Went to a Salad Master show tonight!

smarteez2 · 05-25-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnna

is salad master the cookware that you stack on top of each other and can cook a cake on top of the stove? I had a party many years ago for some company...guy came to our house and cooked a meal for several couples...I didn't buy the set because I couldn't afford it, but I got an 8" skillet and a devise that cut potatoes, cheese, etc...had several attachments and you turned a handle to make it work...like our cheese grater except stainless.

My SIL has the set that stacks on top of each other and she loves it...but it was like 1600 dollars when she bought it about 6 years ago or so.

They are also know for waterless cooking as well. I know from first hand experience how good it is. Yes it is wayyyyyyyy expensive, when I bought mine I paid it off in 6 months. I spent like $4000. total. HOWEVER it is very energy effecient. Stack cooking etc. Plus there is wayyyy less meat shrinkage when you cook say like a roast in the oven in their big covered ss roaster. I also got their oil in core electric skillet and it makes the best fried chicken ever in like 30 minutes!! I am telling you this stuff rocks and in my opinion is so worth the money. I know it's not for everyone but what seems really expensive to some, i.e our own cookware, is well worth it to others.

I also got the Salad master with my set, a set of 3 SS bowls and a convection plate which let me tell you sure comes in handy when you run out of burners on the stove!! Anywho, like I said each set serves it's purpose. I really love mine!!

jtjacaldwell · 05-25-2008, 04:05 PM

stefani2- yes, you're right. The tool that slices the food is called the Salad Master & it's also the name of their company. You do get the Salad Master for free if you host a show & have at least "3 qualifying couples" present. I don't know what makes a qualifying couple, but they seem to stress that. I didn't think that my husband was going to make it to the show, because he had to work late & I thought about bringing my mom with me, but they let me know that wouldn't count, if we did that, then my friend wouldn't get her free gift.
I also agree that the products seem very nice. However, the price is very steep & the sales pitch makes you feel like your just a horrible person/parent if you cook for your family in anything but Salad Master! I didn't plan on telling him that I was a PC consultant. I'm certainly not ashamed of it, but as someone else said, I was trying to be courteous & not cause any akward tension during his show. However, the couples that were at the show are good friends & really just a bunch of goof balls who loved to throw out random Pc comments during the show. My friend that hosted the show is one of my best customers & her kitchen is stocked with PC, so every time he grabbed a bowl (stainless steel mixing bowl) or spoons, etc. . . they would all look at me & say, "what kind of bowl is he using?"
At the end of the show he wanted the couples to come up & speak with him (one couple at a time) about their purchase, booking a party or selling Salad Master. No one at the party went forward, so he then decided to talk to us in front of everyone. Of course by then he found out that I sold PC & went to me first. He said, "If these items were free, which set of cookware would you like to take home today?" I was still trying to be courteous & said, "I do agree that your cookware is nice." Apparently this offended him because he quickly came back & said "No, they're not nice, they're the absolute best!" Then he said, "If you had a set of Salad Master cookware at your home, which one would you cook with?" So, without hesitation I said, "I love my PC cookware & would use it!" I think he was done with me after that!

CookingwithMary · 05-25-2008, 06:22 PM

FWIW, at the county fair there is always a Salad Master cooking demo. With deep discounts on the products (based on full retail price--but don't know if that is the same as party plan prices).

I've bought the SM itself, perhaps 12 years ago. Used it quite a bit and loved it, but turning the handle was literally a pain after I developed joint problems. Ought to dig it out and put it on Ebay lol

kisrae · 05-25-2008, 11:06 PM

I've been known to say to guest who say "Is it as good as Salad master?" and I say.... "Salad master is a great product but our SS cookware is just as good and you don't need to make a mortage payment to buy our set."
That always gets a few laughs because people know who expensive it is

stefani2 · 05-25-2008, 11:32 PM

So, for those that HAVE purchased SM - can I ask what the main reason for buying it was? - And do you own PC Cookware too? - just curious

I don't think I had a negative view about SM until I learned that 2 of my friends had the complete set - plus one of my friends mother as well. When I asked my friend Colleen if she would buy them again - she said 'definately not just because they are so expensive....I am sure PC are good too.'

But then again, I LOVE my Executive.

