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On 2025-04-01 3:29 p.m., Ed P wrote:
> On 4/1/2025 5:11 PM, ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
>> On Tue, 1 Apr 2025 2:41:16 +0000, Ed P wrote:
>>
>>> Tupperware
>>> ©State Archives of Florida/Florida Memory /Alamy Stock Photo
>>> A chemist named Earl S. Tupper developed one of the world's most iconic
>>> products – and it all started with a paint can. He was working in a
>>> plastics factory when he came up with the idea of designing food storage
>>> containers with air and liquid-tight seals, such as those on paint cans.
>>>
>>> This was shortly after the Great Depression, and Tupper wanted to help
>>> families reduce food waste. There was just one problem: the containers
>>> were so effective that consumers struggled to open them, often needing
>>> to be shown how...
>>>
>>> Deciding to embrace the personal touch, the company began to sell
>>> directly to consumers through Tupperware parties, an innovative
>>> marketing scheme whereby self-employed salespeople sold Tupperware in
>>> people's homes. The tactic paid off and Tupperware became hugely
>>> successful.
>>>
>>>
>> Hasn't Tupperware declared bankruptcy?  Or am I wrong?
>>
>> But I remember lots of Tupperware parties when I was a
>> child.  Also, someone passing around their catalog at
>> work occasionally getting up and order.
>>
>> -- 
> 
> 
> Yes, they did file.  I have no idea where they stand.
> 
> They had a good product but there are a few good competitors and their 
> goods are readily available at any home good store.
> 
> Back in the 60s and 70s there were a lot of things sold by the "party" 
> method but I think that is probably gone. I've not heard of an Avon lady 
> for many years.

ISTR my ex being invited to a "velvet painting kit" party.