Sassy Blake Posted November 3, 2016 Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) Anyone needing storage solutions, may be interested in this product. The picture is a close representation of what PriceSmart has in the clubs right now. Some features include: airtight, tilt and rolling wheels for mobility, measuring scoop included, two easy openings in lid (large opening + small opening), BPA free and Food Safe. Capacity = 60 lbs. We currently have 20 units in the club in David, expected to sell out in 3-4 weeks. Wanted to pass it along in case you hadn’t seen it. We categorize this in “Pet Supplies”, so it may be in the very back of the clubs, near pet food. Item number #626 in case you want to ask about it at the club. Another suggested use for these storage containers might be to keep your bag of charcoal dry. Hope you are well! Melissa Twohey Vice President, Corporate Foods PriceSmart, Inc Edited November 3, 2016 by Admin_01 the picture wasn't included in the post 1 Quote
Keith Woolford Posted November 3, 2016 Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) Thank you. Do you know the price? Edited November 3, 2016 by Keith Woolford Quote
Sassy Blake Posted November 3, 2016 Author Posted November 3, 2016 the price is $27.79, i think. anyway, $27 something. The plastic seems pretty stout. to answer whether I can hold one, I don't work for PriceSmart. Just a customer like everyone else. 1 Quote
Jim and Judi Posted November 4, 2016 Posted November 4, 2016 11 hours ago, Sassy Blake said: Melissa Twohey Vice President, Corporate Foods PriceSmart, Inc But... I'm so confused ? Quote
TwoSailors Posted November 4, 2016 Posted November 4, 2016 Yep...same here Jim and Judi...the thread makes it seem like it is coming direct from PriceSmart? How did Sassy get this from Melissa Twohey? Quote
Sassy Blake Posted November 4, 2016 Author Posted November 4, 2016 yes, Sassy got this from PriceSmart. Some time back when we were at PriceSmart (a couple years ago, I think), I saw this "gringo" man scurrying around like he owned the place. very unusual since we all know PriceSmart employs the locals. But since he spoke english, and our spanish was pitiful, I struck up a conversation with him. Turns out we were speaking with the Executive VP of PriceSmart, Tom Martin, who gave us his card. One day, fairly recently ago, I wrote him about a product, and reminded him of our conversation way back then (he remembered the conversation, which I fully expected since we're so memorable! jajajaja!), and then he forwarded me to Melissa Twohey; with whom I've had some periodic ongoing conversations about products including "storage solutions". So when she sent me a note telling me about the container described above, I thought I'd "put it out there" for any one who might find it useful. PriceSmart is responsive to the requests of customers. The thing I asked Tom Martin about was Grey Poupon mustard. He told me they had it a long time ago and it wasn't a good seller, but it had been awhile and they'd be willing to try it again for a limited time. It turned out that it was such a good seller this time that they're carrying it again, at least for the time being. So if you like it, buy it because it could go away any time! So I suggest, if you want an item, make the suggestion. The Boquete.ning site, had the site for making suggestions and requests. It might still be up on Boquete.ning somewhere. Hope that clarifies the confusion about from whom the original post came and how the post got put on Chiriqui.life. 1 Quote
Penny Posted November 4, 2016 Posted November 4, 2016 Can you ask your contact to start carrying these two items again: 1. Pepper jack cheese 2. Chicken stock in cans 1 Quote
TwoSailors Posted November 4, 2016 Posted November 4, 2016 Sassy, Thanks for your clarification. Agree with Penny... on those two items. Also they did have pitted black greek olives last year...any chance of getting those back? 1 hour ago, Sassy Blake said: I suggest, if you want an item, make the suggestion. The Boquete.ning site, had the site for making suggestions and requests. It might still be up on Boquete.ning somewhere. How about getting that for this site? Since most of us do not use that "other" site anymore. Quote
Keith Woolford Posted November 4, 2016 Posted November 4, 2016 (edited) Not sure if this contact list is up to date, but it's a starting point. Buying Team Prospective vendors are welcome to contact the appropriate PriceSmart buyer. Please review our Vendor Policy (PDF format). U.S. Buying Foods, Sundries, HBA Sheri Smith Senior V.P. Buying - Foods(858) 404-7474shsmith@pricesmart.com Karina Retegui Buyer - Juices, Snacks/Cookies(858) 404-7458kretegui@pricesmart.com Jenny Silva Buyer - Canned Meats, Canned Fruits/Vegetables, Pet(858) 404-7453jsilva@pricesmart.com Melissa Twohey Buyer - Candy/Nuts, Grains & Pastas, Oils/Condiments(858) 404-7414mtwohey@pricesmart.com Guy Zavodny Buyer - Grocery, Paper/Plastic, HBA, Cleaning(858) 404-8839gzavodny@pricesmart.com Fresh Produce, Meats, Deli, Frozen Jose Lopez Senior V.P. Buying - Fresh(506) 253-7422jlopez@pricesmart.com Phillipe Jacquemin Buyer - Produce and Frozen(305) 805-0693pjacquemin@pricesmart.com Samantha Mejia Buyer - Meat and Deli(305) 805-9530smejia@pricesmart.com Non-Foods Phil Wilson Senior V.P., Buying - Non-Foods(858) 404-7411pwilson@pricesmart.com Kelly Orme