What Are the Best Sample Packages to Consider?

[esavvymom]

Ok....so I found the Samples Packages PDF
https://www.pamperedchef.com/images/cc/us/pdf/sample_order_form.pdfLOOK AT THE SECOND PAGE> I don't remember them ever doing this before, but it says that if you order before Feb 29th, you are charged $4.75 shipping. If you order AFTER March 1st, you are charged based on the order value!Up to $19.99 = $4.75
20-29.99 = $5.75
goes up from there, all the way to $160-$199.99 is $9.50; $200 and up is 4% (If you bought Package A after March 1st, it would be $12.60 shipping)So keep that in mind when placing your sample orders! Maybe I never noticed that in previous years, but yikes. I need to get active soon, so I can decide.

 

[thehaleykitchen]

Looks like mine was shipped 1/26 ~ which I know is not true because I am only two shipping days from HO.....Hoping it will come today!

 

[winnee]

Esavvymom-thanks for posting this in PDF format! Makes it much easier to read and understand!!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Wow! Sucks about the shipping and NO they never did it that way before! Hope the tax return makes its appearance before the 29th!John, my changeover was waiting for me when I got back from launch on Saturday. I got it before my hospitality director, even. She lives quite a ways south of me, so that's probably why. Others on my hospitality team say theirs came today.

 

[babywings76]

Ok....so I found the Samples Packages PDF
https://www.pamperedchef.com/images/cc/us/pdf/sample_order_form.pdf

LOOK AT THE SECOND PAGE> I don't remember them ever doing this before, but it says that if you order before Feb 29th, you are charged $4.75 shipping. If you order AFTER March 1st, you are charged based on the order value!

Up to $19.99 = $4.75
20-29.99 = $5.75
goes up from there, all the way to $160-$199.99 is $9.50; $200 and up is 4% (If you bought Package A after March 1st, it would be $12.60 shipping)

So keep that in mind when placing your sample orders! Maybe I never noticed that in previous years, but yikes. I need to get active soon, so I can decide.

Wow! So glad you pointed that out! That doesn't give us much time to decide. I was thinking of hosting a party in March and see what I can earn for free or 1/2 price and then have that help me decide how to do things. Looks like I can't do that now. I really wish they'd offer smaller bundles. I just don't want to spend so much money right now. I need to decide what I really want to have for shows.

Also, I came home today to my supply pre-order materials, but no change over box w/ my RCB. I thought that was supposed to have arrived by today.

 

[esavvymom]

You just have to do the math. It may not be that bad...but it was definitely something that I noticed was different....and if you were to buy alot in March, versus in February or spreading it out, then it could add up.

 

[Chef.Wanda]

If I order Sample Package A does this mean that I can not order the open stock with the 16 pc Dinnerware?

 

[esavvymom]

If I order Sample Package A does this mean that I can not order the open stock with the 16 pc Dinnerware?

Only if it includes the 16-pc Dinnerware (which I don't see it, so you can order Package A AND the 16-pc set.)

• You may place multiple orders, but only one complete set of items may be ordered. For example, if Package A is ordered,
Packages B, C and D may not be ordered. If any package is ordered, the Open Stock items included may not be ordered.

 

[Brenda.the.chef]

If I order Sample Package A does this mean that I can not order the open stock with the 16 pc Dinnerware?

This is taken from the CC Samples Information Page......
"Ordering Spring/Summer Samples (available through March 31, 2012)
You may place multiple orders, but only one complete set of items may be ordered. For example, if Package A is ordered, Packages B, C and D may not be ordered. If any package is ordered, the Open Stock items included may not be ordered."

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Note: For easier availability, some of the products in the Free-for-All Kits are also available under the Featured Show Products
and Open Stock sections. Please reference the Spring 2012 Free-for-All flyer available on Consultant’s Corner to view products
earned at each level.

But yet a quick check of that form only has pantry items and NO NEW PRODUCTS.I'm a bit bummed because there were other items I wanted totaling less than $50 that aren't open stock. And no way can I plunk down $100 or more on a package that has a lot of things I don't want. Oh well, I'll have them one way or another. My sample order looks like it will consist of exactly 2 items — the pizza pan and the round covered baker.

