Tupperware Prices :o

[briggsy's girl]

I do only buy black Modular Mates though for the reasons MD mentions. They match all my appliances which are black or silver (OCD much?)

we're the same!!

we have random bits and pieces in other places, but the pantry is all black lids (except for one i inherited which is cracked though the lid so i need to send it home next time Pandora visits!)

[Sopdet]

I don't find tupperware that expensive for the life span you get with them.

I've got containers that I bought 20 years ago, still going strong while cheaper containers have died. I've even got containers passed down through the family that are still alive and going well.

Also the fridgesmart range saves me money when I do a F&V shop because it extends the life of the food. Last weekend I stupidly left some mushrooms in the brown paper bag in the fridge and I had to throw them out today when I cleaned out the fridge, the ones that had been put into the tupperware container the week previously are still going strong.

[Sopdet]

I have a friend who raves about the fridge containers from Tupperware but I just can't justify the cost!

I bought my first set over 15 years ago and I was a bit freaked about the cost, but they've more than paid for themselves over the years.

[AnyDream]

See, I would buy the fridge ones - there's not really any comparable product for storing veggies when you've got a sad bad unclever old fridge.

[Astrid]

The fridge ones are worth it. Really notice it with things like cucumbers and zucchini's, oh and strawberries. They will be pretty much the only tupperware I will be buying in the future. I do find the quick chef?? the choppy thing, is quite good (sorry can't be bothered looking up the name)

Have wasted on a few products, the burger maker (why?? I think I bought it cause mum had one) and the sifter (takes to long, but I suppose ok for the kids)

[Lulliloo]

Yes, Tupperware contains BPA. Their toys do not.

it actually doesn't anymore. the old stuff probably yeah... but not any of the stuff from about the last 2 years.

[LimeSlice]

it actually doesn't anymore. the old stuff probably yeah... but not any of the stuff from about the last 2 years.

Just going off their own website. I looked it up a few months ago. Will check it again.

[Cherished]

I think they price things higher so that people who want the premium thing need to have parties to get the stuff they want.

Totally! The lady today started with a whole bunch of stuff that you could only get if you were a hostess and the whole time I was thinking 'isn't this party for the guests to buy things, why the heck are you showing us all this stuff that we can't buy' and tell us the darn price we will be paying today'! Besides she wasn't doing the hostess any favours, I'm sure everyone felt like they would be much better off hosting their own party.

[Snacks]

LOL, that's just party plan for you. Tupperware isn't supposed to be sold any other way than at a party, so why not advertise the benefits of hosting your own party?
Personally, I love Tupperware. I am a demonstrator but I'm not hardcore about it - I'm doing it so I can get the hefty discount on the products
They are expensive, yes. But it's the same as with anything. I can very happily go around in Kmart t-shirts and Big W jeans that I bought for $10. While the jeans are fine they don't fit perfectly and the zipper was stuffed after the first couple of wears, but there's nothing wrong with them as such cause they do the job. BUT if I buy a pair of Levis I'll be paying 10 times that price and the quality will be massively superior. I would expect they'd fit me nicely, the material will last longer etc. I see it's the same thing.
When I close my decor containers, they snap my fingers. Sounds stupid but I just don't like the feel of them in my hands. Tupperware seals smooth onto the container... It feels nicer and doesn't leak. If it ever cracks or breaks I'll get a new one. It's a very individual thing but there's no doubt that you get what you pay for... with anything! And if you can't tell the difference, sure. Don't spend the extra money. But there are many of us who can tell the difference.
I agree with whomever said the can opener is the bomb! And the fridgesmart range are also awesome.
I am at work atm so don't have my "fantastic plastics" flyer, but am happy to check for info on BPA-free products. I am fairly certain that the lunchboxes and drink bottles at least are BPA free. But will check for sure when I get home.

ETA: Products are certainly marked up in order to benefit hosts. Think about it, why else would you host a party? And that's the way they're sold because half the items need to be demonstrated in order for you to see how well they work & what they're capable of. They're also marked up to benefit demonstrators. Same deal - why go out of your way to show people your kit if you don't get paid for it?

[Jennifer13]

I looooove Tupperware and find it totally worth the cost. Plus, at parties you generally get freebies/gifts thrown in here and there for good measure.

I have always gotten lids and the odd thing replaced when I've needed to and most of mine looks as good as ever, even after years of usage. And the user friendly nature of some of the stuff is much better than anything I've seen in shops.

I wouldn't buy some of the things in their range though. For me, it's the specifics that we use and use and use that are important. Lunch boxes, microwave containers, smaller snack boxes, etc.

Plus, I justify it in that I never have to buy glad wrap and I don't buy my DD (or me) pre-packaged lunch snacks because I can put fresh in a Tupperware container and know it will stay good. Not to mention how little we throw out of our fridge using the Fridgesmart for fruit and veg! All of that would well and truly have been covered from the initial outlay.

[Starfish]

I used to be a demonstrator and basically the reason that Tupperware is so expensive, as well as the lifetime guarantee, is the quality of the plastic. It is the only plastic on the market that really lasts the distance without going brittle, i.e. it takes a lot longer to decompose than other plastics, so as well as the product lasting, you also don't get the toxins that get produced as the product is breaking down going into your food. itms. (On a side note, this also is the reason why we're told not to reuse bottled water bottles - because they're designed to break down quite quickly. Same with re-using takeway containers.)

[luna moth]

I find it totally worthwhile. I'm having a party in two weeks. Wanna come?

[Jellyfish]

I love my tupperware, it is mostly inherited and none of it matches but I love it. Haven't been to a tupperware party in forever, think I need more friends...

[Violet Star]

I love Tupperware. I do have clear decor in my pantry though. I bought other heating up containers and they are messed up already. Lasted only a few months. My other red and then ligh blue ones are fine and they get a work out. Literally in winter, we use them every day for work. We also do lots of food prep on weekends for work days and other containers dont like being frozen and then reheated.

[Phteven]

I have one of the tupperware tin openers. I love it because it takes the lid off without leaving sharp edges.
I also have modular mates.

The thing I really want is one of the old school lazy susan spice racks. My Mum used to have one and I didn't take it with me when I cleaned up her house. Now I wish I had.

[AngelPants]

I love Tupperware but it's so expensive! im thinking of asking for a kitchen outfit for xmas from DH, how much do you think that'd cost? Is there any Tupperware ladies here?

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[leckert]

Astrolady used to do it- not sure if we have anyone else on BB from SA who does it


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[*TripleJ*]

i love tupperware i only have a few pieces but they are awesome i would have more but my stepdad used to work in plastics and got me a huge supply of the decor containers i have the shapo but jamie stood on it and broke it is that covered coz i wasnt sure coz he broke it