Previewing Sample Package Groups for the Upcoming Changeover Kits

[Intrepid_Chef]

I'm OK with the taupe .... but the main thing that drew me to PC in the first place is that there are not many things that are out in every season, so I won't spend a ton of time and money on products that are soon discontinued.I preferred the white because it goes with my kitchen so well, but only have one piece of it.I agree ... if it's open stock, it shouldn't be in the sample packages.

 

[babywings76]

I just got my package today and I really like the taupe in person. It really is nice. I thought white was also good. I don't have a problem with them doing the taupe for one season, but I don't think it was a good idea to make us stuck with it in these group packages. I'm looking forward to getting the Deep Dish Baker in taupe with that one grouping since I don't own a DDB yet, but I think the other groupings either I won't buy or I'll see about giving the stoneware pieces away as gifts or for incentives.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I wouldn't be surprised if they put the taupe in the regular line if it's popular this season. It's okay - I can take it or leave it - but I know a lot of my customers will LOVE it! I think it will be more popular than the white was.

 

[lt1jane]

I like my white DCB and Mini Baker, I HATE keeping them clean. That's one reason I'm so happy for the taupe. I clean my stoneware, but it's harder to keep those light colored glazed pieces clean and looking good for a party.

 

[pampered1224]

I e-mailed as well. Besides not needing any more at all, no way, no how, I would rather not spend the money. The only other thing to do would be to boycott the packages. But I really want some of the other items. Not sure what to do. That is way more money than I can afford to duplicate so... OMG! I just realized it is 5 pieces including a DCB - FOR ONE SEASON!!!! Now that is really asking too much! That is $115 we will pay just for one season's color change!

 

[cathyskitchen]

There is no way I am buying any of these sample packages - I have so much stoneware already that I'm giving some stones to my sister-in-law!! I like the taupe, but own all of the cranberry, and since the cranberry matches my kitchen, I will not be replacing with taupe. I already replaced the french vanilla with the cranberry!! I think I will just have my own "New Products" show in September and see how much I can earn for free/discount that way. I may buy some open stock items, but no packages for me this year.

 

[ShellBeach]

The taupe color is really pretty! I like it a LOT better than the cranberry or white, but still hoping for a French Vanilla for the DCB. Yeah, that'll never happen. No way can I justify replacing my cranberry DCB for taupe.

I don't even have room for the new mini baker or ridged pan. Hubby likes the ridged pan. I like the photo they have of it with meatballs in the new catalog. I think I will break it in with some microwave bacon a little later tonight and see if it is ALL THAT.

I got the small package for doing 2 shows. Woo hoo! Didn't realize this sell-a-thon package would come with the fall paperwork changeover. Double woo hoo! :sing:

 

[pampered1224]

I am with you Cathy! I replaced the French Vanilla - I do love the cranberry - but I mean really? $115 for one season?

 

[cathyskitchen]

I just realized we can order the new pantry items on Supply Order - so for those of you who want the pantry items only, you can just order them via Supply. I forgot I did the same thing last season!

 

[wadesgirl]

I would love to see the pantry items in one group because it's the one thing I could do with out when purchasing the sample kits!! I don't mind the extra stoneware, what a great giveaway at a show for needing bookings and such but I do agree that it's weird that have it in open stock and in the packages. I didn't earn any of the SAT products so now I have to decide what to do. I love to have products to show off at shows but not at the prices that the packages are. I might just buy the simple slicer on open stock and call it good.

 

[esavvymom]

I figured out how I can get what I want, without breaking the bank. I highlighted the items in each package I would LIKE to have. I know I can get the pantry items on supply order for about 40% discount, not as good as the 50%, but I can live with (or without) those. I realized that most of the items I desired from Package C and D were available as open-stock, whereas the items in Pkg E were not (not as many)....so I'm getting Pkg E, and then the individual open stock items...probably not at the SAME time. I may stagger my order. But they have the Open-Stock AND the "Key new products". All total, it would be $210 if I buy what I want, minus extra pantry items, versus $388. That's a number both myself and my DH can live with. I still want to put shows on the calendar to COVER it...but I had a good month in June for commission (for me). I know you don't care WHAT I'm getting, but for those out there who are trying to figure out how to do it too, I thought I'd share. Maybe it would give you some ideas on how to look at it.

