Anyone Else Selling Lots of Outdoor Utensil Sets?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores experiences and ideas related to selling and using Outdoor Utensil Sets among Pampered Chef consultants. Participants share personal anecdotes about the product's utility in various settings, including picnics, office lunches, and cooking shows.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares a story about using the Outdoor Utensil Set during lunch at the office, highlighting its practicality.
  • Another participant mentions selling sets to a daycare customer who appreciates matching utensils for picnics.
  • Several users express enthusiasm for incorporating the utensils into their cooking shows and events, with one participant planning to use them for a picnic lunch with a mom's group.
  • One participant notes the challenge of using flimsy plastic utensils for salads and considers purchasing sets for parties.
  • Another participant discusses the idea of providing utensils at shows for guests to use, emphasizing the potential for increased sales.
  • Some participants express concerns about the utensils being mistaken for disposable items and the importance of clarifying their reusable nature.
  • One participant mentions the idea of investing in both the utensils and matching plates for personal use and shows.
  • Another participant shares their experience of using the utensils during shows and the initial hesitation of guests to use them.
  • Several users discuss strategies for selling higher-priced items and focus on product collections during demonstrations.
  • One participant raises a concern about the difficulty of un-snapping the utensil sets, while another reassures them about their durability.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best strategies for selling the utensils and whether to focus on higher-priced items during demonstrations. No clear consensus emerges regarding the effectiveness of using the utensils in shows.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and ideas related to the Outdoor Utensil Set in various contexts, including cooking shows, picnics, and office settings. The discussion reflects a mix of practical usage and sales strategies.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for creative ways to incorporate Outdoor Utensil Sets into their sales strategies or personal use may find this thread beneficial.

gilliandanielle said:
I do agree that the silverware is one more thing to bring, but I think it is an awesome thing to offer to hosts, while still showing PC products. I doubt any host really cares if you bring a certain piece as part of your display, but not having to buy plates and cutlery?? I would host for that!

I shop for ingredients for my hosts, so all they would need to do is hand out the invites and supply drinks and cups!
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Too bad they don't still have cups! I still use mine all the time!!

They DON'T have them do they?? :confused: :rolleyes: :p
 
I thought I saw some in the outlet a week ago.
 
gilliandanielle said:
I do agree that the silverware is one more thing to bring, but I think it is an awesome thing to offer to hosts, while still showing PC products. I doubt any host really cares if you bring a certain piece as part of your display, but not having to buy plates and cutlery?? I would host for that!

I shop for ingredients for my hosts, so all they would need to do is hand out the invites and supply drinks and cups!
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Maybe I will stick with the party in a bucket idea for now, and see how that does...
 
hoosierchef said:
Too bad they don't still have cups! I still use mine all the time!!

They DON'T have them do they?? :confused: :rolleyes: :p
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Watch for them next Spring, LOL!
 
hoosierchef said:
Too bad they don't still have cups! I still use mine all the time!!

They DON'T have them do they?? :confused: :rolleyes: :p
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They have some on the Outlet as part of a set:

#2286 Outdoor Serving Pieces — Was: $20.75 Now: $14.00
This brilliant blue set includes four 16-oz. acrylic Tumblers, one durable acrylic Serving Tray with handles (13½" surface), and two plastic Star Cube Trays that make 10 star-shaped cubes each. Dishwasher-safe.
 
I ordered them for out camping stuff...... heir handy for little ones too!!! The untinzles that is...
 
I think it'd be totally cute to give one "set" as a door prize or a host gift.
Tie some ribbon around a set - cuuute!
"Thanks for serving up such a great party, Susie hostess!"
 
Pampered Laura said:
I think it'd be totally cute to give one "set" as a door prize or a host gift.
Tie some ribbon around a set - cuuute!
"Thanks for serving up such a great party, Susie hostess!"
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That would be cute! Also, a good prize in the door prize basket.... so many people eat lunch at work, and can bring them there....and hopefully feel the urge to buy a whole set!:)
 
Ooh-- door prize basket. That's a great idea, too!Everyone is just inspired at the end of the month!
 
I use my woven square as my door prize basket and fill it with prizes that are wrapped in cellephane (Thanks Jilleysue!) and have curled ribbons. It makes them feel like they are getting something really fun and pretty instead of a cookbook that they could tag onto their order for $1...
 
gilliandanielle said:
I use my woven square as my door prize basket and fill it with prizes that are wrapped in cellephane (Thanks Jilleysue!) and have curled ribbons. It makes them feel like they are getting something really fun and pretty instead of a cookbook that they could tag onto their order for $1...
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Well, another item that you can add to your goody basket is one set of outdoor utensils!:p
 
LOL! I have the outdoor utensils set as one of my Deal or No Deal prizes and people will take the SB/citrus peeeler deal instead of the utensils!
 
Really? WOW...... okay, maybe not such a good idea!
 
Gillian--they don't know what they are missing! LOL!!!!!!
 
Hmmm, am I the only one who doesn't like them:( They are ok I guess.....:rolleyes:
 
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rennea said:
Hmmm, am I the only one who doesn't like them:( They are ok I guess.....:rolleyes:
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They are definitely a niche product. I don't anticipate this being something that EVERYONE will want or need. However, for those of us who fit those niches, They're great!
 
They aren't as nice as silverware....but they are much nicer then cheap plasticware!!At a spagetti dinner last night, a guy at my table broke his fork, and he was all worried if it flung in to someone elses food! I just giggled to myself because of this thread! If I was prepared I could have whipped out a "good set!":p
 
raebates said:
They are definitely a niche product. I don't anticipate this being something that EVERYONE will want or need. However, for those of us who fit those niches, They're great!
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Kind of like those paper napkins;)
 
jenniferknapp said:
Okay, now I am thinking....how easy would it be to purchase a bunch of sets to hand out at parties (of course for them to use, then return... right in your used dishes bucket/bag!) ...that would get people using them!
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It's so funny you mentioned that, because when I was becoming more familiar with the catalog, that idea popped into my head, too! What better way for customers to see how handy they are than to actually use them at shows!:D
 
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