Anyone Want to Guess the Discontinued Products?

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Discussion Overview

This thread features participants sharing their guesses about which Pampered Chef products might be discontinued. Various items are mentioned, with some participants expressing strong opinions about specific products they hope will remain available or be removed from the catalog.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions the outdoor tumblers and Drink Charms as potential discontinued items.
  • Another participant lists Window Pane Linens and Nylon tools as items they believe may be discontinued.
  • Several participants express a preference for Nylon Tools over Chef's Tools, with one stating they use Nylon Tools exclusively.
  • One participant shares that they have not sold any Stainless Cleaner, suggesting it might be discontinued.
  • Another participant lists multiple items, including drink charms, linens, and various kitchen tools, as their guesses for discontinuation.
  • One participant expresses a strong dislike for Drink Charms, calling them a joke since their introduction.
  • Some participants express concern about the potential discontinuation of the Easy Clean Kitchen Brush, noting its effectiveness.
  • One participant mentions that they sell the Can Strainer well, despite others suggesting it might be discontinued.
  • Several participants agree on the Drink Charms being unpopular, with one noting they have sold only two sets.
  • One participant expresses a desire for the Cranberry Scrapers to be replaced due to their appearance.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly among participants, with no clear consensus on which products will be discontinued. Some participants agree on certain items like Drink Charms and linens, while others defend their usefulness.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and opinions based on their sales and usage of products, reflecting a variety of perspectives influenced by their individual markets and customer interactions.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in understanding community sentiments regarding product popularity and potential discontinuations may find this discussion insightful.

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Mystik
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A spin-off from the guess the new products thread. :D

I was flipping through the catalog today trying to guess what's going to be discontinued. And I couldn't find too many items.

My guesses are:

the outdoor tumblers
Drink Charms


Those are the only two items I could find. http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/sally/lol.gif
 
Window Pane Linens
Nylon tools
 
I hope not the Nylon Tools. I hate the Chefs Tools...all I use are the Nylon Tools.


The Drink Charms have been a joke since they were introduced.

Scoop Clip
Stainless Cleaner
Rectangle Stone (not that I want it to go...but they've already discontinued the other flat stones.)
 
Seasons best...
Woven baskets
Striped towels
Suds pump
Creative cutters
Window pane linens
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Stainless Cleaner
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Have you used it? It's quite effective! I know Bon Ami is cheaper, but the Stainless Cleaner works way better.
 
One of the older cookbooks.
 
DebbieJ said:
Have you used it? It's quite effective! I know Bon Ami is cheaper, but the Stainless Cleaner works way better.
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I've not sold one. That's what I was basing my guess on...I just looked through the catalog, and picked some things that wouldn't be missed.
 
drink charms, linens/placemats, the napkin rings, scoop clip, easy clean kitchen brush, gravy seperator (??), baster & cleaning brush. I think I've sold a TOTAL of 10 of these items.

Who knows- these are just my guesses. :)
 
ChefBeckyD said:
I hope not the Nylon Tools. I hate the Chefs Tools...all I use are the Nylon Tools.


The Drink Charms have been a joke since they were introduced.

Scoop Clip
Stainless Cleaner
Rectangle Stone (not that I want it to go...but they've already discontinued the other flat stones.)
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I totally agree! I use mine all the time, I rarely use the Chefs Tools....
 
jbdowd0798 said:
drink charms, linens/placemats, the napkin rings, scoop clip, easy clean kitchen brush, gravy seperator (??), baster & cleaning brush. I think I've sold a TOTAL of 10 of these items.

Who knows- these are just my guesses. :)
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I don't think I"ve sold ANY of these items...at all!
 
You guys aren't cross selling the Easy Clean Brush with your Stones?? C'mon ladies!
 
I think the Easy Clean Kitchen Brush rocks! We use ours all the time (we have four: one under both kitchen sinks, one in the garage, one for cleaning bathrooms)

The stainless steel cleaner is amazing. Since I'm more of an executive cookware-gal, I use it mostly to touch up my stainless steel bowls before shows and to keep my stainless steel flatware looking sparkly. If they discontinue it, I'm stocking up!

I agree with the linens and drink charms.I wouldn't be surprised to see the finger guard, herb keeper, can strainer go either. (The herb keeper and strainer are now readily available elsewhere; PC has to get rid of somethings to make room for the new toys!)
 
When I show the can strainer, I always sell several. I think it's one of those things that, even if it's available elsewhere, people don't think they need until they see it in action.I would not be sad if they eliminated:
Scoop Clip
Drink Charms
Dots Stemware
Corn Cob Nobs
Corn Butterer (although these last 2 are on my top 50 list... but I haven't sold any in at least a year)
Table linens and napkin rings
Woven Selections (I love mine, but have never sold one except when they were host specials)
cutting board with measure cups
Cut N Seal
Suds Pump
Coating Trays and Tool (I've heard such bad stories here about the trays and tool warping and breaking. I don't even own a set of these - I use "real dishes" when I bread things.)
Pinch Bowls
Creative Cutters
Pie GateI agree with the above that the rectangle stone will probably be redesigned to include handles sometime soon.
 
