What Samples Are You Ordering for the Sell-a-Thon?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and decisions regarding sample orders for the upcoming Sell-a-Thon. Various participants discuss what they plan to order, their preferences, and the challenges of budgeting for samples.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their order choices, including several sample packages and specific items they believe will be useful for themselves and their customers.
  • Another participant mentions their excitement about the appetizer plates and caddy, describing how they plan to use them at shows and in their home.
  • Several users express concerns about budgeting for samples, with one noting a desire to avoid duplicating items they already own.
  • One participant discusses their predictions for upcoming host specials, indicating they are making strategic decisions based on these predictions.
  • Another participant mentions they may not need to order any samples at the moment, reflecting on their current situation.
  • One user expresses a desire for a specific sample package without certain items to reduce costs.
  • Several participants discuss the challenge of balancing wants versus needs in their sample orders, with some indicating that their desired items exceed their budget.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding what items are essential versus optional, and there is no clear consensus on specific sample packages to order.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences and preferences related to sample orders, with some discussing how they plan to use the items in their businesses and homes.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights on sample ordering decisions and experiences shared by peers may find this discussion relevant.

vtchef said:
I'm using PP, all other prices are ok, just that one. Do you think if I submit as is, HO will adjust price or will I be charged the $24.00.

Thanks

Do anther product list update - I did one a couple of days ago, but when I just submitted a show, it said that there was a new update, so I did the update - and mine is showing the platter at the correct price.
 
Thanks, Becky
 
BethCooks4U said:
I predict that the November host special will be the Oval Platter and the Carving Set and that the December special will be the Appetizer Plates & Caddy (and I haven't thought of the other) so I am taking my chances and not ordering a second AP&C at half off (my DH will be complaining that I take it and when I have a party it wouldn't hurt to have 2). Worse case, if I'm wrong, is I would order it as the half price item at a future show.

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE NOV AND DEC SPECIALS ARE - THESE ARE PREDICTIONS!!!

I am wondering if the Carving Set will go on special for November. When is the earliest possible time we will find out what the specials are for Nov/Dec? I have $100 PC dollars sitting here to be spent, but if I can get it cheaper when it's on special I rather do that and use the PC dollars for supplies.

/sigh.
Jena
 
I have been away for the weekend, so I was checking in on all the news that I have missed. I saw the thread about the sample package pricing, went to files, and searched samples, and I didn't see it.

In CC, mine is still showing S/S 2007.

HELP!!

Thanks,
Tracy
 
pamperedtracy said:
I have been away for the weekend, so I was checking in on all the news that I have missed. I saw the thread about the sample package pricing, went to files, and searched samples, and I didn't see it.

Check out http://www.chefsuccess.com/showthread.php?t=23882 which has what is in the samples. Its well detailed in posts 3-7.
 
I know I want package A... and their is some open stock items that I want but I have decided on them just yet!!! :D
 
Well, I really stepped down my PC business because it was taking over way to much time from other things I wanted to accomplish but now I'm crying because I didn't earn any of the new products. :( . Fortunately, I have a friend in the business who always orders everything and has told me I can borrow items as I need for shows. I'm going to try and put together an open house show to get some of the items using FPV. Already have 3 shows lined up for September and I'm looking forward to the new season!
 
I placed my sample order last night after I received some PC$$ yesterday in the mail! :)I ordered Package C, H and 2 cranberry pieces:Slice & Serve
Bamboo Spoon Set
Large serving spatula
Coating trays
Quik parings knives (3)
Skinny scraper
Classic scraper
Small mix scraper
Large mix scraper
Spreader set (2)
Twixit combo pack
Oval platter w/cranberry accent
Rectangle platter w/cranberry accent
 
Oh I can't decide!!! I have about $120 in PC Dollars, so that helps a lot. Plus, I haven't spent much of my actual commission since I started, so that helps even more! I earned the $1500 level in June and both submit 2 show incentives. I want:

Packages C, D, E, F, and H
Appetizer Plates and Caddy Set
Oval Platter with Cranberry Accent
Tiles Small Bowls (set of 2)

But that adds up to $231.16!!! I don't know what to do... Someone give me some advice! :)
 
I am in the same boat, there like 6 things I really want in pkg A and I want the plates and gravy seperator and the sprinkles. I am so torn about spending the money. I also want the cranberry scrapers
 
I just ordered:

Pkg B
Color Package
Pantry Package
Pizza Cutter
App Plates and Caddy
Petite Paring
and the torte pans from last season!

