What New Products Are You Most/Least Excited About?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores participants' excitement and reservations regarding new Pampered Chef products. Participants share their personal experiences and opinions about specific items, highlighting what they are most and least enthusiastic about.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses excitement about the new SA pieces, particularly the cranberry/white combo and appetizer plates, while feeling lukewarm about the SS cookware.
  • Another participant mentions the Appetizer plates as a likely popular item for the holidays and shares enthusiasm for a new pantry item.
  • Several users note that they are not excited about the Gravy Separator and Carving Set, citing infrequent use as a reason.
  • One participant shares that the roasting pan was a significant factor in their decision to host a show and start selling Pampered Chef products.
  • Another participant expresses disappointment with the redesign of handles, feeling it makes their existing tools obsolete.
  • One participant highlights the appeal of the new cookbook and sprinkles, while questioning the uniqueness of the sprinkles compared to similar products available in stores.
  • Several participants express a preference for the old bamboo tongs over the new design, citing usability concerns.
  • One participant shares their excitement about the new cookware and mentions having multiple shows booked due to interest in it.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the excitement surrounding specific products, particularly the Gravy Separator and Carving Set, with some participants expressing disappointment while others see potential appeal. There is no clear consensus on the redesign of tools, with mixed feelings about the changes.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and preferences regarding the new product offerings, reflecting a range of cooking habits and customer interests.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking to gauge community sentiment on new products and understand varying customer preferences may find this discussion relevant.

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The new products I am most excited about are the new SA pieces! I am thrilled with the cranberry/white combo - and the new appetizer plates!
Oh - and the new 29 Minutes Cookbook.....and the Sprinkles!I like having the SS cookware as an option -but can't say that I am hyper-excited about it. I can't think of anyone that I know of who has not purchased cookware because they wanted SS - hopefully, now those people will come out of the woodwork!What I am least excited about.....The Gravy Separator and the Carving Set.....I know - some people are just THRILLED about these - but for the one-two times a year I need a carving set, my other PC set works just fine (and for a third of the price).......and I have a small gravy separator that also works great for the one-two times a year I need it. I am sooooo hoping that the Host Bonus for November is SA!
If its the Carving Set and the Roasting Pan again I will be extremely disappointed! Before, when those were the choices, I couldn't even get people to take them at 60% off........
 
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I think the Appetizer plates will be a hot, hot item for the holidays.

And I think the Finger Guard will be this season's Mix n Chop. ;)

I'm very excited that we have a new pantry item that is so good and so easy to use. All together now, "Repeat sales!"

Least excited... hmm... Gravy separator and forged carving set for the points you mentioned above (although I think people who have to have everything match will like the carving set).
 
I sold a ton of the roasting pans last November! Actually, the roasting pan is the reason I hosted a show - and started selling PC!

I think that the new pantry items will be HOT - wish they cost more! Also, I think the SA stuff and the new linens are awesome - as well as the changes to the bamboo pieces.
 
Hmmm... most and least?

Not totally thrilled with the newly designed handles (mostly for selfish reasons since I already have 2-3 sets of all of the old styles which are suddenly obsolete and I can no longer take to shows. Yes, I can use in my kitchen, but I already had 1-2 sets just for my kitchen).

And while I think the new bamboo tongs are really cool, I am VERY disappointed that they are getting rid of the old tongs -- replacing a $2 item with a $6.50 (as I recall) isn't such a great idea IMO. Plus I've had quite a few (just among my few close friends that I've let see the new mini-catalog) friends that have mentioned how much they like the fact that they can grab the old tongs with one hand and use them (rather than having to flip them over). I would really likes less redesign and more just new (of the 60ish products, 1/2 are redesigns and more if you consider the SS cookware a redesign).

I also probably won't use the knife guard -- but will see a customer on Saturday as a guest at a show that I will definitely mention it to -- she has been to' two other shows and all the other guests tease her about her cutting "cutting skills".

I'm thrilled to see a new cookbook and the sprinkles are great (although not the "unique item in the marketplace" that they said at conference -- I thought I'd seen a similar product in my local grocery store and verified it the day before yesterday..

The new SA's are great (the oval platter is very pretty).

I am MOST excited about the Host special for September -- I think! I've had 3 different guests really push their show totals to make sure they had a 1/2 price item so they could get the cookware host special -- I'm hoping that this will really fill my September Calender with other hosts who want cookware at an even bigger discount.
 
I sold a ton of the roasting pans last November! Actually, the roasting pan is the reason I hosted a show - and started selling PC!

