Mid-Season Product Review: Have You Earned Them and Do You Love Them?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences with earning and receiving mid-season products from Pampered Chef. Many discuss their excitement about the products, while others express concerns about their usability and sales potential.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expressed excitement about earning the products and shared their anticipation for their arrival.
  • Another participant mentioned receiving a broken item and requested a replacement, highlighting their love for the product colors.
  • Several users noted skepticism about the sales potential of the linens, with one stating that guests rarely show interest in them.
  • One participant shared their experience of earning the products just in time, emphasizing the thrill of achieving their sales goal.
  • Another participant discussed the challenges of closing out a show and the importance of a friend's support in reaching their goal.
  • Some participants shared tips on how to incorporate the new products into shows, suggesting creative ways to display them.
  • One participant expressed disappointment at missing the earning threshold by a small margin but noted they were not particularly interested in the products for personal use.
  • Several participants discussed the shipping process and expressed a desire for better communication regarding shipment updates.
  • One participant shared a method for tracking shipments, which was appreciated by others in the thread.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the desirability and sales potential of the linens, with some expressing enthusiasm and others skepticism. There is no clear consensus on the overall value of the mid-season products.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily consultants discussing their personal experiences with earning and using mid-season products, reflecting a range of feelings from excitement to skepticism.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in sharing experiences related to product earning and usage, as well as those looking for tips on incorporating new products into their shows.

jrstephens
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Who has earned them already? Have you gotten them? If so, do you like them?

I am $40 away from them with 3 catalogs to pick up today. KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED FOR ME!!!
 
Got mine, and one of the beads on the napkin rings was broken, so I called for my replacement.

Love the colors b/c they will match my house. I'm wondering how much they'll sell though, unless they give us a way to work them in to the show. I mean, I'll have them out, but I'm wondering how they want us to add linens when we are adding the cutlery?? I am psyched about the honing tool, I think that will be great to show off and an easy add on to those buying cutlery.
 
They're nice but I wouldn't pay that much money for linens. In fact, I've never had any guests show a slight interest in any of the linens except the microfiber towel. The honing tool is the only thing that interests me. Good luck earning them FREE.
 
I JUST earned them today. I'm hoping they ship super fast like all my shows are (submitted one at 1pm yesterday, and it shipped later that evening...SUPER turnaround). I LOVE cranberry, so I'm hoping I like them. I'm not big on cloth napkins though...don't know if I'll use them.
 
Earned mine too!Got my last show submitted about an hour ago....so I earned mine too! Woo Hoo....I'm gonna have a pretty table for the holidays! :) And, sharp knives too! :D

Congrats to eveyone who earned them!
 
I am waiting for my host to call me so we can finish closing out her show. I called her a bit ago and she was making dinner (soccer practice with 4 kids.... they eat late! lol)... told her to call back by 9 and we'll be fine. I've got all the orders entered except ONE (her neighbor), plus the host's order. I'll have to trust her that she'll bring me the money tomorrow (she's a friend... I know she's good for it... LOL)

This is the show that will put me over the top to earn the mid-season products!!! :)
 
Her neighbor never called her back with her order... so we submitted without her! The host is a friend of mine, and she knew I was reaching for a goal, and that this show would put me over the top for it. So we submitted and I officially have over $1250 :)
 
I was 140.00 short of getting them, my future DH wouldn't let me spend anymore money!!! :( he said I can have them in Oct to decorate my new kitchen we are buying our first house!!!
 
jrstephens said:
Who has earned them already? Have you gotten them? If so, do you like them?

I am $40 away from them with 3 catalogs to pick up today. KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED FOR ME!!!

Mine arrives yesterday!
They're beautiful!!!
My trivet arrives, too...love it!
 
I just made it on the 31st with $1285 in sales. That was close. I wonder if its possible that they sent the mid season products to me the next day. How long has it taken everyone to get theirs after getting to $1250?
 
I'll be getting mine on Tuesday. Since Ernesto closed everything down, Ups had to reschedule mine.:( Now I have to wait the whole weekend.:rolleyes:
 
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I made it! With about $50 to spare. I called HO yesterday to see if they had a ship date for them yet and they told me no and to call back after Labor Day to check to see if they had shipped. I have a show on the 13th and I sure hope they get here by then.

Congratulations to all that earned them!
 
Congrats Jennifer! I missed mine by $300, but I didn't really want them for my home, just demo. I will live!! Is the honing tool cool, or boring??
 
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gilliandanielle said:
Congrats Jennifer! I missed mine by $300, but I didn't really want them for my home, just demo. I will live!! Is the honing tool cool, or boring??