I think the SS would stand up well to the SM, don't you think?

linojackie · 05-25-2008, 11:59 PM

I have seen this company at fairs and such and have to agree that some of the consultants are a little snotty. I never paid much attention to their display though, because they just seem really cheesy to me.

I have found that time-share presentations also ask that the husband and wife be present so that they don't get the "well, it's nice, but I'll have to talk to my husband..." That's a sign of a major investment. But who am I to talk? I bought the $1,900 Kirby and LOVE IT!!!

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05-25-2008, 04:05 PM	#22
jtjacaldwell Location: Kentucky Posts: 31 Best Show: $1000 Experience: 1 # of Shows:	stefani2- yes, you're right. The tool that slices the food is called the Salad Master & it's also the name of their company. You do get the Salad Master for free if you host a show & have at least "3 qualifying couples" present. I don't know what makes a qualifying couple, but they seem to stress that. I didn't think that my husband was going to make it to the show, because he had to work late & I thought about bringing my mom with me, but they let me know that wouldn't count, if we did that, then my friend wouldn't get her free gift. I also agree that the products seem very nice. However, the price is very steep & the sales pitch makes you feel like your just a horrible person/parent if you cook for your family in anything but Salad Master! I didn't plan on telling him that I was a PC consultant. I'm certainly not ashamed of it, but as someone else said, I was trying to be courteous & not cause any akward tension during his show. However, the couples that were at the show are good friends & really just a bunch of goof balls who loved to throw out random Pc comments during the show. My friend that hosted the show is one of my best customers & her kitchen is stocked with PC, so every time he grabbed a bowl (stainless steel mixing bowl) or spoons, etc. . . they would all look at me & say, "what kind of bowl is he using?" At the end of the show he wanted the couples to come up & speak with him (one couple at a time) about their purchase, booking a party or selling Salad Master. No one at the party went forward, so he then decided to talk to us in front of everyone. Of course by then he found out that I sold PC & went to me first. He said, "If these items were free, which set of cookware would you like to take home today?" I was still trying to be courteous & said, "I do agree that your cookware is nice." Apparently this offended him because he quickly came back & said "No, they're not nice, they're the absolute best!" Then he said, "If you had a set of Salad Master cookware at your home, which one would you cook with?" So, without hesitation I said, "I love my PC cookware & would use it!" I think he was done with me after that!

05-25-2008, 06:22 PM	#23
CookingwithMary Posts: 496 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows: My Mood:	FWIW, at the county fair there is always a Salad Master cooking demo. With deep discounts on the products (based on full retail price--but don't know if that is the same as party plan prices). I've bought the SM itself, perhaps 12 years ago. Used it quite a bit and loved it, but turning the handle was literally a pain after I developed joint problems. Ought to dig it out and put it on Ebay lol

05-25-2008, 11:06 PM	#24
kisrae Location: Northern California Posts: 441 Best Show: 1236. Experience: 3 # of Shows: 246 My Mood:	I've been known to say to guest who say "Is it as good as Salad master?" and I say.... "Salad master is a great product but our SS cookware is just as good and you don't need to make a mortage payment to buy our set." That always gets a few laughs because people know who expensive it is

05-25-2008, 11:32 PM	#25
stefani2 Location: AB, Canada Posts: 1,677 Best Show: $2,600 Experience: 2 # of Shows: 100+ My Mood:	So, for those that HAVE purchased SM - can I ask what the main reason for buying it was? - And do you own PC Cookware too? - just curious I don't think I had a negative view about SM until I learned that 2 of my friends had the complete set - plus one of my friends mother as well. When I asked my friend Colleen if she would buy them again - she said 'definately not just because they are so expensive....I am sure PC are good too.' But then again, I LOVE my Executive. I think the SS would stand up well to the SM, don't you think?

05-25-2008, 11:59 PM	#26
linojackie Location: Plumas Lake, CA Posts: 495 Best Show: 1301 Experience: 2 # of Shows: 56 My Mood:	I have seen this company at fairs and such and have to agree that some of the consultants are a little snotty. I never paid much attention to their display though, because they just seem really cheesy to me. I have found that time-share presentations also ask that the husband and wife be present so that they don't get the "well, it's nice, but I'll have to talk to my husband..." That's a sign of a major investment. But who am I to talk? I bought the $1,900 Kirby and LOVE IT!!!