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Temp-Tations Rips off Lock & Lock

cheeri — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:10:45 GMT

Maybe I'm being overly sensitive, but today's presentation of Temp-Tations new storage system really turned me off. I'm beginning to question the integrity of Temp-Tations. I constantly read about problems with the stoneware... that it cracks, that it is a hazard in your oven, etc. etc. etc. Yet, QVC and Tara continue to push it like there is no issue. Then, today Tara presents this "new" storage system which is basically a rip-off of Lock & Lock. She even made some of the same comments and claims. For example, pointing out the silicone seal and that you can microwave it "just turn the lid over". I'm really not impressed with QVC for continuing to support this company.

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sidsmom — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:14:48 GMT

There are lots of 'silicone' type of storage systems on the market. Don't think L&L was the original, but....what's the saying, "Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery"?

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cheeri — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:18:44 GMT

On 1/11/2015 sidsmom said:
There are lots of 'silicone' type of storage systems on the market. Don't think L&L was the original, but....what's the saying, "Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery"?

Fair point. Just thought QVC would have some loyalty to L&L. :/

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Kweenme — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:39:45 GMT

It would not surprise me if l&l manufactured it for Temptations. Win-win ...

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gkelly — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:46:09 GMT

On 1/11/2015 cheeri said:
On 1/11/2015 sidsmom said:
There are lots of 'silicone' type of storage systems on the market. Don't think L&L was the original, but....what's the saying, "Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery"?

Fair point. Just thought QVC would have some loyalty to L&L. :/

QVC is in business to sell and since Temp-tations is the biggest or one of the biggest sellers on the Q, why would they only sell L&L storage items? How many bake ware companies sell on the Q? how many different dresses, make-up items, coats, bed linen items has nothing to do with being "loyal" at all. Tara is a very smart business woman and I am sure there are many in the "higher ups" of her company that do research and find out what sells & what doesn't.

I didn't see the TT presentation today (hardly ever watch anymore) but as I stated before, the Q is in business to make money.

and as the other poster mentioned..L & L wasn't the first ones to come out with this kind of storage...so sad if there was only one company to buy from..I think it is great that we have so many choices here in the USA and not told what we can buy and from who!!

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sidsmom — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:48:17 GMT

cheeri: I like it when Lori Greiner 'cross promotes' Bare Minerals for her makeup organizer & Dooney for her purse organizers. Not many vendors do that. Don't know how L&L could fit in to a TT presentation, but like june1 said, it wouldn't surprise me if L&L manufactured it for TT.

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KYToby — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:56:17 GMT

These containers have been sold for months. I believe they were a TSV last spring.

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BigOrangeKitty — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:58:29 GMT

I wish QVC would carry Fiestaware instead. Sometimes I think Tara must somehow be related to someone at the Q, maybe that's why there's so much of it on.

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cheeri — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 01:02:53 GMT

On 1/11/2015 BigOrangeKitty said:
I wish QVC would carry Fiestaware instead. Sometimes I think Tara must somehow be related to someone at the Q, maybe that's why there's so much of it on.

Maybe that's it. Maybe I'm just burned out on seeing it presented all the time. After reading so many negative reviews, I know I shouldn't ever buy the products and its frustrating to see so much time devoted to it.

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BigOrangeKitty — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 01:09:06 GMT

Cheeri, I agree. Show us some other lines. I have some TT from years ago, and yes, it cracks, and no, I won't bake in it, they are pretty but I would use them for serving pieces only.

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Mominohio — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 01:42:43 GMT

On 1/11/2015 sidsmom said:
cheeri: I like it when Lori Greiner 'cross promotes' Bare Minerals for her makeup organizer & Dooney for her purse organizers. Not many vendors do that. Don't know how L&L could fit in to a TT presentation, but like june1 said, it wouldn't surprise me if L&L manufactured it for TT.

sidsmom, I too, have noticed the 'cross promoting' on QVC in recent years. In addition to what you have mentioned. L&L and TT both use/mention KitchenAid mixers in their presentations, some of the cleaning products (Scrub Daddy for one) will use TT pieces, and CE pieces in the presentations, etc. I like to see one vendor supporting another, and I'm seeing it more all the time.