I just used the final $25 off of my $300 Conference Cash card and then had to only pay $116 myself! Cool!
 
My conference cash was gone before I left Chicago!
I got A, the caddy w/plates, sprinkles and the 2 SA platters. I use the SA tons at home so it was easier to justify buying it now...plus, I loves me a half-price sale!
 
Me too, Mee Too. I got Package A, the appetizer plates, the pizza cutter, the platters..and that is it for now...EEEK. My lord..I am a SIMPLE ADDITIONS ADDICT....LOL
 
I bought packages A,F,G, and H. I also bought the large round stone with handles and the appetizer plates & caddy set. Thankfully, I had PC dollars from super starter and birthday money. I paid $150 from my own money. Someday, I'll start actually making money from this business :)
 
I am still debating on what I want!!! I really want Package F and H as well as the appetizer plates and caddy set, large round stone with handles and I am thinking seriously about either the oval platter with cranberry accent or the rectangle platter with cranberry accent. I also really want the cranberry set of appetizer plates and the pastry mat but that is all I want out lf package A or D and E. Not sure what to do about those! Hmm.......

I am planning on ordering the 29 minutes to dinner cookbook via personal order at the September guest special price.
 
I still can't decide on what to do. What I really want is the appetizer plates and caddy, as well as the 4 cranberry plates, the 29 minutes to dinner cookbook and some of the bamboo, as well as some other open stock items. I am still unsure about the Coating trays. Not sure if it is a necessity. With that said, what I will probably do is order Package D, as well as the Appetizer Plates and Caddy set, and then order the cookbook as a guest special.
 
Those of you who've already gotten your stuff, tell me about why I need the oval platter w/cranberry? I got the rect. one (I got the $3000 level for June). I like the looks of the oval one but I probably have, honestly, 6 or 7 oval ceramic platters. I don't know that I can justify another, and many of the ones I have are solid white so they will go with the other SA pieces. So tell me more!
 
Speaking of getting your stuff....

I placed a sample order last Friday... and it's still only showing received on the tracker. My show that I submitted on the same date finally shipped out yesterday and hopefully will be here today. Good thing, there is a wedding gift on it for a wedding that we are going to tonight! Talk about cutting it close.

But I will add, my small saute pan sure did arrive in a flash.
 
PamperChefCarol said:
Speaking of getting your stuff....

I placed a sample order last Friday... and it's still only showing received on the tracker. My show that I submitted on the same date finally shipped out yesterday and hopefully will be here today. Good thing, there is a wedding gift on it for a wedding that we are going to tonight! Talk about cutting it close.

But I will add, my small saute pan sure did arrive in a flash.
My sample order went in on Aug. 4th and it's still only showing received, too. As of yesterday, it said items are shipping from orders placed through the 3rd. looks like we won't get ours till next week sometime. Boohoo. :cry:
 
I was under the impression that we could only order ONE package. :confused: On CC it says,

Only one complete set of items may be ordered. If package A is ordered, Packages B, C, D & E may not be ordered. Package A can not be combined with B, C, D & E.

Please correct me if I'm wrong!
 
You basically can't order 2 packages if you order A since you would then get duplicates, and we are only allowed one of each product. But you can order any combination of B, C, D & E (one of each though), or, package A only.Hope that helps!
 
Aaaah...What about the individual items at the bottom of the order page...can we mix and match those as well?
 
Yes, those are "open stock" ....you can order a max of one of those with any combination of any of the packages, because you will never order more than 1 of each item that way.
 
Thanks Jennifer! :)
 

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