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RogueGypsy · 07-08-2009, 11:13 AM

I Sold Cutco years ago when I was going to Tech School and needed some extra cash, it's a great company with great products. As with ANY sales you have to put in time to make a sale, if you think you can just set an appointment, do a demo and make $200. You will be one of those supporting Cutco by purchasing the demo set. If you follow the training and work, really work, you will make good money selling a good product.

I worked for them back in the early 90's and made good money doing 25 demo's a week. I still have my demo set and use it daily. Two of my knives have never been sharpened and still cut like a razor. My mom bought a set back in the day too. Recently she bought a $2200 set of rolled steel knives that she's been using for the last few of months, they now need to be sharpened and she's asking for her Cutco knives back (she gave them to me when she bought the new set). Not a bad deal considering she prefers a $900 set of knives to a $2200 set. Oh yeah, it's going to cost her $7/knife to have the new ones sharpened (can only be done with diamond sharpener due to the hardness of the steel), there are 14 knives in the set, you do the math. I just sent all of her Cutco knives to be sharpened (by Cutco) it costs NOTHING except shipping (about $12, for 17 knives). That's after 15 years vs. about 8 months for the rolled steel. And they replaced one for half price that could not be salvaged. She had some one try to sharpen it who was unfamiliar with the edge design Cutco uses and they destroyed the edge.

Overall, the Cutco knives have proven to be outstanding. I would recommend them to any one. And the company stands behind their product for life, who else does that these days? In the years during and since selling these knives, I've never met a dissatisfied customer, only dissatisfied former sales reps. So it all comes down to you. The product is solid.

And I have to call a BULLSHIT! On the traveling sales rep part, I worked for over 2 years and never left the county I live in.

Now don't get the impression this is easy work. To make those 25 appointments a week I had to make around 250 phone calls and of those 25 appointments I averaged 5 sets sold and worked 45-50 hrs a week. I wouldn't call it easy, but the money's good.

Good luck in whatever you decide to do.

The Rogue!

07-08-2009, 11:13 AM	#18 (permalink)
RogueGypsy Insane Location: The Great NorthWet	I Sold Cutco years ago when I was going to Tech School and needed some extra cash, it's a great company with great products. As with ANY sales you have to put in time to make a sale, if you think you can just set an appointment, do a demo and make $200. You will be one of those supporting Cutco by purchasing the demo set. If you follow the training and work, really work, you will make good money selling a good product. I worked for them back in the early 90's and made good money doing 25 demo's a week. I still have my demo set and use it daily. Two of my knives have never been sharpened and still cut like a razor. My mom bought a set back in the day too. Recently she bought a $2200 set of rolled steel knives that she's been using for the last few of months, they now need to be sharpened and she's asking for her Cutco knives back (she gave them to me when she bought the new set). Not a bad deal considering she prefers a $900 set of knives to a $2200 set. Oh yeah, it's going to cost her $7/knife to have the new ones sharpened (can only be done with diamond sharpener due to the hardness of the steel), there are 14 knives in the set, you do the math. I just sent all of her Cutco knives to be sharpened (by Cutco) it costs NOTHING except shipping (about $12, for 17 knives). That's after 15 years vs. about 8 months for the rolled steel. And they replaced one for half price that could not be salvaged. She had some one try to sharpen it who was unfamiliar with the edge design Cutco uses and they destroyed the edge. Overall, the Cutco knives have proven to be outstanding. I would recommend them to any one. And the company stands behind their product for life, who else does that these days? In the years during and since selling these knives, I've never met a dissatisfied customer, only dissatisfied former sales reps. So it all comes down to you. The product is solid. And I have to call a BULLSHIT! On the traveling sales rep part, I worked for over 2 years and never left the county I live in. Now don't get the impression this is easy work. To make those 25 appointments a week I had to make around 250 phone calls and of those 25 appointments I averaged 5 sets sold and worked 45-50 hrs a week. I wouldn't call it easy, but the money's good. Good luck in whatever you decide to do. The Rogue! __________________ Methods, application and intensity of application vary by the individual. All legal wavers must be signed before 'treatment' begins. Self 'Medicating' is not recommend. However, if necessary, it is best to have an 'assistant' or 'soft landing zone' nearby. Any and all legal issues resulting from improperly applied techniques should be forwarded to: Dewy, Cheatum & Howe, Intercourse, PA 17534. Attn: Anonymous.