Thanks! I mainly wanted them for demo too. Except I do want the honing tool for myself for the new knives. I will let you know how I like it when they get here.
 
the last day of the month...down to 10pm...and I had two shows to submit... both hosts names were Cindy!! and I'm getting phone calls from guests for both shows... adding orders, credit card payments... AHHH... chaos!! But a wonderful chaos!
I ended the month with $1794!!
When I shoot for something ... and actually make it ...I seem to make it by a mile! In June... I was shooting for the free products... and DIDN'T make it by a MILE! LOL...
Always feels good to earn something free!
And as far as the linens and showing them at shows... line the Wov.Sel. with the napkins... use the W.S. to put pens, door prize slips in, or put the new Trivet in with the pens etc just to pass around so people can see... They will see the W.S, the napkins, the trivet, and can grab a pen and door prize slips... or whatever you want.
We don't have to USE the product to pass it around and have people feel it and see it up close.
Happy Fall Selling!
Nicole
 
The honing tool is much small than I thought. It's great for storage though....
 
It was down to the wire, but I earned them!!!@
 
I earned them too!! Can't wait to get them. Is there a way to check on CC if they shipped them out?
 
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There is not a way to check on CC, but you can call HO when they open back tomorrow and ask them. They can give you a tracking number for UPS, and if they have not shipped out, they can tell you an expectant ship date.
 
I wish that HO would email us when our FREE products have been shipped to us, like when we submit shows they email us that "your show has been shipped". :)
 
That would be great. The stuff just shows up.
 
Sorry I have been lurking for a few weeks, school just started for me, my son went back to Day Care. Busy Busy Busy!!! Bowling started as well.Anyways I was so proud of myself I earned the midseason products 3x's over. Not my highest month, but just shy of $100. I was totaly shocked and thought I would barely make it. Had some suprise good shows at the end. Congrats to everyone who earned them! (although I am not too excited about them)
 
you can actually tell when it has shipped by going to the product adjustment screen and clicking that you don't remember the show order number. Pull up all shows and anything that has a G after your consultant number is the free products. Then to track choose track by reference and put in the whole sting followed by an 01

for example:

412129g0055 was for my RUFTH trivet and to track I put in 412129g005501 and it tracked the package. Hope this helps
 
I may be blind but where is the track by reference at? TIA
 
go to ups.com and choose track by reference number.
 
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dollfangs said:
you can actually tell when it has shipped by going to the product adjustment screen and clicking that you don't remember the show order number. Pull up all shows and anything that has a G after your consultant number is the free products. Then to track choose track by reference and put in the whole sting followed by an 01

for example:

412129g0055 was for my RUFTH trivet and to track I put in 412129g005501 and it tracked the package. Hope this helps

THANKS!! I never knew this. HO will apreciate it too b/c my calls will be less now.
 
Thanks, that was very helpful!:)
 
Thanks so much! That's a great tip I'll pass on to others in my cluster that are just as excited as I am about all that free stuff. :)
 
AMAZING! Thanks! I didn't realize I could also do product adjustments on the incentives. Last time something arrived broke and I had to call HO and you know how that can go.
 
I was about $60 shy of the mark. I thought I was going to have a catalog show close around the last week of August but everybody wanted to wait until Sept to order stuff. Oh well. That just means a bigger catalog show in September!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mid-Season Product Review in Pampered Chef?

The Mid-Season Product Review is an opportunity for Pampered Chef consultants to evaluate new products released during the season. It allows consultants to share their experiences, provide feedback, and discuss how these products can enhance their sales and customer engagement.

How can I participate in the Mid-Season Product Review?

As a Pampered Chef consultant, you can participate by attending training sessions, webinars, or online forums organized by the company. You can also engage with your team and share your thoughts on the products you've used, helping to create a collaborative environment for feedback and improvement.

What should I consider when evaluating the products for the review?

When evaluating products for the Mid-Season Product Review, consider factors such as ease of use, quality, versatility, and how well the product meets customer needs. Additionally, think about your personal experience with the product and any feedback you've received from customers.

What if I haven't earned any new products this season?

If you haven't earned any new products, you can still participate in the review by sharing your experiences with products you already own. You can also seek feedback from fellow consultants or customers who have tried the new products, allowing you to contribute to the discussion even without personal experience.

How can I use the feedback from the Mid-Season Product Review to boost my sales?

Utilizing feedback from the review can help you identify which products resonate most with customers. You can incorporate this information into your sales strategy by highlighting popular items in your demonstrations, creating targeted promotions, and addressing any concerns or questions customers may have about the products.

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