What Products Would You Like to See "Retired"?

[missyciccolella]

OK, we've chatted a lot about what products we would like to have, but what would lyou ike to see go?

Personally, I'd like the Salt/Pepper Mill to go...or at the very least redesigned.
The Nylon tool set, Suds Pump and self-sharpening knives can go as well.
There are many other products I'd like to see go, but I would want them re-designed/re-styled instead of 100% taken away (like the colander/bowl set).

 

[janetupnorth]

I've actually sold some suds pumps because the local Arbonne lady recommends the PC ones to people for stretching out the Arbonne products.

 

[finley1991]

Well, they only retire items based on sales...I think we need to keep the SS Knives. If we only have the Forged in our set, we are pricing out a whole group of people that won't spend the $$ for the forged knives even if they are better. I sell a ton of both.I'd love to see the SP Mill in stainless! I love the design, I just can't keep it clean when it sits on my stove.How would you like them to redesign the colander/bowl set? That's interesting...

 

[janetupnorth]

The only 2 products I wouldn't use are the ice cream sandwich maker and the hold n slice. I've had a hold n slice for a decade and no longer use it.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I use my hold n slice every day! Haven't used the ice cream sandwich maker in forever though. I love the salt and pepper mill but changing the color/finish would be great.

I hate the colander set - would love to see a new one. That's the main thing I'd like changed. I'd like to see the spritzer redesigned to give guests less problems (though I have never had problems with mine).

 

[dianevill]

I'd like the spritzer and suds pump redesigned so that they look more modern. The ice cream sandwich maker can go, and the dessert plates (heck, maybe they are gone and I haven't noticed. I've never sold a set).

 

[jenniferp417]

I just bought all of the nylon tools and I really like them! I'd like the nicer tools, but until I can get them for free, they'll have to wait.

 

[DebbieJ]

I prefer the Nylon Tools over the Chef's Tools and would love to see them offered individually again.

 

[Ginger428]

I prefer the Nylon Tools over the Chef's Tools and would love to see them offered individually again.

I feel the same way! Also the new ones are not as sturdy as the old ones, also I've had quite a few women tell me the spoons are too deep....

 

[chefkristin]

I love the Nylon tool set. The ice cream sandwich maker can go. I have never used mine. I agree with the salt and pepper mill. I wish we had separate salt and pepper holders. I also think the wine opener should be made sturdier. I would love to see soup crocks added to the SA's.

 

[vwpamperedchef]

I hate the wine opener! I agree with Kristin.

The cheese bistro set doesnt really sell at all for me.

The juicer

 

[DebbieJ]

I think the wine bottle opener should be restyled as well.

 

[janetupnorth]

I'd like the spritzer and suds pump redesigned so that they look more modern. The ice cream sandwich maker can go, and the dessert plates (heck, maybe they are gone and I haven't noticed. I've never sold a set).

My old kitchen spritzer is stainless/black and I "thought" it was an old PC one...???? It's be perfect colors now...

 

[finley1991]

My old kitchen spritzer is stainless/black and I "thought" it was an old PC one...????

I WISH! No.... ours was never stainless.

 

[chefann]

This one's not a wish for retirement, but a wish for restyling - I'd like the handles on the batter bowls to change to be open on the bottom so that the bowls stack easier. I hate how much room they take up in the cupboard.

 

[pamperedlinda]

I feel the same way! Also the new ones are not as sturdy as the old ones, also I've had quite a few women tell me the spoons are too deep....

Ditto that! I like the new style, but they are too big for most of the pans and they fall out of them and make a mess on my stove. I do love the ladle and spoon for my large pots and my crock pot though.

 

[nikkijo]

The only 2 products I wouldn't use are the ice cream sandwich maker and the hold n slice. I've had a hold n slice for a decade and no longer use it.

I love the ice cream sandwich maker for making hamburgers!! I sell tons of these because of it. They make perfect 1/4 pound burgers. They also come out perfectly shaped so they cook evenly. No more dry outsides and undercooked insides.

You just need to press firmly on it when you are forming it. Works best of fresh hamburger, not unfrozen

 

[dollfangs]

This one's not a wish for retirement, but a wish for restyling - I'd like the handles on the batter bowls to change to be open on the bottom so that the bowls stack easier. I hate how much room they take up in the cupboard.

