Can I still purchase Chef's Tools on Stop Sell?

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses the recent announcement regarding the discontinuation of certain Chef's Tools due to a supplier bankruptcy and the subsequent changes in product availability. Participants express their feelings about the affected tools and share their thoughts on the new nylon alternatives.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses disappointment over the discontinuation of their favorite Chef's Tools and hopes for a new supplier.
  • Several users mention their preference for the Chef's Tools over the nylon alternatives, citing concerns about sturdiness.
  • One participant shares their experience of the Chef's Tools being top heavy, leading to usability issues.
  • Another participant notes the importance of not overwhelming corporate with orders before the deadline to avoid customer dissatisfaction.
  • One participant expresses a desire to order specific Chef's Tools for their cash and carry, despite the stop-sell notice.
  • Another participant mentions the lack of notice regarding the stop-sell in Canada, questioning the reason for the difference.
  • Several participants discuss strategies for communicating the changes to customers during shows.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the desirability of the nylon tools compared to the Chef's Tools, with some participants expressing strong preferences for the latter. There is general agreement on the need to manage orders carefully to avoid issues with supply.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and preferences regarding the Chef's Tools and nylon alternatives, reflecting a mix of emotions about the changes in product availability.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who are navigating the changes in product availability and looking for ways to communicate these updates to their customers may find this discussion relevant.

Re: Watch your online orders. . .
esavvymom said:
but not sure if they'd appear under a show. I would hope not!

Well, they are available on a show because this is how she ordered.

I am SO aggravated by this. I should not have to contact this customer and tell her that she can't order this item. Before we were contacted on the stop sell (or 2 seconds after) these items should have been pulled from the online catalog.

In all likelihood, the Host's benefits will be affected (she's shooting for a $650 party and it is going to be close). I have not pulled the order into P3 yet so perhaps it will balk at that point. But that still means I have to contact the customer.

There is no way I'll call Home Office because I'm fairly confident that I'd get a different answer from each person I would talk to. :rolleyes:

Thanks for allowing me to rant. :)
 
Re: Watch your online orders. . .
chefjeanine said:
well, they are available on a show because this is how she ordered.I am so aggravated by this. I should not have to contact this customer and tell her that she can't order this item. Before we were contacted on the stop sell (or 2 seconds after) these items should have been pulled from the online catalog.In all likelihood, the host's benefits will be affected (she's shooting for a $650 party and it is going to be close). I have not pulled the order into p3 yet so perhaps it will balk at that point. But that still means i have to contact the customer.There is no way i'll call home office because i'm fairly confident that i'd get a different answer from each person i would talk to. :rolleyes:Thanks for allowing me to rant. :)
you go girl!
 
If P3 doesn't complain, I'd submit it. And if they mess up the show, then when you DO call them- give them heck. ;) They should honor the host benefits no matter what, if they allowed the items to be available online for orders in the first place.My guess- it won't impact, because they'll probably have enough stock to support a couple miscellaneous.
 
Intrepid_Chef said:
I doubt they'll show up on the outlet until they have a suitable replacement. They'll need some for warranty issues.

I did go ahead and ordered one (just one!) small slotted turner for my cash and carry. If it doesn't sell I won't be heartbroken. I love that thing and like having a spare on hand. I don't feel the nylon tools are sturdy enough either. I'd use bamboo before I used a nylon turner.


They are not on Stop Sell in Canada so they shouldn't be on the outlet for a while.

I wonder why USA but not Canada?? strange?
I perfer the nylon small slotted turner and have many guests wanting to buy it but not as a set.
 
I'd call HO now and ask for tech support. I'd let them know that a customer was allowed to select Chef's Tools and see if they are surprised by that. ;)
 
Intrepid_Chef said:
I doubt they'll show up on the outlet until they have a suitable replacement. They'll need some for warranty issues.

I did go ahead and ordered one (just one!) small slotted turner for my cash and carry. If it doesn't sell I won't be heartbroken. I love that thing and like having a spare on hand. I don't feel the nylon tools are sturdy enough either. I'd use bamboo before I used a nylon turner.

I have been trying to order them with the numbers they gave us and even did an update but it won't let me order them.. What am I doing wrong?
 
D Levad said:
I have been trying to order them with the numbers they gave us and even did an update but it won't let me order them.. What am I doing wrong?

Check the date. If your show or order is dated before they became available you won't be able to order. If you are trying to order the discontinued ones you will not be able to no matter what date you use.
 
They're still available on my UK consultant friends website too. What is going on? Is it just that the volume sold in the US is larger than they can support with what's left? I don't think that is fair at all! But on the other hand, the UK consultants don't have as many products as we do to sell, nor do they have the nylon tools, so maybe that's how they're making up for it.
 
D Levad said:
I have been trying to order them with the numbers they gave us and even did an update but it won't let me order them.. What am I doing wrong?

Make sure the date is the 24 or later (change the date on your show). I had the same problem and talked to tech support last night and it worked.

And for inquiring minds, when I pulled the order from my PWS to P3 it gave me the red stop signal on the pasta fork. So, I contacted the customer and she made the change. :grumpy: THEN I couldn't get P3 to take the nylon pasta fork -- that's why I was able to answer this question.
 

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