Senior Buyer - Electronics E-commerce Manager(858) 404-7417korme@pricesmart.com Linda Bolton Buyer - Housewares, Home Furnishings, Domestics, Office Furniture(858) 404-7427lbolton@pricesmart.com Briana Kunzmann Buyer - Sporting Goods, Lawn & Garden, Christmas Trim(858) 404-7409bkunzmann@pricesmart.com Yolanda Ramos Buyer - Fashion & Basic Apparel, Toys, Jewelry(858) 404-7430yramos@pricesmart.com Sandra Reyes Buyer - E-Commerce(858) 404-7418sreyes@pricesmart.com Tom Sliney Buyer - Automotive, Hardware(858) 404-7434tsliney@pricesmart.com Jesel G. Teigeiro Buyer - Major & Small Appliances, Business Machines, Office Supplies(858) 404-7426jteigeiro@pricesmart.com Food Service, Prepared Foods, Bakery Glenn Harmon Senior V.P. - Food Service, Prepared Foods, Bakery(305) 805-1012gharmon@pricesmart.com Jonathan Darcangelo Buyer - Food Service, Prepared Foods, Bakery(305) 805-5492jdarcangelo@pricesmart.com Central American Regional Buying Jesus Von-Chong Merchandising for Central America(507) 265-2311jvonchong@pricesmart.com Ana Luisa Bianchi Regional Buyer - Candy, Pet, Tobacco, Liquor and Non-Foods(502) 2-470-5080abianchi@pricesmart.com Arnoldo Cevallos Regional Fresh Buyer, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua(507) 265-2311acevallos@pricesmart.com Lucrecia Galindo Regional Fresh Buyer, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador(502) 2-470-5083lgalindo@pricesmart.com Kenneth Kam Regional Buyer - Food(507) 265-2311kkam@pricesmart.com Michelle Obediente Regional Buyer - HBA, Sundries and Frozen(507) 265-2311mobediente@pricesmart.com Caribbean Regional Buying Bob Coulson Senior V.P., Caribbean Buying(858) 404-7424bcoulson@pricesmart.com Cecil Lee Chong Regional Buyer - Candy, Cleaning, Pets, Non-Foods(868) 671-2378cleechong@pricesmart.com Johann Pantin Regional Buyer - Foods and HBA(868) 672-2954jpantin@pricesmart.com Prakash Isaire Regional Fresh Buyer, Trinidad, Barbados and Jamaica(868) 671-9813pisaire@pricesmart.com http://pricesmart.com/Corporate/Buying-Team.aspx Edited November 6, 2016 by Keith Woolford 2 Quote
Sassy Blake Posted November 4, 2016 Author Posted November 4, 2016 I asked Melissa to re-send the suggestion site since i can't find it in my inbox anymore. I agree wholeheartedly about the pepper jack! and the other items, too. I'll drop her a line and she whether she's sorry she ever contacted because of all the requests! jaja! actually, she said she loves to hear from customers--and then, in the next sentence, is when she gave the site for suggestions. anyway, I'll ask her about the items mentioned and will post her response. Quote
Bud Posted November 4, 2016 Posted November 4, 2016 Sassey and Keith, It seems as if Sassey has hit on a hot topic of high interest to a lot of people. And then Keith's list of the points-of-contact within PriceSmart is also good info. Thanks for this information. Quote
JudyS Posted November 4, 2016 Posted November 4, 2016 8 hours ago, Penny said: Can you ask your contact to start carrying these two items again: 1. Pepper jack cheese 2. Chicken stock in cans And English muffins! What happened to those? Quote
Bonnie Posted November 5, 2016 Posted November 5, 2016 3 hours ago, JudyS said: And English muffins! What happened to those? I don't recall ever having seen English muffins at Pricesmart. However, they always have plenty at the Deli. It's one of the very few items that is virtually always in stock. Quote
TwoSailors Posted November 5, 2016 Posted November 5, 2016 English Muffins would be great. I have seen them frozen at Super Baru in David near Super 99. Crumpets would be even better...although that is a big dream of hope! Quote
Deborah Posted November 5, 2016 Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) 23 hours ago, Penny said: Can you ask your contact to start carrying these two items again: 1. Pepper jack cheese 2. Chicken stock in cans I saw the Swanson 12-packs of chicken broth 2 weeks ago.... now, fresh artichokes would be nice! Edited November 5, 2016 by Deborah Quote
Gordon Bakke Posted November 5, 2016 Posted November 5, 2016 English muffins at Philipe Motta, Plaza Terronal. Quote
JudyS Posted November 5, 2016 Posted November 5, 2016 19 minutes ago, Gordon Bakke said: English muffins at Philipe Motta, Plaza Terronal. But not Price Smart English muffins, the 12-pack for $3.99, right? Quote
Penny Posted November 5, 2016 Posted November 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Gordon Bakke said: English muffins at Philipe Motta, Plaza Terronal. Phillipe Motta has moved from Plaza Terronel to a stand alone store on the old Boquete road. Quote
TwoSailors Posted November 5, 2016 Posted November 5, 2016 Penny, Do you mean Felipe Motta? They sell English Muffins? I posted this a few weeks ago. It is next to the relocated Honda Dealership. Quote
Penny Posted November 5, 2016 Posted November 5, 2016 I have bought English muffins in the past at Felipe Motta. Not cheap but back in the day that was the only place that carried them. Quote
JudyS Posted November 6, 2016 Posted November 6, 2016 2 hours ago, Penny said: I have bought English muffins in the past at Felipe Motta. Not cheap but back in the day that was the only place that carried them. Super Baru usually has Thomas's, but I really liked the Price Smart ones better. Too bad they stopped selling them. Quote
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