Funny, Ann. You just posted a list of my really good sellers. I think a lot of it depends on where you live.
 
The rectangular stone??? I don't see that, I can't see that being used with handles. I think it's best the way it is. I love mine!! I use that most often when I make pizza and when I make chicken or beef curry I like to make homemad naan bread on it. If they do I might have to buy one or two more.

anything else they do I can't think of anything I want to see go. But we'll just have to wait and see.
 
DebbieJ said:
You guys aren't cross selling the Easy Clean Brush with your Stones?? C'mon ladies!
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That's what I was going to say! I totally sell it with my stones... you can't have a stone without the Easy Clean Brush ... it's the easiest and most effective way to clean your stone! It beats the heck out of the nylon scrapers.
 
coriatc said:
That's what I was going to say! I totally sell it with my stones... you can't have a stone without the Easy Clean Brush ... it's the easiest and most effective way to clean your stone! It beats the heck out of the nylon scrapers.
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ditto that! Love it.
 
I'm ready for the Cranberry and White linens to go.
I'm not a fan of the Dots, but I don't see them leaving just yet.
The Outdoor items - restyle them and bring them back in new colors next spring.
Cranberry Scrapers - I can't stand that they always look dirty.
Pinch Bowls
Drainer
Stoneware Inspirations cookbook
It's Good for You cookbook
 
I agree the drink charms are a joke....lol. Has ANYONE sold any?? LOL

scoop clip
creative cutters
 
I've sold 2 sets of drink charms. That's the one exception to Ann's list being good sellers for me.
 
could you just imagine the rectangle stone w/ handles?! Why, it would almost be the bar pan! :D
 
pamperedlinda said:
Cranberry Scrapers - I can't stand that they always look dirty.
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Same here. I never take them shows anymore...and don't really like having them in my own kitchen...except the shapes are so functional. I would much prefer them in white. (I use the skinny scraper and the really big one a lot)
 
The table linens
Drink Charms
Stemware would be fine too, though I have sold some of them (and the charms)
Scoop Clip
Jar Opener (or restyle it without the teeth...rubber or something instead)
Sud's Pump (too top-heavy)
 
pamperedlinda said:
I'm ready for the Cranberry and White linens to go.
I'm not a fan of the Dots, but I don't see them leaving just yet.
The Outdoor items - restyle them and bring them back in new colors next spring.
Cranberry Scrapers - I can't stand that they always look dirty.
Pinch Bowls
Drainer
Stoneware Inspirations cookbook
It's Good for You cookbook
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Yes to most of this list. (except the Dots - I LOVE the Dots!)

I thought maybe it was just me with the Cranberry Scrapers...I love the shapes, but they need to be white. I took them out of my kit, because I was always embarrassed to show them.
 
I don't hate the dots, I'm just not a huge fan of them. I do love the shapes of the bowls though.

I don't think I have sold any of the drink charms.
 
I love my Can Strainer and sell them quite a bit, especially when I make the deliveries to someone at their workplace and one is in the order. I had heard a rumor the older cookbooks (Stoneware Inspirations, All the Best) will go this time. I think it is mainly because we don't sell some of the stones referred to any more. Hopefully they will just re-work the recipes to use what we have now. I'd hate to see the Creative Cutters go. I use them in my KITK shows.
 
I put this in the new product guesses thread, but it bears repeating here... if there's something you want changed about a current product (or a suggestion for a new one), don't just wait to write it on the suggestion paper at Conference. Go to Consultant's Corner and send it in. HO uses customer/consultant requests, along with market trending and research, to determine which new products to introduce as well as how to better current products. Your note may be the one that shifts the item to the "go ahead" list.There's a link under Managing Your Business > Home Office Contacts, then select New Product Suggestions.
 
pcchefjane said:
I love my Can Strainer and sell them quite a bit, especially when I make the deliveries to someone at their workplace and one is in the order. I had heard a rumor the older cookbooks (Stoneware Inspirations, All the Best) will go this time. I think it is mainly because we don't sell some of the stones referred to any more. Hopefully they will just re-work the recipes to use what we have now. I'd hate to see the Creative Cutters go. I use them in my KITK shows.
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You are referring to the little can strainer, I think. It's the Pot Drainer that wouldn't be missed. I've never been able to work that thing.

I cannot imagine the All The Best cookbook leaving - it's one of my bestsellers!

Just went and checked - I've sold 8 in the last 2 months. As many as Vol. I & II of 29 Minutes!
 
It is kind of funny to go through older cookbooks and see how many products have been restyled or retired! :)
 
Stoneware Inspirations is not that old of a cookbook. I've been a consultant for 4 years and it was introduced after I started.
 
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