Which Pampered Chef items may be discontinued soon?

[wadesgirl]

I have never used my hold n slice.

I have the cutting board with measuring cups and I got it thinking it'd be the greatest thing ever. It's really more of a pain in the arse though, so I never use it. But then again with a bar board, 2 cutting boards, and 2 large grooved boards, I guess I really don't need to!

Oh my goodness I really am a product whore.

Admitting it is the first step!

I sold more cutting board with cups when I took it to shows but t took up too much room in my kit.

 

[gailz2]

I sell a ton of the decorator bottle sets -- I was amazed people all ordered them so had to buy them myself.

 

[BlessedWifeMommy]

My hubby thinks the outdoor party sticks are a big joke! He said if I ever sell a set he wants to know who was crazy enough to buy them.

 

[sklay723]

The party sticks are nice in theory but for that price, they aren't realistic for a lot of people (unless you go to the beach/camping/outdoor concert every week and can't live without them). There are a lot of items that may be like that, but these are pretty stand-out in my opinion as far as a select audience you would need to cater to. And while I LOVE the collapsible bowl, I haven't sold all that many of them...and with limitations (nothing hot, nothing tomato based) it's just one of those products I wouldn't be heartbroken to see walk away from the catalog. Don't hate me for saying that!!!

 

[gailz2]

They should definitely remove that cheap line/set of kitchen tools (I bought them once). They are pretty chintzy. It is the Basic Set of Nylon Tools 2325.

 

[koima]

My hubby thinks the outdoor party sticks are a big joke! He said if I ever sell a set he wants to know who was crazy enough to buy them.

I've gotten two orders for these! One was a catalog order for a fundraiser, so I didn't talk to them. The other was a host looking to use up her host credit, and she thought they'd be fun. She said she wouldn't spend her own money on them, but for free they were cute.

 

[BettieC]

I agree, I thought I would use it and it is just sitting around, gets in my way, I move it, move it again, (I'll sell it if anyone thinks they would like it) I just don't use the herb keeper as much as I thought....................

On to better things, like bring back PC Coffee!!

Yum.....PC K-cups would be nice

 

[ChefBeckyD]

They should definitely remove that cheap line/set of kitchen tools (I bought them once). They are pretty chintzy. It is the Basic Set of Nylon Tools 2325.

I love these! Use them all the time, and like them way better than the Chef's Tools.

 

[cochef]

I agree with the grilling planks needing to go - I have sold NONE.
Suds pump - too many on the market for way cheaper and they don't clog up!
Spritzer for sure

 

[ChefBeckyD]

My hubby thinks the outdoor party sticks are a big joke! He said if I ever sell a set he wants to know who was crazy enough to buy them.

I sold Party Sticks all summer long. Booked several shows because people wanted them for 60% off too.

 

[leftymac]

I agree with the grilling planks needing to go - I have sold NONE.
Suds pump - too many on the market for way cheaper and they don't clog up!
Spritzer for sure

Or at least redesign the suds pump. That thing is so 80s lookin' it's ridic!

 

[pampered.chris]

I use the hold and slice all of the time!! I LOVE mine!! I sell alot of these too.

The grilling planks need to go for sure. I sold one set since they have been out, but then found out she ordered them on accident and called PC to exchange them for what she really wanted!!

I have not sold any suds pumps, I don't use it. I go to B&BW and get my soap in the pumps there.

I LOVE the square SA w/ the cranberry. So much nicer than the dots, they are just not my thing. I know there are plenty of people that like them even LOVE them, but I am not one.

I get more complaints than not on the kitchen spritzer.

New colors, give me new colors!! I HATE the sea green!!! But then again, I have never cared for the summer colors.

Yeah, when I took my cutting board w/ measuring cups to shows, I sold a ton, but I don't take it anymore and it is in my office. I don't ever use it at home, too big and bulky.

I can't wait to find out what is new!! Bring on the LARGE Bamboo Bowl!!!!

 

[Laura420]

Chris... Im not a fan of the dots either....
:blushing: ... it reminds me of wonder bread

 

[koima]

Chris... Im not a fan of the dots either....
:blushing: ... it reminds me of wonder bread

I thought this was just me! Totally they have a WonderBread vibe to them. I'm not a fan of WonderBread, either.

 

[JAE]

I'd be surprised if the Spritzer and Suds Pump go. They've been around a long time. I dislike them and always have, but they won't go away.

The Hold N Slice won't go either. It's been around forever, too.

I think the Coating Trays and Tool should go. Then I'd get rid of mine. It's taking up space.

I hope the Square SA's don't go. I was quite bummed that the big Square serving plate was discontinued.

The Measure Mix N Pour won't go. It's been around a long time, too.

Herb Keeper might go. Finger Guard should go. I think the Petite Squares could go, maybe.

I don't think the Dots Stemware will go. Maybe the charms will go.

I love the Nylon Tools, too. I agree with Becky that I like many of them better than the new, more expensive ones.

 

[Jules711]

What I'd like to go...
Ice Cream Sandwich Maker
Coating Trays would be fine. Great idea, but a little pricey since I can just use what I have.I actually love the Petite Squares. They are perfect for my DD and her ketchup, syrup, whatever.I like the Dots and never thought of Wonder Bread until customers started saying that. I sell a lot of the Basic Nylon Tool set so I want that to stay!Sud's Pump would be okay to go. They are a little top heavy so I don't use our version.I know I could have a much longer list and I also know that they will get rid of something that I will be in shock over .I HOPE they bring back the Chillzanne EVEN at a higher price.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I'd be surprised if the Spritzer and Suds Pump go. They've been around a long time. I dislike them and always have, but they won't go away.
The Hold N Slice won't go either. It's been around forever, too.
I think the Coating Trays and Tool should go. Then I'd get rid of mine. It's taking up space.

