New Spring Product - Speculations?

[lt1jane]

the white stoneware was added Spring/Summer 2009. I remember because it was my first new season with PC.

 

[stevensel]

RV Show this weekendI am attending an RV show this weekend and I was wondering if anyone knows of a list of items that are good to be used and store in an RV. I do not have an RV so I am not sure what they will be looking for.

Any suggestions
Thanks for all your help!!:love::sing:

 

[stevensel]

Well they do say, "Hold and submit $1,500 and receive a "COOL" collection of spring products FREE!

So i am thinking more COOL AND SERVE products!!!!:thumbup:

 

[ChefCKHall]

Agree! It will be all about spring/summer!

 

[pchockeymom]

Re: RV Show this weekend

I am attending an RV show this weekend and I was wondering if anyone knows of a list of items that are good to be used and store in an RV. I do not have an RV so I am not sure what they will be looking for.

Any suggestions
Thanks for all your help!!:love::sing:

collapsible bowls!! The outdoor cups, plates, caddy, and utensils. Bamboo mixing bowls, grilling items, suds pump, bamboo fiber towels, scrapers, tool turn about, mfp, leak proof containers, glass cleaner, kitchen brush, small bar pan (for toaster oven), small ridged baker (fits in rv sized microwaves), adjustable measuring spoons (takes less space than the set), measure all cup(multi purpose sized), jar opener, easy opener...gadgets (garlic press, microplane graters, peelers) 5" utility knife, bar board, flexible cutting mats, ...

 

[ShellBeach]

I think a smaller DCB in a bright orange would be darling! I wouldn't want a rusty orange, though.

For an RV, I agree about the collapsible bowls! I had an RV party about a year ago. It was really fun. The small & medium bar pans were also a big hit, and the flexible cutting mats. Forget about having a DCB show - nobody's microwave is big enough and neither are their regular ovens.

I think your' right about the COOL selection. Sounds like more cool & serve stuff. Good grief, I hope it isn't that icky green color.

 

[wadesgirl]

Re: RV Show this weekend

I am attending an RV show this weekend and I was wondering if anyone knows of a list of items that are good to be used and store in an RV. I do not have an RV so I am not sure what they will be looking for.

Any suggestions
Thanks for all your help!!:love::sing:

You might get better suggestions if you post this in it's own thread!

 

[babywings76]

Cool & Serve items and maybe more things to coordinate with the MFP. Can't wait to find out!!

 

[Nanisu]

I vote for the Cool N Serve as well, I bet its a bowl.

 

[Shawnna]

I went to Sam's Club today and noticed that Rachel Ray has a purple set of cookware. I hadn't seen it before...just the orange one...is that a new color for spring?

I think we are getting more cool n serve products...although I'm not sure what else we need because we have gone through a ton of different sizes and shapes of products in the past.

For the RV I would suggest the rice cooker and micro-cookers, the small quick-stir pitcher, the simple slicer, as well as what was already suggested.

 

[scottcooks]

Re: RV Show this weekend

I am attending an RV show this weekend and I was wondering if anyone knows of a list of items that are good to be used and store in an RV. I do not have an RV so I am not sure what they will be looking for.

Any suggestions
Thanks for all your help!!:love::sing:

Stoneware - one of the top stoneware sellers in the company 5 years ago did big business with the snowbirds that came South to Phoenix each winter, selling them thousands in stoneware for RV's. Emphasize that they even out hotspots in those unreliable RV ovens, and they are a size and a shape - she most often made microwave cakes in the fluted stone, but you could do whatever you wanted.

She was great at taking them to their nasty cookware they currently had with statements like, "don't you hate when you make brownies and the corners are burnt, but the center is raw and goopy? Or the lasagna to all come out of the pan, not stay in the corners of the dish? Stoneware solves this for you, plus so much more!

Encourage you buyers that stoneware makes a great, longlasting quality gift - and the receipient will remember them each time they bake.

She often made the strawberry margarita cake (all the best, I think) and was awesome. Do a search for microwave cake recipes and you'll see some of what she came up with.

 

[KateInTheKitchen]

I'd like to see a cookbook for kids! Cross-sell with My Safe Cutter, you know.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

I was there when they took Cool and Serve off the market. There was a loud, collective gasp. They said it was due to the gas prices and promised to find us another supplier. And they DID. So yes, i am predicting more Cool and Serve products. A large bowl will probably be the first.

