What products should I pack in the pockets of the Upright Tote - Rolling Case?

Stephanie S · Oct 10, 2005

Hello Everyone - I am so excited, I have received all 3 of my Show To Go pieces. I'm curious to know who is packing what in each of the cases?

I noticed all of the different pockets in the Rolling Case. The Pampered Chef must have designed each pocket with a particular product in mind...I wonder why they didn't include some 'packing suggestions'...

Laurenncraigory · Oct 10, 2005

there is a video you can watch on consultant's corner that shows what they suggest. It's a real quick like 30 second video

cbord · Oct 10, 2005

I can't watch the video??What's the pouch on outside with no bottom for on the tote #2.

Charlene

pamperedbecky · Oct 10, 2005

You can slide the handle from the rolling tote into that little pouch, so when you set it on top, it's kind of connected as you roll it.

cheesehead · Oct 12, 2005

Has anyone had any troubles with their rolling tote? I used mine for the first time on Friday and loved it!! What a fantastic piece of "luggage". However, when I got home, I carried it up to my front door using the side handles - when I got inside, I put it down on my wood floors and pulled out the back handle so I could roll it into my kitchen and the entire handle pulled up and out of the back!! I was surprised and so disappointed! I called PC and they are sending me a replacement, but I am just hoping it isn't going to happen again. Anyone else have this trouble?

pcjulie · Oct 14, 2005

A bit disappointedI got my whole Rolling Tote System also and had a hard time using it. I love the pockets, but transporting it is a different story. With the Tote Bag on top it almost fell over a number of times so I end up carrying it separately. Also, going up and down stairs is a joke! The little video makes it look a whole lot easier than it is. Does anyone have any tips on how to look a little more graceful using this new product?

Julie Myers
Independent Kitchen Consultant

chefjulie_sc · Oct 14, 2005

Me, too Julie!I also rec'd my rolling case today! I have not used it, but I earned a showcase about 5 years ago, and there is a huge size difference from the past showcase and the new one. My older one can hold an entire crate in it. (Not folded). I have 2 crates, so I always pack things in one crate & I top it with the 2nd crate folded down. I've worn it out! I've broken both wheels off & had to fix them & I've also had to re-sew the side handles back onto my old showcase! (from over-packing!). I'm anxious to see how the new one will measure up to the old one!

I'm anxious to use the system, but like pcjulie said...I never attempt to use the whole system together. (maybe rolling from the car to the hosts' door, but that's it). I always take my pieces in separate, but then again, I take a "dirty dishes" bucket with me to my shows, too. It's nothing but a $2.00 rubbermaid bucket w/a lid from Walmart. I put all my dirty dishes in it to transport back home & then just hose it out & let it dry before the next show! The bucket, that is, not my dirty dishes...I do wash those!LOL!!!

I did like the pockets in the rolling case, but I also like the fact that you can take them out if desired to pack your case the way that you like!

maura84 · Oct 19, 2005

Turn about ToteI received my 1st piece of Show To Go, the Tool Turnabout Tote. I noticed that the Pampered Chef emblem looks as though it has been printed upside-down. When you have it sitting on the ground, with the pull-tight strap at the top...the logos are all upside down. Even my customers have noticed. Does anyone else's tote have the same issue or is mine a misprint??

kcjodih · Oct 20, 2005

You must have a defect. I just looked at mine and when it's sitting on the ground with the drawstring and straps at the top the PC logo is upright. Are you saying yours is upside down when you drop the TTA into it this way? If so call HO!

maura84 · Oct 22, 2005

Tool Turnabout Tote must be defect!Hi...
Yes, when my tool turnabout tote is sitting on the ground with drawstring at top, the PC logo is upside down...all over the tote. I have had several comments from customers about it.

I have contacted HO to see what they suggest.

Thanks for your input. I thought I was going crazy.

its_me_susan · Oct 22, 2005

Stephanie S said:
Hello Everyone - I am so excited, I have received all 3 of my Show To Go pieces. I'm curious to know who is packing what in each of the cases?

I noticed all of the different pockets in the Rolling Case. The Pampered Chef must have designed each pocket with a particular product in mind...I wonder why they didn't include some 'packing suggestions'...

