Anyone ever sell Tupperware??

[mandanjeremy]

College is starting back in a week, and I want to do something to make a little extra. Ive tried Avon and wasnt thrilled with it (there are a million Avon reps in my area it makes it hard).

so I was thinking of Tupperware (I love Tupperware) but the investment seems a bit much to me to start up. Anyone done this or have any experience before I fork over the money

 

[Cheshire Figment]

If you have a car with you, you might want to visit the Tupperware World Headquarters in KIssimmee. It is on Orange Blossom Trail right near Gatorland and between Osceola Parkway and SR 417 (THe Greeneway). I don't know if they still have it, but several yearss ago they had a Museum of Packaging which was very interesting.

 

[Perditamarie]

I would really think about this, especially if initial investment is required. I just can't help think why would I go to the trouble to book a party -- If I really want Tupperware I can buy it on line -- it is also on QVC, and I swear I have seen it at Target.

Would you be demonstrating at parties? Do people have the time and $$ for that?

There are plenty of yard sales that always have classic Tupperware finds...and in these $$ times, I can't see people paying so much for plastic containers when there are much less expensive versions, that are easier to get ... instantly!

I hope I am not too negative, but seems like the biggest client Tupperware would get would be YOU buying a demo kit!

 

[Tinkerbelle32]

I have to disagree. Although there are cheaper plastic containers out there,the quality and lifetime warranty makes Tupperware way out of others league. I just had a party at my house and my total was over $1000! A friend of mine just had a 20 year old ice cream scoop replaced, free of charge! I earned so much free Tupperware. It was great. True, the economy is bad, but I still think these parties are general successes. In fact, I'm going to one on the 20th. Good luck!

 

[mandanjeremy]

I was kinda thinking the same thing...DH thinks it would be a better idea than I do personally. Im imn the same boat..why would Ipay 20 dollars for a plastic bowl I cant get a walmart for 7. Dont think youre being negative at all, thanks for the input. TO me 80 dollars is a little much to invest in something like this, but guess well see after a little more thought

 

[Nicolepa]

If you hold out a couple of times a year they have the demo kit for like $25.

My personal opinion is if you are goin to sell something it needs to be a consumable product. You can only sell so much tupperware. With a consumable product your customer base doesn't need to be as big (or ever changing) because you can keep selling to the same people.

 

[TupperMom7]

Tupperware is a pyramid scheme. The only way to truly make money is to get other people to sell it and you are their manager. Oh sure, you can get the starter kit and if you know a lot of people to have parties and they know a lot of people to have parties, you could be busy for a while. But eventually you will run out of people to have parties and then what? Check on Ebay, there are hundreds of listings for Tupperware for sale. Those are probably consultants trying to get rid of their stock.

And you have to be careful if you really like Tupperware - you could become your own best customer!

 

[BelleWDW]

"Back in the Day" Tupperware was far superior to any plastic storage. Stll is-but Rubbermade makes just as good containers-far less expensive.

In this economy-I would not do it. You totally rely on pressuring the people at each party to have the next party.

 

[tinkmom2]

I sold Tupperware a few years back before the economy took a dive. I spent so much money on my kit and barely made any money back. Here you only get 10 percent of your party total. I didn't really have many parties and spent more money on buying the supplies. I ended up selling my kit on ebay.

 

[Buckeye Princess]

I personally foresee a decline in Tuperware sales as people move away from plastic. I am personally using glass and stainless steel more and more as I slowly replace all of my plastic storage. I don't buy anything new that is plastic if there is a glass, wood or steel option available.

