Can Customers Place Individual Orders Online or Must They Buy Through a Show?

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores the process of placing individual orders online through personal websites and the handling of outlet orders by Pampered Chef consultants. Participants share their experiences and insights regarding the ordering system and promotional strategies for outlet items.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether customers can place individual orders online or if they must purchase through a show, noting confusion when redirected to a consultant login.
  • Another participant mentions that only qualified consultants can enable individual or outlet orders through their websites, suggesting setting up a show as an alternative.
  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their recent experience successfully placing an individual order online.
  • Several users discuss the technical aspects of the ordering system, including cookie recognition that affects the ordering process.
  • One participant mentions using email to inform clients about outlet items and shares a method of advertising outlet orders through stickers on business cards.
  • Another participant expresses interest in obtaining the sticker design for professional presentation on business cards.
  • Participants discuss the commission structure for outlet purchases, with some confirming that these sales are commissionable, while noting that hosts do not receive credits for outlet sales.
  • One participant shares their practice of including information about the outlet in thank-you notes for hosts, offering to share their wording with others.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the specifics of the ordering process and the promotional strategies for outlet items, with no clear consensus emerging on the best practices for handling these orders.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and insights based on their individual practices and understanding of the Pampered Chef ordering system.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights on managing online orders and promoting outlet items may find the shared experiences and strategies relevant.

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Customers can place individual orders online right? I tried to do it through my website and it sends me to the consultant login. Do people have to buy through a show?

My second question is how do we push outlet orders? I am lost. Do we create flyers and take orders that way? I didn't know our clients could buy from the outlet. Please fill me in!
 
Are you qualified? If not, no one can place individual or outlet orders through your website yet. But you CAN set up a show with your name as the host and instruct folks to order that way, but they can't include outlet items on that.To let people know about the outlet, I usually just send an email out from time to time.
 
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I am qualified. I have only had the site for about a week now. I went through the motions of ordering an individual order by clicking "order products' which worked. I looked through some old postings and I think I have that down now.

Thanks.
 
I've noticed that if I've been signed into CC, my PWS recognizes the cookie, and sends me to log in when I try to complete an order. I suppose it's HO's way of ensuring we do not place orders through our own sites to boost our commissionable sales, and make our orders through the avenues set up for them.

As for the outlet, you can advertise it anyway you want to. I subscribe to Tasty Tidbits, so I get an email at the beginning of each month with pictures of all the items I can send to my clients. You can also mention it at your shows. I got an email recently from my D with an attachment for stickers to print and stick on the back of your business cards with directions for logging into a PWS to make an outlet order.
 

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Do you think you could post the sticker for how to get to the outlet, I would love to put these on my business cards. Im sure it looks alot more professional than me writting it on there by hand LoL!
 
When your 'guests' order online, they setup a profile with all their info. for shipping. This way, they can easily sign back in later and order more. Since the system already had your PC cookie, it took you there instead of to the profile creation screens.
 
I print theseon bright paper and hand one to each guest with their receipt...credit goes to Lilly Mountain, Director in Pennsylvania for designing these.
 

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Oops, I guess I shouldn't attach without looking... :blushing:

I took the one I posted (for formatting) and changed the text.
 

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do we get any sort of commission on outlet purchases? I've had a few people ask me that, and I honestly have no clue!
 
Yes, they are considered commissionable sales just like any other online order.
 
NooraK said:
Yes, they are considered commissionable sales just like any other online order.
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Cool, thanks!
 
We get commission, but hosts cannot receive any credits for their parties from outlet sales.

I've been including a paragraph about the outlet in this 1/2 page thank you I have the hosts insert into the guests bags. Feel free to copy over and use anything from this note you like.
 

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NooraK said:
I've noticed that if I've been signed into CC, my PWS recognizes the cookie, and sends me to log in when I try to complete an order. I suppose it's HO's way of ensuring we do not place orders through our own sites to boost our commissionable sales, and make our orders through the avenues set up for them.

As for the outlet, you can advertise it anyway you want to. I subscribe to Tasty Tidbits, so I get an email at the beginning of each month with pictures of all the items I can send to my clients. You can also mention it at your shows. I got an email recently from my D with an attachment for stickers to print and stick on the back of your business cards with directions for logging into a PWS to make an outlet order.
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Thanks - can I just print these on blank labels from my computer? Do you know what size I could use? Also, is it possible to print this on the back of business cards that I get from VistaPrint?
 
dannyzmom said:
I print theseon bright paper and hand one to each guest with their receipt...credit goes to Lilly Mountain, Director in Pennsylvania for designing these.
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Thanks Carolyn for that wonderful idea. I may just have to staple that to all my reciepts after i print them and before I send them to my host.
 
Carolyn, those are great. I was trying to "thank" you, but that wasn't an option here. :(
 
Carolyn these are great thank you!
 
You can order from your website/outlet, when it directs you to your login page it should have a spot at the bottom that says sign in as a costumer. That is what i do, and if you have a past host # you can use that too, and it does count toward your commission
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can customers place individual orders online without attending a show?

Yes, customers can place individual orders online directly through the Pampered Chef website. They do not need to attend a show to make a purchase.

Is there a minimum order requirement for online purchases?

No, there is no minimum order requirement for customers placing individual orders online. They can buy any item they wish without needing to meet a specific threshold.

How can customers find a consultant to place an order online?

Customers can find a consultant by visiting the Pampered Chef website and using the "Find a Consultant" feature. This allows them to connect with a local consultant who can assist with their order.

Are there any benefits to ordering through a show instead of online?

Yes, ordering through a show can provide benefits such as exclusive discounts, special offers, and the opportunity to earn host rewards. Additionally, it supports the consultant and their business.

Can customers combine orders from multiple shows when ordering online?

No, customers cannot combine orders from multiple shows when placing an order online. Each order must be placed separately and will be associated with the specific show or consultant from which they are ordering.

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