Flyer for Price Increase

[krzymomof4]

It doesn't look as good as Joy does, feel free to add pics (didn't have the time to add them)

[missydivine]

Thanks for the flyer!

[jrstephens]

Looks good to me Leslie

[cathyskitchen]

Just my opinion, but I never point out the price increases - it seems to start a whole conversation about how things are so expensive to start with, and then they're increasing them, and then I have a revolt on my hands. If they bring it up, I say "Oh, yea, that went up $.25" and blow it off.

So, to me, this is something maybe we shouldn't really be pointing out to everyone. Production costs, gas costs, etc. go up, and somehow PC has to incorporate that cost - my guess is that this is how they've been able to keep the show shipping cost at $4 for a while now. Anyway, just my thoughts on the subject. If it gets you more sales, great! I just probably won't mention it at all, though.

[Leigh0725]

Wow - I'm really shocked at how many items are going up in price. The large micro cooker was a huge selling point for me (i love doing the Italian Calzone recipe) and pointing out that it's only $9, in my opinion, was a big selling point. I know things are only going up .25 cents to $1, but it starts to add up. During the summer, I try to focus on getting products for the college bound folks. Hopefully the prices will stay consistant next year. :-)

[chefann]

You'll notice that a lot of the items that went up have plastic components. It's because the price of oil keeps going up, so prices of things made from oil have to go up, too.

I also try not to point out price increases unless I know that money is tight for a customer and I hear her mentioning waiting to get something that I know is going up.

[krzymomof4]

I personally find that it boost my sales because people think they are getting a better deal on it. I don't find too many that complain about increases. They just like to know so that they have the option. If they complain, I blame the oil companies :D

[Chef_2_Four]

I wasn't planning on mentioning increases at my show, because then to me, everyone will start complaining about the cost of things and then the show total will start going down.

[Jules711]

I usually mention the bigger increases and usually it's due to a change in style or whatever so I want people to have the option. I never hear complaints about cost increase from anyone that wouldn't already be complaining about the prices in general.

I do focus more on the items leaving our catalog.

[krzymomof4]

I focus on the discontinuing items as well. At my July and Aug shows I give a flyer for the price increase and a flyer for the discontinuing items so that if they are on the fence about any product, it might push them over. I know a ton of people who are probably going to buy the meat tenderizer because is is going to be going up.

[cathyskitchen]

I know a ton of people who are probably going to buy the meat tenderizer because is is going to be going up.

I know - that one is probably the biggest one - and it's the price that Williams/Sonoma sells theirs, too - one of my big selling points before was that ours was the same but priced less than theirs - oh, well!!

[cathyskitchen]

Oh, wait - W/S increased their price, too, to $28 (for the Meat Tenderizer), so we're still cheaper than them! WAHOO!

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sku6017792/index.cfm?pkey=cctlmtpi

[BethCooks4U]

I don't point out the price increases either. Most people don't even notice it. However I do like to KNOW for my own benefit and for my team.

I do point out some price changes in August so those guests can get the lower price - it sometimes boosts August sales.

[DebbieJ]

Did you all notice that the Dessert Plates are going DOWN in price????? Only $29 now.