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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around inquiries and discussions regarding the release of new catalogs, the timing for selling new products, and strategies for hosting parties during catalog transitions. Participants share their personal experiences and ideas related to these topics.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the release date of the new catalog and when new products can be sold.
  • Another participant provides the date of March 1, 2011, as the answer to the inquiry.
  • One participant shares their experience hosting "In and Out" parties in February and August, explaining how orders are managed during these events.
  • Another participant expresses enthusiasm for the "In and Out" party idea and plans to implement it in February.
  • Several participants note that while the "In and Out" party concept is beneficial, it may affect the host's free product value if guests delay ordering.
  • One participant suggests that hosts could potentially hold two shows to maximize benefits, one in February and a catalog show in March.
  • Another participant asks about the shipping of the new paperwork kit and the ordering of new catalogs for an upcoming fundraiser.
  • One participant mentions that catalogs can be pre-ordered and provides details about their expected arrival.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the impact of "In and Out" parties on host benefits, with some participants expressing concern about potential losses while others emphasize the advantages of future bookings.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and strategies related to catalog transitions and party planning among Pampered Chef consultants.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights on managing catalog changes and party strategies may find this discussion relevant.

byrd1956
byrd1956
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when does the new catalog come out and when can we sell new products?
thanks all.
 
March 1, 2011
 
That's the answer for both questions.
 
In February and August, I offer "In and Out" parties. The "Out" orders are the current catalog and that show will be placed when the party closes. the "In" orders are held until the first of the month and are placed as a catalog show for the consultant who held the original party.
 
lt1jane said:
In February and August, I offer "In and Out" parties. The "Out" orders are the current catalog and that show will be placed when the party closes. the "In" orders are held until the first of the month and are placed as a catalog show for the consultant who held the original party.
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AWESOME IDEA!!! I will be doing this in February!
 
Love that idea, It1jane.
 
I love that idea but remember your host may not be getting as much of a value on her free products if some people hold off on ordering now and wait until the new catalog. Get what I'm saying?
 
They'd also lose out on half-price products, but it would be great for future bookings!
I'd definitely offer this to repeat hosts! They understand the benefits better, esp the past host benefit.
 
wadesgirl said:
I love that idea but remember your host may not be getting as much of a value on her free products if some people hold off on ordering now and wait until the new catalog. Get what I'm saying?
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Maybe you could have the host do two shows? One for February, and a catalog show for March? She'd get double host benefits for March if you book one off the other.

Or do your OWN show in February as the host- and have a Catalog for March. We don't get the booking benefit obviously, but you'd have a show each month hopefully to stay active at the least.
 
When is the NEW "paperwork" kit shipped to Consultants? When can we order new catalogs? I have a Fundraiser coming up and they want to do it in March - then pass them out before.
Thanks!
Joanne
 
@ esavvy. That's exactly what an "In" and "Out" party is. I offer it to the hosts, but it is at their discretion.

The host who goes for it gets double host benefits for their March/September show because they booked off of their own show. If the party is small, yes the host could lose a bit of free product going for an I/O show. I offer it, the choice is up to the host. In my experience what tends to happen is the guests decide which catalog they want to order out of and stick with that. They may turn to a friend who is ordering out of the opposite and discuss ordering a single item or two.
 
ChefinHarmony said:
When is the NEW "paperwork" kit shipped to Consultants? When can we order new catalogs? I have a Fundraiser coming up and they want to do it in March - then pass them out before.
Thanks!
Joanne
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You can pre-order the catalogs through the 4th of February I believe (on CC under the Samples section). They are set to arrive by the 15th.

And I think the changeover box will come the week after that. It was in the December CN I believe.
 

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