Where can I buy?

pam · 02-12-2003, 08:02 AM

I need 1/2 ounce cups for samples. All I can find here are 1 ounce. The employees fill them too full and the customers think they are getting cheatetd if they aren't full. I try to explain that the packets are only 1/2 to 2/3 ounce but they want it full (& then throw half of it away!)
Pam

Teresa · 02-12-2003, 08:43 AM

I get mine at TPC, but I think they are 3/4 oz. & don't fill them full. (I'm not even sure if TPC is a local or national resturant supply)

Was thinking about doing the little ziploc baggie thing...but don't know where to get those.

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BooBop · 02-12-2003, 09:23 AM

Explain to the employees that you have to account for the $ amount of each bottle of lotion you are sampling. I don't have this problem now but at one time I did. So I would fill several cups before leaving each day and the employees were not allowed to fill cups. Explain it to them. Tell them that you can't consider giving raises if they keep giving "their" money away

I also use the 3/4 ounce cups and do not fill them full. Check out all the dist. I think I got mine from Four Seasons or/and Tan Supply South. Usually if you order a gallon of a lotion they will give you the cups.

scub · 02-12-2003, 09:24 AM

Pam, I get mine from distributer here in Ontario, Zoe Intl. 1-800-668-7144 ask for Jessica. The cups they send me are 1/2oz. and says on them solo cup, Chicago, maybe she can let you know where they get them from.

Tamar · 02-12-2003, 09:37 AM

Try a restaurant/food supply house like Sysco, Grocer's Supply, Ben E. Keith.

IF you're still stuck with 1 oz cups, fill it half full and shake it up...makes it look fullerer (sic ) AND hold a mandatory Cup Filling 101 meeting right away. I have the same problem at times, applies to laundry detergent too. I walk in after two days and wonder where in the heck the soap leaked out to!!!!

pam · 02-22-2003, 07:28 AM

Thanks guys. I will check out these leads.
Pam

Goldie · 02-22-2003, 11:30 AM

Pam,
Have you checked Hoosier Wholesale?

redhot · 02-22-2003, 12:01 PM

The restaurant supply places are good because you can get all the sizes - 1/2, 3/4. and 1 ounce cups - whichever you need.

pam · 02-28-2003, 10:35 PM

Goldie, I did check Hoosier Wholesale. They don't carry them and aren't very helpful. I try not to do business there. Thanks for thinking of me.
Pam

Haole Mark · 03-01-2003, 03:33 AM

pamtannails...
They are called "souffle cups" in the wholesale restaurant business and can be found / had at any restaurant supply house. And it was stated correctly previously that they come in 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/2oz. sizes. If you go this route be sure that the lids come with them as they normally do NOT.

02-12-2003, 08:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
pam Police Department Join Date: Oct 29 2001 Location: USA Posts: 5,036 Rep Power: 10	I need 1/2 ounce cups for samples. All I can find here are 1 ounce. The employees fill them too full and the customers think they are getting cheatetd if they aren't full. I try to explain that the packets are only 1/2 to 2/3 ounce but they want it full (& then throw half of it away!) Pam

02-12-2003, 08:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Teresa Join Date: Dec 29 2001 Location: Davenport, IA Age: 44 Posts: 2,803 Rep Power: 9	I get mine at TPC, but I think they are 3/4 oz. & don't fill them full. (I'm not even sure if TPC is a local or national resturant supply) Was thinking about doing the little ziploc baggie thing...but don't know where to get those. _________________ Can't wait for season!!!! [ This Message was edited by: Teresa on 2003-02-12 07:44 ]

02-12-2003, 09:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Posts: 9,497 Rep Power: 13	Explain to the employees that you have to account for the $ amount of each bottle of lotion you are sampling. I don't have this problem now but at one time I did. So I would fill several cups before leaving each day and the employees were not allowed to fill cups. Explain it to them. Tell them that you can't consider giving raises if they keep giving "their" money away I also use the 3/4 ounce cups and do not fill them full. Check out all the dist. I think I got mine from Four Seasons or/and Tan Supply South. Usually if you order a gallon of a lotion they will give you the cups.

02-12-2003, 09:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
scub I love Derf!! Join Date: Dec 10 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 897 Rep Power: 9	Pam, I get mine from distributer here in Ontario, Zoe Intl. 1-800-668-7144 ask for Jessica. The cups they send me are 1/2oz. and says on them solo cup, Chicago, maybe she can let you know where they get them from.

02-12-2003, 09:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tamar Join Date: Aug 15 2001 Posts: 2,240 Rep Power: 8	Try a restaurant/food supply house like Sysco, Grocer's Supply, Ben E. Keith. IF you're still stuck with 1 oz cups, fill it half full and shake it up...makes it look fullerer (sic ) AND hold a mandatory Cup Filling 101 meeting right away. I have the same problem at times, applies to laundry detergent too. I walk in after two days and wonder where in the heck the soap leaked out to!!!!

02-22-2003, 07:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
pam Police Department Join Date: Oct 29 2001 Location: USA Posts: 5,036 Rep Power: 10	Thanks guys. I will check out these leads. Pam

02-22-2003, 11:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
Goldie Join Date: Dec 17 2001 Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	Pam, Have you checked Hoosier Wholesale?

02-22-2003, 12:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
redhot Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Jan 14 2003 Posts: 328 Rep Power: 0	The restaurant supply places are good because you can get all the sizes - 1/2, 3/4. and 1 ounce cups - whichever you need.

02-28-2003, 10:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
pam Police Department Join Date: Oct 29 2001 Location: USA Posts: 5,036 Rep Power: 10	Goldie, I did check Hoosier Wholesale. They don't carry them and aren't very helpful. I try not to do business there. Thanks for thinking of me. Pam

03-01-2003, 03:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Haole Mark Join Date: Mar 18 2002 Posts: 131 Rep Power: 7	pamtannails... They are called "souffle cups" in the wholesale restaurant business and can be found / had at any restaurant supply house. And it was stated correctly previously that they come in 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/2oz. sizes. If you go this route be sure that the lids come with them as they normally do NOT.

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