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The_Kitchen_Guy said:Just tell her your best friend is a Mary Kay consultant.
Hehehehehehe!
Miss Cori said:The best part is she said she could get half of it at the dollar store. UGH
Miss Cori said:
I am at work, and this girl just gave me two avon catalogs. So I gave her a new PC catalog. She hasnt stopped complaining about prices. I told her to host a party to get some off but she is like NO WAY. How Rude! Just thought I could vent here Thanks for listening
The_Kitchen_Guy said:There's a reason a Yugo sold for less than a Lexus.
Q: What do you call a Yugo with dual exhaust?
A: A wheelbarrow.
A guy walks into a parts store and says, "I'd like a gas cap for a Yugo." The counter man thinks for a minute and says, "Sounds like a fair trade to me!"
My ex-wife ran off with my old neighbor. I kinda miss him.Miss Cori said:OMG Stop Im gonna get caught laughing
The_Kitchen_Guy said:I shrugged and said, "That's a common misperception. If you compare TPC to Wally World, yes, we're expensive but that's an apples to oranges comparison. If you compare us to Williams-Sonoma, you'll find TPC is very, very competitive in the same level of the marketplace."
The_Kitchen_Guy said:Steal the line out of my sig line, too. Maybe Darby should put that on a button?
The_Kitchen_Guy said:We actually get complaints like that around here - Cheeseheads are notoriously cheap. Not frugal, which is different, but cheap. Milwaukee has traditionally been a test market for many new products - if the cheapskates around here will pony up to buy something, everyone else will, too.
The first go-round of McDonald's pressed meat sandwich masquarading as bar-b-que ribs was rolled out here, and it worked, so it was sold elsewhere.
However, if you can show someone value for the bucks you're asking, you can make the sale. Sometimes, though, you're just going to get someone who makes Humberto Cruz look like a spendthrift. There's not much you can do with them.
The_Kitchen_Guy said:And, of course, if it's on the Internet, it must be true, right?
I wonder who wrote that entry?
thechefofnorthbend said:McNasty.
Nuff said.
The_Kitchen_Guy said:Remember the McDLT? That was about as brilliant a marketing effort as New Coke but Ronald was able to bail out quickly enough that no one noticed.
Miss Cori said:Wow I worked at McDonalds for 2 years and have no clue what you all are talking about. Thats sad
The_Kitchen_Guy said:I recently had such a discussion with a guy who is a serious cook. He doesn't know it yet, but he's on my suspect list to be a consultant - based on his immediate reaction to learning that I am a consultant. "My problem has always been that TPC has quality items but they're so overpriced."
I shrugged and said, "That's a common misperception. If you compare TPC to Wally World, yes, we're expensive but that's an apples to oranges comparison. If you compare us to Williams-Sonoma, you'll find TPC is very, very competitive in the same level of the marketplace."
He had no comeback for that, because he knows it's true.
Right after our roasting pan came out, I went to Williams-Sonoma to try to find something comparable. They had a nearly identical pan except it was made from a light guage aluminum, non-stick inside only and it had thinner handles. The pan deflected when the handles were twisted and the bottom of the pan bottom oil-canned. It was also $25.00 higher in price than ours.
In an apples to apples comparison, we often, but not always, win price comparisons. We almost always win warranty comparisons. In an apples to oranges comparison, we win in quality and warranties but we will always, always lose in price.
Frankly, I'm glad we do. I don't want customers who buy on price only comparisons. I want clients who are educated consumers.
Don't tell anybody - I wouldn't want to tarnish my reputation.lacychef said:VERY WELL PUT, KG!! You can be serious at times
The_Kitchen_Guy said:Have you also noticed that Burger King is backing away from the king character? I'm not sure that the burger family is an improvement.
The Burger King and the digital re-creation of Orville Redenbacher have been pretty thoroughly discussed up here already.janetupnorth said:I should hope so - that guy is just creepy and scary...not only to my kids, but too me!
The_Kitchen_Guy said:The Burger King and the digital re-creation of Orville Redenbacher have been pretty thoroughly discussed up here already.
pcchris said:HA HA HA...Janet - I used to dip my fries in sweetnsour sauce too...still do somtimes...that is too funny!
yep, Cori was mad at the Avon lady whining about high $$ for PC products.
BTW - I agree with KG saying you should tell her your best friend sells MK!
I can go one better - I live with a MK Consultant! Drop me an e-mail and I'll introduce you to The Kat Lady. (Her director is one of my oldest and staunchest show hosts, too!)pcchris said:HA HA HA...Janet - I used to dip my fries in sweetnsour sauce too...still do somtimes...that is too funny! yep, Cori was mad at the Avon lady whining about high $$ for PC products. BTW - I agree with KG saying you should tell her your best friend sells MK!
thechefofnorthbend said:Here is a treat...
French fries dipped in......................
a vanilla shake! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
The_Kitchen_Guy said:How about a Hershey bar and a beer?
The taste justaposition of sweet and bitter is most interesting!
One way to handle this situation is to calmly explain the benefits of hosting a party to get discounts on products. You can also offer to help them find alternative, more affordable options within the catalog. If the complaining continues, it may be best to politely change the subject or speak to a supervisor for further guidance.
Venting can be a healthy way to release stress, but it's important to be mindful of your surroundings and to maintain a professional demeanor. It may be best to vent to a trusted friend outside of work or to find a private space where you can express your frustrations without disrupting the workplace.
It's important to remain calm and professional in all interactions with coworkers. If a coworker is being rude about products in the catalog, try to understand their perspective and address any concerns they may have. You can also offer to provide more information or assistance to help them find products that meet their needs and budget.
One effective way to promote products and encourage coworkers to host parties is to lead by example. Share your own positive experiences with hosting parties and the benefits you have received. You can also offer incentives or rewards for coworkers who host parties, such as discounts or free products.
If a coworker is not interested in hosting a party and continues to complain about prices, it may be best to politely acknowledge their concerns and then redirect the conversation to a different topic. You can also suggest alternative ways for them to save on products, such as joining a customer rewards program or taking advantage of special promotions.