I agree! The video really isn't all that helpful, and the little pockets seem to get in the way at times. I may unzip it and just use as a big space I pack myself?

gloriaalexander · Oct 23, 2005

I just earned the first 2 pieces and just got an email saying that they are currently out of stock and should arrive before the end of the year. Talk about being disappointed! I'm almost to the 3rd piece, but I'm afraid that that will be out of stock, too. You'd think that, with all of the incentives to earn those pieces, PC would have ensured they had enough to go around.

tpchefrebecca · Oct 23, 2005

I couldn't agree more! I was so excited to even get the second piece, I too am afraid that the third won't be instock either.

I am definitly looking forward to getting out of the cardboard box, I just hope it's by next month.

Laurenncraigory · Oct 24, 2005

I just earned my 2nd piece and haven't gotten an e-mail yet...I actually earned it as of last thursday so I should have recieved some kind of notification by now...I did get an e-mail on Oct 19th saying I earned ss2 bonus, but they didn't say anything about my show to go...hopefully I got lucky and will be one of the last to recieve mine, if not, I'm going to cry...I have worked so hard this month to earn it and I am currently about $900 away from piece #3...the whole point was that the stuff was supposed to help w/ my pregnancy...I can't even guarantee I will still be pregnant by christmas!!! Oh well, we shall see!

kcjodih · Oct 25, 2005

I just received and used my third piece for a show yesterday. I agree, I couldn't fit all that I usually have in my second crate in it until I unzipped and removed the inner liner that has the pockets. However, after loading it and taking it to the show...I couldn't get the darn thing up the stairs. I had it half full of my apron, oven mitts, linen, tablecloth, teatowels etc and only two pieces of stoneware, the entertaining set of S/A because of the host special for November and some plastic products and with that and cookbooks, catty's and host packets it was impossible to lift! The hostess had to help me get it up the four stairs to the living room and then we heard a crack and the darn pull up adjustable handle cracked right at the top just as I was turning it around so we could each grab a side handle to carry it!

I was not impressed! If I load it like my crate I can't carry it and if I take less, it breaks! Anyone else have problems? Kind of defeats the purpose of looking professional if I can't get it all in the three pieces and still be able to CARRY them. I only took the products needed for the Layered Tomato Spread and a micro cake plus the carving board, and a couple new products (citrus press, planer, celebration plate, linen and the insulated tote)

How on earth can I take less? They WANT to see at least some new products and the carving board (which I placed in the back of the #3 piece where the crate can go) is a host special in December so I wanted that one!

Any ideas? I ended up with my crate, TTA, the insulated tote ('cause the host wanted to see this and it wouldn't fit in the show to go) and the #3 piece and left the #2 piece at home. And then of course, #3 broke.

ChefSandyK · Oct 25, 2005

Here's What I fit in mine...Maybe I'm just a packrat by nature, but I'm fitting this in mine...

SA Entertaining Set
2 SA Small Bowls & Caddy
SA Medium Bowl
SA Petite Squares
Large Cutting Board
Medium Cutting Board
Large Round Stone
Small Oval Baker
Measure All Cup
Adjustable Scoop
Easy Read Measuring Cups
US&G
DCG
Baker's Roller
Microplane
6 Prep Bowls
Serated Bread Knive
Chef's Knife
2 Utility Knives
Silicone Oven Mitt & 2 Trivets
Apron, Tablecloth, & 2 Kitchen Towels
EAD
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
Cookbooks

In # 2 I have
Classic Batter Bowl
Food Chopper
Cooling Rack
SA Stands
Classic Rack
Woven Selections Round Server
APCS & Stand
Spices Basket (3 F/S Shakers and one Spice)
Door Prize Basket
4 Piece Colander Bowl Set

Dont' get me wrong...it's heavy, but it fits. I've heard several of them are breaking and some have the logos wrong...do you think some could have been made smaller?

Sandy

kcjodih · Oct 25, 2005

How on earth?Sandy, how on EARTH are you fitting all of that in #2? Do you have a different #2 than I do LOL? Obviously you are taking # 2 and #3 and then also taking the #1 and some sort of briefcase with catelogs, order forms, host packs etc. Is that a correct assumption?

Unbelievable!

I'd love other inputs of what they are taking in each because I know I'm no wuss and I CAN"T lift the darn thing higher than 4 inches or so...definitely not into my truck or the height of a step...and 5 more steps...LOL

Marg · Oct 25, 2005

Maybe it's just me, but all I am taking are the three show to go pieces - my paperwork, lap-packs, host packages and everything are in there.
I leave the insert in the rolling bag as well.

Chef Kearns · Oct 25, 2005

I agree with Marg and Sandy. There is plenty of space to bring your entire briefcase in the rolling case (one less thing to carry). I'm taking about the same amount as Sandy maybe a touch less. Sandy from your order I would switch the Classic Batter Bowl and the S S Mixing Bowls only because the rolling case is padded and I would be afraid of breakage in the flimsy #2 tote.

