Which New Products Will Customers Want to See?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores which new products Pampered Chef consultants believe customers will be most interested in seeing. Participants share their thoughts on specific items and experiences with customer interactions during shows.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, suggests that the restyled pizza cutter is a must-have for new consultants' kits.
  • Another participant lists several products that customers may want to see, including a sample piece of SS cookware and cranberry-accented items.
  • Several users mention that customers often prefer to see scrapers in color, with some noting that not all customers need to see items in person.
  • One participant shares their experience that there is usually someone at shows who insists on seeing every item, which can be a common occurrence.
  • Another participant humorously notes that these customers often place small orders, despite their initial enthusiasm.
  • One consultant recounts experiences with customers who express interest but end up ordering minimal items, leading to frustration.
  • Some participants discuss the challenges of managing customer expectations regarding product availability at shows.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the necessity of showing products in person, with some participants understanding the need for color matching while others express frustration with customers who ask to see everything.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences from their shows, highlighting the dynamics of customer interactions and the unpredictability of orders placed.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking to understand customer behavior and preferences regarding new products may find this discussion relevant.

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  • #31
legacypc46 said:
Oh yeah....I was just thinking in general terms...lord knows I don't want to haul everything to shows this season! It will be hard deciding what to pack...I'm such a PC junkie myself.

I keep reminding myself of that, since I'm afflicted with the same disease.

I really want the bamboo pieces for myself.

Ok ... here's what I'm thinking ...

Pkg D, Pkg E, Pkg F and Pkg H ... the Rectangle Platter w/Cranberry Accents, the Large Round Stone and the 3 Dots items.

Maybe.
 
I am a junkie myself:D I must say the cranberry is very pretty and it deff. gets me thinking about the holidays!! I already can't wait to decorate for Christmas (it's my fav. holiday and yes I have already started a count down:P)
 
Living in the south, I think the Coating Tray will be a hot item - cuz you know lots of people here fry everything! I'm gonna make sure I have mine at every show! And also for candy making - I make Buckeyes every Christmas (peanut butter balls) and I cant wait to try it out for those!

I think they will want to see the cranberry scrapers
The appetizer tray and caddy - my favorite new thing! I'm gonna leave that out on my counter year round for snacks!
And a sample of the SS Cookware
The cinnamon and caramel sprinkles
29 Minutes to Dinner
A new towel
That to me are the main things
 
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I'm having a hard time getting excited about the Coating Tray and the Gravy Separator. I rarely coat things to fry, and I never separate the fat from my gravy! Out goes the fat ... out goes the flavor at my house. Add heavy whipping cream and enjoy!

Trying to figure out what other people will get excited about is the challenge.
 
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I'm back and forth on the Appetizer Plates & Caddy. Do I really want to carry something that heavy to my shows? I could easy take one or two of the cranberry plates, though.

I bet the cranberry platew would look really nice stacked with the dots plate and bowl ...

I really do like the dots ....
 
Wow Sandy - I had not thought of how heavy that will be! So maybe just a plate or two...but for a vendor fair, definitely. I have a holiday bazaar the end of October and you better believe I will be taking it there!
 
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Ok ... I did it! I ordered Pkg d/f/g, all the dots stuff, the rectangular platter with cranberry accents and the large round stone w/handles. I have until the end of September to order the plates w/caddy if I want them.

For now, I'm happy :D
 
Okay, so they are letting us order again as long as it's not a duplicate? I'm glad! $100 two times is a little easier for my DH to swallow than $200 all at once. I'm telling you, PC probably makes more $ off of consultants than guests!
 
KellyTheChef said:
LOL

I admit it!!

The same thing goes for those people who stand at a fair booth and get you all excited (cuz you are thinking they are soooooooooo interested they WILL book or sign.....) and then they say something like "Yea, my sister sells PC" or "I am so excited! My show is with Suzie Consultant in a week!"


DOH!

You captured that kind of experience perfectly. I HATE when that happens at a fair / trade show. And you are SO right. The person who just HAS to see everything and asks all the difficult questions is always the one who orders 1 small product.
But in my experience, they aren't content until they tell a horror story of a product they or their neighbour's cousin's dog's hairstylist has that broke or doesn't work like they hoped (crinkle cutter) or is difficult to use. And to top it off, they like to throw that story in right at the top of the show when they are SUPPOSED to be sharing their FAVE product. Argh.
 
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Well, my supply order is being picked and my sample order is received. If they ship tomorrow, I should have them Friday - in time for my bridal shower on Saturday! That would be GREAT!

What I really want, though, is my SS Saute pan ... when are they supposed to ship those out - anyone know?
 
Starting yesterday (8/1), depending on when you earned it.
 

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