Can We Stop the Bad Deeds on eBay?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses concerns among participants regarding the sale of Pampered Chef products on eBay and other platforms, particularly focusing on the actions of individuals who may be violating company policies by selling items that should not be available for resale. Participants share their experiences and thoughts on how to address these issues.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions finding several individuals engaging in questionable sales practices on eBay and seeks advice on how to address it.
  • Another participant shares their experience of reporting such cases directly to a contact at Pampered Chef.
  • Several users express frustration over the frequency of discussions about eBay sales, indicating it is a recurring topic in the community.
  • One participant notes the difficulty in identifying whether sellers are consultants or general public members, especially outside of specific promotional periods.
  • Another participant highlights the impact of these sales on their business, feeling that it detracts from their sales opportunities.
  • Some participants discuss specific items being sold prematurely on eBay, questioning the legitimacy of those sales.
  • One participant expresses a lack of concern for the sale of consultant items among consultants but emphasizes that selling Pampered Chef products is a violation.
  • Participants share links to profiles and items they believe violate company rules, discussing the ease of finding such violations online.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the severity of the issue, with some participants expressing strong concerns about the impact of these sales on their businesses, while others seem less troubled by the sale of consultant items among themselves. No clear consensus emerges regarding the best approach to handle these situations.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a community grappling with the implications of unauthorized sales of Pampered Chef products, with participants sharing personal experiences and observations rather than official guidance.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in understanding the community's perspectives on eBay sales and the potential implications for their own businesses may find this discussion relevant.

klsnyder
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I have found several people doing the bad deed on ebay. What do you all say to them in your message to get their info to turn them in or get them to remove their products?
 
I find it best just to send to [email protected] with the Auction ID #'s and let HO deal with it how they wish.
 
OMG! LOL HERE WE GO AGAIN!! :p
 
The problem with finding people selling stuff this month is that unless it's blatantly obvious that they're an active consultant (like mention their PWS), you don't know that they aren't a member of the general public who purchased something and just wants to get rid of it. It's easier in the month before each new season when the samples are out for consultants, because anyone selling them that month MUST be a consultant!
 
Oh NO!!Not another thread on eBay!! :p :eek: :rolleyes:

Debbie :D
 
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just happened to be looking around for a window cling...and came across a ton of new spring products....They are taking away from all of our businesses!
 
Since I started the last one, I think I will stay out of this one!! haha.....I have been checking once in awhile though...the only exciting thing about it is to see how many people are bidding on some of the new items.....they are gonna be good sellers!!! (I haven't had any shows with the new products yet)
 
chefann said:
The problem with finding people selling stuff this month is that unless it's blatantly obvious that they're an active consultant (like mention their PWS), you don't know that they aren't a member of the general public who purchased something and just wants to get rid of it. It's easier in the month before each new season when the samples are out for consultants, because anyone selling them that month MUST be a consultant!

What about these items Ann??

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Pampered-Chef-Pink-Polka-Dot-Squares-Breast-Cancer_W0QQitemZ120097338257QQcategoryZ20651QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Pampered-Chef-Pink-Polka-Dot-Pink-Mugs-Breast-Cancer_W0QQitemZ120080213406QQcategoryZ20651QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

They aren't supposed to be selling these until May and they are online items only....... :mad:
 
hoosierchef said:
What about these items Ann??

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Pampered-Chef-Pink-Polka-Dot-Squares-Breast-Cancer_W0QQitemZ120097338257QQcategoryZ20651QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Pampered-Chef-Pink-Polka-Dot-Pink-Mugs-Breast-Cancer_W0QQitemZ120080213406QQcategoryZ20651QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

They aren't supposed to be selling these until May and they are online items only....... :mad:


Those could very well be from last year. They were the host special.
 
smarteez2 said:
Those could very well be from last year. They were the host special.

Good to know. I stand corrected...... Thanks for letting me know.
 
Got a notice that there was a PC apron on ebay. Went to check it out and lo and behold, it's a NEW HWC apron!!

