Tupperware parties.

AFAIK, the Tupperware concept is that if you demonstrate something to someone, preferably in a relaxed atmosphere, and with other people around, they will be more likely to buy. Perhaps this has been superseded by sales videos on line, or advertising has become more aggressive.

As some of the previous posts have confirmed, this peer pressure and enthusiastic demonstrating obviously works - until you get the thing home, when you find out it's really only a plastic box after all, or you never even use it.

There are still some inventions around that need a demonstration to prove they're any good, but the marketing people seem to think that these should be foisted on people on those annoying little screens in the supermarket which yell at you just as you are walking past, or even real people accosting you while out shopping. In Europe this is guaranteed to put people off buying, but the American marketing "experts" don't seem to realise that.

Once or twice I have clicked on a demonstration video on line for something that I thought looked interesting. This seems a far more civilised (and European!) way of getting information - you go and look for the information rather than having it rammed down your throat at an inconvenient time.

I have some Tupperware, but haven't been invited to a party for yonks. The orange peeler is very good (a gift at a party I went to) and I bought a measuring jug/mixer thing which really does whip cream, (used to take it camping) but the markings on the side kept coming off in the dishwasher. It was replaced once or twice free of charge, because it was supposed to be dishwasher proof, but others are now available in the shops, so I replaced it.

The last kind of party I heard of was a candle party. My parents were talked into buying a set of AMC saucepans at a party once. Even my father, who had no idea about cooking, was still enthusing about the demonstration afterwards. My mother still uses them and they are brilliant and like new.

Ok I own up some of my tupperware belonged to my Grandma who died in 1979 and had had it quite a while. My fridge and cupboards are full of it and it does keep things fresher than other plastic boxes although I have no idea why. My children had tupperware lunch boxes and husband still uses them. It goes in the dishwasher and I suspect will outlast us all!

We still have the children's Tupperware 'shape posting' ball, now over 40 years old. Very hardy!

I 'inherited' a hideous thing used to display flowers.
It was three tier and, of course, plastic. I can't imagine who would have bought that, thinking it was attractive.
I binned it.

I have several Tupperware items -my favourite I think is the lettuce container. An iceburg lettuce keeps well in there. The last Tupperware party I went to was an ex neighbour. I was so embarrassed for her, chairs all round the room ready for guests and cakes freshly made but I was the only person who turned up. I was a stay at home Mum whose husband had been made redundant so had no money to splurge. But she was such a nice person I had to buy.

As a young married I lived on a housing estate during the hey day of Tupperware. There seemed to be Tupperware parties every week and it was hell to get out of going. I used to go but could rarely afford to buy anything as it was not cheap, at least it was not cheap enough for me on my meagre housekeeping budget. They did something called a Party Susan which was a plate divided into sections to hold various party snacks, which I quite fancied. My sister had one and used it for ages.

Never went to a Tupperware party but did go to an Anne Summers party and bought a nightie!

Try Lakeland as an alternative supplier of plastic containers.

I mix three different cereals in my one remaining Tupperware product purchased during the 70s. My son loved their burping lunchboxes.

The Queen and Duke of E use Tupperware containers for breakfast cereals too. I think they got the idea from me.

I've got 2 of those orange lunch boxes-still going strong. My favourite items are a couple of small casserole dishes-round on the outside and squared off inside, with lids with a vent, I had a big one as well, but it got lost when we moved.

We have Tupperware parties here in France. The products are extremely expensive and the agent plied us with very strong drinks prior to the demonstration. It was an enjoyable experience! !

I bought a long salad saver from Tupperware it wouldn't fit in my fridge use it as a sewing box I also had round shape sorter it was better than you can get now I still have egg shaped thingy to lift out eggs from water when boiled think it was a free gift .

I've still got the party Susan, the fluted mould and some sort of contraption that was supposed to keep a plate of food hot for half an hour. A pedestal you poured boiling water into, and a round lidded container for the plate that sat on top. I can only remember using it once, and wondering then why I didn't just put the plate in the oven. Goodness knows why I still have it, seeing as I've had a microwave for years, not to mention the hostess trolley!

I did go to a couple of Pippa Dee parties back in the day, and one tame (thank goodness!) Ann Summers fundraiser for DS's junior football team. I bought a rather daring basque with suspenders, which now resides in a bottom corner of my knicker drawer. I remember blushing furiously when it turned out that nobody else had ordered anything Phoenix cards are lovely.

I meant to say Avon bricks.....silly fool! The other things were Tupperware though!

I still have a Tupperware cake saver that I bought in 1976, a round plate type base, with a handle that attaches for carrying, plus a large tub type lid. It hasn`t been used for what it was designed for in many a year, but the lid part makes a great mixing bowl!

I still have the Tupperware baby bricks that opened so you could put something inside to make them rattle.I often snapped them shut on my finger! I also have a little coffee pot and cups and saucers...all child size.They were such good quality. I never went to many parties as it was embarrassing choosing the cheapest item as we never had much money when the children were small.

Where I lived, the parties were, I think, Sarah Coventry costume jewellery , This must have been in the 1960s. I've still got some of the rather ghastly stuff in my trinket box! It was horribly overpriced but you felt duty bound to buy something to help the "hostess".

Thanks Pension pat. Sounds ax if it will be ok.

Don't forget the party Susan which came out every Christmas for pickles nuts etc. Still use the tall salt n pepper pots with lids which stop the salt going damp.

I was told years ago that there are no longer any Tupperware parties but it looks like you can arrange one via this website:

tupperwareman.co.uk/pages/parties-and-big-orders

Haven't checked it out or checked if they make any products I would buy.

Oh, for heaven's sake, Maizie. Learn to proofread. Jamie Oliver 'party'

I must have gone to at least one Tupperware party as I did own some tupperware, though it has disappeared over the years. As I recall it was excellent quality but not terribly stylish.

I still have Pippa Dee jumper that must be geting on for 30 years old. I love it and although it no longer looks good on my rather tubbier self I can't bear to throw it out.
Oriflame? Yes.
Did anyone ever encounter Jean Pierre Sand perfumes? Copies of more famous ones.
And yes, a scented candle party.

I haven't been to a 'party' for years now; thankfully as it was so uncomfortable always going for the cheapest item..
I was invited to a Jamie Oliver part last year but luckily the hostess had to cancel and never got an alternative date. Overpriced kitchenware I can live without.

Pollyperkins. I've been to a couple of Phoenix card parties. The cards are lovely. A huge range and, I think, all priced at £1.

Although not keen on the parties, I am still using my Tupperware which is now nearly 50 years old - only thing was that the original box lids split. I was able to replace these as a friend's daughter in Germany still sells it - does the job better than anything else I have found. I think the reason we don't have it here may be because of "pyramid selling" ?

Got all my Tupperware in the sixties and it is still in use daily. A square box keeps cakes fresh and I have many uses for smaller boxes. The great thing about TW is that it doesn't smell of plastic which some of the cheaper ones do. Going to the parties was a good way of meeting neighbours when I moved up north after getting married. Certainly wouldn't fancy it now in old age.

Hate them- any kind of those selling parties- where it is someone you know, or their friend/daughter- and it's made clear that unless you buy they won't make any money... and with hugely overpriced items.

Last one I went to was a 'Partylight' one- where they sell candles and candle holders, etc. Woved to always have the guts to say NO, I an NOT interested.

LOL, in Switzerland they have a new version- might be more fun...

called *uckerware !