{"id":9184,"date":"2025-10-28T12:56:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T19:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/?page_id=9184"},"modified":"2025-10-28T12:56:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T19:56:52","slug":"faq-questions-about-selling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/faq-questions-about-selling\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ &#8211; Questions About Selling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From taking orders to tracking sales, get helpful tips and answers to keep your Girl Scout&#8217;s Cookie Program smooth and fun!<\/p>\n\n\n<div ><style>#sp-ea-843 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-843.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 3px solid #4dbc70; }#sp-ea-843.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #000000;}#sp-ea-843.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #000000;}#sp-ea-843.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #ffffff;}#sp-ea-843.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #000000;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1730241109\"><div id=\"sp-ea-843\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8430\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8430\" aria-controls=\"collapse8430\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can a girl\u2019s sales link be posted to an online resale site?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8430\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8430\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>No. Sales links should never be posted to online resale sites (eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Facebook Swap etc.). See the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Online-Marketing.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Marketing Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for more information.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8431\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8431\" aria-controls=\"collapse8431\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can girls sell online?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8431\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8431\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Girls may market and sell cookies online to family, friends, and the public through ABC Smart Cookies at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.abcsmartcookies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>abcsmartcookies.com<\/strong><\/a>, providing they review the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.girlscouts.org\/en\/help\/help\/digital-cookie---girl-scout-digital-cookie-pledge.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Girl Scout Digital Cookie Pledge <\/a><\/strong>and sign the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.girlscouts.org\/en\/footer\/help\/internet-safety-pledge.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Girl Scout Internet Safety Pledge<\/a><\/strong>, while following all Girl Scout safety guidelines. Check with your Troop Cookie Coordinator or Troop Leader for more details.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8432\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8432\" aria-controls=\"collapse8432\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I have a rolling sale\/Walkabout\/Caravan in a shopping center, park or other public area?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8432\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8432\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>No.\u00a0In order to maintain good relationships with property managers, stores, and to be fair, only booth sales are allowed in non-residential areas. All booth sales must be coordinated through your Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinator.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8433\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8433\" aria-controls=\"collapse8433\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I purchase a social media ad to promote my daughter\u2019s cookie sales link?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8433\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8433\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>No. Social media ads should not be purchased or donated to promote sales links.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8434\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8434\" aria-controls=\"collapse8434\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I take cookies to sell at work or to any social groups I am a part of?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8434\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8434\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes! But it is important that you let your Girl Scout lead by having her present her pitch, create a poster, and write thank you notes, etc.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8435\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8435\" aria-controls=\"collapse8435\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can my daughter and I set up a cookie stand in our front yard?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8435\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8435\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, but only if your residence is in Orange County. You and your Girl Scout may set up a \u201cCookie stand&#8221; to sell cookies as long as you have permission for the city and homeowner&#8217;s association.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8436\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8436\" aria-controls=\"collapse8436\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can parent\/daughter teams sell cookies?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8436\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8436\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes!\u00a0Parents can and should chaperone their girls as they can make direct sales door-to-door, share their business pitch with parents\u2019 co-workers and social clubs, and more.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8437\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8437\" aria-controls=\"collapse8437\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can troops set quotas on how much my daughter should sell?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8437\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8437\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>No. While each girl should work with her troop to create her Cookie Program goals, parents determine the number of cookies to order and are responsible for payment of all cookies received.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8438\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8438\" aria-controls=\"collapse8438\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can we do a rolling sale\/Walkabout\/Caravan as a Troop at one of our meetings?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8438\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8438\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes! What a fun outing for your troop and a great way to help girls reach their goals!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8439\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8439\" aria-controls=\"collapse8439\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Do we pay for cookies in advance?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse8439\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8439\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>No. Troops may not require payment from parents in advance. Payment is collected from customers when cookies are delivered (for in-person orders). Money should be turned in to the troop as soon as possible after collected from customers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-84310\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse84310\" aria-controls=\"collapse84310\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the price of cookies?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse84310\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-84310\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The price of Girl Scout cookies including Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Trefoils, Lemonades, Toast Yay!, Adventurefuls and Peanut Butter Sandwiches are $6.00 per package. The gluten-free Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies are $7.00 per package in Orange County.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-84311\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse84311\" aria-controls=\"collapse84311\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is a rolling sale?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse84311\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-84311\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Putting cookies in a wagon and selling direct to customers in OC residential areas. Girls require adult supervision for these efforts. A rolling sale is not a booth sale because you are walking through residential neighborhoods, NOT parks, beaches, or shopping centers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-84312\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse84312\" aria-controls=\"collapse84312\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is a Caravan?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse84312\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-84312\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors go door-to-door with a buddy in an OC residential area while the supervising adults follow in a car with the cookies. Girls require adult supervision for these efforts.\u00a0 Caravans are not considered booth sales because girls are only walking through residential neighborhoods.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-84313\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse84313\" aria-controls=\"collapse84313\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is a Walkabout?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse84313\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-84313\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>When Girl Scouts work together to map out and walk a neighborhood selling cookies door-to-door in an OC residential area. Girls require adult supervision for these efforts. Walkabouts are not considered booth sales because girls are only permitted to walk through residential neighborhoods, NOT parks or shopping centers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-84314\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse84314\" aria-controls=\"collapse84314\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When can we start selling?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse84314\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-84314\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>GSOC Girl Scouts may begin selling cookies online to family and friends on January 14, 2025 and in person on January 26, 2025 (in person includes online girl deliveries). Each Girl Scout Council sets its own start date for the Girl Scout Cookie Program.<\/p><p><strong>Girls may NOT distribute, take orders, or make direct sales until Girl Scouts of Orange County\u2019s start date \u2013 January 14, 2025. Early selling is not in keeping with good Business Ethics, and girls may lose credit for any sales made prior to the official start date<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-84315\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse84315\" aria-controls=\"collapse84315\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Where can we sell?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse84315\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-843\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-84315\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Girls may sell cookies in Orange County residential areas only by going door-to-door or by setting up a cookie stand on OC residential property. Girls need permission to sell anywhere else. The only time girls may sell outside Orange County zip codes are to family members and close friends, at parent\u2019s workplace to co-workers (not customers), and online using ABC Smart Cookies.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have more questions? Who can I contact?<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Girl Scout parents\/caregivers can contact their Troop Cookie Coordinator or Troop Leaders for more information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Troop Cookie Coordinators can find answers in their Troop Plan Book and can also contact their Service Unit Cookie Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have more questions about Girl Scout Cookies?<\/strong>\u00a0 Visit Girl Scouts of Girl Scout USA\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.girlscouts.org\/program\/gs_cookies\/faq.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>\u00a0page or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:registrationhelp@girlscoutsoc.org\">customercare@girlscoutsoc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From taking orders to tracking sales, get helpful tips and answers to keep your Girl Scout&#8217;s Cookie Program smooth and fun! More Information Have more questions? Who can I contact?\u00a0 Girl Scout parents\/caregivers can contact their Troop Cookie Coordinator or Troop Leaders for more information. 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