Anyone Want to Guess the Discontinued Products?

[rennea]

I think the table linens will change, and maybe they will introduce some of the products we already have in new colors.

Maybe restyled chef tongs!!!

 

[flemings99]

It's the Pot Drainer that wouldn't be missed. I've never been able to work that thing.

Love my "pot" drainer. I use it all the time for the kids mac n' cheese or smaller things that I want to drain. I use it on sauce pans, put the longer side handle with the sauce pan handle and drain.

Here's what I'd take out:
drink charms
New linen's
suds pump--loved it at first but the pump doesn't come back up when you push it down--totally need to redo it.

adjustable measuring cup--I've broken the bottom off of 2--didn't bother with getting it replaced again.

Finger guard
beaded servers
Pastry blender

 

[chefsteph07]

Love my "pot" drainer. I use it all the time for the kids mac n' cheese or smaller things that I want to drain. I use it on sauce pans, put the longer side handle with the sauce pan handle and drain.

Here's what I'd take out:
drink charms
New linen's
suds pump--loved it at first but the pump doesn't come back up when you push it down--totally need to redo it.

adjustable measuring cup--I've broken the bottom off of 2--didn't bother with getting it replaced again.

Finger guard
beaded servers
Pastry blender

I broke the bottom off of 2 of my measuring cups as well! But, I do love them, if they could find a way for them to lay flat instead of having that piece that breaks off, and when I show it, I sell a ton...now, I havent been able to show it lately due to them being broken, but still...

I agree w/ the finger guard and the drainer.

After going through the catalog, I wouldn't be heartbroken if these went:

linens
wovens
Petite squares
herb keeper
scoop clip-I think it's interesting that they introduced this the same time they d/c'd the coffee/tea
funnels
pinch bowls
splatter screen
meat lifters
crown cake pan
creative cutters
pastry cutter

These are all items that I have sold none or very little of.

 

[gailz2]

I think it looks like they will get rid of all the unglazed stoneware (since they have been decreasing these pieces).

I personally am not a fan of our ice cream scoop (I know many of you are). I have a fabulous Kitchen Aid one with a nice colorful handle, nice and sturdy, and dishwasher safe (I ruined my PC one first time I put it in the dishwasher).

Don't get rid of the turkey baster/brush -- I bought it and it is very, very nice.

 

[rennea]

I broke the bottom off of 2 of my measuring cups as well! But, I do love them, if they could find a way for them to lay flat instead of having that piece that breaks off, and when I show it, I sell a ton...now, I havent been able to show it lately due to them being broken, but still...

I agree w/ the finger guard and the drainer.

After going through the catalog, I wouldn't be heartbroken if these went:

linens
wovens
Petite squares
herb keeper
scoop clip-I think it's interesting that they introduced this the same time they d/c'd the coffee/tea
funnels
pinch bowls
splatter screen
meat lifters
crown cake pan
creative cutters
pastry cutter

These are all items that I have sold none or very little of.

I love the funnels and use them all the time. Our meat lifters are the best on the market!!! I always cross sell them with our roasting pan.

 

[diradt]

I love the dots wine glasses. I get requests for the "crust cutting thingy" (cut n seal) all the time.

But yeah the scoop clip thing is so silly. I bought one b/c I was so excited for it but it is HUGE for a single bag of coffee. LOL

 

[JDooley]

someone suggested Corn Cob Nobs...PLEASE dont get rid of these... I can rarely find them anywhere and when i do they are junk and break before i am done with one ear of corn! really ours are the best and I have several customers that would be brokenharted!

 

[chefann]

someone suggested Corn Cob Nobs...PLEASE dont get rid of these... I can rarely find them anywhere and when i do they are junk and break before i am done with one ear of corn! really ours are the best and I have several customers that would be brokenharted!

My issue with the CCNs is not that they're not good, it's that people don't read the use and care. "Loser error," as DH says. I've explained to my MIL DOZENS of times in the last several years that they go into the corn BEFORE cooking, and she never does that. Then people end up burning their hands trying to screw the CCNs into hot corn.