 

[FeliciaD]

I'd like to see a cookbook for kids! Cross-sell with My Safe Cutter, you know.

They use to have a cookbook for the kids. I have one and its several years old.

 

[raebates]

On that same note I would love to see gift certificates reworked. Would rather not get commission when they are sold and be able to accept them as payment at parties and through our personal websites.

Yes, but how would you like it if someone bought it through you but used it at someone else's show, giving the commission to them?

Conversely, how would you like for someone to use a gift certificate that was purchased from another consultant (meaning they got the commission) at your show?

Can't say I love the current GCs, but I can't think of a better way to do it that would be fair for everyone.

 

[raebates]

Can't think of anything that hasn't been mentioned here. But, I can't wait to see what they've come up with. They always surprise me.

 

[lt1jane]

Yes, but how would you like it if someone bought it through you but used it at someone else's show, giving the commission to them?

Conversely, how would you like for someone to use a gift certificate that was purchased from another consultant (meaning they got the commission) at your show?

Can't say I love the current GCs, but I can't think of a better way to do it that would be fair for everyone.

That's why if we change to paying commission when they are redeemed, it makes no real difference. I'm actually OK with the thought that someone would buy a GC through me and use it with someone else as long as I can accept a GC I did not sell. Commission would be paid to the person who it is redeemed through, not who sells it. That's the key.

Swapping the system would allow the GCs to be treated like cash so they could be used through any consultant. As it is right now, people are better off giving cash instead of GCs because they're of no value to anyone. Most people would rather buy through a party than go online and pay direct shipping costs. I have known people who were quite irate that they were not even allowed to use their PHD when redeeming them. They were willing to deal with the direct shipping, but that in conjunction with the loss of their PHD put them over the edge.

 

[ChefCKHall]

That's why if we change to paying commission when they are redeemed, it makes no real difference. I'm actually OK with the thought that someone would buy a GC through me and use it with someone else as long as I can accept a GC I did not sell. Commission would be paid to the person who it is redeemed through, not who sells it. That's the key.

Swapping the system would allow the GCs to be treated like cash so they could be used through any consultant. As it is right now, people are better off giving cash instead of GCs because they're of no value to anyone. Most people would rather buy through a party than go online and pay direct shipping costs. I have known people who were quite irate that they were not even allowed to use their PHD when redeeming them. They were willing to deal with the direct shipping, but that in conjunction with the loss of their PHD put them over the edge.

I think commission should be paid on the gift card at the point of gift card sale. However, that gift card should be redeemable at any show. Any overage, commission paid to current consultant. They redeem on my website and go over, I get overage but not the gift card amount. That is fair. The consultant who sells the gift card gets commission. When they redeem with whichever consultant, that consultant gets commission on the overage. The host gets full value towards her host benefits (like past host order)

 

[heather223]

I think commission should be paid on the gift card at the point of gift card sale. However, that gift card should be redeemable at any show. Any overage, commission paid to current consultant. They redeem on my website and go over, I get overage but not the gift card amount. That is fair. The consultant who sells the gift card gets commission. When they redeem with whichever consultant, that consultant gets commission on the overage. The host gets full value towards her host benefits (like past host order)

I like this way of doing it! :chef:

 

[j&k'smom]

OK.....Consultant News is up along with the new March specials. It is cookware, 2 levels can be earned, but there is no list on the back of the form with specifics. Could that be because some cookware will be added to the collection?!?!?!? I CAN"T WAIT UNTIL SPRING LAUNCH!!!!!!!

 

[esavvymom]

I think commission should be paid on the gift card at the point of gift card sale. However, that gift card should be redeemable at any show. Any overage, commission paid to current consultant. They redeem on my website and go over, I get overage but not the gift card amount. That is fair. The consultant who sells the gift card gets commission. When they redeem with whichever consultant, that consultant gets commission on the overage. The host gets full value towards her host benefits (like past host order)

That is what I have always thought too. People will be more likely to use the GCs, and I think more of us would be more likely to SELL them! I don't even mention them. Yes, it's money in my pocket now on the short-sale, but it is also money down the drain for the future. Plus- it drives the customer to the COMPANY website, not a consultant website. Not very personal feeling.