I hope the Square SA's don't go. I was quite bummed that the big Square serving plate was discontinued.

The Measure Mix N Pour won't go. It's been around a long time, too. Herb Keeper might go. Finger Guard should go. I think the Petite Squares could go, maybe.

I don't think the Dots Stemware will go. Maybe the charms will go.

I love the Nylon Tools, too. I agree with Becky that I like many of them better than the new, more expensive ones.

Yes - to all of the things I bolded. Plus, I agree that the charms could possibly go, but I doubt that the Stemware will be gone so quickly. But the charms could stay....look how long we had paper napkins!

The finger guard is a joke. that could go. As well as the herb keeper. That's a useless piece, IMO - along with the Coating Trays and Tool. Mine, along with the herb keeper, is in my basement in a box. Once it's discontinued, I'll sell them.

But - I love the petite squares. I think it's those of us with small children who love them. They are great for ketchup, ranch dip, and tartar sauce!
I also like them for tea lights - I often have them sitting around.

 

[DebbieJ]

They should definitely remove that cheap line/set of kitchen tools (I bought them once). They are pretty chintzy. It is the Basic Set of Nylon Tools 2325.

I love these! Use them all the time, and like them way better than the Chef's Tools.

You know I'm with you on those Becky. Love them!

 

[JAE]

I only have things sitting around because I haven't put them away. It's all clutter unless it's a big piece of decor. KWIM? I decorated with the Cranberry Petite Squares last year on the White Rectangle Platter for Christmas, but it just kept getting in the way because I'm a messy. I should probably serve myself M&M's in the Petite Squares instead of the Small Square Bowls!

 

[DebbieJ]

My hubby thinks the outdoor party sticks are a big joke! He said if I ever sell a set he wants to know who was crazy enough to buy them.

I sold Party Sticks all summer long. Booked several shows because people wanted them for 60% off too.

Again, I agree with Becky. People around here LOVE the party sticks! Maybe it's a Midwestern thing?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

You know I'm with you on those Becky. Love them!

I don't get it when people call them cheap or chintzy....I've never had one of them break, but I've had 2 of the Chef's Tools that have been delivered with broken handles, and I just had to do a return for a Chef's Tools spatula that was peeling after one use.

I have 3 of the small black spatulas - and sometimes all three are in my dishwasher! I LOVE that tool!

 

[pampchefrhondab]

Wow, I love the coating trays - but not the tool! I don't really use them for breading though, I use them for melting white chocolate bark. Put a full big block in the med. in the microwave - works great and the plastic doesn't get hot! Perfect for making chocolate covered pretzels or the new brownie lolipops!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Wow, I love the coating trays - but not the tool! I don't really use them for breading though, I use them for melting white chocolate bark. Put a full big block in the med. in the microwave - works great and the plastic doesn't get hot! Perfect for making chocolate covered pretzels or the new brownie lolipops!

For me - they are too shallow to use for dipping, and the chocolate cools off and gets hard way to fast.

For breading - it's much easier to use a couple paper plates, and then throw them away!

 

[wadesgirl]

I LOVE the coating trays and have sold several sets of them. I also use my herb keepers a lot, not much lately though, the price of asparagus has been ridiculous.

 

[legacypc46]

I would cry if they did away with the spoon rest. I have four of them and love how handy they are next to my cooktop. I will never go back to the traditional style...they take up way too much space.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

If they get rid of the spritzer, they'd better start giving us permission to use cooking spray on stoneware. I was told by my director to use only the spritzer, which is why i bought it.

The finger guard needs to go, as do the drink charms, finger guard and such.

With oil prices down, I hope they bring back the chilzanne!

I've sold the coating trays too ... and the hold and slice.

I predict they'll have a second corer that will do pineapple but keep the smaller one, and see if their sales drop before they get rid of the other one.

Sad to say it ... but I think we'll lose more stoneware.

 

[JAE]

I think they need a better design for the spritzer. I love my spritzers from Bed Bath and Beyond and they are stainless instead of plastic. I've had them for at least three years and have never had a problem with them. I really dislike ours.

I would love a high quality travel coffee mug and a water bottle.

 

[legacypc46]

I would love a high quality travel coffee mug and a water bottle.

me too!!!!!!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

How about a water bottle you can stick in your freezer that would keep the water cold? Sound suspsiciously like a Chilzanne product?

 

[murkey]

Holiday Plates (serving and appetizer)
Windowpane Lines (sold none and never had anybody even mention them)
Decorator Bottle Set (as a owner of a boutique bakery, I can say these DO NOT inspire greatness LOL)
Pump n Suds (every line out there has their own for significantly less)
The party sticks (haven't sold one and nobody seems interested so far anyway)
EVERYTHING in that green color. I have had countless guests want those color coated knives but said they HATE that color and would rather wait.
I have sold one of those grilling planks but they don't seem to inspire most)I LOVE the pie gate!! I really hope they DON'T discontinue it. I give it as gifts and use it all through holidays!I'd like the stemware to stay as well as the dipping trays. Herb keepers seems to sell "okay" here so I'd like them to stay. I'd love it if they found a chilzanne replacement! I want that! :lol: