Do You Think We're Going to Get Slammed With a Huge Increase in

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around concerns regarding potential increases in shipping costs for Pampered Chef products. Participants share their thoughts on the likelihood of these increases and discuss various ideas related to shipping fees and product pricing.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern that shipping costs will inevitably rise due to overall price increases.
  • Another participant mentions that they plan to ask a representative about shipping costs at an upcoming meeting.
  • Several users share a hope that shipping fees won't be excessively high, with one participant prepared for a $5 increase.
  • One participant suggests that raising product prices slightly while eliminating shipping fees could be a favorable solution for customers.
  • Another participant agrees with the idea of incorporating shipping costs into product prices but raises concerns about the complexity of implementing this across various items.
  • One participant notes that changes in paperwork and consultant agreements may not indicate significant shifts, while others express hope that incentive trip requirements remain stable.
  • Several participants discuss the potential impact of state tax variations on shipping costs if they were to be rolled into product prices.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the specifics of how shipping costs might be handled, but there is a general agreement that increases in shipping fees are likely. No clear consensus emerges on the best approach to address these potential changes.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and opinions regarding shipping costs and pricing strategies, reflecting their concerns as consultants within the Pampered Chef community.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in discussing the implications of shipping costs and pricing strategies may find this thread relevant to their experiences and concerns.

finley1991
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Do you think we're going to get slammed with a huge increase in shipping costs at NC?
 
I think it will be going up. We have a HO person coming to our meeting on Monday, so I'll ask. :)
 
With the cost of everything going up I would be surprised if s/h didn't go up. I hope it's not going to be too high though.
 
I hope not - but I would guess yes. :cry:
 
Yes- I agree. I think it will definately go up. i just hope they don't go to a tiered system depending on how much they order. I'm prepared for $5. Hopefully I don't need to be.
 
Here's my wish if it has to go up and even if it doesn't - people always complain about paying ANYTHING!:

I think they should raise the price of all products by say 5% and get rid of the show shipping charge . On a $5 item that would be 25 cents more. People wouldn't really notice and they would be happy to not have to "pay shipping". Those that might want to have it shipped to their own home could pay extra. Even if they raised the costs by 10% that would be 50 cents per $5. Many DS companies charge a flat 10% so it wouldn't be unreasonable but my way would make them feel good - "no shipping"!
 
bethcooks4u said:
Here's my wish if it has to go up and even if it doesn't - people always complain about paying ANYTHING!:

I think they should raise the price of all products by say 5% and get rid of the show shipping charge . On a $5 item that would be 25 cents more. People wouldn't really notice and they would be happy to not have to "pay shipping". Those that might want to have it shipped to their own home could pay extra. Even if they raised the costs by 10% that would be 50 cents per $5. Many DS companies charge a flat 10% so it wouldn't be unreasonable but my way would make them feel good - "no shipping"!
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Good thinking! Love it!:love0010:

I also think the s/h and will increase but did you notice how much paperwork is changing? What do you think about that?

• PamperedPartner® Sales Receipt
• Show Order Form
• Supply Order Form
• Sales Receipts
• Fall 2008 Product Wish List
• Cooking Show Planning Guide
• Show Benefits Flyer
• Come Join Us! Recruiting Booklet
• New Consultant Rewards Brochure
• Your Life, Your Way Opportunity Brochure
• Show Presentation Cards
• Independent Consultant Agreement.

Why do you think the agreements are changing? As well as the new consultant information? HMMM.....;)
 
They update lots of things with new pictures to fit the season. And our opp brochure has been the same for a while. The consultant agreement probably has things worded differently (legal dept at work). I don't think there are any huge changes that would necessitate changing the paperwork.
 
Plus, don't they usually have "new" consultant agreements with a "new" date down in the lower right hand corner? I seem to remember that date changing with every new paperwork season, but I could be wrong. I really hope there are no major changes, but shipping increases seem inevitable.

Oh and I really hope incentive trip requirements don't change much. With all the craziness at the airlines charging for 1st or 2nd bags and all these crazy taxes, I really hope this doesn't affect incentive trip requirements.
 
Great idea Beth! Our line is so big I don't think anybody knows any of the prices. Upping everything a little wouldn't be noticed but lowering or doing away with show shipping would- big time!
That's what I don't get about the airlines nickel and diming- its such bad PR.
 
I don't see how we aren't going to get hit with higher shipping fees. I love the idea of rolling up the shipping charge into the price. That would be a relief...though I don't know how that works when some states charge tax on shipping and others don't. If some DS companies are already doing it, it must be possible.
 
I love the idea of adding ths cost to the item but I can see where it may not work. Many items don't get ordered so they would have to do calculations of each item and it's shipping cost and then apply different increases to those items. Does that make sense? You know... adding a percentage of cost to a rarely ordered item won't help pay for shipping an often ordered heavy DCB or something similar. And adding enough cost to the DCB to ship it would drastically increase it's cost. I'm thinking the new shipping cost will be $6 to $6.50 but I hope not.
 

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