topic Re: Food show prices in Kitchen

Food show prices

Gabidog — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:02:27 GMT

The food looks terrible lately and portions small with prices not many can afford. Personally I am not buying a seasoned cook in bag prime rib...cannot be good. Most of the prepared meals look worse than a frozen TV dinner you can buy in the grocery store for under $5! Each item on QVC sells for at least $10.00 per portion and what is offered is nothing special...more spaghetti and meatballs?

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SandySparkles — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:18:50 GMT

I suppose food "beauty" is in the eye of the beholder. I have not purchased frozen dinners in many years, but I do not recall them being aesthetically appealing.😁

I have seen many comments that swear by some of the food offerings, and some that do not. Many customers are willing to pay a premium for having food prepared, and delivered straight to them. I think it is an especially attractive convenience during the pandemic.😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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Joe1985 — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:18:57 GMT

I totally agree.

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bluetail fly — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:24:19 GMT

@Gabidog wrote:
The food looks terrible lately and portions small with prices not many can afford. Personally I am not buying a seasoned cook in bag prime rib...cannot be good. Most of the prepared meals look worse than a frozen TV dinner you can buy in the grocery store for under $5! Each item on QVC sells for at least $10.00 per portion and what is offered is nothing special...more spaghetti and meatballs?

With a few exceptions I agree with you. Yes I make a really good cheesecake, but I can't send one to my sister for Christmas half way across the country. Juniors has never failed me.

I don't order nearly so much as I did 4, 5, 6 years ago. And I have never ordered anything that came across as a TV dinner. I think the selection has gone drastically downhill (popcorn) and the prices are in the main outrageous.

I was never disappointed by a Kansas City Steak purchase but they have priced me out of the market.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:35:05 GMT

I hate to cook these days as I can't stand long. That food looks pretty darn good to me, although I rarely buy anything. The Jimmy the Baker crumb cakes are really good. I have bought them.

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mspatmac — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:52:20 GMT

I have purchased a few food items and have been happy with the quality. Great convenience to send to elderly parents etc during the shut downs. Please don't assume Most can't afford as many can and do.

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Foxxee — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:53:42 GMT

Haven't purchased any of the meals, but I think some of the beef like filet mignons (tenderloins) and prime rib roasts look good. Black Angus is very tasty.

I haven't received one bad dessert or goody. Everything I'd give a 5 or 10 star rating.

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rockygems123 — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 07:08:21 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I hate to cook these days as I can't stand long. That food looks pretty darn good to me, although I rarely buy anything. The Jimmy the Baker crumb cakes are really good. I have bought them.

@Kachina624 I've tried Jimmy the Baker crumb cakes too and really like them. On a whim tried My Grandma's apple no walnut coffee cake, wow! I try not to eat carbs but these are on auto delivery ha.

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rockygems123 — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 07:12:21 GMT

@Gabidog wrote:
The food looks terrible lately and portions small with prices not many can afford. Personally I am not buying a seasoned cook in bag prime rib...cannot be good. Most of the prepared meals look worse than a frozen TV dinner you can buy in the grocery store for under $5! Each item on QVC sells for at least $10.00 per portion and what is offered is nothing special...more spaghetti and meatballs?

@Gabidog Agree, some of the foods look uncharacteristically unappealing. Maybe a little refresh is in the works for next year.

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Gabidog — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:48:59 GMT

Well, I too have purchased a lot of food from QVC and enjoyed much of it. Rastelli, Kansas City, Anderson Seafood to name a few. But yesterday there were 6 portions of pasta for $70 and they looked awful. Maybe they are good but on screen not appealing. Another item was 18 2oz appetizers for $60. To me it was overpriced. To me it looked unappealing. I never said most cannot afford...I said many cannot. And I thought QVC exists to bring the best possible items at the best price. If they are moving away from that sales will go down.

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Mimi 1883 — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:59:17 GMT

@Kachina624 I'm in the same boat as you - can't stand for long periods of time, or even long walks for that matter. I do order a few of Q's food items and, for the most part, have been very happy. Ordered the perogies once, but found them totally tasteless, but everything else was a win. We especially like the tenderloins, and use them for many different meals. Fortunately, we have a separate, standing freezer (in the basement,) so we're able to keep a supply of their items plus other things.

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LindaSal — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:31:56 GMT

I find the food products totally overpriced. I have tried several items over the years just for the convenience but realized I get better quality and better prices supporting my local markets. I understand it works for people that cannot get out but more times than not you are overpaying. The only item I did like was the postickers, JMO.

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PamfromCT — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:15:40 GMT

I guess ordering food from the Q might depend on where you live and/or how easily you can get out and about. We are all in different situations. It makes me appreciative of what I have access to. And for what price. But I am glad the Italian bakery a town away is not too convenient, as it could be our undoing.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 20:48:37 GMT

@Mimi 1883. Its like high class "Meals on Wheels", right?

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ValuSkr — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:02:25 GMT

I think the food items make nice gifts - bill to ship to, you know. But I wouldn't enjoy them much myself because I know how much they cost and I'd have such high expectations.

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Mimi 1883 — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:17:09 GMT

@Kachina624 I will say they are convenient for days when I'm having a lot of pain.