Uh Oh! I May Have Messed up Big Time! (Warning...long Post)

[amy07]

Wow, this just brought up something that I observed a few weeks ago. I was at a local craft and antique shop, and when I turned the corner to look at the next booth, there was a booth full of pampered chef products.

I was shocked. She didn't have any info in her booth, her name wasn't on anything, so I thought maybe it was ok. (since she wasn't putting any contact info for people to get in touch with her)

Now I am thinking maybe not. It was a "retail" spot.

Other than talking to the shop owner, I don't have a way to get her info to talk to her and be the "pc police".

Just thought I would share.

Tracy

Back in May I went into a local candy shoppe, and there was a whole display set up for HWC. Honestly I thought nothing of it until reading this post. The consultant was pushing orders for the HWC items, however she did have spoons and other small items packaged for sale as well. She even had a display for the bridal registry/showers too. It was a very obvious solicitation, done as the another store display. So, is that a violation too? Or was this just an ambitious consultant who found an opportunity and seized it?

 

[PamperChefCarol]

Tracy.. I think you were very considerate letting her know, in case she is not aware of PC's policies on this sort of thing.

My 2 cents... if she replies and she is rude in any way, then I would turn her in! I came upon an ebay seller who was advertising lifetime guarantees on products and emailed her that that was a no no. Very politely, if I do say so. Hey, she might not have been aware, etc. She came back pretty irate and told me to mind my own business. At that point, I emailed HO.

We all play by the same rules, or none of us do. It's pretty simple.

 

[krzymomof4]

So can we do this?
Our local bank has a "business of the month" in their branch. This month is Home Interiors. They let them set up a table of display items, cattys, and business cards. I was thinking about getting in on that.

 

[katie0128]

Back in May I went into a local candy shoppe, and there was a whole display set up for HWC. Honestly I thought nothing of it until reading this post. The consultant was pushing orders for the HWC items, however she did have spoons and other small items packaged for sale as well. She even had a display for the bridal registry/showers too. It was a very obvious solicitation, done as the another store display. So, is that a violation too? Or was this just an ambitious consultant who found an opportunity and seized it?

I would think that if the display was only setup for a specific amount of time, that it would be allowed. However, I don't think we can do "cash and carry" at all. Can we?

 

[KellyTheChef]

Just wanted to give you all an update.

She said she thought it was OK....she met a PC consultant at some other vendor thing who told her it was! She is only selling overstock items that she currently has, and was not planning on getting any additional products to sell once those are sold. It is only for one month... Her main goal is to get shows booked to get her business rolling again.

She was very nice when she responded to my email. I told her at this point I wouldn't contact HO. (Now, if she's still there into September or October....that's another story.)

Thanks all for your kind words! I am so glad that she didn't get totally offended and mad at me for pointing out that she isn't supposed to be there.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

So can we do this?
Our local bank has a "business of the month" in their branch. This month is Home Interiors. They let them set up a table of display items, cattys, and business cards. I was thinking about getting in on that.

My bank does that too - and I have wondered about setting up a display....I would think it would be mostly informational - not really selling - so it would be more like setting up a drawing box in a store?

 

[ljeffries]

I would think the bank thing would be ok. You are being invited to promote your business there. You won't be there hawking choppers or anything.

The booth that Kelly is talking about is a whole different animal. Other than the obvious problem with her having that booth is that the sister is there representing PC for her sister. IMHO this is just wrong - wonder if the sister does shows for her also?

 

[pamperedpals]

Kelly you definately did the right thing. Also, I am glad that the other consultant didn't get rude with you.

I have typed in Pampered Chef on craiglist to see if I can find any product that I don't have and need and sometimes I come across people advertising their business. I have sent them a email letting them know that it isn't allowed and I just wanted to let them know before someone reports it to HO. However, I email them from my non pc account (I'm such a chicken!)

 

[raebates]

Glad everything worked out well.