I think that the new pantry items will be HOT - wish they cost more! Also, I think the SA stuff and the new linens are awesome - as well as the changes to the bamboo pieces.
 
The "29 Minute" Cookbook, Round Stone with Handles, Oval Platter with Cranberry Accent (big and deep enough for a turkey or a huge salad). I think the Stone will be the "Mix and Chop." And, all the new things we can cross-sell for Holiday Gatherings: Gravy Separator, Skimmer, Carving Set.

Trish in Texas
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I LOVE all the cranberry right down to the towels - goes with my whole decor. BUT I am very happy that the dots has been expanded as I've had alot of customers starting to collect those pieces. I am so getting the appetizer plates & caddy set!! Oh, and I cannot wait to get the boning knife. And the 29 minutes cookbook.

Like someone else mentioned, not crazy about all the tools handles being redesigned as I will need to get new ones now too! The gravy seperator would be like the herb keeper to me - never used.
 
Love the appetizer plates and new cookbook. Also like the coating trays. I think people will dig those a lot and the price is reasonable when you consider the tool included as well. I think the pizza stone with handles will really be a sharp seller though.

I just am not into that Finger Guard at all. People were knocking it so much in our session, but I'm anxious to try it for myself...

Not so sold on the Gravy Seperator either. Nor the new pizza cutter to be honest.
 
Love the Cranberry and White SA, new pantry items, stone w/handles, 12 dessert plates w/caddy, cookware, new forged knives. Not sold on the finger guard (I think $7 is a bit steep). I also would like to see the current bamboo tongs stay. My grandchildren use them a lot to pull toast/bagels out of toaster. Not sure how they will do with the new design. I asked HO at Conference if they were kid tested and they said "no".
 
I am soooo excited about the new cookware!! I am obsessed with my Executive line but have had many people say "oh no ss cookware, thats the only kind I use" Many who are friends and I already have 4 shows booked for Sept. because of this (I have been holding 1-2 shows a month previously)! I also want all the new sa pieces they look beautiful.

My husband is anxiously waiting for me to order the new knives, he's the carver in the family (man's job in my opinion:) ) And to the person above who mentioned only using it 2-3 times a year, all families but be different we use our carving knife 4-5 times a month or more! That's whats great about PC there's always something for every type of cook

Jennifer
 
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pkd09 said:
Love the Cranberry and White SA, new pantry items, stone w/handles, 12 dessert plates w/caddy, cookware, new forged knives. Not sold on the finger guard (I think $7 is a bit steep). I also would like to see the current bamboo tongs stay. My grandchildren use them a lot to pull toast/bagels out of toaster. Not sure how they will do with the new design. I asked HO at Conference if they were kid tested and they said "no".
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My 3 yr old loves to play with the large bamboo salad tongs - he figured them out faster than my DH!
But I do agree - I have so many people who LOVE the $2 bamboo tongs - and really, I think they are a totally different product from the new small bamboo tongs. I had one host who loves them so much, she ordered them as a gift for every guest for a PC Bridal Shower she hosted. (20 of them!)
 
ChefBeckyD said:
My 3 yr old loves to play with the large bamboo salad tongs - he figured them out faster than my DH!
But I do agree - I have so many people who LOVE the $2 bamboo tongs - and really, I think they are a totally different product from the new small bamboo tongs. I had one host who loves them so much, she ordered them as a gift for every guest for a PC Bridal Shower she hosted. (20 of them!)
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I agree that they are a totally different product. I was quite disappointed when I saw the other ones gone. Especially since they more than tripled the price! How are you supposed to use the new ones to get food out of toasters? The new ones look nice for serving, but all of our products aren't used for serving purposes. Plus my 2-year-old daughter loves the old ones--calls them her chopsticks!
 
Love the new cookbook. I can't wait to cook out of it!
 
Most favorite? I have 2. The new 29 minutes cookbook and all the cranberry! WOO HOO! I especially love the appetizer plates/caddy! - okay that's 3!

Least favorite? I have to agree with all the redesigned handles for the same reasons mentioned above plus they don't fit as well in the TTA - but at least their price stayed the same!

Edit: I love the new small tongs but I wish they would have left the old ones in there too.
 
