Stephanie S
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I Was Just Browsing on E-Bay and Came Across an Entire Section of
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Discussion Overview
The thread discusses the presence of Pampered Chef products being sold on eBay at lower prices than those offered by consultants. Participants share their thoughts on competition, warranty issues, and the legality of selling consultant materials on eBay.
Discussion Character
- Opinion-based
- Anecdotal
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant mentions finding Pampered Chef products on eBay at significantly lower prices, raising concerns about competition.
- Another participant notes that eBay buyers miss out on warranties offered by Pampered Chef, which adds value to purchasing through consultants.
- Several users mention that the total cost on eBay, including shipping, may not be cheaper than buying directly from consultants.
- One participant expresses confusion about the legality of former consultants selling paperwork on eBay, sharing advice received from a director that it is permissible for non-consultants.
- Another participant questions how current consultants can sell on eBay without being tracked by Pampered Chef, indicating a belief that enforcement may be lax.
- One participant shares a personal experience of successfully purchasing Pampered Chef invitations on eBay at a low cost.
- A participant finds the term "kit nappers" amusing and seeks clarification on its meaning, leading to a brief explanation from another user.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ regarding the impact of eBay sales on consultants and the legality of selling consultant materials. No clear consensus emerges on whether current consultants should sell on eBay.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal experiences and opinions regarding eBay sales, warranty implications, and the potential risks associated with selling or buying consultant-related items online.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants interested in understanding the dynamics of eBay sales related to Pampered Chef products and the implications for their business may find this discussion relevant.
PamperedGinger
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People who purchase products off ebay will not get the warranty that Pampered Chef has to offer. This is one of the things that makes Pampered Chef so awesome. They miss out on that.
The consultants who are selling on ebay take the risk of being pulled as a consultant. As of March, Pampered Chef now has the right to audit our personal records. I think they did this so they could get those people selling on ebay and other auctions to stop.
Don't worry about competing. If you watch, often the price of the products is more than what it would cost to go through a consultant.
The consultants who are selling on ebay take the risk of being pulled as a consultant. As of March, Pampered Chef now has the right to audit our personal records. I think they did this so they could get those people selling on ebay and other auctions to stop.
Don't worry about competing. If you watch, often the price of the products is more than what it would cost to go through a consultant.
pamperedbecky
- 4,441
I've seen the PC stuff on Ebay too. Also keep in mind that the buyer has to pay shipping on those products. So, not only will the price possibly go above what it's worth, but they pay shipping on top of that. Since they don't get an original sales reciept, PamperedGinger is right, there's no guarantee associated with it.
janel kelly
- 937
Also, often the seller starts the bidding at the cost of the product or close to the cost. Most of the PC products on e-bay aren't selling any cheaper than buying them from us.
Now if you type in "pampered chef consultant" on e-bay you will see paperwork or conultant items being sold by former PC consultants. Is that illegal to do if you aren't a consultant anymore? Because I have bought some invitations and paperwork from there. I just want to make sure I'm not doing anything wrong.
Now if you type in "pampered chef consultant" on e-bay you will see paperwork or conultant items being sold by former PC consultants. Is that illegal to do if you aren't a consultant anymore? Because I have bought some invitations and paperwork from there. I just want to make sure I'm not doing anything wrong.
PamperYourKitchen
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janel kelly said:Also, often the seller starts the bidding at the cost of the product or close to the cost. Most of the PC products on e-bay aren't selling any cheaper than buying them from us.
Now if you type in "pampered chef consultant" on e-bay you will see paperwork or conultant items being sold by former PC consultants. Is that illegal to do if you aren't a consultant anymore? Because I have bought some invitations and paperwork from there. I just want to make sure I'm not doing anything wrong.
I talked to one of my hosp. directors this weekend and she said that if you're no longer a consultant, you ARE allowed to sell anything on ebay, but not if you are a consultant (they will find you if you do...)
She said that there is nothing wrong with getting paperwork, etc from ebay. You might want to contact the home office and check that one out, but that's what I was told!
PamperYourKitchen
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BethCooks4U
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From what I heard, it sometimes is difficult to track someone on ebay because they use different user names instead of their given names but on the occasions that I purchased something the seller's name is always given after the sale is over. I would think all PC would have to do it is buy something if they think the person is an active consultant.
I personally think that PC isn't going to bother with them just like they don't bother going after kit nappers but I still wouldn't even consider selling anything that way - Why would I want to take the chance that they might find out and besides I want any sales I do to be credited on my lifetime sales and commission.
As far as buying supplies on ebay... I don't see why that would be a problem with PC but it really is more expensive when you add the shipping and consider that you might get caught up in a bidding "war" and spend way more than right from the company so again, why would we?
I personally think that PC isn't going to bother with them just like they don't bother going after kit nappers but I still wouldn't even consider selling anything that way - Why would I want to take the chance that they might find out and besides I want any sales I do to be credited on my lifetime sales and commission.
As far as buying supplies on ebay... I don't see why that would be a problem with PC but it really is more expensive when you add the shipping and consider that you might get caught up in a bidding "war" and spend way more than right from the company so again, why would we?
janel kelly
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Thanks for the info. I thought it was ok that I buy paperwork from there but then got a little worried when I read this thread. I actually don't spend more than $5-6 altogether when I bid. I don't win that often but I did recently get a whole box full of PC invitations of all kinds and only paid $5 for it- thats shipping included. Sometimes you can get lucky! 
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