Benefits of Purchasing at NC with Merrill: Pampered Chef Dollars & More

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the benefits of purchasing from Merrill at the National Conference (NC), including cash and carry items, the use of Pampered Chef dollars, and the advantages of trying products in person.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the benefits of purchasing through Merrill at NC, questioning if it is primarily for seeing items before buying or if there are cash and carry options.
  • Another participant confirms that Merrill offers many cash and carry items at the conference.
  • Several users mention that ordering from Merrill at the conference may include discounted shipping or freebies with certain purchases.
  • One participant notes that while there is no shipping cost, local Illinois tax applies, and emphasizes the benefit of trying items on in person.
  • Another participant shares their experience of needing to try items on due to varying sizes and confirms that Pampered Chef dollars can be used for other Pampered Chef products, but not at the conference.
  • One participant expresses disappointment upon learning that Pampered Chef dollars cannot be used at the conference.
  • Another participant suggests using Pampered Chef dollars on new fall products once available.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that trying items on in person is a significant benefit of purchasing at NC, but views differ regarding the use of Pampered Chef dollars, with no clear consensus on their applicability at the conference.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and opinions regarding the purchasing process at the National Conference, particularly in relation to Merrill's offerings.

Becky0216
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What benefit is there to purchase though Merril while at NC? Is it just because you can see some stuff before purchasing or are there cash and carry items as well?

Also, am I able to use my PC dollars for anything at NC?
Thanks
 
Yes Merril Corp has cash and carry items - LOTS!!
And I can not be totally sure but I do not think they take PC dollars any more at conference.
 
Sometimes if you order from Merrill at conference, they have discounted shipping or they include a freebie with a certain amount purchased.
 
Oh yeah! I forgot about that part! More for your money is always a good thing!
 
No shipping but you do have to pay local IL tax. It's also nice to try things on. They have a ton of cash and carry stuff along with other things you can order.
 
I agree it's nice to be able to try stuff on; they're sizes are all over the charts for me, so I like to see stuff in person before I buy.

You can use your PC$ for anything through PC; surprise boxes, new mini catalogs, etc.
 
lacychef said:
I agree it's nice to be able to try stuff on; they're sizes are all over the charts for me, so I like to see stuff in person before I buy.

You can use your PC$ for anything through PC; surprise boxes, new mini catalogs, etc.
Agree about the size craziness. I'll be glad to try things on.
 
AIM had freebies with conference purchases. Merrill doesn't usually. So the only benefit to getting things at conference is that you can try things on, and sometimes they have items that are conference only. And you can order things that aren't on their site yet. Jut be aware (if you're wave 1 or 2) that they don't process any of the orders (the non cash and carry) until they get back to Minnesota AFTER all the waves are done. So you'll experience a delay getting your things.
 
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thanks everyone. I was hoping I could use my PC dollars on PC stuff, maybe I will get lucky
 
Nope, no PC $$ at conference. They have no way of checking your balance there.
 
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Ahhhh, I am bummed. Was still holding onto hope that I could use them. Thanks for the info Deb.
 
use it on some new fall products once they are available! :D
 
Cindycooks said:
use it on some new fall products once they are available! :D

Good Idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:p
 

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