Venting About a Picky Friend and Our New Cool N Serve Square Tray

[emiscookin]

I don't know if "Picky" is the right word for this situation, but...whatever

I met with my friend yesterday who is hosting a show for me and showed her our new Cool N Serve Square Tray because she wanted to have some finger foods out for everyone. She liked how the inserts switch to fit deviled eggs and so she said, "Well, let's try this!" She tried to place the inserts in the LID and left the other inserts on the bottom. I guess she was thinking the veggies don't really need to stay cool so...we have one tray for the veggies and one for the deviled eggs. Yeeeah...obviously the green inserts didn't fit in the lid.

She was like, "O-k...umm, is this not made for these to rest in the lid?" Reluctantly I answered, "Yes." Then I thought about how PC raved about the versatillity of this product, which I agree with, but I guess to some people...not so much. I tried to explain to her how it's meant to keep all the food cool and the lid snaps on to keep the food fresh.

She kept fiddling with it and was like, "That is a flaw in this design. You should really let Pampered Chef know about this." At this point I was thinking, "You have got to be kidding me! Seriously??"

Then she added, "With Tupperware they have something similar to this and you can fit the inserts in the lid as well."

Then I thought, "Oh no she did NOT just pretty much say Tupperware is better than OUR product!" :grumpy:

I gotta admit, I have NEVER been to a Tupperware party. Was never invited to one and never cared to check out the products. So...I dunno if they have something like our Square Tray. They may have done something recently cause you know everyone tries to copy us because we are the BEST!

But anyway, I just thought it was a little ridiculous of her to say what she said about it. Perhaps its my pregnancy mood swings that were making me so angry about it, but the thing is...she's the kind of person that's picky about everything and even though we are friends, our personalities differ in many ways. She bothers me sometimes. Anyhoo, I just wanted to share (vent) that with all of you.

 

[PampChefJoy]

This is the only thing I could find that comes close... and really??? http://order.tupperware.com/coe/app/tup_show_item.show_item_detail?fv_item_category_code=5000&fv_item_number=P10058987000

Sure the lid holds stuff, because it's designed to nest the rest of the containers! It doesn't have a chilled portion - you have to fill it with ice. And it's only available as part of a $95 set!

I love our FLAWED design!

 

[leftymac]

It's not your mood swings. She was being a picky princess.I agree, it'd be really neat if they did fit in there, but there are tactful ways of saying things.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

This is the only thing I could find that comes close... and really??? http://order.tupperware.com/coe/app/tup_show_item.show_item_detail?fv_item_category_code=5000&fv_item_number=P10058987000

Sure the lid holds stuff, because it's designed to nest the rest of the containers! It doesn't have a chilled portion - you have to fill it with ice. And it's only available as part of a $95 set!

I love our FLAWED design!

LOL! Yes, but it comes gift-boxed for any occasion! Ha!





I believe it's just in some peoples DNA to always find fault. It wouldn't matter - she probably will look over the TW one, and talk about it's design flaws too.

 

[emiscookin]

It's not your mood swings. She was being a picky princess.

I agree, it'd be really neat if they did fit in there, but there are tactful ways of saying things.

Exactly! Only...I don't think she knows the meaning of the word tactful.

 

[emiscookin]

This is the only thing I could find that comes close... and really??? http://order.tupperware.com/coe/app/tup_show_item.show_item_detail?fv_item_category_code=5000&fv_item_number=P10058987000

Sure the lid holds stuff, because it's designed to nest the rest of the containers! It doesn't have a chilled portion - you have to fill it with ice. And it's only available as part of a $95 set!

I love our FLAWED design!

Yeah, BOOOOOO on that product!! :thumbdown: $95 is A LOT of money especially when it doesn't have chilled inserts! This is something good to mention to someone who complains about the price of our Square Tray! Thanks for sharing!

I love our FLAWED design as well.

 

[DessertDivaFL]

I love PC products because I don't have to take out a second mortgage to pay for them like I would if I wanted Tupperware's equivalent. Ha! Ha!

