Is Shipping Increasing by $.25 for December Consultant News?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses recent changes in shipping costs for Pampered Chef consultants, particularly regarding the shipping of SAT products and paperwork changeover boxes. Participants express their thoughts on the implications of these changes and share experiences related to accessing consultant news.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that shipping for SAT products will now incur a charge, which they find interesting but do not mind.
  • Another participant mentions that spring catalogs will be available for purchase in January, raising questions about how new products will be announced before Regional Meetings.
  • Several users discuss the shipping charge for the paperwork changeover box, with one participant stating that the charge has increased by $0.25.
  • One participant expresses anticipation for the new spring products and the delay in receiving SAT results.
  • Another participant shares a method to access the December Consultant News early, which others find helpful.
  • Some participants mention that Team Leaders (TL) now receive updates earlier than other consultants, which is seen as a perk.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the shipping changes and their implications, with no clear consensus emerging on the overall impact of these updates.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences and observations related to shipping costs and accessing consultant news, reflecting their engagement with the Pampered Chef community.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in updates about shipping costs and accessing consultant news may find this discussion relevant.

dkitten13
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Need I say more?
 
thank you.
 
Two things I noticed...They are going to start charging us to ship our SAT products to us. I don't mind but I think it's interesting.The other is that you can buy spring catalogs, etc in January, well before the Regional Meetings. How are they going to announce the new products then?
 
I haven't seen it yet. Do you have a link, because it's not up for me yet.
 
wadesgirl said:
They are going to start charging us to ship our SAT products to us. I don't mind but I think it's interesting.

The other is that you can buy spring catalogs, etc in January, well before the Regional Meetings. How are they going to announce the new products then?

I believe they're charging us shipping for the paperwork changeover box, not the SAT products. They've charged for changeover for as long as I can remember, but they've upped it $.25.

It's a pre-order of spring supplies beginning Jan. 18. I expect they'll begin shipping them Feb. 6 as they mention that supply orders after the 6th will contain spring catalogs.

I can't believe we have to wait until early Feb. to learn about the new spring products and SAT results! The anticipation is going to kill me. But, looking for the positive here, I'll continue to focus on selling the current catalog well into Feb. without having visions of new spring products dancing in my head.
 
wadesgirl said:
Two things I noticed...

They are going to start charging us to ship our SAT products to us. I don't mind but I think it's interesting.

The other is that you can buy spring catalogs, etc in January, well before the Regional Meetings. How are they going to announce the new products then?

The CN says that we can 'pre-order' beginning Jan. 18. I'm willing to bet that they won't ship right away. :)
 
Wow, I cannot read today! I totally misunderstood it all!
 
Leslie, go to Consultant's Corner, click on the link (Under "Latest Updates') for the November CN, click the dot for the November CN, then, in the URL, change nov to dec. This is the 'backway' to see the CN early!
 
Thank you Sarah! Nice to know a little "trick" :)
 
Actually the December one is posted. I didn't have to do it the sneaky way. Maybe they have changed that for TL and above?
 
wadesgirl said:
Actually the December one is posted. I didn't have to do it the sneaky way. Maybe they have changed that for TL and above?

Yeah - TL now receive it when Directors and above do...about 5 days earlier than everyone else.
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Yeah - TL now receive it when Directors and above do...about 5 days earlier than everyone else.

Cool! Except I know how to do it the other way!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Yeah - TL now receive it when Directors and above do...about 5 days earlier than everyone else.

And yet ANOTHER Perk for sharing the business!!!! :D
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Yeah - TL now receive it when Directors and above do...about 5 days earlier than everyone else.

Thanks for explaining that. I was going to respond that it has already been posted.
 
I believe they're charging us shipping for the paperwork changeover box, not the SAT products. They've charged for changeover for as long as I can remember, but they've upped it $.25.

So, I wonder if all shipping is going up $.25....
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is shipping really increasing by $.25 for December Consultant News?

Yes, for December, there will be a shipping increase of $.25. This adjustment is part of the ongoing efforts to manage rising shipping costs and ensure timely delivery of products.

Why is the shipping cost increasing?

The increase in shipping costs is primarily due to higher shipping rates imposed by carriers. This is a common practice during peak seasons, such as the holiday period, when demand for shipping services is at its highest.

Will this shipping increase affect all orders?

Yes, the $.25 increase will apply to all orders placed by consultants and customers during December. This means that all shipping fees will reflect the new rate for that month.

How can consultants communicate this change to their customers?

Consultants can inform their customers about the shipping increase through newsletters, social media posts, or direct communication. It's important to explain the reason for the increase and reassure them that it helps maintain service quality.

Is this shipping increase temporary or permanent?

This shipping increase is temporary and is specifically for the month of December. After December, shipping rates will revert to their previous levels unless further adjustments are announced in the future.

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