 

[wadesgirl]

I figured out how I can get what I want, without breaking the bank. I highlighted the items in each package I would LIKE to have. I know I can get the pantry items on supply order for about 40% discount, not as good as the 50%, but I can live with (or without) those. I realized that most of the items I desired from Package C and D were available as open-stock, whereas the items in Pkg E were not (not as many)....so I'm getting Pkg E, and then the individual open stock items...probably not at the SAME time. I may stagger my order. But they have the Open-Stock AND the "Key new products". All total, it would be $210 if I buy what I want, minus extra pantry items, versus $388. That's a number both myself and my DH can live with.

I still want to put shows on the calendar to COVER it...but I had a good month in June for commission (for me). I know you don't care WHAT I'm getting, but for those out there who are trying to figure out how to do it too, I thought I'd share. Maybe it would give you some ideas on how to look at it.

I always do the same thing (taking in mind what I earned in SAT). If there is more than half of the list the contains items I want then I'll consider purchasing that set. This time around there were more items on the Open Stock list that I wanted than any of the sets. Like you I'll probably have to buy a couple at a time. I can't wait until August 1st so I can place my order. I didn't earn anything for SAT this time (first time since I started!) so I want to get the new products in my hand!!

 

[Shawnna]

I am so glad I am not the only one upset with the stoneware being in the packages. I definately do not need any stoneware...and I can't afford to buy them. I normally buy package A because it has everything and the things I don't want/need I give to my family for gifts, but there is just too much stoneware to make it work this time. I had planned on getting the ridged baker and the mini baker so I would have something in the taupe to take to shows, but thats it. And they clearly stated that it would only be here for the fall season. I personally wish they would put everything open stock and let us choose the pieces we need. I haven't decided what to do yet. I will send an email as well, but I don't know if it will do any good. Many people have already ordered and it wouldn't be fair to them to change it now.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I am so glad I am not the only one upset with the stoneware being in the packages. I definately do not need any stoneware...and I can't afford to buy them. I normally buy package A because it has everything and the things I don't want/need I give to my family for gifts, but there is just too much stoneware to make it work this time. I had planned on getting the ridged baker and the mini baker so I would have something in the taupe to take to shows, but thats it. And they clearly stated that it would only be here for the fall season. I personally wish they would put everything open stock and let us choose the pieces we need. I haven't decided what to do yet. I will send an email as well, but I don't know if it will do any good. Many people have already ordered and it wouldn't be fair to them to change it now.

No one has ordered yet. We can't order until August 1.

 

[otisbg]

I did send an email and got the standard - thanks for your opinion - reply. Then I got an actual reply, basically saying that they cant please everyone. Well...I am hoping that if the emails keep coming, they may still offer another alternative to those of us who do not have a need for every taupe stoneware piece. This so goes against the "taking less to shows" philosphy from spring launch!

 

[babywings76]

I did send an email and got the standard - thanks for your opinion - reply. Then I got an actual reply, basically saying that they cant please everyone. Well...I am hoping that if the emails keep coming, they may still offer another alternative to those of us who do not have a need for every taupe stoneware piece. This so goes against the "taking less to shows" philosphy from spring launch!

I didn't get any type of reply to my e-mail. Did you do yours through CC or did you just send an e-mail to them from your own e-mail program?

 

[otisbg]

I sent mine through CC - let me see if i can find it

 

[otisbg]

this was the reply I got:

Dear Linda,

Thank you for contacting The Pampered Chef and thank you for your concern. In trying to make wise decisions, not everyone will be happy with the choices. I am sorry that this was not the choices you would have made but we thank you for your input. I will be happy to forward your information for review for the future. Thank you again.


