How Should I Handle a Sheet Pan Stop Sell?

[kam]

OK, this is my first "stop sell" and I was thinking that I don't really want to get the stickers and put them in catalogs. I was thinking it might be better to just include a small handout/flyer with the catalog about the stop sell.

The stickers are not available until April 7th (I think) so am I right to "guess" that since stickers are being made up by PC that this Stop sell might go on for awhile? Just wondering how long past stop sells have been??

Also, what is the wording on the stickers? I would like to use the same kind of wording on flyers I use. Or does anyone have something made up already with "proper" wording??

I've talked to hosts with shows and told them that it is a manufacturing issue - but was wondering how much detail I should go into for a written flyer.

Thanks!

 

[jrstephens]

On past stop sells, I have told them as they are placing their order if they are ordering it. Otherwise, I have not mentioned it. Unless it was a VERY popular item and then I would just mention during my show that they were on stop sell and when they would resume.

 

[kam]

What do you do for a catalog show? I am concerned about the host collecting checks for wrong amounts. Or should I just let Catalog hosts know ahead of time??

Thanks!

 

[cathyskitchen]

That's why I like the stickers. If you can't wait for the stickers, make your own with return address labels that just say "not available". Simple enough. I don't like to call attention to a "stop sell" by putting a flyer in everyone's catalog, so I wouldn't recommend that.

 

[kam]

Thanks- I really wasn't sure how to handle it. Yes, I was thinking that I didn't want to say TOO much - but I didn't know.

What do the stickers say when they come from HO?

 

[cathyskitchen]

The ones I have from a previous stop sell just say "Not Available" in red on a little oval sticker. That's it.

 

[kam]

The ones I have from a previous stop sell just say "Not Available" in red on a little oval sticker. That's it.

OK, that's what I'll do - but I will have to be careful not to put it on too many catalogs at once.

Thanks!

 

[rlombas]

Hello there! I completely understand your hesitation about getting stickers and putting them in your catalogs. It can be a bit of a hassle and it's understandable that you want to make things as easy as possible for yourself. Including a small handout or flyer with your catalogs is a great idea and will definitely get the message across to your customers.As for the length of the stop sell, it really depends on the specific product and the issue at hand. Sometimes it can go on for a few weeks, other times it can be longer. It's always best to keep an eye on updates from Pampered Chef and communicate with your customers as needed.The wording on the stickers is usually something along the lines of "Temporarily unavailable due to manufacturing issue." If you would like to use similar wording on your flyers, that would be perfectly fine. You can also mention that you are happy to provide more information to anyone who is interested.I hope this helps and best of luck with your stop sell! If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are all here to support each other.