Is the HWC Coupon Holder the Most Popular Item This Month?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the popularity and sales performance of the HWC (Help Whip Cancer) products among Pampered Chef consultants. Participants share their experiences regarding customer interest in specific items, particularly the coupon holder, and express varying opinions on the appeal of the current HWC offerings.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, reports no sales of pink HWC items but notes high interest in the coupon holder, which requires a $60 purchase.
  • Another participant shares their experience of a general lack of excitement for HWC products this year, with many customers not interested in spending $60 for the coupon holder.
  • Several users mention that the pink products are no longer unique, as many brands offer similar items for breast cancer awareness.
  • One participant highlights success in encouraging customers to reach the $60 threshold to obtain the coupon holder for free.
  • Another participant suggests that popular items could be offered in pink, such as the Mix 'n Chop and Mini-Serving Spatula, which could attract more buyers.
  • Some participants express a desire for the return of older HWC items, like the pink nylon lettuce knife and daisy plates.
  • One participant notes that while they find the zebra pattern appealing, others prefer more neutral designs.
  • Another participant mentions that the high heel cake server generated excitement during a recent event, indicating some products do resonate with customers.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the popularity and appeal of the current HWC products, with some participants expressing disappointment and others noting successful sales. No clear consensus emerges on the overall effectiveness of the HWC campaign this year.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences from various parties and customer interactions, reflecting a range of opinions on product appeal and sales strategies.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking to understand customer reactions to HWC products and seeking ideas for future offerings may find this discussion relevant.

dme.grant said:
I have people asking about the older HWC items all the time. Specifically, the pink nylon lettuce knife, the daisy plates, and the tiny pink spatula. Maybe having those back would be good at some point.

I seem to sell more in October on my PWS when they offer the retired HWC products. We had white measuring spoons with pink numbering a long time ago and those were very popular. So now, maybe the adjustable spoons with a pink slider would be a good seller.
 
Everyone loved the pink tomato knife. Have not sold any HWC products so far and have only had a couple of people get the coupon holder. Hope they are in better shape than yours, Janet.
 
Teresa Lynn said:
I have 2 coupon organizers if anyone is needing them. (still in package)
had 2 customers not like them

Teresa I'm VERY interested in getting these if they're still available. I'd love them for my MIL (breast cancer survivor) and my SIL. How much do you want for them?
 
I would love pink:
Quikut paring knives
Twix-its (again...different shades of pink though...no white)
i-slice
easy openerThe less expensive items that even if you have one, you may like another (or several). I think that was part of the problem this year. Not everyone loves the zebra print and everything was pricier (harder to get it if you have one already in another color).
 
LOVE the idea of the collapsible bowl! And the mini-spatula with a pink handle. Also the new mini spatula in pink would be really cute - if they can make them cranberry, they can make them PINK!
 
my friend the other day said she wanted a pink sanoku knife.
 
As I sit here drinking my morning coffee, wouldn't a nice pink mug be nice--they could design HWC on one side and PC on the other, or just put the info on the bottom. These could be sold in a set.
 
As several other people mentioned I don't like the feel of the Micro Fiber towels but the pink sweetheart dish towels that were a February Host special several years ago were popular. I drank my morning "latte" out of a dots pink mug. The same daisy pattern as the plates a couple of years ago in a mug would be nice. Love the idea of a pink I-slice, easy opener, or the new mini mix and scrape we got this season!
 
gailz2 said:
As I sit here drinking my morning coffee, wouldn't a nice pink mug be nice--they could design HWC on one side and PC on the other, or just put the info on the bottom. These could be sold in a set.

They did have a pink one with white dots and a small square plate to go with it.
 
So far I have had pretty good luck with the HWC products. I have sold at least 7 of the cake servers! That is what everyone wants when I show them. I also get tons of comments about want to just buy the coupon holder.

Love the idea of pink collapsible bowls, and the mini serving spatula as well as a pink HWC coffee mug or mug set even. I think bringing back the tomato knife is a great idea too. I ordered a few extra of those last year and gave them special to hostesses in October. I had so many people wanting to buy them and was bummed I could not sell them then! I really liked the tote bags we had last year too. I use mine all the time. My kids take their stuff to the pool in them and I use them to carry stuff to my shows. MAybe another sort of tote would be nice too?
 
I think you're either a pink person or you're not. I'm not. i have a few things, but I won't buy something JUST because it's pink generally.
 
esavvymom said:
So the list so far:

Updated:
Pink Measuring Cups AND Pink Measuring Spoons
Pink Handy Scraper (love this one!!)



Just thought of as typing this list:
Pink Recipe collection (book- like a SB) - they had a collection of recipe cards, but I prefer book-types.


I will keep an eye on this thread, and I will put them together and try to find a way to send to HO and just say that a group of consultants were discussing this and putting our heads together. These are the ideas.

I wonder if they could make a pink nylon serving knife!
 
I use my coupon holder as my "envelope system" from Dave Ramsey's "program". I talk about that in my shows and MANY people are on an envelope system and love the idea. Plus, I also tie that into how I am using my PC cash to help pay off debt. :)
 
I have had two parties - NO ONE WANTS ANY OF THEM! The word HATE was even said by several of the ladies. So...
 
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Liquid Sky said:
I use my coupon holder as my "envelope system" from Dave Ramsey's "program". I talk about that in my shows and MANY people are on an envelope system and love the idea. Plus, I also tie that into how I am using my PC cash to help pay off debt. :)

What is the dave ramsey envelope system?
 
Becca_in_MD said:
I find a general lack of interest in or excitement for the HWC products this year. People are not aiming for $60 to get the coupon holder for free. Many are not couponers so write it off immediately. They think the shoe cake cutter is cute but too expensive. No interest in the zebra stripes. I've sold a pink paring knife.

I also think that it is no longer unique to have special pink products. It seems like everywhere you turn there are pink products raising money for breast cancer. That's great, but it makes what we do no longer unique. Time for PC to come up with another approach to this.

Ditto what she said. 4 show already in May and only 4 HWC items sold...and nobody is interested in bumping up their order for the coupon holder. I feel awful as I usually sell HUNDREDS of HWC items each year :(
 
Dotty said:
I wonder if they could make a pink nylon serving knife!

We've already had one a couple years ago. (I still use mine in my kitchen) So yes - they could always bring it back. That was a popular HWC item.
 
dannyzmom said:
Ditto what she said. 4 show already in May and only 4 HWC items sold...and nobody is interested in bumping up their order for the coupon holder. I feel awful as I usually sell HUNDREDS of HWC items each year :(

That's about what I've sold in 4 parties also. Everyone ohhhs, and ahhhhs over how cute the shoe is, but I have yet to sell one. I've sold a couple paring knives, and a microfiber towel.

In this era of crazy extreme couponing, what I keep hearing is that the coupon holder isn't big enough.
 
ChefBeckyD said:
In this era of crazy extreme couponing, what I keep hearing is that the coupon holder isn't big enough.

Yes, I've heard that from the couponers, too.
 
Teresa, if you did not sell the coupon holders, I'm interested in one!
 
Malinda Klein said:
What is the dave ramsey envelope system?

Basically, you set your budget and place everything in envelopes--lunch money, grocery money, etc. That way it's much less likely that you'll spend rent money on a clothing purchase splurge.
 
I really enjoy the pink knife... When I bring it out camping or at a party everyone wants one. Oh sorry, you can't get one! LOL Pink cutting boards would make it a nice set. Pink wine glasses or martini glasses can be given as individual gifts : ) pink lime squeezer & pink martini shaker?.. I was recently told that thing is great for those diet shakes.
 

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