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Elizabeth Grant...really???

skittles2 — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 03:03:45 GMT

I've deleted my post, by my own doing. I have to say, I was a bit shocked, then miffed when Shawn carefully described the timeline of Elizabeth's injury. Not at all what had been said many times in the past. I'm guessing QVC knew of the story and made sure Shawn told it as they wanted. That, and the years of "Susan" -who was really Marion, etc.,

again, as I previously stated; I'm not doubting Elizabeth's injury, and I'm impressed with her knowledge, dedication to her line, and her enthusiasim, zest for life.

I do wish her the best, though my post may not have conveyed that very much.

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rms1954 — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 01:46:18 GMT

The story is ridiculous. Baloney. Don't believe a word of it.

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shoesnbags — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 02:00:47 GMT

Huh?

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Etoile308 — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 02:01:43 GMT

I don't know the bomb story, and I'm not watching TV right now, but I do know that unexploded bombs and other ordnance from WW II are still being found in the UK.

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dulwich — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 02:15:01 GMT

I am totally confused what with Susan,Elizabeth, Margot, Marion I did watch some of the show but now wondering what I have been watching!

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skittles2 — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 02:21:57 GMT

There's probably old segments on YOUTUBE from shopnbc and Evine days, maybe even shophq.

Maybe I shouldn't have posted, but it still gets to me the lengths they went to telling "Susan's" story. And saying a V2 bomb during WWll caused the damage???

I'm not trying to tell anyone not to try the line, or discontinue it.....just sounding off my big, frustrated mouth.

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KingstonsMom — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 10:41:45 GMT

I have no idea who Elizabeth Grant is, much less this 'story'.

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beckyb1012 — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 13:14:06 GMT

I never doubted her story about being injured from a bomb during WWII. There were a lot of bombs and a lot of deaths and injuries. Why would she lie about that? If she did you would think it would have come out a lot sooner and not on "chat" forum.

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cozyseeker — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 13:25:12 GMT

@skittles2 I am so confused. Who is Susan? I watched the entire presentation and I must say that Shawn talks too much and did not give the actual products any love. We get that she wants to meet Elizabeth Grant. I have used EG products for years and feel their Caviar line is especially good for mature dry skin, that was not mentioned one time during the presentation. Sorry EG got off to a somewhat rocky start at Q.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 13:31:04 GMT

Not 100% sure, but I think Marion Witz, Eliz's DIL used to go by the name Susan and may have been the spokesperson for the line years ago when it was on Shop At Home. Then when it moved to SHQ, granddaughter, Margot took over.

BTW, Eliz'a son Paul, passed away a while ago. Witz is the actual family name.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 15:41:47 GMT

I'm thinking maybe if a thread is going to be started, it should be a little clearer. I have no idea what is going on here or what kind of lies are being alluded to.

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KingstonsMom — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:01:04 GMT

@Shelbelle

Sounds like a soap opera, LOL!

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KingstonsMom — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:04:45 GMT

@skittles2 , LOL!

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CatsyCline — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:30:47 GMT

i had to turn it off! Cannot stand Shawn. When she said Elizabeth looks INSANE at age 95.

i know this is her vocabulary but She is just tacky. Could not believe they would have her host. Instant Channel changer

i use the Caviar line and fortunately i have a small stash available. much better deals on HQ!

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beckyb1012 — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 17:01:18 GMT

Elizabeth Grant, 91, founded the company in England in 1958 after developing a cream to help heal her own skin, damaged by a bomb blast in the Second World War. The privately-held company was re-launched in Canada in 1998 by Ms. Grant and her daughter-in-law, Marion Witz, as president.Dec 6, 2013

From the ashes of WWII, a luxury skin care company is born

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FiddleDeeDee — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 17:02:51 GMT

For those who are confused:

Elizabeth Grant was injured due to a bomb last in London during WWII. Her face was left badly burned and scared; plastic surgery was not an option (obviously) and those who did receive it were those returning from battle (there are many documentaries on Youtube discussing this. The photos will break your heart).

Bottom line, her cosmetic business was founded on a miracle broth made from algae (hello La Mer) and the difference in her skin is shocking (for the good). Read her book, it tells the story in full detail.

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depglass — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 19:00:04 GMT

It struck me as a quaint old fashioned line on HQ, so I certainly won't be buying it now, either.

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Faceplacegirl — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 20:18:30 GMT

Hi there! Just like Skinn, Isomers,,,EG has been around for a long time. I’ve used EG plus the others for years. They aren’t well known, maybe the Social platforms weren’t out here. Been using since shopnbc evolved to now. Products are effective best results when I cocktail the reinforce collagen (in pink containers) and the supreme essence Torricelumn with gold, AMAZING. Of course the story changes...I remember when EG was on and the story of how they were using a concoction for soldiers for injuries...whatever the story is I tried and liked, very effective....Stay golden

Re: Elizabeth Grant...really???

skittles2 — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 06:42:44 GMT

Because of the confusion , not seeing the original post, I'll repost the jest...

It's on the web- google, youtube has videos of "Susan" Susan Best- in this video she is filling in for EG, but earlier videos may be there showing "Susan" telling her story as an "ordinary" customer ( in that she was really an executive for the company and had been for years), for segments during each show...for years Marion, the daughter in law, was friends for decades,

there's posts here, HSN, multiple forums, if they're still in existence,

This story came out years ago. But when Shawn stated -precisely- "Elizabeth was injured a few years AFTER the war had ended, the war ended a few years earlier"

It just rubbed me wrong....

EG stated in articles shards of glass were embedded on one side of her face, no burns as someone here mentioned.

I'm not saying she wasn't injured, she said she was and thats that....I, and many other's that were using her skincare, was shocked when it was found out "Susan" was really Marion, her in law and friend for decades, and garnered a high level position within the company, all the while playing "Susan".

many users corresponded with Margot and Marion, they didn't care, basically said so what!

I'm not saying don't try this line, just surprised, with the new story, which seems to be the truth or Q wouldn't have allowed Shawn to say it the way she did, and no one, not Shawn nor Margot, clarified.