I'm not worrying about taking the "new handles" to a show. If someone asks, it's a small enough upgrade to the tool that I can just tell them, "The handles were recently redesigned to be more ergonomically correct. They're an improvement over this style, but the same price."
 
chefann said:
I'm not worrying about taking the "new handles" to a show. If someone asks, it's a small enough upgrade to the tool that I can just tell them, "The handles were recently redesigned to be more ergonomically correct. They're an improvement over this style, but the same price."
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Good point. I will take at least one with the new handle and say that all of these tools have the new handle. I often point out updated products with an aside that if you have the old version it is still a great tool.

...Actually, my son just bought his first house so I will probably give him my kit restyled tools and use the new ones at shows - continuing to use the old style in my own kitchen. If I weren't a director (and getting them all free) I would do the above though.
 
Super excited about the SS cookware, I am the one that must have all the SS fans, no one wanted nonstick. I tried and everyone alwasy said, "if it wasn't nonstick" Blah, well now...
Don't like the new handels either
New pizza stone, undecided and I really don't need anouther one I already have 3!! Yikes.
 
I love the appetizer set and the new 29 min cookbook ~ there's a lot I like!

Did you see the roasting pan/gravy separater/Turkey Basics recipe card collection is a Host Combination item now? Love it!!!!

Ginny
 
I think the SS cookware is going to be a lot hotter than you think. The finger guard is kinda ho-hum. The 29 minute recipe book will be hot and I think you're all selling the gravy separator short. When I saw that, my reaction to it was the same as when I saw the forged cutlery a year ago - "ABOUT TIME!!!"Pizza stone? What in the hell is a pizza stone? You sound like a typical customer. ;) The handles should have gone on the large round stone years ago. Ann is right - the appetizer SA pieces are going to be hot for the holidays.
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
Ann is right - the appetizer SA pieces are going to be hot for the holidays.
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Look! I have it in writing now!
 
Rats. She quoted it before I could pull it.
 
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The_Kitchen_Guy said:
I ;) The handles should have gone on the large round stone years ago.

Ann is right - the appetizer SA pieces are going to be hot for the holidays.
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I agree about the handles! My thought was "What took them so long?"

And KG - shouldn't you know by now, Ann is ALWAYS right!:D
 
While I like the handles for transporting the stone, I don't like them for storage. I, and a lot of my customers, keep stones in their boxes, upright between the fridge and the cupboard. The LRSw/H will be thicker, and therefore more of a pain, to store.
 
And thanks for sticking up for me, Becky.

(I think we really are long-lost sisters. Plus, my twin's name is Becky, too!)
 
chefann said:
While I like the handles for transporting the stone, I don't like them for storage. I, and a lot of my customers, keep stones in their boxes, upright between the fridge and the cupboard. The LRSw/H will be thicker, and therefore more of a pain, to store.
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There's always got to someone who finds the cloud around the silver lining.
 
That's me!

I didn't mean for it to sound negative. I'm just glad the old-style LRS is still in the product line.
 
OK, I agree w/ KG. I think the stone w/ handles should have came out forever ago too! Those stone racks are more of a pain to store, IMO.
I love the seasonings, and nice to see them come out right before baking season.
I am most excited about the dots plates & bowls!
I am totally re-doing my kitchen now!
I am really excited about alot of the new stuff.
Least excited would be the spreaders, just because we already have it in white.
Leary about the skimmer, will it really work?
I own wolfgang sucks cookware, and i HATE IT! So I am glad I earned the one piece, because I want to see for myself.
That's about it.
 
Chozengirl said:
I own wolfgang sucks cookware, and i HATE IT! So I am glad I earned the one piece, because I want to see for myself.
That's about it.
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Do you know my DH, because he has a smart-a$s nickname for just about everything: Taco Smell, Home Despot, Home duh-Pot (he says he's pronouncing it in English), Arb-why's, K-fart, Tar-zhay (which he's obviously pronouncing in French), Sneers, etc.
 
was that a question Ann?
If so, WHY?
 
chefann said:
Do you know my DH, because he has a smart-a$s nickname for just about everything: Taco Smell, Home Despot, Home duh-Pot (he says he's pronouncing it in English), Arb-why's, K-fart, Tar-zhay (which he's obviously pronouncing in French), Sneers, etc.
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A few of my own favorites...

Taco Belch
Home Cheapo
Tar-zhay
Chez Wenday's
Renaldo's (Think "clown" and "arches")
Jock (Zhock) Pennay
Pizza Slut
Farm and Barn (interchangeable for Farm & Fleet or Fleet Farm and now, Tractor Supply since they're finally getting into Wisconsin)
Wally World
Kentucky Fried Cholesterol
Sears and Sawbuck
May-nard's
Famous Feet
Gherkin's cake & steak
 
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