Discover Longaberger on Tour: Exciting News & Upcoming Events

[finley1991]

I just got this e-mail... are they still in the DS business? I thought for some reason they were on their way out but as I looked closer at the e-mail I realized that they still are!

http://www.longaberger.com/greenfieldvillage.aspx

Has anyone been to one of these at any other place listed?

 

[chefann]

I was to something similar, but not as extensive about a year ago. It was hosted by my LB lady and some other consultants - sort of an all-LB vendor fair. They had some of their food items prepared, and lots of displays, and one basket maker from their HO doing demos.

They've hit some rough patches lately - had to move a bunch of their manufacturing overseas to stay competitive, and then lost some customers because of it. The company that wove many of their textiles also had problems, and they had to find another supplier for those items.

Edited to add: I can't find the Med Chore Basket online currently, but GV admission is $20, and the basket looks like it would be more than $60. So the cost of the day is reasonable for what it includes.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

So they're not yet a basket case?

 

[BethCooks4U]

I've been to an event that Longerberger did in my area. We got a free basket for coming and I won one of the door prizes - another basket. You had to be invited by a consultant and it was definitely a recruiting event. I was upfront and said that I love their product but was very happy doing PC. They were very nice and didn't try to pressure any of us. It was a lot of fun.

They had several "home office" and top consultants there to do the presentations. I'd go!

 

[BethCooks4U]

I was to something similar, but not as extensive about a year ago. It was hosted by my LB lady and some other consultants - sort of an all-LB vendor fair. They had some of their food items prepared, and lots of displays, and one basket maker from their HO doing demos.

They've hit some rough patches lately - had to move a bunch of their manufacturing overseas to stay competitive, and then lost some customers because of it. The company that wove many of their textiles also had problems, and they had to find another supplier for those items.

Edited to add: I can't find the Med Chore Basket online currently, but GV admission is $20, and the basket looks like it would be more than $60. So the cost of the day is reasonable for what it includes.

I had not heard that. Too bad! One of their big selling points was that everything - including the nails - were made in America. Sad, very sad.


I made one of the Med Chore Baskets when I visited Dresden. They even let you personalize it with special tacs. Too cool.

 

[Denarella]

So they're not yet a basket case?

LOL...and everyone just went on with their conversation right around you.....priceless (meaning without cost or free?)

 

[ChefBeckyD]

LOL...and everyone just went on with their conversation right around you.....priceless (meaning without cost or free?)

Ummm, yeah - we do that sometimes......doesn't mean we haven't heard.

 

[chefann]

I thought KG's joke was a little beneath him. He's had better.
B+ for effort.

 

[Denarella]

I thought KG's joke was a little beneath him. He's had better.
B+ for effort.

I concur, Ann....but I love it!

 

[legacypc46]

Ummm, yeah - we do that sometimes......doesn't mean we haven't heard.

... and sometimes it means we have....

 

[BethCooks4U]

I thought KG's joke was a little beneath him. He's had better.
B+ for effort.

C- if you ask me.

It's way beneath his usual level.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

C- if you ask me.

It's way beneath his usual level.

And that is why the conversation just flowed around......(if you can't say something nice.... )

 

[krzymomof4]

You can't hit them all

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

[Adds more names to list]Those who groan loudest at puns (or complain about them here) are just jealous they didn't think of it first, or if they did think of it, say/post it first.

 

[raquirion]

Where am I and why am I in this handbasket???

 

[JAE]

I just sold my napkin LB basket at a garage sale for $5, liner, plastic protector and all. It was one of the first things that sold.

 

[amy07]

[Adds more names to list]

Those who groan loudest at puns (or complain about them here) are just jealous they didn't think of it first, or if they did think of it, say/post it first.

I think I need to get my eyes checked, I first read, Those who groan loudest at PUBS........

 

[mheat923]

I love these baskets and realized it had been forever since i had seen them when I saw this thread so I got on their website and there is not a rep within 50 miles of me..that's sad! and they have the cutest John Deere basket that can only be ordered through a rep

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

I love these baskets and realized it had been forever since i had seen them when I saw this thread so I got on their website and there is not a rep within 50 miles of me..that's sad! and they have the cutest John Deere basket that can only be ordered through a rep

Not to worry, Heather! You want to place an order? I live in Ohio and have a WONDERFUL Longaberger consultant who lives near me. She can get that basket ordered for you, lickety split!!

Just let me know what you want, and I'll get the price, etc. to you!!

Paula

 

[mheat923]

I may just do that... I am in Alabama and you know us southerners and our John Deeres lol.... I was out mowing on mine tonight as a matter of fact....

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I think I need to get my eyes checked, I first read, Those who groan loudest at PUBS........

Those who groan loudest at pubs have had too much cheap beer.

 

[angmillar]

I'm a Longaberger consultant, also. PC is where my heart is, so I do Longaberger more as a hobby.

Being overseas military, Longaberger consultants are VERY restricted. We can't hold home shows, catalog shows, or even accept orders from people here. I have to have a "designated person" in the states to submit orders for people here. (I can do orders for people in the states no problems.) Needless to say, I don't do very well with it. In fact, I haven't even qualified with them yet. I'm wondering if I ever will...

Of course, the large majority of my time and energy goes towards PC...

 

[itsjustCarla]

I love these baskets and realized it had been forever since i had seen them when I saw this thread so I got on their website and there is not a rep within 50 miles of me..that's sad! and they have the cutest John Deere basket that can only be ordered through a rep

OMG.........I LOVE the John Deere Basket....it's only JD in my home!

 

[angmillar]

I love these baskets and realized it had been forever since i had seen them when I saw this thread so I got on their website and there is not a rep within 50 miles of me..that's sad! and they have the cutest John Deere basket that can only be ordered through a rep

I can help you out with that.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

OMG.........I LOVE the John Deere Basket....it's only JD in my home!

I found a photo of your DH vacuuming.

 

[angmillar]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

That's AWESOME!

 

[amy07]

that is too cool of a pic KG

 

[itsjustCarla]

I found a photo of your DH vacuuming.

OMG.........too funny.........he'd do it too if he could get away with it.