributor: Tuesday Tuesday
I'm definitely interested. It sounds like fun.

I checked 'other' in the time range section because I'm available anytime on weekends. I assume the new service would be available on weekends too.

Plus I have years of experience giving polite answers to less than polite customers.
09/23/2011
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
I am available from 6 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday, and 6 am to midnight on Sundays. Due to an agreement with my husband, I can only use a picture of my real face if I am on the payroll.

If this is not a disqualifying factor, count me in!
09/23/2011
Contributor: Kkay Kkay
I'm interested. Using a real picture is a bit uncomfortable for me, though. If it was a disqualifying factor, I'd probably do it, but I would be far more comfortable not using one.
09/23/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
I would be more than happy to help out. An hour or two during the weekday afternoon would be ideal for me but I would need to start more like 2pm EST.

Love the idea here, should be a big hit with the customers.
09/23/2011
Contributor: leela leela
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Originally posted by Gary
Please feel free to ask questions and make suggestions here too. A lot of the details are up in the air, and there might be another poll for refined feedback. Thanks again!!!
Hi Gary, I was just curious if the compensation would be in store credit, or in money. Thanks!
09/23/2011
Contributor: allehcat allehcat
This would be so much fun. Since my job is reviewing products and this often includes sex toys, I've come across lots of the stuff on Eden. What will the requirements be? A minimum number of reviews + contributor rank or something? I so hope I qualify. This would be crazy amounts of fun.
09/23/2011
Contributor: Yaoi Pervette (deleted) Yaoi Pervette (deleted)
I am an out of work college grad so I definitely have time. I also enjoy talking sex toys, so no problem there.
09/23/2011
Contributor: cheetahpita cheetahpita
I think it's a great idea. I also like the idea about having more than one person on at a shift, with a different area of expertise.
09/23/2011
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
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Originally posted by Gary
Hello everyone,

We are working on putting together a new program that will allow you - the contributors - to directly assist our customers in their selection of products (via chat client). Participants will be compensated for their ... more
However, whatever I am available LOL
09/23/2011
Contributor: ZenaidaMacroura ZenaidaMacroura
Ooh, I definitely like this idea and I would love to participate. I forgot to pick times I'd be available, but I'm not sure anyway. It depends on how long the shifts are and whether or not I get a new job in the next few weeks. But right now I'm completely open no matter what. Guess that means I need to get a life. Haha.

I was also wondering if compensation meant edenpoints, like with proofreading, or actual money. It would be awesome either way, but real money would be maybe a teensy bit...awesomer. I also have no problem showing my face either way.
09/23/2011
Contributor: kadytheredpanda kadytheredpanda
I am a college student who lives at a college an hour away from home. It keeps me from getting any holiday or summer jobs because employers know they have to dump me after awhile. I really would love to do this in my spare time, of which I have plenty.

This semester I can do anytime from 7 pm-midnight Mondays and Wednesdays, and anytime after 2 pm the rest of the work week. I'm willing to work weekends as well. If work times are flexible, even better!

I'm also curious as to how we'll be compensated. Will it be via gift cards, minimum wage, or affiliate style payment? I'm just curious. Any extra money is awesome for me.
09/23/2011
Contributor: SexyTabby SexyTabby
This is really a wonderful idea
09/23/2011
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
I was thinking, and if this was doable, I would consider a picture similar to Kayla's. Tasteful, kind of a side shot with hair covering part of the face. That would work, if it's a decisive factor.
09/23/2011
Contributor: Illumin8 Illumin8
This sounds like an excellent program. I am very interested in being involved in it, and can't wait to see how it unfolds!
09/24/2011
Contributor: bdvnt bdvnt
I think this is a good idea. I don't know how willing customers would be to use such a service. There should be a rank requirement for people who want to participate. I also agree with Valentinka, that there should be some sort of division with regards to expertise with certain kinds of toys. Maybe a check box type of thing could be added to route questions to people with the proper experience/expertise. I know the goal here is to provide great customer service.

I'm mostly noctournal, so I could take the early AM shifts. The shift coverage could be adjusted based on sales data or site activity. I'm sure there are ways to track such things.
09/24/2011
Contributor: Elaira Elaira
I also agree with the minimum requirements. I think it should be a high rank or that you've written over a certain number of reviews so that your experience is backed up by it. Something like this could be a wonderful thing for our customers, but we need to make sure that those selected can provide the helpful information that the customer is looking for. If someone wasn't particularly helpful to a customer it might reflect on the customer's overall opinion of the site.

These are all things I think about because I've been in customer service related jobs for ages now. With certain jobs I had, customers would get really upset if an employee gave them the wrong information or suggested something that didn't work out at all for them.
09/24/2011
Contributor: Lucky21 Lucky21
This sounds like a pretty awesome idea. I'd be willing to give a hand.
09/24/2011
Contributor: KnK KnK
Not gonna lie, Gary, this sounds pretty kickass!
09/24/2011
Contributor: married with children married with children
its a good idea, but might be really hard to implement. It might work better to just have that option open every time we log into our account. Like a task we could accept. Seeing how people on the forum are located all over the world, it might be really hard to have a schedule that will work.
09/25/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by married with children
its a good idea, but might be really hard to implement. It might work better to just have that option open every time we log into our account. Like a task we could accept. Seeing how people on the forum are located all over the world, it might be ... more
That's why people would have shifts at all hours of the day. So no matter where you were, someone could help you. There are plenty of night owls like me who are up at the opposite hours that I should be.
09/25/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
I would suggest that compensation not be commission based. Personally as a shopper, I am always skeptical when I know a salesperson is commission based that they are pushing more expensive items.
09/25/2011