Sassy Blake

https://shop.pricesmart.com/pa/en/contact-us/  at that site, in the contact us box, there are 2 options:  1) contact us by email  2) Facebook.  I just clicked on the "contact us by email", and it pulled up the form that you fill out that looks like the screenshot above.

the "contact us by email" was kind of strange.  I had to roll my curser over it a couple times before I realized it was a roll over link.  I was directed to it and typed in the 'name' field.  it appeared to take my information.  Did you try the link in this post?

The Kirkland products are great quality, aren't they?  I asked about PriceSmart carrying Kirkland mayo 1) because it most tastes like Best Foods/Hellman's (depending on which US Coast you're on) my personal favorite, 2) because I found the re-use of those jars particularly useful.

Melissa said 2 things:  1) since they are somewhat space limited to carry everything everyone likes all the time, they tend to rotate items, and items that didn't sell well may not rotate thru again until asked about it such as the Grey Poupon mustard.  Also, if as in the case of the recent Grey Poupon order, they'll put a small amount on the shelves for a 3-4 week period as a "trial" to see how it goes; and/or as they told me when they agreed to put it on the shelves again, once we see it, stock up because it may not be there again for a long time.  2)  re the Kirkland products which it seems most people here are familiar with and appreciate: Melissa told me that for obvious reasons, Costco has first dibs. It's their Brand.   So if there are any "leftovers" that Costco can't use (my word, not Melissa's), PriceSmart can try to obtain products.  BUT before they do, they have to be sure the amount of product they secure has expiration dates far enough out that their own distribution channels can sell the product in plenty of time before product expiration.  So it's a bit more complicated than just bringing in requested items into the David store.  They buy for all their stores at once and so they're always looking at how well an item sells overall. ( I don't actually know if they buy for regional favorites or for ALL stores at once, but they buy for more than just one "club" as she calls them.

I sent Melissa a couple emails suggesting all the items that people requested in these posts over the past several days.  I suggest to you that everyone who reads this and wants to ditto any of the suggested items send in the form I posted earlier so PriceSmart can see a groundswell of requests for those popular items that PriceSmart may not even know are cherished.

And when PriceSmart gets them in, stock up.

If by chance, Melissa notifies me about a requested item coming to the store, I'll certainly post it.

Re an earlier post about the kalamata pitted greek olives:  I too asked Melissa about them when they ran out some months ago.  Back then, she told me that they were one of those items that were being let go due to space and demand.  She told me a certain Panama City store had a few jars left, and they were being closed out--discounted.  If I had had a Panama City contact and a way to get them, I would have bought all they had!  I lost out on that one, as did we all!  

That said, my memory may fail, but I think she may have said something about bringing those olives back for the Holidays.  Again, if you see them, stock up!  But leave some for me! jajaja

AH! one more thing:  I don't know about the email address posted in the store, but Melissa DID tell me that some of the email addresses and sites aren't monitored.  So that's why she gave us the info I posted above.  She said it is a monitored site.

Here is a response from Melissa at PriceSmart:

I sincerely welcome your suggestions.  I haven’t had a chance to go through all of the items you’ve mentioned (been bogged down with a couple critical issues that are taking all my focus right now) but I’m looking forward to reviewing the suggestions and providing the solutions that we have coming. 

I did want to resend the directions on member feedback: please use the link below that will direct you to a form on our website.  

https://shop.pricesmart.com/pa/en/contact-us/

There is a webform to fill out or you can provide comments to the facebook page; there is a link to follow from that same webpage.  I’ve provided a screen shot below.

ok, so I'll ask about English Muffins and Artichokes too.  I've already asked her about the chicken stock in cans and pepper jack cheese.  I asked on Friday and so hopefully, I'll hear something back this week.  Sometimes she travels.  

Also, i noticed in the list that Keith Woodford provided of the different PriceSmart contacts, Melissa Twohey's position in that list isn't what it is now.  I guess, she either got a promotion or they changed her job title

It sounds to me like everyone who's dreaming about their "wish list" might have been hungry when they wrote.  Kind of like going shopping when you're hungry--you think of everything in the world you crave!  jajaja

I'll put in the request and ask her to respond to each of the items requested.  Let's see.

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.

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.

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.

just to clarify, it is a very small place.  Only 2 tables which each seat 5, and a couple small "counters" that have more handmade stools than people could actually sit at and eat at together.  nonetheless, all the food is homemade, with fresh ingredients--at least when we ate there.  I hope that doesn't change.

the owner served a small, probably no more than a tablespoon sized, tazita of a salsa to go on the shawarma.  To us, it was very delicious, and we wished she'd be a bit more generous with it as it suited our taste buds.  maybe, if you like it, you can ask for more of it, and she might get the hint that it's a hit.

A small, hole in the wall, “El Patron del Schwarma” is located on Obaldia  across the street from Hotel Lleras, about 1/2 mile from the interAmericana hwy toward town (David) .  Obaldia is the street Super Baru is on.