[geeks] Wal-Mart

[John Francini]

Okay, I very obviously sit corrected.  I would have bought Tupperware  
had I known they were available on the web.

Resentment gone!

j

On 29 Nov 2007, at 10:13, Lionel Peterson wrote:

>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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