 

[jbondr]

Could we dare hope that they have put more cookware available through open stock? I have several customers that have a cookware set but want to add just one or two of their favorite pieces to their set. I could have sold 3 10" Executive covered skillets for christmas gifts to one customer. I feel like we are missing the boat with such limited open stock.

 

[esavvymom]

Could we dare hope that they have put more cookware available through open stock? I have several customers that have a cookware set but want to add just one or two of their favorite pieces to their set. I could have sold 3 10" Executive covered skillets for christmas gifts to one customer. I feel like we are missing the boat with such limited open stock.

agreed. Sometimes people want to buy a little at a time, versus the giant set (or maybe they don't NEED all of the pieces). Yes- i realize it is better to host and get it cheaper, but it can still be a lot, even with the host discounts.

 

[Pampered Angel]

I think there will be a Large Ridged Baker...why else name the current one "Small"?

 

[lt1jane]

I think commission should be paid on the gift card at the point of gift card sale. However, that gift card should be redeemable at any show. Any overage, commission paid to current consultant. They redeem on my website and go over, I get overage but not the gift card amount. That is fair. The consultant who sells the gift card gets commission. When they redeem with whichever consultant, that consultant gets commission on the overage. The host gets full value towards her host benefits (like past host order)

I agree, unfortunately HO has already told me this would be "too hard" to track and figure commissions and they won't even consider it. That being said, we are better off getting no commison when they are sold, having the sale get added to the party total like host specials are and being allowed to accept them as payment.

I don't mention them and actually discourage them. If someone insists on one, I sell them one of my own creation so as not to screw the recipient which is what I think the current ones do.

 

[esavvymom]

I agree, unfortunately HO has already told me this would be "too hard" to track and figure commissions and they won't even consider it. That being said, we are better off getting no commison when they are sold, having the sale get added to the party total like host specials are and being allowed to accept them as payment. I don't mention them and actually discourage them. If someone insists on one, I sell them one of my own creation so as not to screw the recipient which is what I think the current ones do.

I think that is hilarious - more in a sarcastic way. Why couldn't they just have a place that the GC certificate number is entered in for the order (P3 or on the PWS order page)? If they can do it on the main website, and then calculate what the balance due is, why wouldn't they be able to work it the same on the other sites and P3. I shake my head in wonder at the Tech-side of the house sometimes. They need to hire more kids straight out of high-school or college. LOLANYWAY_ back on topic.....New product suggestions. I know it's not a product, but I would love to see some new recipes that are healthy and quick- but not necessarily requiring the Microwave to be quick! I just don't like cooking too much food in there. Not good for you.

 

[Brenda.the.chef]

I hope they have a meatloaf pan where there is an insert that lifts it up and out of any grease in the pan.

 

[esavvymom]

I hope they have a meatloaf pan where there is an insert that lifts it up and out of any grease in the pan.

Or even just an insert to use with the existing loaf pans! Good idea.

 

[lt1jane]

agreed. Sometimes people want to buy a little at a time, versus the giant set (or maybe they don't NEED all of the pieces). Yes- i realize it is better to host and get it cheaper, but it can still be a lot, even with the host discounts.

One can hope!! What I NEED right now is the 8 qt dutch oven. I wouldn't use the 10" covered skillet as I have one in SS, and the 1.5 and 3 qt saucepans from my Scanpan set are Ok. (and have a lifetime warranty also) I'm currently trying to create a flyer showing that the price of our cookware is worth it.

I bought my pots & pans in 2003 (I became a consultant in 2008), I have had to return pieces twice and need to return the SAME pieces again. (11 in covered skillet, 8 qt dutch oven, & 2 qt saucepan) My last return was in 2009. I may have a lifetime warranty on that set, but sending them back every three years is adding up and I'm tired of it. I used to use3 my 3 qt saqucepan a lot, but now use my EC 4 qt casserole. That thing has faced some minor abuse (forgot it on the stove and boiled it dry once) and is holding up better than the pieces I got replaced in 2009! I want to finish my executive set and then I will have one very nice, rather expensive set of camping pots & pans.

 

[wadesgirl]

I found this posted on a blog I just got turned onto - this would help in my kitchen some days!
http://www.collectionsetc.com/Product/kitchen-utensil-rest-set-with-spoon-and-whisk.aspx/_/N-5gb2ka#