Disappointing Level 2 Incentive Products | Limited Value for $1250 in Sales

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants' reactions to the Level 2 incentive products offered for achieving $1250 in sales. Many express disappointment regarding the perceived low retail value of the products compared to previous incentives, while others share their excitement about specific items, particularly the cookware protectors.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses disappointment that the total retail value of the Level 2 incentive products is only $79, which is below the expected $100.
  • Another participant mentions that the product values used for the incentive are based on retail prices, not sample prices.
  • Several users note that last year's incentive felt more exciting due to the quantity and variety of products received.
  • Some participants share positive views about the cookware protectors, suggesting they will be popular among customers who need to stack cookware.
  • One participant appreciates the opportunity to earn free products, emphasizing gratitude for any items received.
  • Another participant mentions that while they are not disappointed with the products themselves, they feel let down by the quantity offered.
  • Some participants speculate that the reduction in the number of new products introduced may have influenced the scale back on incentives.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the value and quantity of the incentive products. While some express disappointment, others are excited about specific items, particularly the cookware protectors. No clear consensus emerges on the overall satisfaction with the incentive offerings.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and feelings about the incentive products, reflecting a range of opinions based on their sales experiences and expectations.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in understanding varying perspectives on the Level 2 incentive products and the associated sentiments within the community may find this discussion relevant.

pamperedlinda said:
I just love free!
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Free.....It's like music to my ears:sing:
 
rennea said:
I can't wait to get my stuff, I made it to Level 3. I've never made sell-a-thon before, and don't really care what I get:D
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How exciting! Getting those Free products is like Christmas!
 
etteluap70PC said:
How exciting! Getting those Free products is like Christmas!
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I even cleaned out my cupboards two weekends ago just waiting for the new stuff. I didn't know what was coming and didn't even really care. HA!!:D
 
rennea said:
Free.....It's like music to my ears:sing:
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Everytime FedEx delivers boxes for me DH asks if that is something we paid for or that I earned? LOL For some reason he likes the stuff I earn more than what I buy!
 
Some people aren't happy?!Free is free is FREE! HO can't make everyone happy...BUT IT IS FREE PRODUCT!!! AKA...YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM! WOW - WHAT A DEAL!!! Plus you are going to have them WAY in advance to 'tease' customers as use them to get bookings for March onwards!

This is the way I think of it: It's like Christmas ALL over again! I am SUPER SUPER pumped and CAN'T WAIT to get my stuff!

???Has the company SPOILED us so much?...that we are complaining about the F-R-E-E product that we get???



Idea: for the free product you earned, but aren't happy with/don't want, why not run a Host Promotion? "Host a Show between now and Feb. 29 and be entered to win for a prize! Valued at $XX.XX!"
 
rennea said:
I so can't wait for the cookware protectors, I use towels now.
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I use paper plates and have for years, so I am excited about them too.
 
cookinmama said:
I use paper plates and have for years, so I am excited about them too.
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I've got paperplates under my iron skillets!
 
UR invited over to my house!....Come over to my house (Kids ages 2 and 1) and see HOW excited THEY get! It is HARD for a person to NOT be excited after seeing them clap their hands, and dance around because it is SOMETHING NEW! :)
 
stefani2 said:
Idea: for the free product you earned, but aren't happy with/don't want, why not run a Host Promotion? "Host a Show between now and Feb. 29 and be entered to win for a prize! Valued at $XX.XX!"
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Good idea Jenna. Of course anybody who doesn't want anything they got could pass it along to fellew cheffers who didn't make the sell-o-thon.


(sorry I'm greedy and not giving any of mine up;) )
 
I think some people are forgetting that a bonus is exactly that extra. The definition according to Meriam-Webster is "something in addition to what is expected".
Did anyone see the movie Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase? He expected his bonus to be money and alot of it. So he pre-ordered a pool and then his bonus came in and it wasn't money. He was mad at the company instead of himself for expecting more or anything for that matter.
End of rant!
I am happy for level 1 that is products instead of a product! :)
 
Have I got a DEAL FOR YOU!!!I have solved UR problem! I will personally take the unwanted Spring products off YOUR hands - no charge to YOU, of course! What a great deal, hey?!

j/k....bad sense of humor, I know.........
 
anyone else willing to offer this dealRennea,

R U up for offering our fellow Cheffers this INCREDIBLE deal, as well?????

ok...enough of my jokin' around.
 
I have offered unwanted products before as incentive. If it is something I know I am not going to use, I will leave it in the package. Then one month when I am wanting to boost sales or shows, I will hold a monthly drawing for all host a chance to earn it or offer it for the host with the highest sales for the month.It is amazing how host will work for some small prize,

But then I am the same way when I host something!!! HAHA!:D I am doing a shhow now for something that if I get to $600 she will buy me a thermal tote that jsut came out - I am $100 away and working on people to order! Is you want to know what my show is PM me and I will send you the info to help me out!!! :love: !!!
 
Original PostThe original post was about being disappointed (the TOTAL PRODUCT VALUE is LESS than originally stated by HO)...

...we all got of-course....sorry and I hope no ones feelings were hurt by some of us who were just kiddin' around.

- Jenna
 
stefani2 said:
The original post was about being disappointed (the TOTAL PRODUCT VALUE is LESS than originally stated by HO)...

...we all got of-course....sorry and I hope no ones feelings were hurt by some of us who were just kiddin' around.