 

[albertamommyof4]

I am a tupperware consultant in Canada. I do enjoy selling it and the kits are usually a good deal as you get a lot for your money. Here you make about 25% off of everything so it is pretty good. A lot of people will go for other brands but i like that tupperware has a wonderful garantee on most stuff and no matter how old it it so it is like a investment. Yes it is a bit more then say rubbermaid but rubber maid seems to not last as long and it it breaks your have to go buy another one where as with tupperware you just get a new one for free lol.
Tupperware also has great sales and being a consultant ( here anyways) you get to purchase samples, products that are coming out , that are on sale plus your discount so some is super cheap . Also if you sell and buy the products you can have your own open house.
I am not saying you will get super rich but i do make some money and get to purchase for cheaper.
I also sell watkins and it seams to be awsome.
If you are interested in more info with either of these let me know. upperware is different in Canada then the U.S. but i think watkins is pretty much the same.
Good luck with your decision

 

[mareeld86]

I am a Tupperware consultant in Australia and I find it great I do about 1 party a week and I make about $150 Australian dollars for about 3 hours work and its really not hard.We dont have an outlay we just have to do 4 parties in 2 weeks. People do want tupperware and the best thing is you can earn free stuff too I just got a dishwasher from tupperware its i only had to do a few parties for it.
Im sorry but the person who said its a pyramid scheme is wrong I apy for my disney Holidays with Tupperware and I am not a manager.!!

Hope this helps.

Lauren

 

[mcorbo]

It's been a while since I sold Tupperware, but you used to be able to get your kit for free when you had a party instead of the incentives offered to the party hostess.

 

[Eeyore's-tail-tack]

I have tried a few times to sell tupperware. I just couldn't get past the stage fright part of it all. You can make money, but as in all businesses, you need to update your display items.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Yep Target carries it. There are kiosk in the mall too. I buy mine on ebay. So you might want to think about it before investing.

I would really think about this, especially if initial investment is required. I just can't help think why would I go to the trouble to book a party -- If I really want Tupperware I can buy it on line -- it is also on QVC, and I swear I have seen it at Target.

Would you be demonstrating at parties? Do people have the time and $$ for that?

There are plenty of yard sales that always have classic Tupperware finds...and in these $$ times, I can't see people paying so much for plastic containers when there are much less expensive versions, that are easier to get ... instantly!

I hope I am not too negative, but seems like the biggest client Tupperware would get would be YOU buying a demo kit!

 

[loud-frog]

I sold Tupperware a few years back. I did very well with it. You make 25% minus supplies you use or need for your party. My opinion- Tupperware and your higher ups are making all the money. I would not do it again. Not worth it by the time you purchase catalogs and supplies EVERY month. Most people know that the reason they buy Tupperware or other "home party" things is out of obligation. Like I said I did well- one month sold $3000.- so I got $750. But I also busted my rear selling it. But I would NEVER do it again.

 

[mandanjeremy]

Thanks guys for the input. Im a nursing student trying to get my RN and I wanted something a little easier than what this seems its going to be. I dont want to put so much time into selling and having parties that it interferes with school. Thanks for all the advice but I think im going to pass

 

[1PrincessMomma1]

Tupperware is a pyramid scheme. The only way to truly make money is to get other people to sell it and you are their manager. Oh sure, you can get the starter kit and if you know a lot of people to have parties and they know a lot of people to have parties, you could be busy for a while. But eventually you will run out of people to have parties and then what? Check on Ebay, there are hundreds of listings for Tupperware for sale. Those are probably consultants trying to get rid of their stock.

And you have to be careful if you really like Tupperware - you could become your own best customer!

Everything she said. I stopped years ago.

 

[jwwi]

Stay in nursing school. True story: I sold Tupperware for a short time in the early 80's. I was planning on returning to nursing school and my Manager had her Manager come and talk to me. She actually said to me "I was going to be a nurse but I decided I can help more people selling Tupperware" Really? Was she serious???? I knew that I wasn't ever going to be a good Tupperware sales person after that conversation. However, I do love the product, and appreciate the quality.

 

[poohbear158]

I've never tried selling Tupperware. I sell Avon and Gold Canyon Candles. I think the key to any of these types of businesses is to sell a product that you love and personally use and to also find something that doesn't have a ton of reps in your area for too much competition.