Kitchen Electrics-What to Get When You Don't Want Any of It?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses participants' experiences and thoughts regarding the incentive items available after reaching certain levels in the Pampered Chef program. Many express feelings of underwhelm or lack of interest in the offered products, while others share their choices and potential uses for the items.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expressed disappointment in the available items and considered using skillets as donations or gifts.
  • Another participant mentioned wanting the KitchenAid stand mixer but falling short of the required level, opting instead for stainless steel cookware to use as incentives.
  • Several users noted that they were not excited about the prizes, with one participant planning to select the ice cream maker and another the hand mixer.
  • One participant shared their experience of choosing the waffle maker despite not being sure where to store it, suggesting cookware as a good option for incentives or donations.
  • Another participant expressed a desire for more business-related incentives rather than kitchen items, indicating a preference for tools that could be used in their business activities.
  • Some participants mentioned specific items they were considering, such as the smoothie maker and the hot cocoa mixer, while others reflected on their past experiences with similar products.
  • One participant humorously noted their envy of those who felt overwhelmed by choices, while another shared their excitement about reaching a level that allowed for more selections.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly among participants, with some expressing dissatisfaction with the choices and others finding items that interest them. No clear consensus emerges regarding the overall appeal of the incentives.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily discussing their personal experiences with the incentive program and the items available, reflecting a range of preferences and feelings about the offerings.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to Pampered Chef consultants navigating similar feelings about incentive items and looking for ideas on how to utilize them effectively.

I also have that particular ice cream maker and have had it since my wedding ~ over 10 yrs. ago. It's still in great shape and makes GREAT ice cream! Good choice!
 
pamperedlinda said:
That makes me happy :)

janezapchef said:
I also have that particular ice cream maker and have had it since my wedding ~ over 10 yrs. ago. It's still in great shape and makes GREAT ice cream! Good choice!

I want it now!!!!!!! Dh wants homemade rocky road!

I do have somoa girl scout cookie ice cream, I guess that will work until I get.

Thanks ladies!!!
 
janezapchef said:
I also have that particular ice cream maker and have had it since my wedding ~ over 10 yrs. ago. It's still in great shape and makes GREAT ice cream! Good choice!

Jane, sounds like you got some good wedding gifts...LOL
 
Yep, unfortunately, most are reaching the end of their life cycles, but that ice cream maker keeps plugging away!
 
janezapchef said:
Yep, unfortunately, most are reaching the end of their life cycles, but that ice cream maker keeps plugging away!

We just got cash..that reached its lifecycle on our honeymoon! ha ha
 
pamperedalf said:
We are getting the ice cream maker. It's something that I can use w/ my son & our home grown fruit in the summer. I can't wait to use it.

I love it so much, I have 2 of them. And don't save it until summer, you can make ice cream anytime!
 
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janezapchef said:
I've seen the hot cocoa mixer, and it's really cool. The only thing is, what do you do with it after it warms up outside and you no longer crave hot chocolate intraveneously like I am craving it tonight? It is cool though! Hand mixers are pretty inexpensive, even for a pretty decent one. I just got a new one because my 10+ year old one I got as a wedding gift finally crapped out. The one I bought is very nice and cost about $20.

I really wanted the commercial blender from level three, but I was about $2000 shy of that. So, since my brand-new coffee maker sucks, I will be choosing the coffee maker. I know I'll be using that baby every day!

If I didn't like any of it, I'd definitely choose the cookware. You can always use it as an incentive of some sort. We hold pc bingo around here, and we use cookware as the BIG prizes. Free for something like that would be awesome!

I was thinking of getting the cookware to use at the Relay For Life Bingo game. I really wish I could get 2 of the 10" skillets. I don't think I want to go with the full 5-pc set, although, that would make someone want to buy more for sure....BUT, none of the Prizes at the Relay Bingo are over $100, so the fact that I would give a 10" skillet, would be an excellent prize in itself.

My DD is begging for either the ice cream maker or smoothie maker. I think after reading everyone's posts, I will get the ice cream maker.
 
I got level 2 and none of the stuff interests me or DH. So I have decided to get the 5 piece SS set for my Mom. She is my biggest cheerleader and advertising agent.

She went to a jewlery party and handed out 3 of my business cards, she's shameless. Then again so am I - her birthday is coming up. LOL
 
Chef Kearns said:
The KA Stand Mixer piqued my interest. I'm sorry! I've been seeing alot of peek, peak, and even pecking of interest going on around here. It is pique.

Sorry the spelling thing is kinda like a Monk thing for me. I kept quiet as long as I could!! :p Love ya'll. Don't kill me!

Piquey, piquey, picquey.
 
Well, one thing you can do is trade with me for the stainless cookware that you don't want and that I DO!!!! I have several pieces of the forged cutlery that I just don't use. I have all 7 out of 8 and really just use 3 of them. I'll even throw in the knife case I earned this fall.
Hmmm....just a thought. What do you think?
E-mail me if you want the details.
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
Piquey, piquey, picquey.

I was beginning to wonder if anyone was paying attention!! Come to find out it is the most important person!!
 
jeninthekitchen5 said:
Well, one thing you can do is trade with me for the stainless cookware that you don't want and that I DO!!!! I have several pieces of the forged cutlery that I just don't use. I have all 7 out of 8 and really just use 3 of them. I'll even throw in the knife case I earned this fall.
Hmmm....just a thought. What do you think?
E-mail me if you want the details.

Hmmm indeed.

I'll have to think on that.
 
I really wanted the Margarita maker on the $8000 level but my February shows didn't close in a timely manner. I only hit Level 1. Since the item will appear as "other income" on my 1099 I was thinking two things: 1) give as a Christmas gift to a family member, OR 2) an incentive to my downline and get the 10" SS pan. If I do #2 I can write it off!!!! I already have the 10" SS pan myself so I don't need another one.
 
So how soon can we order pick our prize and where do we go to do that?
 
March 16 they will notify us what level we earned and we can pick it then.
 
I know, there is nothing I want. I guess I could do the SS cookware and give it away, but you're right, I do have to pay taxes on it....but if I gave it away I could write it off...nothing I saw or wanted. Already have a KA stand mixer, so don't need the hand one....We don't drink margaritas or anything else like that....I have a KA blender for smoothies....I just needed a new vacume cleaner, wished they would have had something like that....
 
When can we order? I thought we had to order by march 15 but I can't see how. Anyone know?
 
trps said:
When can we order? I thought we had to order by march 15 but I can't see how. Anyone know?

We will be notified the week of March 16th to begin making our selections.
 
So what'd you guys get? I chose the hot choco maker, & the ice cream maker...figured we'd use those the most.
 
We got the egg/toast maker. Figured we needed a new toaster anyway and then DH could make his own breakfast.
 

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