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Has Anyone Ever Seen a Sign Where the Host doesn't like a product being sold?

Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 21:56:20 GMT

So, it always seems like I'm sitting in front of my TV watching QVC while food is being sold (often by Sharon).

It seems like she's the main person these days doing these food sales.

My question is has anyone ever seen a sign where when the host bites into something it's somewhat obvious they really don't like what they just bit into?

I'm curious because even though I'm a chub I am very particular about what I eat. I could have (and usually do) tons of food in the house, but if it isn't something I want or like, I just won't eat it.

Anyone ever notice this over the years? They couldn't possibly like/love everything here. I know they get paid to say it, but sometimes (especially when it comes to food) it's hard to hide it.

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Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 21:57:18 GMT

Who's the guy on the 5-6:00pm show eating food with Sharon? Is he a new host? Anyone know?

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PA Mom-mom — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:03:34 GMT

I think I have seen David V. do the "yes" head shake and then start describing the texture and different flavors he tastes. To me that doesn't sound like he can say anything really good about the product.

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Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:09:39 GMT

@PA Mom-mom Yes! That makes sense that he'd do that. I think with David you can tell when he really, really likes something. He couldn't possibly love some of these foods, I would think.

I know they get paid to say all of that but I don't watch every food show because they're boring......

Thanks for the comment, it made sense to me.

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bonnielu — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:10:25 GMT

Long time ago the QVC Local (I think that is what it was called) came to town.. and we had an average size audience. The host (forgot his name and no longer with the Q) was asked that question. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU REALLY DON'T LIKE THE PRODUCT....

His answer- SOMEONE LIKES THE PRODUCT... someone will like the product even if I don't and it is my job to make an introduction, explain what is being offered and let the person make up their own mind if it is for them. I thought this was a superb answer and as a school teacher I could see his point. (Wish I could remember his name.. Wore glasses, was on daytime soaps before the Q, African American.... one of my favorites)

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:13:27 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 wrote:
Who's the guy on the 5-6:00pm show eating food with Sharon? Is he a new host? Anyone know?

I think I heard he was from QVC Germany.

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Azcowgirl — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:14:46 GMT

@bonnielu Sounds like Dave King

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bonnielu — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:17:53 GMT

YES, I don't watch live QVC anymore so I imagine he is long gone. I did enjoy him when I did watch and miss him. Wonder what he is doing. My favorite along with Kathy Levine.

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IMW — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:31:51 GMT

@bonnielu wrote:
Long time ago the QVC Local (I think that is what it was called) came to town.. and we had an average size audience. The host (forgot his name and no longer with the Q) was asked that question. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU REALLY DON'T LIKE THE PRODUCT....

His answer- SOMEONE LIKES THE PRODUCT... someone will like the product even if I don't and it is my job to make an introduction, explain what is being offered and let the person make up their own mind if it is for them. I thought this was a superb answer and as a school teacher I could see his point. (Wish I could remember his name.. Wore glasses, was on daytime soaps before the Q, African American.... one of my favorites)

Dave King? Really liked him as a host.

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EatWell — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 23:01:04 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 wrote:
Who's the guy on the 5-6:00pm show eating food with Sharon? Is he a new host? Anyone know?

A new QVC Host from QVC Germany. His name is Vulgar. Easy on the eyes isn't he?

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catchersmom — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 23:05:34 GMT

I have, but it was not related to food. It was Colleen Lopez/HSN, selling jewelry many moons ago. That's probably when I first started watching Colleen, because I found the honesty refreshing.

She was selling this very unappealing ring: a great big powder puff/starburst/snowball looking thing that was being sold as a firework ring. She put it on her finger and got the giggles. When she got herself under control she said something along the lines of "I am so sorry. I realize some of you may like this style of ring, and that's great. This is just not my taste and not something I would wear". You never hear hosts do that lol.....

of course I never have heard her do anything like that since either, but that stuck with me

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catchersmom — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 23:09:12 GMT

@EatWell Very easy on the eyes!

Vulgar, eh? Well one can only hope...

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CLEM — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 23:11:34 GMT

That host from QVC Germany's name is Volker. I's a fairly common name in Germany.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 23:16:34 GMT

@Azcowgirl wrote:
@bonnielu Sounds like Dave King

@Azcowgirl@ @bonnielu I don't think Dave King was around in those days. It was probably Paul Kelly as he was sort of the host-in-charge and was every one of those tours.

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Perkup — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 23:45:11 GMT

I honestly can't watch the food shows. That goes for both Sharon and David. Those huge mouths full of food and then talking with a full mouth- just not my kind of television. Disgusting in my opinion. I know they are supposed to "sell" the food products, but watching them gulp and gobble isn't the way to encourage me to buy. Sorry QVC but it just doesn't work for me.

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gmkb — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 08:24:59 GMT

I have a very small appetite, but enjoy all the food shows and buy many items. I have never seen Sharon do anything offensive. She takes small bites, chews, swallows and then speaks. Only one male host dives in a bit aggressively.

I don't think Sharon cares for the fruit bars she presented today.. I'm not sure she ever took a bite. They did not look appealing - gooey.

She seems to like the seafood primarily. I believe she does a good job.

There are only two presentations that I don't care for, Germack and Grammas coffee cake. Germack because of the vendor running her fingers thru the food and Grammas because of the vendor pouring all that sauce over an otherwise good cake.

Edited to add: When Rachel does food shows on Q2, I have noticed she does not eat some things, primarily seafood. Another vendor or stage person will try those things instead of her - perhaps allergy.

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Sueliz — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 00:45:02 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
I think I have seen David V. do the "yes" head shake and then start describing the texture and different flavors he tastes. To me that doesn't sound like he can say anything really good about the product.

@PA Mom-mom @Annabellethecat66, I agree about David. I always think that when he only takes one bite of something he's not that into it. You can really tell when he genuinely loves a product.

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aubnwa01 — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 03:34:59 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

@Azcowgirl wrote:
@bonnielu Sounds like Dave King
@Azcowgirl@ @bonnielu I don't think Dave King was around in those days. It was probably Paul Kelly as he was sort of the host-in-charge and was every one of those tours.

Wasn't there a male host named Clarence something who wore glasses?

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kivah — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 03:37:07 GMT

@bonnielu

Lisa Robertson was asked the same question - and had the same answer. Obvioiusly, it's the Q's STAT response.

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Annabellethecat66 — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:46:29 GMT

I also know for sure though that some of the things he does is to help sell the product. Not talking about everything but here's what I saw:

A few years ago (maybe even last season) on the Apprentice it had Rick from QVC helping to show and sell products for the contestants. One thing they showed to help them was a controller (actual controller) talking in the contestants ears what to do to make sales move. He had in front of him a graph that moved as things sold. I think it might have been there or I read it that often (well that's an exaggeration....sometimes) when he does the happy dance it's because a product isn't selling as well. I'm not saying that's always the case but they said sales really move when he does that.

Lately, it seems like there are very few products he doesn't eat more than once. Ha! Maybe that's because he has enough priority that they sell what he likes. Ha!

Thanks for your input. I learn so much reading what everyone here puts into the conversation.