Jewelry Shopping on eBay: Tips and Tricks

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores various perspectives on purchasing and selling jewelry related to Pampered Chef, particularly charms and incentive items. Participants share their personal experiences and feelings about the value of these items and the implications of buying versus earning them.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions looking for jewelry options beyond eBay and notes that some jewelry is given as gifts or incentives.
  • Another participant expresses strong feelings against selling earned items, emphasizing the pride in having earned them.
  • Several users share that they have sold or considered selling their charms, with one participant stating they sold charms they didn't like but kept their bracelet.
  • One participant notes that they would sell earned items if they cluttered their space, while another expresses a preference for non-jewelry incentives.
  • Some participants discuss the high prices of incentive items being sold, suggesting that it can be exploitative among consultants.
  • Another participant expresses disappointment in not earning certain charms or items, indicating a personal connection to the rewards.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly among participants regarding the selling and buying of incentive jewelry. Some express strong opposition to selling earned items, while others see no issue with it, particularly if the items are not used.

Contextual Notes

Participants share their experiences with jewelry related to Pampered Chef, including personal feelings about earning versus purchasing items and the emotional significance attached to them.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in the community's views on jewelry incentives and the practices surrounding buying and selling such items may find this discussion relevant.

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Hi everyone...

I was looking on ebay at PC stuff, and there's a fair bit of jewelry on there, charms and Italian charms. Where do you get these (other than ebay)? Thanks!
 
supergirljennie said:
Hi everyone...

I was looking on ebay at PC stuff, and there's a fair bit of jewelry on there, charms and Italian charms. Where do you get these (other than ebay)? Thanks!
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Some jewelry has been offered as incentives (Italian charms), some given as gifts (Sterling silver chef's hat on black satin cord was a gift at the Director's dinner last year), and some can be purchased by directors to give to their downlines (charms of products, gold chef's hat pin for qualifying).
 
I couldn't imagine selling any of the things I've been given! I love them all!
 
I can't believe people are selling those either! You have to work darn hard to earn them and I can't imagine doing all that work, then selling the reward! Much less buying something that you didn't earn?? Where is the pride in wearing something that you didn't even earn. I have the charm bracelet with one charm on it. I like it better knowing that I earned even just one rather than buying the rest of the charms that I didn't earn to make it look complete. I am sorry if you have done this, but I think it is so TACKY!!
 
gilliandanielle said:
I am sorry if you have done this, but I think it is so TACKY!!
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Uh-oh... Last time someone used that word a brawl ensued. LOL
 
I did sell mine. I sold only the charms since I didn't really care for their look. I kept my bracelet with the chef's hat. I really liked the single silver with the chef's hat.
 
I'll watch my back, LOL!! I can't stand that when stars or sports figures sell their own crap like it is better because it is theirs. Sorry, that really has nothing to do with the topic, but I just have to rant at someone!
 
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Wow, Gillian, you sure got worked up! No, I have not bought any, because I wanted to check and see if it was something that is earned. I asked for informational purposes... And now I know...
 
I'm with Gillian about the sports stars that sell their stuff for exorbitant prices when you know they didn't buy the stuff but got if free from a sponsor.
 
Sorry, I really don't care that much, I just have to get my frustrations out. Sometimes it comes out on weird things that I didn't really even know I cared about!! I apologize...
 
I haven't been in PC long enough to have any promo stuff, but I don't wear much jewelry so I don't know what I would do...I've seen the chef's hat pin, and I do like it. Once I qualify I'll enjoy having it to add to a simple blouse or jacket to advertise my business. It's got nice clean lines. I don't wear those Italian charm bracelets so I guess that if I had earned it and there was a new consultant who wanted it I would have sold it to her. Why have it cluttering up my house if another consultant would enjoy it?Personally, I'm much more interested in the beautiful glass bowl that was featured as an incentive in the F/W Consultant Notes than I would be in any of the jewelry (ruby and diamond ring, diamond necklace) that I saw! But that's just me, and one of my passions is blown, colored glass (especially Blenko glass from West Virginia).Just my 2 cents...
 
Charm braceletsI do wear the charm bracelet and I came in late and I only earned 3 of the charms. I BOUGHT the rest. I wanted to fill my bracelet. I love it! I understand the whole thing about earning your items but like I said there was no way for me to earn the rest of the charms because of when I started PC.
I don't feel bad about it. :(
 
gilliandanielle said:
I'll watch my back, LOL!! I can't stand that when stars or sports figures sell their own crap like it is better because it is theirs. Sorry, that really has nothing to do with the topic, but I just have to rant at someone!
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Gillian, you are TOO FUNNY!!!! And I agree about the stars/sports figures thing!
 
I don't see a problem selling things you earned or buying things you didn't...to a point. If you don't wear the italian charm bracelet, why leave it laying around collecting dust. My biggest problem with buying and selling incentive gifts is that they usually are sold for outrageous prices. Last year after conference that small square woven basket was selling for over 100.00. That is ridiculous!! The basket was maybe worth 20 bucks. I think sometimes consultants are taking advantage of other consultants. Now, if you are willing to pay 100.00 for a little basket, then that is your choice and I don't have a problem with you spending your money however you want to. I am just making a point. I saw those charms being sold for 20.00. HO said they were $5 to replace...granted you couldn't buy ones you didn't earn from HO, but still....

Jewelry, dishes, etc are just things. They don't say "I'm a director" or "top performance cluster" or anything, so I don't see a problem with reasonable buying and selling.

I agree with the sports figure thing. But then, I have a problem with someone making that kind of money playing, especially when kids look up to them and they are not good role models. But, that is another story in itself. LOL
 
Shawnna said:
My biggest problem with buying and selling incentive gifts is that they usually are sold for outrageous prices.
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I know! I can see being short a charm and wanting to replace it, but some of the stuff if darn expensive. I had an extra of something and gave it away, I only asked for shipping costs.
 
I don't wear my Italian charm bracelet. It has all the charms except Leadership, but I'm so disappointed in myself for not making director by October (promoted Jan 1) and not getting the watch that I don't like to look at it.

Anyone wanna sell a watch insert??? :p
 
Ann F said:
I don't wear my Italian charm bracelet. It has all the charms except Leadership, but I'm so disappointed in myself for not making director by October (promoted Jan 1) and not getting the watch that I don't like to look at it.

Anyone wanna sell a watch insert??? :p
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Ann,

I thought I was the only one who felt that way! When I go to conferences and see people with their watches on I could scream. And, I still haven't promoted. :(

If anyone knows of a watch we can purchase to fit this bracelet PLEASE post that information. I'm not big on jewlery but I always wear a watch.
 

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