What Do You Guys Do With Last Season's Catalogs?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses various strategies for utilizing last season's Pampered Chef catalogs, with participants sharing personal experiences and ideas on how to repurpose them rather than discarding them.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions having about 30 old catalogs and feeling reluctant to throw them away.
  • Another participant, identifying as a consultant, plans to add their information to the catalogs and leave them in public places like doctors' offices and schools.
  • One participant shares their experience of using old catalogs at booths and fairs, labeling them as "Oldie but Goodie" to indicate they are outdated.
  • Another participant puts their contact information on the catalogs and leaves them at businesses they frequent, adding a sticker indicating they are free to keep.
  • One participant suggests searching for label verbiage to use on old catalogs and mentions distributing them widely.
  • Another participant expresses enthusiasm about making labels and finding places to leave the catalogs, humorously considering the possibility of using the visit as a tax write-off.
  • One participant cautions about leaving catalogs in doctor's offices, sharing that permission should be obtained first to avoid them being discarded.
  • Another participant shares that they have a large number of old catalogs in storage and is unsure why they have kept them.
  • One participant recounts a situation where they received permission to leave catalogs but later discovered that they were being thrown away by the doctor's wife.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best practices for distributing old catalogs, with some participants emphasizing the importance of obtaining permission before leaving them in public spaces.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a range of personal experiences and creative ideas for utilizing old catalogs, reflecting their individual approaches to promoting their business.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for ideas on how to repurpose old catalogs may find the shared experiences and suggestions relevant.

pc_jessica
pc_jessica
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the last season's catalogs??? i have about 30 left and have no idea what to do with them...for some reason i just can't put them in the trash lol
 
This is my first change over, but I'm planning on putting my info on them and leaving them places (i.e. doctors offices, schools) I also give them to people who ask me for one, but I'm not sure that they will buy or host.
 
Leaving them in places as above post is a good idea,but I use mine at Booths/Fairs, instead of giving out current full size catalogs. I use old catalogs and Current Mini's (Cheaper). Put an "Oldie but Goodie" label on them so folks know they are older...but the great thing about the Spring/Summer catalogs this time is almost NO price changes or major updates like the Spring season was! :D
 
I put my contact info on them and leave them at businesses that I frequent. I also put another sticker on the front that says that this is a free copy to keep and to call me for the latest catalog. Don't throw out old catalogs - especially the spring one because the prices haven't changed that much. you just can't use them for your parties.
 
there's verbage for a label floating around...search for Old Catalogs and you'll find it. Slap that on front and leave those puppies everywhere! I keep them in my car, leave them at drs offices, hand them out at fairs, etc....
 
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great ideas ladies! i think i will be making some labels and start finding places to go...i might just have to go to the doctors just to leave some caddys :) and i could use a new pedi and mani do you think if i left caddys there i could use that as a tax write off?!?!?! jk
 
One caution about living catalogs in doctor's offices. ASK before you do so, I know my kid's pediatrician office will toss anything left in the waiting room.
 
Got you beat girl! I have probably 100 of the Fall '08 ones in my storage room. Don't ask me why, I don't know!!!
 
And, make sure you ask the right person! I asked the office manager at my chiro office & she said sure! Come to find out, the doc's wife was tossing them b/c she's the one that does the magazines & was upset that I was just leaving them.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you do with last season's catalogs?

Last season's catalogs are often recycled or repurposed. Many consultants choose to keep a few copies for reference or to show clients past products that may still be available.

Can I still use last season's catalogs for sales?

Yes, you can use last season's catalogs to showcase products, especially if they are still available. However, it's important to inform customers about any discontinued items or new additions from the current catalog.

Are there any benefits to keeping last season's catalogs?

Keeping last season's catalogs can be beneficial for demonstrating product evolution, showing customers what has changed, and providing a comprehensive view of the brand's offerings over time.

How can I recycle last season's catalogs responsibly?

You can recycle last season's catalogs by placing them in your local recycling bin. Alternatively, consider donating them to schools, community centers, or libraries where they can be used for arts and crafts projects.

Is there a way to get rid of last season's catalogs without wasting them?

Yes! You can host a catalog party where you distribute last season's catalogs to friends and family, encouraging them to browse and place orders. This way, you can clear out old stock while still engaging your customer base.

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