Discover the Top Products Fans Want Discontinued - Share Your Thoughts!

[Mystik]

Since there's a thread for what people think/want to be announced as new products I thought I'd post a thread where people can post what products they want to see discontinued.

I was looking through the book the other day and could not see much that I think will be discontinued. Obviously the avocado scraper and kitchen brush. I also think the hold an slice can go and not be missed by too many.

What products do you think will or should be discontinued?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Please Please Please - no more Tile Paper Napkins! They really are a non-item anyway!
Those Gold-designed dessert plates....couldn't even sell them when they were the host special.

 

[pamperedlinda]

I think that the striped SA will be gone soon. I don't like the new oven mit either (way too big). The heart trivet will be replaced. Maybe the creative cutters and the ice cream sandwich maker. Those are my predictions.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I think that the striped SA will be gone soon. I don't like the new oven mit either (way too big). The heart trivet will be replaced. Maybe the creative cutters and the ice cream sandwich maker. Those are my predictions.

The ice-cream sandwich maker! I agree!
And the Plate Art & Stencil Set......can't believe they brought it back bigger than before!

 

[GourmetGirl]

I love and sell the Hold n Slice, same with the Creative Cutters!
I second the tile napkins and the dessert plates.
What about the Oil Dipping Set? It doesn't really match anything else that we carry...

 

[luvs2cook]

Here are 2 cents -

* Grilling Planks
* Tiles Paper Napkins
* Medium Square with Cranberry Accents
* Ice Cream Sandwich Maker

 

[pamperedgirl3]

Here are 2 cents -

* Grilling Planks
* Tiles Paper Napkins
* Medium Square with Cranberry Accents
* Ice Cream Sandwich Maker

I absolutely LOVE the medium square with cranberry accents! Wonderful at Christmastime & I like to use them as dinner plates.

I like the striped SA, but would be too upset to see them go.

I like the dessert plates, but think they are too expensive.

 

[rennea]

Outdoor plates and plastic utensils(I'm not a fan)
egg separator
basic nylon tool sets
min n masher (I'm not a fan)
Hat pad/trivet-different color
ballon whisk
egg slicer (again I'm not a fan)
creative cutters set

 

[luvs2cook]

I only said the medium square since I haven't had anybody order them.

 

[pamperedgirl3]

I only said the medium square since I haven't had anybody order them.

They aren't a huge seller for me either, but I just love them myself!

 

[JAE]

I like the Medium Square with Cranberry Accent. If they discontinue those I'll buy a bunch in August. I don't have any yet, and I was just thinking I'd like to get them. I also really like the hold n slice. I haven't been selling long enough to notice what people aren't buying, but I agree that the napkins may go. What about the flexible funnels? I forget they're even in the catalog.

 

[chefkristin]

I want them to get rid of the new kitchen shears and go back to the old ones!!! I hate them!!!

 

[Kathytnt]

I wish they would modify the kitchen shears to the have the spring action of the old ones with the herb stripper of the new one

I would love a heart shaped stoneware pan - I have a couple of heart
shaped on in metal

Has ANYONE sold any gilling planks? Great idea if they were not disposable. Who wants to drop $20 buck on disposable stuff

Perhaps a roasting plank that is reusable -Is there such a thing

Idon't think the dots design has been as popular as the others for the Simple additions although I think it is cute

Bring back cake testers!!!

I want Turnabouts in more colors

Hmmm - What wll be popular this fall Last fall it ws the mix n mash This spring it was the Mix n Chop What will be the big seller for this FALL

How about a nice serving untensils for things like the Trifle Bowl - All wer have are large black spoons.

Do we really need parchment paper? What is special about ours????

I would like more outstanding Pampered Pantry items

 

[KRISTI'SCOOKING]

Do we really need parchment paper? What is special about ours????

It's chlorine free.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I wish they would modify the kitchen shears to the have the spring action of the old ones with the herb stripper of the new one

I would love a heart shaped stoneware pan - I have a couple of heart
shaped on in metal

Has ANYONE sold any gilling planks? Great idea if they were not disposable. Who wants to drop $20 buck on disposable stuff

Perhaps a roasting plank that is reusable -Is there such a thing

Idon't think the dots design has been as popular as the others for the Simple additions although I think it is cute

Bring back cake testers!!!

I want Turnabouts in more colors

Hmmm - What wll be popular this fall Last fall it ws the mix n mash This spring it was the Mix n Chop What will be the big seller for this FALL

How about a nice serving untensils for things like the Trifle Bowl - All wer have are large black spoons.

Do we really need parchment paper? What is special about ours????

I would like more outstanding Pampered Pantry items

I wasn't so sure about the Grilling Planks - but I've sold several of them - mostly for Fathers Day gifts. I've also priced them against other Grilling Planks, and they are comparable. Even the thick planks say that they are not reusable. I have yet to try mine....I always forget about them!

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

I would like to see the BBQ basting brush go away. We really don't need it any more, since we now have the basting bottle. Or, at least re-design it and make those crazy bristles silicone!!

