Guest Special Requirement Changed?

[esavvymom]

With a little perspective...if you have OLD catalogs (I have some from '98, and '03), look at the prices. Many of our prices are still VERY close to the same prices from then. So with that perspective, the prices have stayed consistent for YEARS. I think that says alot.

 

[Nanisu]

I was surprised that shipping went up .50. I was expecting it to hit $5 but was surprised at 5.25.

 

[Teresa LM]

How much is the cheapest Flat Rate shipping box at the PO? I think people are used to it these days.

 

[chefsteph07]

I know this is a total hijack but does anyone know what the hosting special is for oct? I caught that Nov is stones but missed the October one on the big screen at launch.

 

[chefsteph07]

And to get back on point w/ the thread, I do think $75 is a bit high for a cookbook...I was upset when they changed it from $50 to $60! LOL

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Well, it's official. Shipping is $1 higher than when I started.However, remember that our shipping is STILL lower than many other plans, which charge a flat 10 percent, or more. That, in my opinion, encourages people to place smaller orders. And that company often ships much ligher items than, say, a stone. $5.25 shipping on, say, a large bar pan, is still a deal. I can't ship a host packet for that much!As for the $75, while I miss the multiple levels and wish they'd bring them back, I have noticed that certain other companies constantly change the amount you have to spend to get to BUY the guest special. At least we're giving them something for FREE.And has anybody considered that 2 orders eligible for the guest special now meets the minimum level to make it a party?

 

[Amanda_RI]

And has anybody considered that 2 orders meeting the show minimum is now a book party?

Good point.

 

[esavvymom]

Well, it's official. Shipping is $1 higher than when I started.

However, remember that our shipping is STILL lower than many other plans, which charge a flat 10 percent, or more. That, in my opinion, encourages people to place smaller orders. And that company often ships much ligher items than, say, a stone. $5.25 shipping on, say, a large bar pan, is still a deal. I can't ship a host packet for that much!

As for the $75, while I miss the multiple levels and wish they'd bring them back, I have noticed that certain other companies constantly change the amount you have to spend to get to BUY the guest special. At least we're giving them something for FREE.

And has anybody considered that 2 orders meeting the show minimum is now a book party?

What? Is this new - "2 order minimum" for a show? or am I just confused (wouldn't be surprised!)

 

[pctharper]

What? Is this new - "2 order minimum" for a show? or am I just confused (wouldn't be surprised!)

I could be wrong, but I'm taking that as if you have a guest that each order the minimum to get the guest special ($75/each), 2 guests is enough to submit a show.

Thats my take on it.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

That's what I get for posting while tired. I will now edit my post. I meant that 2 orders to get the guest special MEETS the show minimum. So if you have just 2 guests, that will be a qualifying show, as long as both want the guest special.

 

[pclinskie]

I am sad. I do understand it, they really don't have to give anything. But i rarely get orders like that.
I push the over attendance!

 

[esavvymom]

Ahh...got it!

 

[ChefShalon]

Almost all of my guest that quilfy for the $60 usally did spend of $75... and the ones who didnt get the guest special generally where under $40. I don't think that it will effect that much..

Prices are going up on the pans.. I noticed looking at it that pans are going up by about $5 each.. Such as
12in nonstick going from 150 to 155
and the stainless 225 to 229

Mostly everything else was the general .50 price up..

 

[heather223]

Here is my take on this.... PC doesn't have to offer ANYTHING for FREE! Think about it- how often do we go to the grocery store, Target, Wal Mart, etc and spend $60 or more at a time? Do you get a FREE gift for shopping with them?? No! Look at the positive side of this- the customers who spend with us get a FREE gift when they spend $75. Higher orders mean more benefits to our hosts and more commission for us! When one of my guests spend $100 I also add a Season's Best for them. ( I choose to do this as a Thank You. This makes customers so happy- they don't care what it costs, they just like being thanked for shopping with me.)

 

[lovpampered]

Shipping is going up also... what else?

 

[katem51]

Yeah I'm not thrilled about the $75 to get the guest special. But I guess time will tell.

 

[Brenda.the.chef]

I figure that it didn't take much effort in placing orders to hit the $60 level, so it shouldn't take much effort to hit the $75 level. If people love our products, they will buy $75 JUST to get the free product! That word "FREE" is a huge carrot dangling in front of noses and we all know it. We can baulk about it all we want, but the bottom line is shipping is going up and eventually the minimum purchase for a free item will be going up. We can hate it or embrace it. I was upset at first but then realized it wasn't worth it. Overcome and adapt and make the most of it with a positive attitude.

 

[pchockeymom]

Most online shopping does not include an incentive until you've spent $100. We don't have to give ANYTHING away for free. No one should be placing an order expecting something free. It's a gift!

 

[BethCooks4U]

I think it should be free shipping with $75 order. I know when Merrill does it I am sure to order at least that (current special BTW in case anyone isn't aware...). The only thing is then we'd probably have even more combining of orders which is why they haven't done it - IMHO.

 

[sandilou]

I think it should be free shipping with $75 order. I know when Merrill does it I am sure to order at least that (current special BTW in case anyone isn't aware...). The only thing is then we'd probably have even more combining of orders which is why they haven't done it - IMHO.

Good point, Beth. I can think of a couple of groups that always have a few that combine. Free shipping and I would probably end up with 2 $500 orders!

Sandi

 

[Karen]

I seen the $75 guest special, but i was hoping that was a misprint. they didn't mention it at the Columbus Fall Launch one either, unless I was in the bathroom at that point...

Nope, it was never announced in Columbus.

 

[vanscootin]

I think the hard part will be retraining myself to say $75 instead of $60. It's been an automatic thing for so long. Time to practice in the mirror!

 

[BethCooks4U]

Nope, it was never announced in Columbus.

Actually I believe it was part of the announcements from Marla (which was a video) but I could be wrong...

ETA: I found it in my notes. It was announced just after they talked about cookware and round-up and our 20 year partnership and that we are the longest standing corporate partner they have but before Marla's announcement video - business update - where she announced the price increases and shipping increase. They said in October it would change to $75 because the trend is to spend that much anyway. And then they talked about the RCB and using DCB recipes for it (microwave: 1/2 ingredients & 1/2 time; oven: 1/2 ingredients & same time as DCB but watch close).