- Jenna
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People's feelings would probably be hurt if their thread did not get hijacked as much as it happens around here!!HAHA!:D
 
The list seems to be correct but it is missing the level 1 products which will make up the difference in dollar amount. I was a little disappointed in what they picked for the level, but it is free and I can give away what I don't want. It is just 1 less package I have to buy to get the items I actually want from it. I always have to buy a lot of packages to get the items I want and there is always several items in each that I don't want. Use them for gifts or incentives...or sell them to another consultant or customer.
 
how to advertiseWhat is a good way to advertise giving one of the Sell-a-thon products away to a Host?

"Win a NEW Spring product when you Host your Show between now and (date)?"
 
I am new to PC. I don't really underastand what you all are talking about with levels and free products. Can somebody explain to me how much and when you had to sell to earn the differnet levels. i just started in December.
Thank you.
 
We have Sell A Thon two times a year for the New Seasonal products. Last year it was Nov I think for Spring Products, June is usually SAT for Fall Products. We get FREE products based on levels sold! Usually starting at $1500-6000 Levels. I hope that helps?
 
pamperedlinda said:
Everytime FedEx delivers boxes for me DH asks if that is something we paid for or that I earned? LOL For some reason he likes the stuff I earn more than what I buy!
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LOL! Same with my husband! He'll often say, how much did it cost us, and I squeal like a little school girl "free!" then he says "well, you can't beat free!" But then he always has to follow that up with "but where the heck are you going to put it!!??" I can't believe how I manage to work PC stuff into my kitchen all the time! :eek: :p :D
 
Shawnna said:
The list seems to be correct but it is missing the level 1 products which will make up the difference in dollar amount. I was a little disappointed in what they picked for the level, but it is free and I can give away what I don't want. It is just 1 less package I have to buy to get the items I actually want from it. I always have to buy a lot of packages to get the items I want and there is always several items in each that I don't want. Use them for gifts or incentives...or sell them to another consultant or customer.
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I was thinking the same thing, except then I got to thinking, what if you made $1500 in one show and didn't submit 2 shows? so how could that be counted then? I started to post that it included level 1 but then I had to stop and think about it! I was being technical I guess!:rolleyes:
 
It does include the 2 show level. If you look at the November sell-a-thon flyer there is ** next to the $100. (It is $100 and not $150)
When you look on the bottom it says this includes the 2 show value also.
If you do not submit the 2 shows then you take the value of those products away from the total.
 
Just a thought. do you remember the cookware bags we could earn for the executive cookware, they are black. Those would be nice to have for customers incentives as a bonus for buying our cookware. No one else has had these covers before that I know of.
 
Well if you don't like any of the products, I can get you my address and pay for shipping, lol.
 
I am just waiting to see... I earned the 6000 level and have to say - its a ton of stuff - but nothing is WOWing me yet - every season I find a few OMG products that I can be crazy about and sell - so far nothing this season - AND the discontinued list?? anybody have some comments? Oh wait - that is another thread right? New to this but getting the hang.... LOL
 
BusyMomPmp4u said:
Just a thought. do you remember the cookware bags we could earn for the executive cookware, they are black. Those would be nice to have for customers incentives as a bonus for buying our cookware. No one else has had these covers before that I know of.
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I LOVE IT!!!!:)
 
I always find that....There is usually one or two things that really trip my trigger as well. I too am not "feeling" it this season. I earned level one with two shows so I am hoping that when I do get my stuff, I will find something to crow about. I cheated. I showed the PC News to one of my best hosts - she does at least 3 parties a year - and she wasn't like OMG either so... We will see. But FREE is FREE and I do LOVE that!!!
 
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pampered1224 said:
There is usually one or two things that really trip my trigger as well. I too am not "feeling" this season. I earned level one with two shows so I am hoping that when I do get my stuff, I will find something to crow about. I cheated. I showed the PC News to one of my best hosts - she does at least 3 parties a year - and she wasn't like OMG either so... We will see. But FREE is FREE and I do LOVE that!!!
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Without actually seeing and touching the products - the things that I am most excited about personally are the new Dots Mugs and Salad Plates....and the new Spice Rubs!:chef: I love all Greek Food, and also Moroccan, and can always use a good Tex/Mex rub for so many different things....
 
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ChefBeckyD said:
Without actually seeing and touching the products - the things that I am most excited about personally are the new Dots Mugs and Salad Plates....and the new Spice Rubs!:chef: I love all Greek Food, and also Moroccan, and can always use a good Tex/Mex rub for so many different things....
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Becky, how can u not be excited about the Pinch Bowls??!! Those are SOOOOOOOO awesome and I have had customers asking for them all year! I am thrilled with those!! Oh - and the Moroccan Rub for sure...and the new scrapers...and the restyled colander & bowl set -- LOVE those!!!:love:
 
dannyzmom said:
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Becky, how can u not be excited about the Pinch Bowls??!! Those are SOOOOOOOO awesome and I have had customers asking for them all year! I am thrilled with those!! Oh - and the Moroccan Rub for sure...and the new scrapers...and the restyled colander & bowl set -- LOVE those!!!:love:
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Oh, I am excited about the pinch bowls - in fact, I was packing for a show tonight and thinking I wish I had them to use! - I was just saying those other things were the things I was MOST excited about! I have really wanted regular sized mugs ~ and one way that I trick myself into eating less is by using a smaller plate - so I am excited about having a smaller dots plate.:D

And I am a Loooonnnnggg time fan of PC spices! Before I became a consultant, any time anyone had a show that I heard about, I would buy multiples - so I didn't have to worry about running out!
 
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