Just my 2 cents. My hosts are gaga over the set! I didn't think it would be such a big deal to them, but it makes it look easy, classy and professional (when it doesn't fall apart on you -- sorry that happened ladies).

PCAbby · Oct 26, 2005

worth it?So I am just finishing my SS2 month with $3925 in sales since 9/1/05 (yay) I am done with shows for the month and am wondering, is it worth me going out and spendig an extra $75 just to get the rolling case? I am doing OK with the tote and the TTA but I feel like I am so close to the third piece! What do you think?

Laurenncraigory · Oct 26, 2005

I would definitely spend the extra $75...I just hope I can get close enough to do that...I now need $773.44 to get the 3rd piece.

By the way...I finally got the e-mail that said the 1st and second piece are on back order...I'm so upset!!!

Ann F · Oct 26, 2005

I think if you don't, you'll regret it later if for no other reason than not reaching a goal...

ChefSandyK · Oct 27, 2005

Yes, I also take another bag with my laptop & guest binders in it. I take the TTA bag, as well....now THAT'S the one I have trouble with. My TTA is so chock full that I have a hard time fitting the "durn" thing in.

I tried putting the SS bowls in Tote #2, but the large one just doesn't fit...that's why I have the Classic in there. Okay, I know I don't NEED the SS bowls, the classic, AND the colander set, but I'm still new enough to drag WAY too much to shows.

Don't get me wrong, my #3 bag is HEAVY! I can lift it, but I certainly will be taking advantage of the rollers every chance I get. If it will help, I'll make a list of things and the places I put it when I restock after my show tomorrow night. (Please tell me if you really want me to do this...otherwise I won't bother).

Finally....SPEND THE $75! The bag ROCKS and it will make carting your stuff around SO much easier!

Have a great day,
Sandy

MFox0405 · Oct 27, 2005

Hey all-

Thanks for all the suggestions on using the Show to Go! I have my first show with all three pieces tonight.

Also, I have been trying to bring the Insulated Tote to shows, but was getting frustrated because it takes up so much room and basically ends up being an extra bag to carry. Right before my last show I was looking for my computer bag and then it hit me...put my laptop in the tote! (I already had the DDB packed in my crate) One less bag to carry. It works perfect!

tpchefrebecca · Oct 27, 2005

This is what I doI call a few friends and family and ask them if there was anything they would like to have for the holidays, maybe a new table runner or something small. Let them know that you are only $75 away from reaching your goal and want to honestly get there.

Have any of your hosts used their specials? If not, ask them if it is okay to offer this to others. I just had a host (my neighbor actually) close on tuesday who didn't want her 1/2 items or the special, she told me to go for it. So I called my friends and offered it to them. That is how I got to increase my show sales, even though I didn't get commission.

It can make a difference.

pcjulie · Oct 27, 2005

How does that work?How do guarantees work when you offer a 1/2 off or host special to someone other than the host? I've had hosts offer it to me, but if it's something like the new roasting pan, would I still have a lifetime guarantee on it?

Julie Myers
Ind. Kitchen Consultant
Denver, PA

fruit76loop · Oct 27, 2005

pcjulie said:
How do guarantees work when you offer a 1/2 off or host special to someone other than the host? I've had hosts offer it to me, but if it's something like the new roasting pan, would I still have a lifetime guarantee on it?

Julie Myers
Ind. Kitchen Consultant
Denver, PA

Yes it would. At Leadership last year, the HO told us to take advantage of those half price items if we have the host's permission to do so. All you would do would be to print a receipt from that show for the Roasting Pan or whatever you purchase at half price.

PCAbby · Oct 27, 2005

Thank You!Thanks everyone for the advice...must be good will,but I got two more orders in ona showthat didn't close yet, so I definetly will shell out whatever is neededtoget the rolling tote!

kcjodih · Oct 27, 2005

SandyYes, please, please, please!

I've been staring at the darn rolling tote with your list in hand (that I printed off

) and I can't figure out how on earth you get everything in.

A 'play by play positioning thing' would be greatly appreciated!

Shawnna · Oct 28, 2005

Remember, host half-priced items do not count toward commissionable sells, and the 60% off doesn't either. If a past host orders the host special, it counts on the show total for the current host, but it does not count as commissionable sales. Your 4000.00 has to be commissionable sales.

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