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Kitchen basics

gigimine — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 22:49:56 GMT

Does anyone wonder why QVC has stopped carrying a lot of the kitchen basics? I'm talking things like cutting boards knives? Now I love my glass locknlocks but even better now it's becoming difficult to get my hands on. I have resorted to checking the Internet to see if I can find the sizes that I am looking for. Anybody else having this problem?

Re: Kitchen basics

godi — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 22:54:03 GMT

Not enough of a profit margin on these items. I'm trying to find a spatula that will actually turn over an egg. For some reason the ones I have just aren't getting under enough for a clean flip. It frustrates me. I bought like 6 different ones and none do it. Anyone have a suggestion I'd appreciate it. As for your issue did you try Williams Sonoma or Sur Le Table? Good luck.

Re: Kitchen basics

jackthebear — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 22:55:31 GMT

Home Goods

has tons of them

Re: Kitchen basics

Etoile308 — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 23:16:53 GMT

I think people keep forgetting that things have changed in the world. Product availability is not what it once was. And retailers are looking to sell what's available to them, and what they think will sell.

Re: Kitchen basics

Kachina624 — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 23:54:32 GMT

The emphasis now seems to be on selling snack and prepared food....tons of it.

Re: Kitchen basics

loriqvc — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:41:26 GMT

They still sell a lot of knives; since I have a wonderful set (plus a bunch of nice specialty ones), that's part of the kitchen shows I tune out of, and it happens frequently. It seems like every new chef they bring in to sell products has a knife or set to hawk.

And I feel like there has actually been a shift to offering more kitchen basics in the past year—there have been scoops and spatulas and spurtles and storage items galore, along with new serving pieces and the standard flatware, utensil, and mixing bowl sets.

Re: Kitchen basics

froggy — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:57:39 GMT

@godi wrote:
Not enough of a profit margin on these items. I'm trying to find a spatula that will actually turn over an egg. For some reason the ones I have just aren't getting under enough for a clean flip. It frustrates me. I bought like 6 different ones and none do it. Anyone have a suggestion I'd appreciate it. As for your issue did you try Williams Sonoma or Sur Le Table? Good luck.

@godi Have you tried this one? Oxo SS Flexible Turner. It is very thin.

Re: Kitchen basics

Carmie — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 01:15:19 GMT

No, I am finding what I need for less money than what QVC charges. I just bought a knife set that I had my eye on...found them much cheaper somewhere else. QVC's price is $259.00 and I paid $139.00. They were $149.00 to have them shipped, but bought them in person for $10 less.

People are shopping smarter now.

Try Zulily for Lock and Lock. They offer different items than QVC sells. You have to check often because the inventory changes every day.

Re: Kitchen basics

godi — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 01:18:50 GMT

@froggy I'm looking for it this weekend! Thanks

Re: Kitchen basics

aroc3435 — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 01:40:37 GMT

@godi The spatula that @froggy pictured for you is a very good, flexible one. I don't remember where I purchased it last year but it really is thin and super flexible.

Maybe at Belk or Beall's or Boscov's. I remember throwing it into my online cart to bring my total up to qualify for free shipping.

I know it wasn't Amazon, but that is always worth a try. Just be sure it is with a reliable Amazon seller . . .

Good luck with your search.

aroc3435

Washington, DC

Re: Kitchen basics

froggy — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 01:47:08 GMT

@aroc3435 wrote:
@godi The spatula that @froggy pictured for you is a very good, flexible one. I don't remember where I purchased it last year but it really is thin and super flexible.

Maybe at Belk or Beall's or Boscov's. I remember throwing it into my online cart to bring my total up to qualify for free shipping.

I know it wasn't Amazon, but that is always worth a try. Just be sure it is with a reliable Amazon seller . . .

Good luck with your search.

aroc3435
Washington, DC

@aroc3435 @godi I got mine at Amazon.

Re: Kitchen basics

Kachina624 — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 02:05:44 GMT

@froggy wrote:
@godi wrote:
Not enough of a profit margin on these items. I'm trying to find a spatula that will actually turn over an egg. For some reason the ones I have just aren't getting under enough for a clean flip. It frustrates me. I bought like 6 different ones and none do it. Anyone have a suggestion I'd appreciate it. As for your issue did you try Williams Sonoma or Sur Le Table? Good luck.
@godi Have you tried this one? Oxo SS Flexible Turner. It is very thin.

I've had one of these for years. I like them for removing cookies from pans after baking.

Re: Kitchen basics

CAcableGirl2 — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 02:56:57 GMT

@Kachina624 Also anything "cozy".....aka pajamas, pajamas, pajamas, and throws, throws, and more throws.

Re: Kitchen basics

loriqvc — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 04:51:16 GMT

@godi - OXO also makes a nylon version of the flexible turner in case you need something for nonstick pans; it is available on Amazon as well.

Re: Kitchen basics

novamc1 — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 11:09:06 GMT

I got my OXO very thin, flexible but sturdy spatula at BedBath.....a long time ago. It's becoming my favorite more all the time.

Does a great job for DH when he's turning his over-light eggs without sticking to the tool and breaking the yolks.

Our other silicone spatulas don't seem to work as well for the one food he actually gets in the kitchen and cooks!

Re: Kitchen basics

LizzieInSRQ — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 11:11:50 GMT

@godi wrote:
Not enough of a profit margin on these items. I'm trying to find a spatula that will actually turn over an egg. For some reason the ones I have just aren't getting under enough for a clean flip. It frustrates me. I bought like 6 different ones and none do it. Anyone have a suggestion I'd appreciate it. As for your issue did you try Williams Sonoma or Sur Le Table? Good luck.

Try a thin fish flipper