What do people think about Tupperware and Tupperware parties?

Question

I am a consultant, my.tupperware.com/Rosamaria17,
and I was just doing a little research on how best to market Tupperware to people, so I wanted to know what your thoughts and opinions are about the product, stereotypes about Tupperware Ladies, and what you love/ hate about the parties.

Answer 1

Tupperware experienced hyper-growth many years ago. Back in those days, the boomers had families and Tupperware provided them with a good quality product that was necessary for preserving food and making the budget go a little farther.
Parties were all the excitement back then because it allowed housewives to get out of the house for an evening, see other people and purchase a much needed product.
Then the market got saturated with parties and after a while, it seemed that everyone was having some kind of party or other and most came up with any excuse they could not to go. Or if they did go, it was as a favor to a friend but they had no intentions of buying anything.
Now the boomers are empty-nesters for the most part and no longer need to buy a cupboard full of containers because there is usually just one or two people left in the home.
As you can see from the other comments here, most don't want anything to do with party plan anymore.
I still have great respect for Tupperware ladies, they are just trying to market a product that they see a need for, but I'm just not sure if the need is there anymore when you can buy all the Glad disposable containers for a lot less money and no fuss. I would probably purchase "some" Tupperware for my daughters but I wouldn't want to go to a party to get it, there are often kiosks at the mall that I would buy it from so I have it right away.
I am a consultant in my own business as well, so I understand where you are coming from, but Tupperware's compensation plan is extremely outdated as well as their marketing tools. The large incomes were made a long time ago with them.

Answer 2

The last one I went to was a cooking one with the new (back then) non stick cookware. I hated that I had to go up and tip the mixture into the trays. Everone had to do something, but I just didn't want to. I'm 39, so naturally I've been to a numerous amount over the years, and they never change. It's more of just a get-to-gether for a bunch of whinging women. Yes, Tupperware is good quality, and some products I wouldn't replace with anything else. But face it, it's really over-rated and over-priced. Who really gives a hoot if the stuff is supposed to last a life time. No-one wants to really pay tripple the price just to hand it down to their kids when they are dead. But regardless, Tupperware parties will keep going, and like millions of others, even though I don't need it, I'll keep buying it. Tupperware demonstrators in general seem to be very fake, and to relax and lighten up a bit. Make it seem fun, even though it really isn't!!

Answer 3

I have filled my kitchen with tupperware From Yard Sales
never more than 1.00 and usually 5-10cents
Always in perfect condition
Someone went to a party and felt stuck ordering so their friend would get something cool
Love tupperware
Hate the Parties

Answer 4

Tupperware is awesome, but tupper parties are soooooo nineties.

I think Tupperware products would move a lot better if they moved into the 21st century and went with online advertising, better designs and things that look cool overall.

Answer 5

I love Tupperware, but not the parties.

Answer 6

hello Rosamaria, i have 2 say in all honesty that tuppleware is a bit old hat now, u can buy the same little boxes that seal the food as ur product does in ASDA for very much less than the price anyone would pay for just a name................in fact i think i paid just 28p for a sandwich box that does exactly the same thing.

Answer 7

Been there, done that 30 years ago. SOOOOO not interested. Never will be again. Just like Mary Kay needs to stay in the 70's.

Answer 8

The product is too expensive..other than that the parties are fun.