Weird... Error in Benefits Table

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses an error in the host benefits table on the Pampered Chef website, specifically regarding an incorrect $15 benefit for a $100 show. Participants share their experiences and thoughts on the issue, including potential causes and the process of reporting the error.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Opinion-based, Anecdotal, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions noticing an incorrect benefit table on their PWS, which sparked curiosity about potential changes from the Home Office (HO).
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about a change from HO, suggesting it is likely a technical error.
  • Several participants share humorous comments about the situation and the challenges of proofreading.
  • One participant recounts their experience of reporting the error to an associate and the difficulties of reaching tech support.
  • Another participant shares a note they received from HO acknowledging the issue and stating it would be forwarded for correction.
  • Some participants reflect on past show requirements and share anecdotes about their experiences with lower sales shows.
  • Several users mention that the error appears to have been fixed after reporting it.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the cause of the error, with some attributing it to a technical issue while others speculate about potential changes from HO. There is no clear consensus on the nature of the error, but participants agree it was amusing to discuss.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences related to the error and their interactions with the Pampered Chef system, reflecting a mix of humor and frustration regarding technical issues.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who encounter similar technical issues or are interested in the community's experiences with the Pampered Chef website may find this discussion relevant.

chefann
chefann
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This is a weird one, folks. Pamperedpsalmstress pointed out in the shoutbox earlier today that the host benefits table on PWS was incorrect: it shows a $15 benefit for a show of only $100.Being the curious sort, I checked it out on my PWS, and yep, the table is wrong! Or has HO made a change that hasn't been communicated all the way downstream yet?
 
chefann said:
Or has HO made a change that hasn't been communicated all the way downstream yet?
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I hardly think so! I'm sure it's a techy error.
 
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Ha, ha! Nerds of the world unite!

Here's a screen capture of the incorrect table.
 

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BethCooks4U said:
I hardly think so! I'm sure it's a techy error.
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That's what I'm thinking, too. It's probably a typo for $150.
 
Did someone let them know?
 
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'Course not! It's more fun to discuss it here. :DI'll send an email this evening.
 
chefann said:
'Course not! It's more fun to discuss it here. :D

I'll send an email this evening.
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You make me laugh Ann:D
 
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I just sent in a note.Glad I could amuse you all.
;)
 
I had to do an adjustment this evening as my bar pan broke :( Anyway, I did tell the associate about it. She tried to transfer me over to tech support but I just couldn't bring myself to sit on hold another 10 minutes to tell them.
 
What ever happened to proof-reading??
 
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Who knows. It is hard to see errors in your own things, since your brain sees what you meant to include.
 
Exactly why someone else should be proof-reading...
 
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Yep.

Good thing all of us are perfect, right?
:D
 
Absolutely! WE don't need to be proofed.:rolleyes:
 
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I'm proofed enough as it is.

(That's a little obscure. "Proofing" in baking is letting dough rise. My body looks like a big pile of risen dough, therefore I am proofed.)
 
chefann said:
I'm proofed enough as it is.

(That's a little obscure. "Proofing" in baking is letting dough rise. My body looks like a big pile of risen dough, therefore I am proofed.)
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Because I love the word and I think it's much more descriptive of the process (and it makes my husband a little crazy) I refer to this a "poofing".
 
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I like that, Jeanine!

And the term proof, when used for liquor, derives from the time when the alcohol content of spirits was checked with gunpowder. If it ignited, it was 100% proof that the liquor was at least 50% alcohol. Hence, 100 proof liquor is 50% alcohol.

Just another useless tidbit from the mind of Ann. ;)
 
chefann said:
I'm proofed enough as it is.

(That's a little obscure. "Proofing" in baking is letting dough rise. My body looks like a big pile of risen dough, therefore I am proofed.)
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I got it! I'm a Master Baker! LOL ;)

Do you think they'd lower the requirements for a show?
 
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AJPratt said:
Do you think they'd lower the requirements for a show?
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Probably not. They just raised them (within the past couple years) to $150, when they implemented the new host program. Prior to that it was $150 OR 5 orders. So it was possible to have sub-$150 shows.
 
chefann said:
Probably not. They just raised them (within the past couple years) to $150, when they implemented the new host program. Prior to that it was $150 OR 5 orders. So it was possible to have sub-$150 shows.
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Yeah, back then I had a $60 show that I drove a total of 140 miles for! But I got bookings that ended up in SEVERAL great shows ($400, $600, $1000, $650...) so I was happy!
 
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Update on the error.I got the following note from HO:
Dear Ann,Thank you for contacting The Pampered Chef. This issue has been forwarded to our web site developers for correction.Anthony Boroczk
Technical Support Specialist
The Pampered Chef, Ltd.
www.pamperedchef.com​
I just checked my PWS, and it's still wrong. But HO is aware of it.
 
It looks like they've fixed it.
 
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Yep. looks like they fixed it.hooray for HO!
 
chefann said:
Probably not. They just raised them (within the past couple years) to $150, when they implemented the new host program. Prior to that it was $150 OR 5 orders. So it was possible to have sub-$150 shows.
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Hmmm... OK... Oh, I see they fixed it. Cool!


BethCooks4U said:
Yeah, back then I had a $60 show that I drove a total of 140 miles for! But I got bookings that ended up in SEVERAL great shows ($400, $600, $1000, $650...) so I was happy!
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That stinks! But at least it worked out in the long run.
 

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