I do like some Tupperware products but they cannot match our products. Their prices are so much higher because of the lifetime warranty too.

 

[lockhartkitchen]

Can we say dumb? It's a cover for a reason.

 

[emiscookin]

Can we say dumb? It's a cover for a reason.

THANK YOU!! :thumbup: That's how I felt!

 

[BethCooks4U]

I don't know if "Picky" is the right word for this situation, but...whatever

I met with my friend yesterday who is hosting a show for me and showed her our new Cool N Serve Square Tray because she wanted to have some finger foods out for everyone. She liked how the inserts switch to fit deviled eggs and so she said, "Well, let's try this!" She tried to place the inserts in the LID and left the other inserts on the bottom. I guess she was thinking the veggies don't really need to stay cool so...we have one tray for the veggies and one for the deviled eggs. Yeeeah...obviously the green inserts didn't fit in the lid.

She was like, "O-k...umm, is this not made for these to rest in the lid?" Reluctantly I answered, "Yes." Then I thought about how PC raved about the versatillity of this product, which I agree with, but I guess to some people...not so much. I tried to explain to her how it's meant to keep all the food cool and the lid snaps on to keep the food fresh.

She kept fiddling with it and was like, "That is a flaw in this design. You should really let Pampered Chef know about this." At this point I was thinking, "You have got to be kidding me! Seriously??"

Then she added, "With Tupperware they have something similar to this and you can fit the inserts in the lid as well."

Then I thought, "Oh no she did NOT just pretty much say Tupperware is better than OUR product!" :grumpy:

I gotta admit, I have NEVER been to a Tupperware party. Was never invited to one and never cared to check out the products. So...I dunno if they have something like our Square Tray. They may have done something recently cause you know everyone tries to copy us because we are the BEST!

But anyway, I just thought it was a little ridiculous of her to say what she said about it. Perhaps its my pregnancy mood swings that were making me so angry about it, but the thing is...she's the kind of person that's picky about everything and even though we are friends, our personalities differ in many ways. She bothers me sometimes. Anyhoo, I just wanted to share (vent) that with all of you.

I have put the inserts in the lid and the base does fit over them - not a secure fit - the base does move around on the inserts but it lies there good eough if someone wanted it for that kind of use. I suggest that for those who want to use it for potato salad or regular salad and such.

 

[emiscookin]

I have put the inserts in the lid and the base does fit over them - not a secure fit - the base does move around on the inserts but it lies there good eough if someone wanted it for that kind of use. I suggest that for those who want to use it for potato salad or regular salad and such.

Yeah, its an ok fit like you said, but even that wasn't good enough for her. I just don't want her dogging the product to her friends at the party tonight. :grumpy: I swear, some people.

 

[pampered1224]

I agree with "dumb"! If you look at all of the info about the Cool & Serve, it does NOT show the inserts in the lid at all so we all know it is not designed for that. So, that said, you can not use the lid and bottom separately and chilled anyway as there are not 4 inserts. So what you do is leave the frozen inserts in the bottom, where they fit properly and where they were meant to be, then place the inverted lid on top. Viola, instant large "bowl" that is chilled.

 

[wadesgirl]

Yeah, BOOOOOO on that product!! :thumbdown: $95 is A LOT of money especially when it doesn't have chilled inserts! This is something good to mention to someone who complains about the price of our Square Tray! Thanks for sharing!

I love our FLAWED design as well.

Be sure you are talking about our benefits and feautres not bad mouthing another company. It can turn around to bite you in the butt! I try to only talk about PC products and not compare them to anything specific.

 

[pampered1224]

With you on that one wadesgirl! I accidentally got drawn into a comparison match with another DS company rep and wow! What a mess! We both ended up looking like a couple of real idiots in front of my host and guests. I try now to never make any comparisons.

 

[emiscookin]

Be sure you are talking about our benefits and feautres not bad mouthing another company. It can turn around to bite you in the butt! I try to only talk about PC products and not compare them to anything specific.

I will certainly remember that. Thanks!