 

[esavvymom]

This is taken from the CC Samples Information Page......
"Ordering Spring/Summer Samples (available through March 31, 2012)
You may place multiple orders, but only one complete set of items may be ordered. For example, if Package A is ordered, Packages B, C and D may not be ordered. If any package is ordered, the Open Stock items included may not be ordered."

"included" being the operative word. If the open-stock item is NOT in the package, then yes, you can order it. Which I believe most times they are not in the packages. I haven't compared this season's...but USUALLY Open-stock items are separate.

 

[wadesgirl]

I only want a few out of C and D I might just get D and then buy the items I want out of C March 1st. But I agree, I wish we knew which products were going to be featured as show items on the supply order.

Or maybe I'll just do what I did last year and order just a few of the open stock and not worry about the rest

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I only want a few out of C and D I might just get D and then buy the items I want out of C March 1st. But I agree, I wish we knew which products were going to be featured as show items on the supply order.

Or maybe I'll just do what I did last year and order just a few of the open stock and not worry about the rest

Supply Order is available to view online. And none of the new products are on it except for a few pantry items items.

 

[wadesgirl]

Supply Order is available to view online. And none of the new products are on it except for a few pantry items items.

Someone mentioned that is says that it's available through March 1st so I'm wondering if they are coming out with a new one with the spring products after the first of the month.

 

[kam]

Someone mentioned that is says that it's available through March 1st so I'm wondering if they are coming out with a new one with the spring products after the first of the month.

I am surprised (disappointed) that the mini tart and pie pans aren't available either on open stock or as a featured product on supply. The recipes in the SB for these would be nice show recipes but I am not sure if I want the packages they come in (plus the over $100 price tag on each of the sets.) The earliest we could host our own show to get the products would be March. Oh well...

 

[BethCooks4U]

Supply Order is available to view online. And none of the new products are on it except for a few pantry items items.

That one states it's available through Feb 29. There will be a new one starting March 1. Products on the supply order are typically 40% off. From what they said there will be a few new things on there. I'm thinking the brownie pan and tart pans and maybe the BBQ pizza pan and a few others that are featured in this seasons recipes.

 

[kam]

That one states it's available through Feb 29. There will be a new one starting March 1. Products on the supply order are typically 40% off. From what they said there will be a few new things on there. I'm thinking the brownie pan and tart pans and maybe the BBQ pizza pan and a few others that are featured in this seasons recipes.

But if we wait to see if they will be available March 1st on Supply and they aren't, we will then need to pay higher shipping rates on the Samples.

 

[Tracy99]

I ended up ordering sample b and some open stock. I think I will try to host a party in the beginning of March to get the other $50-60 in product that I want for free (or half off). I wasn't thrilled with the sample assortment but then again I should I have worked a little harder in January. I was very close to the 1500 level but just ran out of time...

 

[Shawnna]

The dinnerware that is listed in open stock is included in the packages...but its split up. 2 dinner plates, 2 salad plates, etc. If you order the packages you get 1/2 a set. I don't think you can order them and the dinnerware set...but if you want it, see if it works. Either P3 will catch it or they will call you and tell you that you can't order both.

Change the date of your supply order to March 1 and see if you get a different list. Last week I dated a sample order for March 3 and I was able to see how many packages there were...and a complete list of open stock pieces. So, I already knew there was a round covered baker and new bbq products before I went to Spring Launch.

Thanks for letting us know about the shipping...that really stinks! I went over the list of products and there weren't that many that I really wanted to buy...but there were a few in each package. So, I have been considering ordering the open stock pieces and maybe the package that has the most of my items in it and then ordering the rest in April on Kit Enhancement. The discount will be 40% instead of 5...and the shipping will be 4.75 (unless they decide to start charging us the direct ship rate on non commission orders). The discount is less, but if I just wait and buy everything except the open-stock I will only spend about $130 and I won't have a ton of products in inventory that I do not want or need.