And when these TT containers came out, people questioned if Lock and Lock manufactured them and it was posted on FB that they were not (by Lisa I believe) and they do lock differently than L&L.

I will say that these TT containers are every bit as good as the new Lock and Lock. New L&L aren't nearly the quality they were in the beginning, and I'm so sorry I didn't buy much more years ago (although I do have quite a bit from back then).

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ValuSkr — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 01:51:13 GMT

First Polish stoneware, now L & L. Doesn't Tara have an original idea?

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Daysdee — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 02:11:56 GMT

On 1/11/2015 mominohio said:
On 1/11/2015 sidsmom said:
cheeri: I like it when Lori Greiner 'cross promotes' Bare Minerals for her makeup organizer & Dooney for her purse organizers. Not many vendors do that. Don't know how L&L could fit in to a TT presentation, but like june1 said, it wouldn't surprise me if L&L manufactured it for TT.

sidsmom, I too, have noticed the 'cross promoting' on QVC in recent years. In addition to what you have mentioned. L&L and TT both use/mention KitchenAid mixers in their presentations, some of the cleaning products (Scrub Daddy for one) will use TT pieces, and CE pieces in the presentations, etc. I like to see one vendor supporting another, and I'm seeing it more all the time.

And when these TT containers came out, people questioned if Lock and Lock manufactured them and it was posted on FB that they were not (by Lisa I believe) and they do lock differently than L&L.

I will say that these TT containers are every bit as good as the new Lock and Lock. New L&L aren't nearly the quality they were in the beginning, and I'm so sorry I didn't buy much more years ago (although I do have quite a bit from back then).

I've noticed a lot of cross-promoting too. In one way I'm surprised that QVC went along with TT selling such a similar container to the L n L. Of course as long as they sell, that is more profit for QVC. I will stick with L n L but probably won't buy much more. I have a lot of sets now. (They seem to promote TT more than many of their lines.)

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Perkup — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 02:29:46 GMT

On 1/11/2015 BigOrangeKitty said:
I wish QVC would carry Fiestaware instead. Sometimes I think Tara must somehow be related to someone at the Q, maybe that's why there's so much of it on.

Just a feeling I get, but I've always thought that DV was financially involved with TempTations and/or that QVC actually owns the brand now. So far I've see nothing to change my mind.

And although I have sworn off watching for the time being, I completely agree - I would love to see them offer Fiestaware. If and when I buy dishes again, I definitely plan to get some Fiestaware. Right now, I am using only white Mikasa English Countryside, which I love. Food always looks best on white china. But for breakfast dishes and snack time I would enjoy some pieces of Fiestaware.

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Sunshine Kate — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 02:33:00 GMT

I saw the presentation today. Could it be TT has partnered with L&L to make these? Companies do this all the time.

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Mominohio — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 03:24:46 GMT

On 1/11/2015 Sunshine Kate said:
I saw the presentation today. Could it be TT has partnered with L&L to make these? Companies do this all the time.

See post #10, they are not made by Lock and Lock.

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Silkeej — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 04:31:27 GMT

QVC is not supporting her company, they are supporting their company its a QVC brand just like Cook's Essentials Bob Warden was the spokesperson for them just like Tara is for Temptations.

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debic — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 14:07:57 GMT

LOL, do people really think there's an original idea anymore? Prepology pretty much copies everything and calls it their own, big deal. That anyone would be offended by this is silly at best.

While not a fiesta fan, why would they want to sell here when they are already profitable and well known enough?

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millieshops — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 14:36:20 GMT

Two comments - my Temptations are doing just fine.

As for ripping off LnL - I returned the only set I ever ordered, so I certainly can't say much for that company.

As for Temptations ripping them off - you can buy LnL type containers a gazillion places from a gazillion companies. None of the pieces in my pantry are from LnL and I have no idea who ripped off whom or if anyone did.

Can't think of a reason to care. That's for the corporate lawyers to determine.

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Theoriginallacey — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 15:05:32 GMT

I thing you probably are overly sensitive. Snapware makes some glass containers with the dame type of lid. I find them superior for storing things in the fridge that you will later microwave. If you use plastic containers they always bubble and burn.