Dolores Schultz
Solution Center Representative
The Pampered Chef, Ltd.
Start Your Own Business and plan kitchen shows at PamperedChef.com

 

[pampered1224]

That was the same response I got. So nothing will change this time around.

 

[VeronicaW]

Anyone else finding difficulty rationalizing the cost of Package A, it's sooooo expensive!

 

[otisbg]

no kidding - if all the taupe was taken out and offered ala carte the cost would go down considerably.

 

[Shawnna]

And here is another point...if you can't afford to buy packages right now but you want some of the individual items...since they are included in the packages you won't be able to order the package later...because you can only order 1 of each item.

I sent an email and my reply was "thanks for the suggestions". I was hoping if enough people emailed they would fix it, but I guess not.

 

[kam]

And here is another point...if you can't afford to buy packages right now but you want some of the individual items...since they are included in the packages you won't be able to order the package later...because you can only order 1 of each item.

I sent an email and my reply was "thanks for the suggestions". I was hoping if enough people emailed they would fix it, but I guess not.

WOW - I never even thought of that!

So, if you purchase the Micro Chip Maker now as open stock, you cannot go back later and buy pkg C since the Chip Maker is already in C?????

I think almost all the Open stock items (with the exception of the Knife Block, Pizza Mix & Cran Orange Sauce) are also in a package!! (Don't quote me on that.)

I can't remember it being that way - atleast in the few years I have been in.

 

[esavvymom]

WOW - I never even thought of that!

So, if you purchase the Micro Chip Maker now as open stock, you cannot go back later and buy pkg C since the Chip Maker is already in C?????

I think almost all the Open stock items (with the exception of the Knife Block, Pizza Mix & Cran Orange Sauce) are also in a package!! (Don't quote me on that.)

I can't remember it being that way - atleast in the few years I have been in.

I hadn't thought of it that way either. I've never seen them duplicate Open Stock with Package items either. But for me, thankfully, because they DO have enough Open Stock items, I'm buying Pkg E I think (? the one with the DCB), and then buying the few items from C & D that I wanted out of the Open Stock. Any misc items, like pantry, I'll get off Supply later (slightly higher- 40% instead of 50% but that's ok.) I'll only get what I WANT and not fork over a small fortune for it.

I think they really didn't think this year's Samples through very well.

 

[Chef Bobby]

I will probably buy some of the sample packages and bring what I don't want to our cluster meeting. Someone will take most of it if I offer it at my cost. An ex recriut already wants the taupe deep covered baker.

 

[sherri lynn]

I guess I was one of the few that went ahead and took the plunge and ordered package A. It is only my 2nd year and decided that would be the best for me, but I don't want all of those pantry items. I wish they would have had a pantry package, but since they didn't, I guess I'll give them as gifts or hostess gifts or something.

 

[Brenda.the.chef]

I'm going to Split Package A with two others. They are going to order package B or open stock for the pieces I'm going to keep. Everyone will be happy campers. I'm only going to use my PC money I won at conference.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I guess I was one of the few that went ahead and took the plunge and ordered package A. It is only my 2nd year and decided that would be the best for me, but I don't want all of those pantry items. I wish they would have had a pantry package, but since they didn't, I guess I'll give them as gifts or hostess gifts or something.

Why don't you use them to do Pantry Shows?

 

[sherri lynn]

Thanks Becky, that's a great idea I hadn't thought of and watched the lady talk about doing one on cc and would really like to do one!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Thanks Becky, that's a great idea I hadn't thought of and watched the lady talk about doing one on cc and would really like to do one!

I've been doing them since listening to her speak at conference. It's been a huge success this summer for me - and it's been a cool demo when it's been so hot! I've utilized the Cool n Serve, a ton of tools, the grill pan, and bamboo bowls and platters.