I whole heartedly agree!!! I have 2 classic bowls and one small one and it takes up half the cabinet

 

[janetupnorth]

I whole heartedly agree!!! I have 2 classic bowls and one small one and it takes up half the cabinet

Yes, I agree too! They've ALWAYS been awkward and I put my small one in my regular one and over the years it has scratched, knicked it...

 

[Ginger428]

Ditto that! I like the new style, but they are too big for most of the pans and they fall out of them and make a mess on my stove. I do love the ladle and spoon for my large pots and my crock pot though.

I have a friend that has a small diner & he LOVES the nylon ladle, he says the handle NEVER gets hot! So he does buy alot of stuff from me, so when he said he only wanted 4 ladles, so I ordered 4 sets gave hime the ladles for 5.00 a piece & used the rest for prizes at my shows!!

 

[rennea]

I like Ann's idea on the batter bowls, they are a pain to stack.

I think that the hold N Slice and ice cream maker can go....

I love my S&P Mill but agree SS would be great.

 

[chefmeg]

This one's not a wish for retirement, but a wish for restyling - I'd like the handles on the batter bowls to change to be open on the bottom so that the bowls stack easier. I hate how much room they take up in the cupboard.

AWESOME idea!

 

[chefkristin]

AWESOME idea!

I totally agree too!!! They do take up a lot of room. I love the bowls though!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Add me to the list of those who like the nylon tools better than the newer ones.
The new ones are to large and unwieldy, and I use the old black nylon tools all the time in my own kitchen - they are just the right size!


The hold n slice, the dessert plate set, the tiles paper napkins, the ice cream sandwich maker, and the suds pump are all things I think could be discontinued without a blip on my order screen.

Those who don't like the bowl/colander set - why not?

 

[Chef Kearns]

The bowl/colander set. Well, I've seen better designed models on the market. Ones that fold flat for storage (AWESOME). Or can stretch to be perched above the sink (WAY COOL). The bowls are okay, but the sizes are so different. I don't think there is enough variety in the size of the bowls. It's either small or way big.

To go:

The APCS stand

The Corer

Pastry Blender (bring back the old model-the concept of the new one is great, but it doesn't work)

 

[Kitchen Diva]

I'm with Chefann- put different handles on the batter bowls. They do take up quite a bit of space.

I would like to see the handles on the chef's tools made a teeny bit shorter- they are too long to be useful. I would like to see different handles on the scrapers- The way they are designed really causes my carpal tunnel to flare up- if they could make them a bit chubbier (for lack of a better word) I would love to see the spritzer and suds pump made to look more modern- my spritzer is a bit on the leaky side, but I don't care because it is still useful.

The colander and Bowl set is cheesy- either redesign it to look like it's worth $30, or discontinue it. Sadly I don't have any idea how to improve it, but I saw something similar to this years ago at a Shopko and I thought it looked cheesy back- and the Shopko one was 1/3 of the price of ours.

Touch my Mini-whipper and you will be getting a visit from my Uncle Pauly, Uncle Dave, Uncle Johnny, Cousin Jimmy, and Cousin Mario...end of story

My list could go on and on, but I'll stop here for now. thanks for playing

 

[chef131doreen]

The napkins better no go ( haha )

 

[Grandmarita]

I've never cared for the Tiles design in our Simple Additions. The plain white and the cranberry are my favorites, and I'll admit to thinking the dots are fun for casual meals. I have not sold any of the Tiles pattern. I guess what you like is what you promote and generally sell.

 

[cvaccaro]

I absolutely love the S&P mill and totally agree with stainless steel. I never thought about using what I also thought was a useless sandwich maker for hamburger patties. That is a great idea. The paper napkins also are useless and how about in addition to the soup bowls some escargot dishes??
Cathy

 

[CookingwithMary]

Adios Cut n' Seal, and Ice Cream Sandwich maker.

Love the soap pump concept, but want it redesigned for kitchen and bath. Current model only works about a month for me, then replace mechanism. Then dead. Have tried different dishwashing liquids/hand soaps in case that was the problem.