I sent this off to Richard

Richard,

How did this get on ebay so fast??

It's bad enough that we as consultants have to earn them or do without, but it gets old seeing this sort of thing on ebay.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170096425557&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1


Just got a response...

Carol,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are determining the seller’s identity as we speak and will make sure that this is addressed with her.

Thanks again.

Richard Laiche

Consultant Career Solution Specialist

Consultant Career Solutions

The Pampered Chef Ltd.

1-888-OUR-CHEF (687-2433)


At least someone is responding.
 
ElizabethPurvis said:
Ok, I know this isn't ebay, but I was doing a search at my boyfriend's house since his computer messed up on me, and this is what I found:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=96792309

Do I send her a message and tell her that this is against the rules or just send it to HO?

Wow... I wonder how you would even go about finding her name or anything... unless someone contacts her as a "civilian" and asks for her website or something.
 
You going to mail that to Richard, Jennifer? With the additional links? I don't have time right now - have to jump offline - lunch is over...
 
janetupnorth said:
You going to mail that to Richard, Jennifer? With the additional links? I don't have time right now - have to jump offline - lunch is over...

Or, Elizabeth....since you found it, do you want to do the honors?
 
PamperChefCarol said:
Got a notice that there was a PC apron on ebay. Went to check it out and lo and behold, it's a NEW HWC apron!!

I sent this off to Richard

Richard,

How did this get on ebay so fast??

It's bad enough that we as consultants have to earn them or do without, but it gets old seeing this sort of thing on ebay.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170096425557&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1


Just got a response...

Carol,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are determining the seller’s identity as we speak and will make sure that this is addressed with her.

Thanks again.

Richard Laiche

Consultant Career Solution Specialist

Consultant Career Solutions

The Pampered Chef Ltd.

1-888-OUR-CHEF (687-2433)


At least someone is responding.

I don't have a problem with people selling consultant items to other consultants via eBay, so therefore do not care one way or the other about this apron sale.

However, selling PC products is a blatant violation.
 
Or, Elizabeth....since you found it, do you want to do the honors?



Honestly, I've never sent anything like that to HO, so I wouldn't know what to do!! Feel free to send it with my blessings! Thanks!
 
ElizabethPurvis said:
Honestly, I've never sent anything like that to HO, so I wouldn't know what to do!! Feel free to send it with my blessings! Thanks!

I will send it off to our good friend, Richard at HO...right now!
 
I can't believe it.... this is crazy... now I put some photos up of confernce last year on myspace... BUT I am not advertising in anyway shape or form....
 
mommyhugz1978 said:
I can't believe it.... this is crazy... now I put some photos up of confernce last year on myspace... BUT I am not advertising in anyway shape or form....


Yeah really, and, and if you want to be illegal, but at least smart about it....make your profile private so that only your friends can see your "advertisements" ....
 
Slow down already!! I just send him the first one....hold on and I will send him this one now!
 
I am avoiding housework, and just put a search on myspace for "Pampered Chef" I can not believe that there are so many profiles listed, with some form of mention they are a consultant and oh my the amount that come up with their websites listed right there.... ewwwww
 
LOL sorry! I'm bored can you tell?
 
MelissaK said:
I am avoiding housework, and just put a search on myspace for "Pampered Chef" I can not believe that there are so many profiles listed, with some form of mention they are a consultant and oh my the amount that come up with their websites listed right there.... ewwwww
I am not My space literate, but wondering why just mentioning that you are a consultant is illegal. I know having the link to your website it illegal Can some one educate this old dog?
Thanks!
 
I think that it is okay to mention that you are a consultant. However, it is illegal to advertise your website, and also to be posting photos from HO for our own advertising on websites!
 
I"m not sure if just mentioning that you are a consultant is illegal. But I would think that it would be some form of solicitation. However, I would think that if you're going to do it, you should make your profile private, that way you're only soliciting to those people on your "Friends" list. I have my profile set to private, and still don't mention anything about PC at all...not like the 6 friends that I do have really care...they all know about it anyway!
 

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