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Kitchen items in sets

purrmom — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 22:58:16 GMT

It really bothers me that so many items are sold in sets or 2's or 3's. It has kept me from buying several things such a knife sharpener for example Throws are another example. I have noone to give the other 2 or 3 items to & really don't want to donate so many items. I guess this is done because just selling one item would be cost effective. Anyone else have this problem?

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jackthebear — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 23:13:29 GMT

yep

alternate places to buy

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walkingal — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 23:26:40 GMT

The Q does this with many other items too, esprcially this time of year. I think they do it to discourage returns.

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grandma2pkmh — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 23:29:39 GMT

@purrmom I think I heard David mention today that he was glad things were sold in sets so he would have gifts for others without having to search for something else. Each to his own I guess

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PA Mom-mom — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 23:34:15 GMT

@purrmom Sometimes I like the sets and sometimes I don't want them. When I don't want them, I go to Amazon to see what I can get. I just bought the Pull Chop in a set of 2 because I needed one. I will find someone to give the other one to. Better deal than AmazonI love the Scrub Daddy sets for stocking gifts to my kids at Christmas.

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ECBG — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:01:51 GMT

The only thing I buy in sets are Rubbermade food storage containers and I use them all.

I'll buy a top and fitted sheet with pillow cases.

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gulf coast girl — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:40:32 GMT

Yes I can't stand that they do this, I do not need three of any ond item, like today for example the Tempatations small bowl with a spreader, I am one person and I wouldn't give those items away as gifts period. Sell me the one that I want and I'll decide whether or not I buy 3.

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QVCkitty1 — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:02:56 GMT

I think a choice would be nice.

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deeva — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:37:20 GMT

I always thought they did it because most people won't pay $5 for one item with a $3.50 shipping charge.

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Still Raining — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 15:53:44 GMT

I don't think I ever wanted an exact duplicate of any item for the kitchen. Can't see that at all.

Although the visual of double handed knive sharpening is interesting.

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felixmom — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 18:49:00 GMT

I could not agree more. About a week or so ago, I was watching In the Kitchen w/David and they were selling kitchen shears. Great, I had a new recipe I wanted to try and needed them. You had to buy 4 pairs!!!! What in the world would I do with 4 pairs? I was at Marshalls the following day and saw a very nice pair for $2.99!! Today the TSV is the PopSonic Compact Mirror (2) for $30. I bought the same mirror a few months ago...I think it was $19. Perfect. I don't need two, I don't need to give one away. Hate when they pair an item in multiples.

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jackthebear — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:10:12 GMT

Q is part of a fantasy land in which everyone gives gifts to everyone else.

which intensifies at "gift giving season"

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beach-mom — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:31:42 GMT

@felixmom wrote:
I could not agree more. About a week or so ago, I was watching In the Kitchen w/David and they were selling kitchen shears. Great, I had a new recipe I wanted to try and needed them. You had to buy 4 pairs!!!! What in the world would I do with 4 pairs? I was at Marshalls the following day and saw a very nice pair for $2.99!! Today the TSV is the PopSonic Compact Mirror (2) for $30. I bought the same mirror a few months ago...I think it was $19. Perfect. I don't need two, I don't need to give one away. Hate when they pair an item in multiples.

@felixmom - I understand what you all are saying, but here's what I did with the set of 4 I bought a while back: one pair is in my kitchen drawer for cutting herbs, one pair is in the desk drawer for using when opening packages, cutting cardboard, or other desk-type cutting when scissors won't work, one pair is in DH's tool cabinet, and one pair is in the garage for garden use.

So sometimes a set does work. I just bought the set of 3 mini Spurtles to give as Christmas gifts. I have two groups of friends I exchange gifts with. I bought mini lanterns for them this year.

But I do understand why sets won't work for everyone! I'm just glad they offer them!