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Honeybells

idiotshopper — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 15:47:18 GMT

I got my honeybell order yesterday and could not believe how sour they are! I will probably use them up by putting in smoothies. I was disappointed especially since I gifted a box to a friend who is recovering from COVID-19. I won't buy them again.

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 16:03:56 GMT

@idiotshopper

That's a real shame. Keep in mind that QVC will do a full refund on unsatisfactory food item, with no need for you to return them.

Send an email to the Moderators at QVCSocialTeam@QVC.com with your order # and express your disappointment with this order.

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fthunt — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 16:15:52 GMT

Here's a hint.........wait a few days. I haven't received my Honeybells from Hale yet; but talked to a lady there b/c I first received oranges and they (were) a little tart. She said.....they had a spell of rain and that affected some of the early fruit.

A week later the oranges seem to have sweetened up and delicious. Honeybells are a different variety, I know, but I expect them to react same.

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idiotshopper — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 16:44:37 GMT

Thank you. I will wait and see if they get sweeter.

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Etoile308 — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:30:21 GMT

@idiotshopper, what a thought gift. Even if the honeybells weren't sweet the gesture was.

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amyb — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 21:39:19 GMT

Got mine last week...they've been good. Some are sweeter than others, but none are sour. And mostly no seeds, which I'm happy about!

Call QVC...maybe they will replace them. In the past they were good about that...although, maybe it's past Honeybell time...I didn't check online before saying that. They might credit you even if you can't replace them, if you are that unhappy with them, and you tell them they are much more sour than your usual experience with them. Worth a try.

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idiotshopper — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:44:01 GMT

I won't complain, I will let them sit a while on my back porch which is a good temp right now in the mid 40's. i bought the Vinci juicer, which I love by the way, and will use these oranges. They do pick them the day they ship so they probably will soften up and get sweeter in a few days. I will be happy to have fresh fruit either way.

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busymom22 — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 01:55:58 GMT

I've never had good luck with these honeybells. I've received them twice for gifts and once as an order. One time they were horribly sour, another time half were rotten and oozing when I received them.

Honestly, I'd rather spend a fraction of the price and get some good naval oranges locally.

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LovemesomeQ1979 — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 02:02:25 GMT

I have to blame the bees because mine are full of seeds.

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tarsmom — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:58:09 GMT

Our local fruit market has them for $1.69 per pound right now. They are as sweet as can be!

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SGoodwin — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 07:35:44 GMT

Mine were full, and I do mean full of seeds. I would say 20 - 30 per honeybell. Tastes fine but not as sweet as last year. And I did wait a few days for some because could not eat all same day. You never know what you get. Wish there was a way before they sold so many. Random testing may be a way but never a for sure thing. I just squeeze them and enjoy the juice.

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Northern Belle 2 — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:16:22 GMT

Mine are sweet and mild. I got a 15 lb. box and have eaten several so far and they have been wonderful. A few have seeds, but others are completely seedless.

In past years, I have gotten shipments that have been a bit on the tart side as well. This is natural fruit after all, and they are affected by various growing conditions, etc. Even when I buy regular oranges in the grocery store, each batch is different.

I think it's a good idea to use them in smoothies. They are still a healthy alternative, regardless. 🙂

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songbird — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:18:18 GMT

I only purchased them once. I went directly to to the grower (in Florida) Forgotten the name, LOL. Any it was OK. I got 10 of them. Neither my husband or my son liked them, so I ended up giving some to my neighbors or eating them. Some were wonderful, some not so great. Each honey bell tasted different. Very strange.

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GeorgiaJanet — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:17:43 GMT

I just received mine this afternoon and posted seperately how disappointed I was in them. They had a note in the box that they had subsituted the California ones and those are sour. I ordered some California ones last year after I enjoyed the Florida ones and discovered how much I don't like the California ones. It is very disappointing. I'll just juice mine to get the nutrients down me. I tried one and it is so tart....ick! Fortunately I had ordered and received some earlier this month from Hales and they were Florida ones that were delicious, so I got a few good ones this year.

Maybe your friend can just juice them for the Vitamin C which is a good help for Covid-19 healing.

I'll buy from other growers next year, not QVC.