Tupperware

[Jaralen]

Thinking of selling Tupperware to help make some extra money, just wondering if anyone is selling it or know anything I should be aware of, any opinions are greatly appreciated. I have to admit, I thought Tupperware had faded out, hadn't heard much about it lately but my SIL suggested giving it a try since she would be a potential buyer as well as several other family members and friends.

 

[mickeymaker2003]

I sold Tupperware for a while. The price and shipping and handling charges got so high I didn't feel comfortable selling it anymore.

 

[disneymarie]

Same thing happened to me with Avon years ago. Also, buying too much for myself I did not need,

Cost is a biggie too, Especially when you can get a pack of Rubbermaid or gladware at throw away prices.

Anything else I use Bed Bath & Beyond with coupons.

 

[albertamommyof4]

I am a tupperware manager here in canada, and i personally love selling it.
It is truly like anything else teh more you sell the more you make.
And it has a wonderful gaurante that can't be beat.

 

[WILDTREEGAIL]

I've sold for a direct sales all natural food company for years. I've made out very well. There were 2 major concerns for me when I made my decision. One was that I liked the products. In this case I loved them and had been a customer for years. The second concern was that I would be selling a consumable. I really believe that with a lot of the other companies at some point your customers reach a saturation point. Good luck with your decision.

 

[amyy]

I know a girl at work was selling it for awhile. I don't think it cost her al that much to get started and no one else was selling it. We all bought because I just think tupperware holds up better.

 

[poohbear15]

I am a Tupperware Manager in MA. I have been selling for almost 4 years and still going stong. If you have any questions feel free to ask,

 

[IDoDis]

I used to buy Tupperware at parties but many people now (including myself) just buy new Tupperware on ebay for a fraction of what we'd pay at a party.

 

[TupperMom7]

I used to sell Tupperware and it has come a long way. Now, as a consultant, you can have your own website, have catalog parties as well as in house parties. There are message boards available with helpful tips and ideas for selling, so it can be a good money maker if you put a lot into it. I had five children at the time and didn't have the time to devote to it. I also found that I was buying too much Tupperware! They'd offer discounts to us and I'd buy it. Guess I could sell myself anything, but had a hard time with the general public.
There is more competition out there from Rubbermaid, Glad, etc. but Tupperware is Tupperware. Some people, like me, love it and nothing is quite as good. Check in cabinets across the US and I bet 75% of them have Tupperware sippy cups in them.
My manager at the time told me that Tupperware is not for everybody, but everybody should give it a try. You can buy a smaller start up kit now, instead of the really expensive one, and at certain times of year they offer specials.
Go to the Tupperware website, I think there is a link for "Interested in becoming a consultant or joining our team" something like that. They will connect you up with someone in your area who is a manager and you'll be on your way.
If you know a lot of people, who know a lot of people, who know a lot of people - that is how you sell a lot. Maybe even become a manager yourself.
Good luck!!

 

[chrystiners]

I don't have any personal experience but I do have a friend that started selling about a year ago and she had done very well with it. She needed to supplement her income when the business she and her husband were running started doing poorly. She loves it and is so grateful for that income. I do think she works to get where she is at, though. I think you get from it what you put into it, you know?

 

[robinb]

I used to buy Tupperware at parties but many people now (including myself) just buy new Tupperware on ebay for a fraction of what we'd pay at a party.

Hmmm ... I wonder where that Tupperware comes from.

I happen to LOVE Tupperware. Sure, I have plenty of disposable Glad/Ziplock containers but I use my Tupperware daily and it stands up to whatever I do to it.

 

[Eeyore's-tail-tack]

I personally love Tupperware. But I couldn't overcome the fact that I don't like to perform in front of others. If you don't mind talking to strangers, I would say go for it. I still look at Tupperware the way sopme people look at gold or diamonds. Good Luck with your decision.

 

[elgerber]

I did it for a few years back in the 90's, and when I put the effort into it and had parties, I loved it. When I got pregnant with dd, I was sick alot and my business kinda fizzled. Before that though, I made a decent amount of money for the time I put into it.

 

[zulaya]

Here's what I'd suggest if you are looking at direct sales of any kind:

Make sure the companies you are looking at are members of DSA. You can check dsa.org to check. These companies hold to the DSA's Code of Ethics.

Compare compensation plans. Don't just look at a percentage and assume that because one company pays 50% and another pays 30% means you net more income. It's not that cut and dried.

Who pays for the host benefits? The best companies pay for the host plans, not the consultant.

Consumable or not consumable? There are arguments for both sides. For me, if I run out of a consumable and I need something right away, I may get the next best thing at the grocery store, depending on what it is.

Can you have a consultant website? How much does it cost?

How fast does your product ship?

Are you responsible for delivery? Or is the company responsible for shipping directly to the host or customer?

What kind of support does your Home Office provide? Do you have easy and immediate access as a new consultant? Or are you required to go through your upline?

Do a little research and see if the companies you are looking at are financially stable. In the last year, there have been several direct selling companies that have gone out of business, merged with another company or filed chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Decide if you are comfortable being a consultant for a company in a less-than-stable situation. It could be temporary and if so, you are smartly positioned to take advantage of growth.

My background: consultant and trainer for a direct selling company for almost 11 years.

 

[Jaralen]

Thanks everyone for your replies and opinions. A lot of good advice and points that I will definitly think aboutand check into. I have found a consultant in my area but haven't been able to contact her yet, hope to do that this week. Thanks again!!

 

[hsmamato2]

I went to a T party last month for the first time in a million years,bought some ridiculously overpriced items,and decided never to go again. The costs for plasticware are crazy,sorry,IMHO, just not worth it. I think a lot of people feel the same way.

 

[BellePrincessBelle]

I find the quality of Tupperware has gone way down over the years. I have a bunch of Rock N Serves that the tops have warped on and my ice cream scoop has bubbled. My lids don't close the way they used too. I have to find a consultant to take it all back & replace it. I'm another one who sold in the 90's but it really fizzled when they started going into malls & Target for a bit.