That would be fine. If they are not loyal to the company, then they are not loyal to Tami. A close friend of mine was a consultant in the 90's and quit around 2004. She has/had roughly 300 baskets(etc) throughout her home...all over. I drink coffee every morning out of a Longaberger mug, given to me by her(I cherish it by the way).
Change is difficult for many individuals, but reality is just that...reality. You can tell your friends that those spots will be filled by others. Many consultants that rep Longaberger, rep other companies as well.
You can't always sell someone on something...can you...?...you should now that. best of luck to you and your friends that might leave. but we know the truth don't we....it's a lovely product, and hard not to stop...so if they aren't selling them...I wonder if they will stop buying them?
By the way...I have given baskets in the past as gifts...and my mug...is that lovely blue color...with coaster of course. I've had it for at least ten years...maybe longer...can't remember...but I won't drink coffee out of any other mug when I am at home...perfect size. Not sure if it is me...but coffee just seems to taste better out of it. lol..I'm serious...I have been out of town for three weeks and I miss it....that's crazy..but I don't care. Maybe I need to keep one in the vehicle when I'm away.