Price Changes and Retiring Products

[lt1jane]

Before I post the files, I want to know if it would be OK to post the Price Increases and the Retiring Products.

They were specific not to leak the new stuff, but I don't see why we can't know the price increases for sure and the retiring products.

 

[Dutchess]

I dont see why that would be a problem. Its not new stuff coming out and thats all they asked us not to tell

 

[Shelly Flanagan]

I for one would love to know what is being retired. I am going to SL next week in Baltimore but would love info ahead of time for a show I am doing. It may boost sales.
If nothing else, you can message me.
Thanks a bunch

 

[Dutchess]

I for one would love to know what is being retired. I am going to SL next week in Baltimore but would love info ahead of time for a show I am doing. It may boost sales.
If nothing else, you can message me.
Thanks a bunch

agreed - if no one else wants it i would love you to message it to me

 

[lt1jane]

I was sure I'd be OK, but wanted some opinions before I posted and got slammed because I took the time to go through my catalogs and figure things out before they officially post the info next week. Here are theretiring items:

The price increases are now down a few posts. The original file was so large you only saw a tiny thumbnail. I have split it up so hopefully now people can read it.

 

[Shelly Flanagan]

Thank you. Only two I am upset about is the IGFY cookbook and snack set. I sell a lot of these.

 

[Maragib]

I think it is funny that it seems that they are already getting rid of the new colors. I thought they were ugly to begin with. Mara

 

[KayPT]

Thank you for posting these. I know I have one customer who will be upset about losing the basil blend canola oil. She orders these 3 or 4 at a time. I just let her know though. Is there any tips to see the price increase sheet? I only see it really small, but it is probably just the way I am getting into it. Thanks again! I really appreciate this.

 

[lt1jane]

Here are the price increases. I have split them up so they can be seen

 

[wadesgirl]

I'm not sure if these should be posted. It may lead to more questions and issues than if we waited. If they are getting rid of something because they are changing it or upgrading it, it might give away something new that is coming out.

 

[thepartylady]

Honestly, since I have been to SL.....I think this list is fine to post. Maybe........MAYBE one item is a hint of something new that is coming out. A lot of it is just seasonal.

 

[wadesgirl]

Honestly, since I have been to SL.....I think this list is fine to post. Maybe........MAYBE one item is a hint of something new that is coming out. A lot of it is just seasonal.

Yes but for those of us who haven't been WE don't know that. Plus all things were suppose to be kept under wrap. Nobody would know this information if they didn't go to spring launch.

 

[Malinda Klein]

Thanks Jane, this saved me tons of time!

 

[Curlyone]

Thanks Jane, this saved me tons of time!

Ditto!!! Thanks!

 

[chefheidi2003]

Just my opinion..I like the way that she posted them. If someone doesn't want to see them..then don't open the pics..Thank you for saving us all time and doing this.

 

[otisbg]

I think we are all adults here and can choose whether to click on this link or not. I appreciate all your efforts, Jane and have a few customers who will order now before the price increase. This whole post - do not post business is absurd.

 

[cookscorner]

Jane - Thanks for the information. I appreciate the fact that you posted it. I agree that we are adults and can choose whether we click on something or not. Ditto the whole "Post - Do Not Post business is absurd". Have a great day!

 

[lisasfuncooking]

Thank you so much. I have a customer that is always ordering simple additions in the cranberry. I will give her a call. Nice to know the price increases too. Good incentive to book February shows before the cookware sets go up.
I really appreciate you giving us the information. Maybe it is because I haven't finished my 1st cup of coffee, but I haven't figured out what the new products could possibly be.

 

[flemings99]

Thanks for posting! It's always nice to be able to say, stock up on your favs. before they increase in price.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I think it is funny that it seems that they are already getting rid of the new colors. I thought they were ugly to begin with. Mara

That is something that PC does quite often. Since I started 8 years ago, we've had seasonal colors for all of those items. I would have been more surprised if those colors hadn't been discontinued.

 

[delideb64]

Thank you for posting, now to let my customers know about their favorites going away - ie cranberry additions

 

[raebates]

Thanks! Saves me going through the new catalog.

 

[wadesgirl]

I thought I was being an adult by simply stating that this information probably shouldn't be posted. I'm simply listening to what HO told everybody at SL about not sharing any information until it's all over on Saturday. This would be information that pertains to the new season in my opinion.

 

[Leanna]

I went to Launch and didn't get this info... did I miss something?! LOL but thanks for posting because I already had people asking (about discontinued items).

 

[mountainmama74]

Did you put this info together yourself? I didn't get a list - I was in Columbus!

 

[doughmama]

thank you for this - very helpful. I can't believe that some of the bbq products are going up by $2. And won't even talk about the cookware increases - ouch!

 

[esavvymom]

Thanks for posting! It does help. And I don't think it gives away too much information regarding anything in the new product line (and I know what they are). It's mostly price increases and "the usual" retiring products. On a side note- A LOT of price increases again. Seems like they just did a big round of them last year.

 

[Nep2nfly]

On a side note- A LOT of price increases again. Seems like they just did a big round of them last year.

I agree - I was a bit shocked at how many things were increased so dramatically. The cookware is already borderline overpriced as is (yes I know it is amazing quality - please don't post mean things about me saying this), and I noticed a few other items that I had once felt were perfectly priced now reaching into the questionable range. I'm sure I will hear about this from my customers. It would be nice to have a catalog season without such dramatic changes.
Having said that - I'm sure HO has done their research and didn't just randomly assign increases. Now it's up to me to trust them and believe in the superior quality of our products which is the reason for the sometimes higher than average prices.

 

[Leanna]

Did you put this info together yourself? I didn't get a list - I was in Columbus!

Ok glad I wasn't the only one who missed this then. I was also in Columbus and didn't get a list!

 

[michellelinda]

hello
do retired products go to the Outlet store?
thank you
from Michelle