[geeks] Wal-Mart

[Lionel Peterson]

>From: John Francini <francini at mac.com>
>Date: 2007/11/29 Thu AM 08:25:58 CST
>To: The Geeks List <geeks at sunhelp.org>
>Subject: Re: [geeks] Wal-Mart

>Unfortunately, I utterly resent the fact that Tupperware use  
>salespeople instead of simply being either (a) in a store, or (b) on  
>a website. This is FOOD STORAGE, not bespoke tailoring.  The sales  
>model doesn't fit.  (Well, maybe it fits for them, but doesn't fit  
>for me.)

I think you're looking for something to be upset about, you can get tupperware without seeing a salesperson here:

http://www.tupperware4you.com/

Or, if you prefer, buy direct from the Mfg. here:

http://order.tupperware.com/coe/app/home

It appears that Tupperware has taken control of their on-line sales and offers their goods direct...

Lionel
>Actually, the fact that the lids have a different plastic was what  
>attracted me to them. The lid plastic seems more pliable, and perhaps  
>less likely to crack, split, or harden (all of which have happened to  
>our older stuff.)
>
>j
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>On 29 Nov 2007, at 2:03, Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote:
>
>> On Thu, Nov 29, 2007 at 01:39:35AM -0500, John Francini wrote:
>>> Example: Last time I was there was to get replacement Rubbermaid
>>> plastic food storage containers -- our previous ones were easily 15+
>>> years old and were getting tired.  Wal-Mart was the last place we
>>> went, after trying Linens 'n Things, Bed, Bath, and Beyond, and
>>> Target.  None of the others even had that *category* of item, never
>>> mind any sort of selection.  But Wal-Mart did.  So I bought a bunch.
>>
>> I don't know if it was worth it. Rubbermaid has gone over to a plastic
>> for their lids that expands and contracts differently than the  
>> containers.
>> In practical terms, the lids either don't shrink the same what the
>> containers do when cold and fall off, or shrink too much and pop off.
>>
>> Either way, they don't keep their seal. They all work fine at room
>> temperature, so there is no way of telling if the container will
>> hold the seal until you use it.
>>
>> IMHO you should look at Tupperware. They have better merchandise
>> and a lifetime warranty. Plus a salesperson will come to your home and
>> show you their items if you wish, or send you a catalog and take your
>> order over the phone or email if you don't.
>>
>> If you maintain a friendly relationship with your salesperson, they  
>> often
>> have neat little gadgets that are not in the catalog. They are  
>> normally
>> given out as favors at group demonstrations (Tupperware parties), but
>> you can often get them if you ask without going to a party.
>>
>> Geoff.
>>
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