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SU Retirement Predictions?
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. |
What I'd like is if SU would retire everything that's been in 2 catalogs.
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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. |
When they say it's out on the 15th... what time does it go live, does anyone know?
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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. |
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When does the list come out?
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The retired list IS here!!!
Check out stampinpretty.com for a copy of your own list.
I can read it on my computer, but can't print, it cuz I'm out of color. |
Just a quick, quick look, but... Loads of Love is gone!! Yayyy!! That will make room for 3 or 4 more sets as they took up 2 pages :)
I apologize if anyone is offended by my glee... I'm sure lots of people like those stamps. But I sure don't. |
My favorite stamp in the catalog is Awash with flowers and it is retiring. Luckily, I ordered it a few days ago........
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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.
For those of you who haven't seen the list, here is the direct link - http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchanc...0412_en-US.pdf |
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! |
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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! |
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Thanks, Patty! I was going blind trying to read that first one!
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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!!!
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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.
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Aaack... how will I ever narrow my list down???
Please give me your thoughts on these: p19 Christmas Postcard p119 Cottage Garden p19 - Dasher p88 Fox & Friends p107 Friends Never Fade p122 Nature's Nest p104 Nature Silhouettes p120 Plant Hope p28 Studio Sketches p101 Uncharted Territory And these are just images; haven't even figured out sentiments/verses yet. |
Uncharted Territory I would say is a must have! Another great guy set and I've used it for sympathy cards also.
Dasher is great for quick Christmas cards. Christmas Postcard also, but if you color it in could take some time! Friends Never Fade I like, but never really used much. Goes with the Beyond the Garden d.p. and looks great together! |
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I actually never order anything that is retiring. I just am curious what is going. And excited about all the space for new sets in the new catalogue!
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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.
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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. |
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Stamps never move to the clearance rack, only accessories. These will be available until June 1st, after that they are gone.
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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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Some people collect the catalogs and we like to make them!
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I'm so glad I was able to help you all with the excel version of the retirement list. Oh...I'm going to miss so many of the retired sets....!
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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. :) |
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. |
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:-)
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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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