Why Are They Getting Rid of the ***** ***** Without Telling Us First?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants' reactions to the announcement of a product discontinuation and the perceived lack of communication from Pampered Chef regarding this change. Several participants express frustration about learning such news through unofficial channels before it was communicated to them directly.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as Schel, expresses frustration about hearing product discontinuation news from a friend instead of through official channels, feeling it is unfair to those who could not attend the conference.
  • Another participant mentions that information was not supposed to be released until a specific time, criticizing the leak of information.
  • Several participants share experiences of similar situations where unofficial information affected their sales, noting instances where customers were discouraged from purchasing products due to rumors of upcoming changes.
  • One participant recounts a past experience where a consultant's premature disclosure negatively impacted sales at a show.
  • Another participant shares that they were instructed at their cluster meeting to keep information confidential until the official announcement.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the handling of product information and the impact of unofficial disclosures on sales. There is no clear consensus on how widespread the issue is, but several participants share similar frustrations.

Contextual Notes

Participants appear to be discussing their personal experiences and feelings regarding communication practices within the Pampered Chef community, particularly in relation to product announcements and sales strategies.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who are navigating communication challenges and sales strategies in light of product announcements may find the shared experiences relevant.

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schel
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Ok... Never made it to conference, due to cost and frankly no shows this summer so no $$$.

Thing that annoyed me today though, my girlfriend calls me and says; so they're getting rid of the
****** ***** huh?

I said how do you know that? She says my coworkers Pampered Chef lady sent her an E-mail of "Going Going Going Gone"

Excuse me, but what the "HE double toothpicks!!!!"

So um.... the public is finding out before us???

We who couldn't go get to know last?

Not fair...
Not fair... at all!!!!:mad: :mad:

Schel
 
Nothing was supposed to be released until 9 AM tomorrow. Shame on her :o(
 
How rude!
Maybe you will have to sick Gillian on her, I think I remember right about one or more of her customers getting new information before her show with them by another consultant and postponed their show until the new stuff came out, I think she even said something to that other consultant, lol.
 
We were told not to say anything to anyone because of Wave 3 but I did send out mini's to my preferred hosts today so they'll receive them tomorrow after the news is out.

I'm sorry schel.
 
I'm not sending my minis out till August because I only have 2 shows in August and as it is, anyone possibly interested knows the new catty is in Sept.
 
The other thing that could be happening is ...... cluster meetings... we had ours last night but our director told us to keep things hush until after tomorrow because of wave 3.... but that doesn't' mean all directors are tell their teams that .....
 
Schel - I am so sorry that happened. I know that at my cluster meeting on Monday we were told not to say anything until Wednesday.
 
That stinks, Schel.

I've told a couple of people, but I know they don't know other consultants.

A similar situation happened to my SD last Fall. She was at an August show, talking about the USG, and someone piped up, "But there's a better one coming out next month, so don't buy this one!" That host lost a lot of sales that night.
 
I lost a lot of sales last week because a former PC consultant was in the audience telling everyone to not buy Stoneware because it goes on special in September!
 
prnces515 said:
I lost a lot of sales last week because a former PC consultant was in the audience telling everyone to not buy Stoneware because it goes on special in September!
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Wow! That sucks...especially since thats not the case this year!
 
prnces515 said:
I lost a lot of sales last week because a former PC consultant was in the audience telling everyone to not buy Stoneware because it goes on special in September!
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heh heh - sucks to be them...and won't that consultant feel like a fool...
 
I have her FIRST on my list to call because she actually said "will you call me in September so that I can order more stones?" I am calling her TODAY!
 

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Why are they getting rid of the products without telling us first?

Companies often make decisions based on market trends, sales performance, and inventory management. While it can be frustrating not to receive prior notice, these decisions are typically made to streamline offerings and focus on products that are performing well.

Is there a way to find out which products are being discontinued?

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