 

[pamperedlinda]

I like the CCNs - I just hate removing them from the gnawed-on corn cobs :yuck: even if it was me that ate it.

 

[baychef]

scoop clip (unless they bring back our coffee that everyone STILL asks for)
grill cleaning brush
BBQ Jumbo turner
all linens
all beaded serving stuff
basil infused oil
just wondering if the cranberry has run it's course yet. No up on my "in" colors!

 

[Fluffy215]

definitely the linens, the coating trays (or get a better tool to use with it), BBQ basting bottle, egg separator, scoop clip, mini whipper, Nylon tool set (I know many of you like them but I am definitely a chef's tool kinda gal LOL), spoon rest (maybe redesigned to hold two), Loaf pan (had several returned because they broke in half), Parchment paper (You can get this in the grocery store much cheaper), the oven mitts (way to large even for my huge hands and after washing and shrinking they are still to much to handle), and like everyone else a new fundraising program.

 

[dannyzmom]

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.

I sell an Easy Clean Kitchen Brush with every single Fluted Stone I sell...and with about 25% of the flat stones I sell. It's an easy add-on when you look at someone's beautifully manicured hands and realize they'd rather not mess up their mani!

 

[dannyzmom]

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 Gate

I agree with the above that the rectangle stone will probably be redesigned to include handles sometime soon.

You're killing me Ann!!
The items I bolded above are ones I sell like mad!!

 

[babywings76]

I wouldn't think they'd discontinue the cutting board w/ measuring cups since they just made the collapsible strainer that goes in there.

 

[raebates]

I like the CCNs - I just hate removing them from the gnawed-on corn cobs :yuck: even if it was me that ate it.

Just twist both at the same time until one comes out. Use that one to hold the gnawed-on cob on the plate while you unscrew the other one. You've just removed them both without touching the icky cob.

 

[chefann]

You're killing me Ann!!
The items I bolded above are ones I sell like mad!!

Which is why no one person makes the decision. HO analyzes the sales trends for the whole company before they cut an item.

 

[kaseydee]

egg separator & mini whipper...........no way! everyone I have sold the egg separator to acts as though it is gold & I LOVE the mini whipper for making my 2 cups of hot coco each winter morning!

 

[Koolotus]

scoop clip (unless they bring back our coffee that everyone STILL asks for)
grill cleaning brush
BBQ Jumbo turner
all linens
all beaded serving stuff
basil infused oil
just wondering if the cranberry has run it's course yet. No up on my "in" colors!

No way on the grill cleaning brush - had that for three years, use it year round and it still works AWESOME and looks brand new!!

No way on the Jumbo turner, LOVE IT!, used it tonight fror chicken Easy fast and BIGGER is better!!
Love the basil blend on vegges and pasta, used it tonight on veggies on the grill
I read your post and was like NOOOO! That is some of my favorite stuff!

 

[chefsteph07]

You're killing me Ann!!
The items I bolded above are ones I sell like mad!!

Hey Carolyn, how do you sell so many of the stemware?

 

[lockhartkitchen]

You guys aren't cross selling the Easy Clean Brush with your Stones?? C'mon ladies!

I have NEVER used the little brown scrapers with my stones, but my Easy Clean Brush. I always cross sell it. I love it. I use my spoon rest, for my brush and have it sitting next to the sink.

 

[raebates]

Hey Carolyn, how do you sell so many of the stemware?

I know! I know! She hangs out with a bunch of winos. :angel: LOL!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I know! I know! She hangs out with a bunch of winos. :angel: LOL!

LOL - thanks for my first "Laugh Out Loud and Spew My Coffee" moment of the morning!

 

[pampered.chris]

I can not imagine the All The Best cookbook leaving. This is the ONLY cookbook I own that I think I would cry if I lost it. It has stains all through it from so much use and I have sold so many more of this cookbook than any other. (besides Season's Bests).

I also sell ALOT of the corn cob nobs and corn butterers and the can strainers. The Drainer is another of my favorites, I love that thing. I also really love the Stainless Cleaner, although my bottle is leaking all over the cupboard and we had to put it in a plastic dish to keep the cupboard clean.

The dots can go. I don't sell them. Everyone loves them and thinks they are cute, but no one buys them. I LOVE the cranberry and sell alot of the cranberry items.

I agree that the outdoor items need to be in different colors and that the cranberry scrapers need to be white. (I am glad it isn't just me who thinks they always look dirty).

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I can not imagine the All The Best cookbook leaving. This is the ONLY cookbook I own that I think I would cry if I lost it. It has stains all through it from so much use and I have sold so many more of this cookbook than any other. (besides Season's Bests).

I also sell ALOT of the corn cob nobs and corn butterers and the can strainers. The Drainer is another of my favorites, I love that thing. I also really love the Stainless Cleaner, although my bottle is leaking all over the cupboard and we had to put it in a plastic dish to keep the cupboard clean.

The dots can go. I don't sell them. Everyone loves them and thinks they are cute, but no one buys them. I LOVE the cranberry and sell alot of the cranberry items.

I agree that the outdoor items need to be in different colors and that the cranberry scrapers need to be white. (I am glad it isn't just me who thinks they always look dirty).

The corn cob nobs, and corn butterer, and the can strainer...those are products that are no-brainers. You don't have to show them or talk about them, and you will still sell them. I've never taken them to shows, but I sell lots of them. So, I can't imagine they will be discontinued. They are items that people who can't spend a lot of money like to buy, so they can get something unique that they can use. I will often have orders for ONLY corn cob nobs and a butterer or two.


And Chris - my All The Best looks alot like yours! Mine got to be so bad, that I ended up buying a second one for shows!

 

[raebates]

LOL - thanks for my first "Laugh Out Loud and Spew My Coffee" moment of the morning!

My pleasure.

 

[jessicafawn]

I haven't sold a single set of the drink charms.

I use my Easy Clean Brush all the time. I have one that is used only on my stones. I sell one with almost all of my stones. Its a great cross seller because so many people are scared to clean their stones. I tell them I turn my water as hot as it'll go and use my Easy Clean Brush. It has a long handle so you won't scald your hand but your pan still gets nice and clean. Works everytime.

 

[chefann]

I didn't say that I thought the CCNs and Corn Butterer would be discontinued, I just said I wouldn't be crushed if they were. We've seen, over the past several years, that there's been a shift in the product line from cheesy, plastic gadgets to well-constructed, investment-quality tools. If that trend continues, I fully expect the last several all-plastic items to be redesigned or eliminated within the next couple of years, especially if there are equivalents available on the open market.That said, I fully agree with Becky that some of the items I listed in that previous post are the type of useful things that even cash-strapped guests can purchase with confidence.

 

[raebates]

The CCNs are one of my favorite products for one reason--people don't read the instructions. If I don't have a particularly vocal group* I'll talk about the CCNs. I mention that you put them in before cooking and that you can use them in boiling water, in a steamer, in the microwave, or on the grill. Inevitably someone will say, "I've had those for a long time and never knew that." Of course, that gives me the perfect opening to remind everyone that they should READ the guide that comes with their products.*My shows are very interactive. Even so, I occasionally run into a crowd where people just kind of sit and watch me.

 

[merego]

A spin-off from the guess the new products thread.

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

I have sold a ton of the outdoor tumblers and I love:love::love:mine.
Funny thing is I have sold quite a few drink charms too.
There is quite a bit of stuff I haven't sold that I think is useless, but someone else may think otherwise.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

The CCNs are one of my favorite products for one reason--people don't read the instructions. If I don't have a particularly vocal group* I'll talk about the CCNs. I mention that you put them in before cooking and that you can use them in boiling water, in a steamer, in the microwave, or on the grill. Inevitably someone will say, "I've had those for a long time and never knew that." Of course, that gives me the perfect opening to remind everyone that they should READ the guide that comes with their products.

*My shows are very interactive. Even so, I occasionally run into a crowd where people just kind of sit and watch me.

I completely melted mine using them on the grill...couldn't even eat the corn, because there was green melty stuff on them.

So - I learned two lessons.

1. The CCN's aren't Idiot-proof
2. Not to recommend they be used on the grill - just in case I'm not the only idiot!