Old Products Vs New Question for Show

[sizzo]

So I am a new consultant, but have loved pampered chef for years. I have some older products from older lines. Particular the deep dish pie plate that is white glazed not cranberry. Are there rules or concerns about showing an item that may have changed color? Given its almost pie season and its one of my favorite items I wanted to bring and show it off. Much thanks!

 

[BethCooks4U]

Absolutely use it and other PC prodcuts from the past. It shows that our things last and that when something is changed it doesn't mean the older version isn't still good. It also gives you an opportunity to talk about the outlet.

 

[skaugchef]

My problem with bringing products that are no longer for sale is if someone wants to buy it then it's like "sorry, it's not available".

 

[BethCooks4U]

My problem with bringing products that are no longer for sale is if someone wants to buy it then it's like "sorry, it's not available".

Well when they say they want to buy it show them the upgrade or current version in the catalog and tell them why the new one will meet their needs better. I doubt I'd take anything that isn't replaced in the catalog but if I did I would say that xxx (other product) would work and tell them to watch the outlet - we never know when this might be on there.

 

[lt1jane]

I have a few pieces, such as the slice 'n serve that still has the older square handle. I don't use mine often enough to justify buying another one. The only difference is the handle, which I point out. I have no qualms about showing older pieces if I don't have the updated one. A similar piece is better than none at all. By the way, I opted to buy the white DCB because knowing how PC goes, I figured the introduction of white glazes was spelling an end to cranberry. I'm not going to buy another one just to get it in cranberry, I will show my white one. Now, if a host really wants a white one, I would be willing to let them buy a cranberry one and trade... I don't see that happening though.

 

[Sheila]

I only have the cranberry Deep Covered baker in the current collection. All of my other glazed stoneware is the older vanilla color! I still take it to my shows & start off the demo with letting people know that "this is an older stone with the older color ..." and talk about how well it's held up and how much use I've had out of it! Even my round stone is without handles.

I like to take the mid-90's model Ice Cream Scoop, Measure-All Cup and Large Batter Bowl to my shows & sit them side-by side with the 2008 models! LOL

 

[ShellBeach]

I took a bright green dishcloth to a party last night to show them the size & quality of the guest special - then pointed to the different colors in the catalog.

An item in a different color or with an older handle, I take those things. Something like an oval baker that they can't order anymore, I would not take.

My pie plate is white too - I think you should take it!

 

[raebates]

It's definitely fine to use older versions. There are no rules against that at all.