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Will vendors return live?

BEmyPhil — Fri, 07 May 2021 17:43:17 GMT

I was wondering when vendors will be returning to present live? Ever since they went remote I haven't felt as inspired to buy. Which has saved me money. I do miss seeing them live in the studio, especially the beauty vendors. Does anyone else feel the same way?

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Etoile308 — Fri, 07 May 2021 17:47:33 GMT

No.

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LuvmyLab — Fri, 07 May 2021 17:49:26 GMT

I don't see the need for them to be in the studio physically to present their products. It also saves them money as I'm sure most that don't work for a huge company have to pay their way there and back. It hasn't had any effect on my shopping habits with the Q.

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ajsidney12 — Fri, 07 May 2021 17:52:00 GMT

I am not one that prefers to have the vendors in studio, especially for beauty. 1) For beauty specifically, if the models (and Hostesses) have to apply their own makeup, all the better for the rest of us. Formally applied by the artist (or in house artists) are not a true experience of results. 2) Most of the time they spend more time chit chatting than actually talking about the product anyways. "I love you", "Love you", " You're awesome", "No, you're awesome" (LOL!) 3) Clothes are clothes, but they do need more models (when the time is right to bring them back together). They do not need Gary or IM there to tell me how great the models look in their "designs". Maybe they guest in studio a couple times a month just to mix it up. I am so used to working on ZOOM, meetings on ZOOM and watching QVC or the news with commentators on ZOOM/SKYPE/etc that it is just a way of life now.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 07 May 2021 17:54:17 GMT

We're just customers and not privy to plans for live vendor appearances but I'd guess they will eventually. Many people still don't want to fly.

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Suzeecat — Fri, 07 May 2021 17:56:50 GMT

It doesn't really make a difference to me. I've gotten used to seeing the vendors remotely and if it saves someone the cost and aggravation of traveling, it seems like a good idea.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 07 May 2021 17:58:13 GMT

If it saves me money by not having live on-air vendors then count me in. Travelling and lodging just adds to the cost of things.

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jackthebear — Fri, 07 May 2021 18:12:52 GMT

they certainly don't need remote reps for minor products for 5-minute presentations

If I were a rep and do the job and home and not travel not sure I'd be in a hurry to go back

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jackthebear — Fri, 07 May 2021 18:13:59 GMT

@ajsidney12 wrote:
I am not one that prefers to have the vendors in studio, especially for beauty. 1) For beauty specifically, if the models (and Hostesses) have to apply their own makeup, all the better for the rest of us. Formally applied by the artist (or in house artists) are not a true experience of results. 2) Most of the time they spend more time chit chatting than actually talking about the product anyways. "I love you", "Love you", " You're awesome", "No, you're awesome" (LOL!) 3) Clothes are clothes, but they do need more models (when the time is right to bring them back together). They do not need Gary or IM there to tell me how great the models look in their "designs". Maybe they guest in studio a couple times a month just to mix it up. I am so used to working on ZOOM, meetings on ZOOM and watching QVC or the news with commentators on ZOOM/SKYPE/etc that it is just a way of life now.

which is why I am a fan of the q2 shows with no host

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Kachina624 — Fri, 07 May 2021 18:14:08 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
If it saves me money by not having live on-air vendors then count me in. Travelling and lodging just adds to the cost of things.

@SilleeMee LOL, I know. Prices just plummeted during the pandemic when they weren't traveling.

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Krimpette — Fri, 07 May 2021 18:19:39 GMT

I watch far less since so often there are glitches with the Skype presentations. The quality is just not always consistent.

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MW in Iowa — Fri, 07 May 2021 18:20:44 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
@ajsidney12 wrote:
I am not one that prefers to have the vendors in studio, especially for beauty. 1) For beauty specifically, if the models (and Hostesses) have to apply their own makeup, all the better for the rest of us. Formally applied by the artist (or in house artists) are not a true experience of results. 2) Most of the time they spend more time chit chatting than actually talking about the product anyways. "I love you", "Love you", " You're awesome", "No, you're awesome" (LOL!) 3) Clothes are clothes, but they do need more models (when the time is right to bring them back together). They do not need Gary or IM there to tell me how great the models look in their "designs". Maybe they guest in studio a couple times a month just to mix it up. I am so used to working on ZOOM, meetings on ZOOM and watching QVC or the news with commentators on ZOOM/SKYPE/etc that it is just a way of life now.
which is why I am a fan of the q2 shows with no host

Hate the Q2 with no hosts , drab.Not the vendors fault , i like the studio bright sets , where you can actually see the product. That is why i shop , to see the product.

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suziebee1 — Fri, 07 May 2021 18:21:44 GMT

I live in Pennsylvania in the town over from West Chester. On May 31st, all Covid restrictions other than the mask mandate will be lifted. The mask mandate will be lifted once 70% of the residents of Pennsylania have been vaccinnated. I say this because QVC is obviously in Pennsylvania, so by this standard, vendors could be there wearing masks. I personally feel that we will be to the 70% number soon - everyone I know has gotten at least 1 shot, and we are at the point where demand is low so our clinics are now walk in. So, maybe some vendors will come back soon. David Dangle and Tara the Temptations lady live near QVC. I see them out and about so I know they live close by, so maybe vendors like that will come in soon. Who knows. We will know when we see one!

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CherryHugs — Fri, 07 May 2021 19:17:17 GMT

Doesnt bother me one bit that vendors are not there live. And it doesnt influence me at all if the are there or on zoom etc.

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roxxy1 — Fri, 07 May 2021 19:47:53 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
I watch far less since so often there are glitches with the Skype presentations. The quality is just not always consistent.

I agree. When the lips and mouth don't sync with the words, it's an instant channel changer for me.

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Regal Bee — Fri, 07 May 2021 20:18:56 GMT

The skype thing is not for me. I order online and rarely watch.

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January121 — Fri, 07 May 2021 20:29:22 GMT

@LuvmyLab wrote:
I don't see the need for them to be in the studio physically to present their products. It also saves them money as I'm sure most that don't work for a huge company have to pay their way there and back. It hasn't had any effect on my shopping habits with the Q.

@LuvmyLab .... I agree with you 😊 ...... I don’t miss them being in the studio at all 😊

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ajsidney12 — Fri, 07 May 2021 20:45:27 GMT

I like the Q2 no host shows too @jackthebear , there is no competition for air time either. Especially if the host and vendor are each chatty speed talkers.

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Grade1Teach — Sat, 08 May 2021 09:04:36 GMT

I know I'm in the minority, but I actually like when the vendors are in the studio. They have done a great job working from home, but their movement is limited due to the cameras they are using and the color of their homes/sets is not as sharp as it would be if they were in the studio. There is a slight awkwardness between the in-studio and at-home conversation due to the sound delay and it just seems to throw things a little "off" for me.

It hasn't impacted my purchases at all, but I do like it better when everyone is together. Whether or not they return remains to be seen.

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chiclet — Sat, 08 May 2021 09:22:44 GMT

Don't miss them in the studio at all. All that fake hugging and interupting each.......