Paula

 

[Shawnna]

products I could do without are:

grilling planks
plastic/outdoor silverware
plate stencils
dessert plates...they are pretty, but too expensive
small colored bowls...that green and lilac is aweful!!...and the yellow one in the entertaining set could be changed.
the kitchen towels will change
the colored Santoku and Tomato knives will change color...June sell-a-thon...have 2 parties
the colors will change
The Scoop Clip...I put my coffee into a canister, I don't need a clip. I would rather the scoop fit inside the canister.
I think the old measureing spoons will go.
I think the herb keeper will go...it is seasonal
the trivet will change
the Ice Cream Sandwich Maker could go

I would like to see egg slicer plus be revamped with stronger wires. They break too easily. I love the product and it is better than WalMart, but I think it could be better. I would also like to see the oil dipping set change to a solid color...maybe cranberry.
Not crazy about the new shears
Haven't used the funnels
LOVE the cranberry accent med squares...hate the tiles.

okay, that is my 2 cents worth.

 

[PCJenni]

I sell a lot of the planks and egg slicer.... may being in CA with the outdoor lifestyle and healthy focus on fruit and veggies???

Lose the paper napkins, dessert plate(way too expensive), and lift and serve.

 

[pamperedgirl3]

I hope the old measuring spoons don't go. I'm not too fond of the new easy adj. ones.

 

[Chef Kearns]

I think we'll be losing the Professional cookware. I think it should stay to offer a cheaper option, but I think it is out of here (basically because I think we're getting SS cookware).

 

[legacypc46]

Outdoor plates and plastic utensils(I'm not a fan)
egg separator
basic nylon tool sets
min n masher (I'm not a fan)
Hat pad/trivet-different color
ballon whisk
egg slicer (again I'm not a fan)
creative cutters set

I've had good sales with the following:

egg separator: I haven't found anything better at trapping the egg yolk; I've always hated separating the egg by hand (yuck!)....customers generally do too.

egg slicer: It's perfect for making strawberry fans. I also talk about how great it is for slicing mushrooms, bananas, and kiwis...and admit to guests that I use mine for everything but eggs.

creative cutters: It's hard to find cutters that don't rust in the dishwasher...these are the best. I've been demo-ing the mini tortilla cups from the current SB and use the creative cutters to make shapes with the leftover tortilla pieces. You can brush tortilla stars with butter, add cinnamon-sugar, bake and garnish ice cream desserts. Do the same with tortilla apples for apple crisp garnish. You can take a strip of tortilla and cut out several chilis, brush with oil and SW seasoning, bake the strips and then have an "food network -worthy" garnish for a tex-mex or other spicy dish. "Presentation doesn't make food taste better, but it makes people think it does."

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

I agree that the dessert plates should go away. They are pretty, to be sure, but definitely expensive!

I'm also not too sure about keeping the hand soap and lotion. I really don't sell these, and it definitely will not break my heart if the suds pump disappears!!

I like the outdoor party plates, but definitely think they need to be re-designed, to make them microwaveable. To me, it was just dumb to not make them that way to start with!!

As for Simple Additions, I do like the dots as well as the striped and solid pieces, but I wouldn't be too surprised if we get something in pastel...?

Paula

 

[janetupnorth]

Suds pump probably will stay. Arbonne reps actually recommend the use of them to make their soap last longer.

I have sold more hand soap and lotion than some other items...without EVER mentioning it at a show.

Color coated knives will change for the next season along with the towels...

The silicon floral cupcake pan may change...

 

[janetupnorth]

I agree that the dessert plates aren't really big sellers and don't really match anything.

 

[Kitchen2u]

I would like to see the BBQ basting brush go away. We really don't need it any more, since we now have the basting bottle. Or, at least re-design it and make those crazy bristles silicone!!

Paula

Ooohhh Paula ~ I think you might be right...restyled with silicone bristles!

Ginny

 

[Tara1021]

I think the adj. measuring spoons will go away. I don't think i've sold a single oil dipping set or celebrate or dessert plate set. I'm betting that the prof. cookware goes away too.

 

[Paige Dixon]

I've had alot of excited interest in the ice cream sandwich maker lately.

 

[katie0128]

TW just brought back their hamburger press for summer, so someone in my cluster has been selling the ice cream sandwich maker as a hamburger press as well...

 

[Teresa Lynn]

HO suggested when it came out not to use it as a hamburger press because of bacteria......

I LOVE my dessert plates

 

[smarteez2]

Here is my 2 cents worth of suggestions!!Grilling planks-obvious reasons
Barbecue Skewer Set-I have used them but I think they can be dangerous
because even the ends get really hot, someone can get burned
Tile Napkins- That was a huge mistake on PC part if you ask me
Desser Plates- To expensive
Celebrate Plate- Don't like it
Measure Mix & Pour- Maybe they could make it leak proof and we can shake
it up vs plunging which in my opinion and experience doesn' get
everything on the bottom
Funnels- I have used them and do like them but definetly have not used
them enough to make them worth the cost.
Insulated Tote- Can be useful true but not worth the price for as little as I
have used it.
Soap and Lotion Set- Have never sold ANY!!