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Forgive me if this question has been posted. And feel free to link me to the thread(s). I searched and failed to find anything.
Which stamps do you think SU will retire?
Are there any you really hope they do retire?
Any you hope stay for sure?
I predict:
-Dasher
-Batty For You
-Snow Swirled (which would make me sad)
-Delightful Decorations (another one that would make me sad)
-Lovely as Tree
And pretty much most of the ones that are wood mount only. The only other one that is WM only that I think I still want is "Thoughts and Prayers.' With the WM only stamps, I've decided I will only buy them once they hit the retirement list.
Anyone else have ideas? Is it bad that I cant wait to see the list? What time will it be available? I have church at 8; I'm teaching Sunday school.
The sales volume of sets makes a difference. Has to be why we're still seeing Lovely as a Tree after how many years?
Otherwise:
-It's a Wrap. Hershey doesn't want us sticking labels directly on the Nuggets and covering up the label, etc. Sure you can stamp on cs then wrap those around the candy but that wasn't the original idea.
-Some of the wood mounted only Halloween and Christmas sets.
-Sparkling Jumbo wheel since they've already retired the set that went with it.
-Many Mustaches single stamp. I haven't seen anyone use this one that I can recall.
-Several wheel stamps.
-All of the hostess sets, but they do that every year anyway.
-At least 2 of the 2-step floral sets.
I don't have much to add except that I wish every single year that Loads of Love and all that goes with it would retire. Also Lovely as a Tree. Just make a new tree set... and don't bother remaking the Loads of Love at all.
I didn't remember it is posted tomorrow so I will be watching with interest.
The Crazy Cupcakes and Build-a-Bear sets have been around for a while, so those can go. I love florals, but there are a lot of those that have been in a couple catalogs too.
My consultant told us that the list of retiring stamps would be much larger than usual. She also said that the new catalog would be smaller than usual, but the minis throughout the year would be larger.
I wonder how many sets from previous minis will be in the new catalog? There were several last time.
I always have a hard time when the retired list comes out because I am torn between buying sets I have liked for a while versus waiting to see if there is something new and better coming out.
I always have a hard time when the retired list comes out because I am torn between buying sets I have liked for a while versus waiting to see if there is something new and better coming out.
Unless the set retires in its first year, I have started to be realistic about it all. I may have liked it for awhile, but apparently not enough to buy it over the time it has been available. It isn't like they are suddenly clearance priced, so I would rather wait and check out the new stuff. Besides, once the new catty is out, a lot of demos sell their retired sets at a discount to make room for the new sets.
I heard that Shelli said at Leadership this year that Lovely as a Tree is still one of their top selling stamps so it won't be going anywhere for a while (which is great by me!) Its a huge retiring list this year and I'll really miss some (like Sincere Salutations) but I'm looking forward to see what is new and fresh in the upcoming catalog.
I just tried printing the list, both in color and black and white, and the print is so small and so light I can hardly read it. I've also tried converting it to both word and excel with no luck. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks,
Julie
BTW, it's not because my ink is low - I've checked!
I just tried printing the list, both in color and black and white, and the print is so small and so light I can hardly read it. I've also tried converting it to both word and excel with no luck. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks,
Julie
BTW, it's not because my ink is low - I've checked!
You're not the only one having problems printing this list. Did you see this excel version? Maybe you could try printing this? Hope that helps!
Kudos to Patty for posting the Excel list! It's handy to have the designs on the SU! list, but it's ever more important to be able to read the list and have it in page number order. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Thanks for the Excel file, I can actually read it! The one set I still want to get is Jolly Bingo Bits and it's staying-hooray, I can get it in the fall after the new catalog and Holiday Mini come out.
I have learned over the years that I will almost always choose new over old. So I rarely keep (and never buy) retired sets. Most of the ones I've kept are sentiments that I really like.
When does their retirement go into effect?
What happens to the retired items?
Are they sold until gone? Are they moved to the clearance rack? Or are they just discontinued and never to be seen again?
There are a couple items that I'd like to have, including Tiny Teacup, but I had other plan for my April spending and I need to decided if I'm going to stick with the plan or deviate.
I have learned over the years that I will almost always choose new over old. So I rarely keep (and never buy) retired sets.
I guess this is a good way to clear out your stash, if you have a lot of stamps. I don't have a lot of stamps. Most of what I do have date back to1997 and with the exception of one or two sets, I can't bear the thought of giving them up.
I'm confused about why people need the page number, when you can just go to the website and click on "Retiring Products"? It is the easiest that I have ever been able to look at retiring stamps.
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When does their retirement go into effect?Right now. This list lets you know what you will no longer be able to order when the new catalog comes out on June 1. What happens to the retired items? They are no longer available for purchase in the new catalog as referenced above. Are they sold until gone? Are they moved to the clearance rack? Or are they just discontinued and never to be seen again? Ok, here is the deal:
Stamps are made by SU so they will fill ALL orders for them. Accessories (including wheels) are only a while supplies last deal. Some of them will sell out fast so it's best to get what you want soon (the accessories list will come out on the 25th). We already know the "old" in colors (2010-2012) are going and in color sell out FAST! If you want to stock up on them, do it fast.
As far as the clearance rack, stamps never make it. Since SU makes them, they can control their numbers and don't have an excess to sell off. Accessories may or may not show up depending on inventory and you never know how quickly or slow they could show up. There are things posted now on the CR that are from YEARS ago and some from the most recent holiday mini....you just don't know.
I heard that Shelli said at Leadership this year that Lovely as a Tree is still one of their top selling stamps so it won't be going anywhere for a while (which is great by me!) Its a huge retiring list this year and I'll really miss some (like Sincere Salutations) but I'm looking forward to see what is new and fresh in the upcoming catalog.
I think I'm experiencing Stampin Up! fatigue. Every year I go through the list of retiring stamps to see what I want to buy before it goes away. This year, I can't bring myself to care. Maybe because I went to a new catalog party in August and put in a big order, then joined a monthly stamp club that ran for 6 months, then put in a huge SAB order?
I am excited to see the new in colors, at least.
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This is my first year (in a long time) where I'm approaching the list just as a customer instead of a demo. It is a BIG list and I'm sure hit some demos pretty hard. As a demo, it was rare for me to purchase from the retiring stamps though I did hit the accessories pretty hard sometimes as I also make and sell cards.
I don't think anyone knows the precise reasoning behind what retires. Looks to me like they're finally clearing out most of the wood only stuff so maybe what is left will start to be offered in clear also.
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Yeah they DO use sales data but I'm sure they use other things too like what's hot/trends and stuff like that. I'm sure they have some sort of "formula". Wish I knew what it was just for fun:-)
I'm happy with the retired list. I'm a demo but just for myself so it really doesn't matter what I use. I find that I'm ready to get rid of retired sets and use something new. Just like I want a new purse each spring and a cute new pair of flats. I want new, fresh stamps too!
Change is good I think!
I didn't get rid of the rose stamp that was so beautiful and popular several years ago. But it hasn't seen ink for years.
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