What Should I Get for My Pampered Chef Selling Business? Seeking Advice!

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the experiences and opinions of participants regarding the purchase of sample packages and products for their Pampered Chef selling businesses. Participants share their thoughts on which packages to buy, the importance of certain products, and financial considerations when starting out.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses concern about spending too much on samples and is considering starting with the Trifle Bowl.
  • Another participant shares their experience of starting with package D and the Trifle Bowl, noting the option to add to their collection later.
  • Several users mention the importance of the Trifle Bowl and suggest it as a key item to have.
  • One participant recalls their own experience of gradually adding products through shows due to financial constraints.
  • Another participant emphasizes the value of purchasing the largest package if affordable, while also cautioning about financial limits.
  • Some participants discuss the availability of sample packages and the conditions for ordering them, including the distinction between being active and qualified as a consultant.
  • One participant shares their ongoing struggle with spending more on products than they have earned, reflecting on their recruiter's advice to buy larger packages.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on whether to purchase larger packages or start small, with some participants advocating for the larger packages while others suggest a more cautious approach based on financial situations. No clear consensus emerges on the best strategy for purchasing products.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily new consultants discussing their initial experiences and decisions regarding product purchases, with a focus on managing budgets and maximizing their product offerings.

Who May Find This Useful

New Pampered Chef consultants looking for insights on product purchasing strategies and experiences shared by others in similar situations may find this discussion relevant.

hoosierchef
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I would like your opinion......

I am just getting started selling PC again. I don't want to go broke buying samples, etc.....right now. I plan on getting the Trifle Bowl since that is the center of attention for the new catalogs, but do you recommend that I purchase the rest of the stuff? What should I get?? :(
 
I'm in my second month and tossed around the idea of getting the large package but however... I ended up getting package D and the trifle bowl... you can always add to your collection later...
 
JaimeQ said:
I'm in my second month and tossed around the idea of getting the large package but however... I ended up getting package D and the trifle bowl... you can always add to your collection later...
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Yes, but keep in mind that you can't purchase additional packages down the road. You can host a show and fill in your kit with new products but you can't order package B today and then package C in a few weeks.

I would encourage everyone to at least get the trifle bowl...how cool is that? :) I plan on doing ALOT of trifles this season!

If money is an issue, I'd look at the packages and see which products you would like for your personal kitchen. In the past I have stretched the budget and purchased everything (before I became a director and earned them FREE!). There are things I didn't really like and never took to shows. I still have a couple different table runners and placemats still in the package!
 
Were on CC can I find the packages?
 
Money issuesI remember when I first started and sample packages were not an option due to finances, so I just slowly added to my collection through shows. I would add a product to the host's order, typically hosts I knew well, and with my discount and commission it was a deal for me. And if the hostess didn't want her host special, I jumped at it.
This year I was able to get about $120 worth of sample products. I got the trifle bowl, package B? I think (the one with the tool turn about, and the kitchen shears), the large platter, the strainer, and the torte pans.


Debbie :D
 
I would go for it!!If you can afford it definately get the Package A!! Get it cheap while you can!! BUT only if you can afford it!!
 
DMB75 said:
Were on CC can I find the packages?
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Managing Your Business ---> Samples & Supplies ---> Order Product Samples ---> Spring/Summer 2007 Sample Package ---> Order Now

You can also order using PP or PPP.
 
smarteez2 said:
If you can afford it definately get the Package A!! Get it cheap while you can!! BUT only if you can afford it!!
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You almost can't afford NOT to.

Had I known about the steak knives in June, I might not have ordered them on the sample order. It's okay, though, because in June, I'll be able to order another set and have enough knives to match my service for 12 china.
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
Managing Your Business ---> Samples & Supplies ---> Order Product Samples ---> Spring/Summer 2007 Sample Package ---> Order Now

You can also order using PP or PPP.
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Thanks for telling me where they were. I'm still trying to find my way around CC.

Can we use our PC dollars to purchase them? Also how long wll these packages be available for purchase?

Thanks,
Donna
 
Oh never mind I read that they are available throuh March 31, also you have to be an active consultant. :( I haven't qualified yet.
 
New consultants normally have longer to purchase sample packages. :)
 
DMB75 said:
Oh never mind I read that they are available throuh March 31, also you have to be an active consultant. :( I haven't qualified yet.
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Active isn't the same as qualified. If you just signed and have your consultant number, you're active. You can order them.
 
My recruiter...Always buy the biggest package because she feels that she should have the products to show her customers and so I always say every season that is insane and yet every season I do the same thing!! I have put wayyyyyyy more money into PC than I have earned hopefully that will stop soon!! LOL
 
Yes, but keep in mind that you can't purchase additional packages down the road. You can host a show and fill in your kit with new products but you can't order package B today and then package C in a few weeks.
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Actually, you could. If you order package A, you cannot order any of the other packages, but you can combine any of the others (B,C, or D) because they do not contain the same sets of products. You can place as many sample orders as you want, as long as you only order one of each product.
 
chefann said:
Active isn't the same as qualified. If you just signed and have your consultant number, you're active. You can order them.
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Thanks, My recruiter just cleared that up for me last night. I feel kind of silly because I don't know all the ins and outs of this yet.
 

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What are the essential products I should start with for my Pampered Chef business?

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