topic Re: They're A Steal in Kitchen

They're A Steal

coffee drinker — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:34:03 GMT

Is what my husband said about 4 boxes of pasta $38.50. He was being sarcastic. Can you imagine paying that for 4 boxes of pasta. I don't care that they were organic or the wheat was something special. Maybe It's just me, but QVC's prices are getting a tad outrageous. Who's doing the stealing? I'll stick to Barilla that was

5@$4 at my grocery store today.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:41:48 GMT

Nobody is stealing if customers are voluntarily handing over their funds.

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fthunt — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:46:13 GMT

Well.....he might be 'right' IF - you're wheel chair bound - no car - nobody to do your shopping or no computer to order delivery.

IF free shipping and dropped at your front door - it could be a ....deal

I tend to try and see both sides of an issue............

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Vivian — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:51:56 GMT

My 99 year old mother is housebound and computerless. She would NEVER pay that much money for pasta. I live far away but she has a neighbor who can pick up a few things for her and I order food to be sent to her home from local supermarkets.

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Ladybug724 — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:35:28 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
Well.....he might be 'right' IF - you're wheel chair bound - no car - nobody to do your shopping or no computer to order delivery.

IF free shipping and dropped at your front door - it could be a ....deal

I tend to try and see both sides of an issue............

@fthunt Taking monetary advantage of people that are in these situations is called price gouging.

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millieshops — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:58:47 GMT

People spend money in all sorts of ways someone else with the same income and same set of responsibilities would never do. but it's not a contest in my mind and the person who spends $5 for their pasta instead of $38 may well spend equal amounts on something I find every bit as unnecessary.

I am not buying the QVC pasta, but price is a minor consideration in my decision. I use so little pasta that the amount would be likely to last for years. Even if I knew why it could be different from the supermarket sale choices, pasta gets old, too.

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SandySparkles — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:11:46 GMT

Consumerism is subjective. For a person with the financial resources and desire to purchase "expensive" pasta, it is not problematic. A person with limited resources will likely; and perhaps should, shop elsewhere for it. It essentially boils down to the amount a consumer is WILLING to pay for said item.😊

Thankfully, The Q has something for most budgets.👍

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:28:50 GMT

I love pasta and I've purchased varieties at all price points. You can spend more, but I've never found better than de Cecco or barilla.

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Sooner — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 21:00:54 GMT

People should do what they want with their money. I find it absurd that people buy all sorts of things. If I had room, I'd buy a horse. I don't need one and they are expensive, but I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

I think people around here especially who complain about what others buy at any price are confusing "need" with "want" and not being objective about what they themselves buy.

I think any of us, and I include me in this, could look back at a few months purchases (however I probably won't do that) and think about how much of it we REALLY "need." Shocking?

So how does that all add up to criticizing pasta purchases or what any of us buy? Or being shocked at money "wasted" on a product, or what a company charges for something?

I know some pinch ever penny--and many have to, I understand that very well. But some do it because they feel superior doing it, and I know a couple of them personally but won't name names.

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Love my grandkids — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 22:37:15 GMT

@Ladybug724 It's not price gouging as they are not selling exclusively to those who are housebound or have no help. THAT would be gouging.

They are selling to the public in general and are not targeting any one group. See?

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coffee drinker — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 22:54:59 GMT

@QVCkitty1 I totally agree with you regarding Barilla & DeCecco. You should also try Lidia's (Bastianich sp?) brand. It's very good.

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 23:00:43 GMT

@coffee drinker wrote:
@QVCkitty1 I totally agree with you regarding Barilla & DeCecco. You should also try Lidia's (Bastianich sp?) brand. It's very good.

@coffee drinker , I agree, sadly my market stopped carrying Lidia's pasta. They have started carrying Rao's pasta and though I'm a big fan of their sauce, I don't find the pasta to be special, it's good but just not special.

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mspatmac — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 03:10:58 GMT

Very simply: A product is created, a price is established, it is presented to the public to buy. Shopper decides if they want the product or not based on their personal criteria. This happens with every product produced in every type of outlet from underwear to homes. For goodness sakes take care of your own business and stay out of others choices.

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Cats3000 — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:32:34 GMT

@coffee drinker No one is "stealing" anything. No one is being forced to buy the product. We buy whole wheat pasta at our local supermarket. Works just fine.

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candys mine — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:57:49 GMT

They Offer and people buy it or don't buy it.

Just like they Offer $500.00 handbags and $50.00 hair products.

It's up to you to decide for yourself.

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wagirl — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:26:15 GMT

pasta------ come on --- the REAL deal is those 4oz lobster tails for over $ 300 the other day---- now that's a deal!!!!!!! got so many for my gift drawer!!!!!!!!

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RespectLife — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:47:53 GMT

@coffee drinker

I'm doing the stealing. I'm the thief. I ordered it. And YES, I CAN imagine paying that for Handmade, flavored pasta.

Have you ever been to an Italian Market or Gourmet Shop? QVC prices are the same.

I do not find QVC food prices outrageous at all.

I typically use only DeCecco and Barilla. However, these are specialty pastas. Not the same taste, consistency, texture OR flavor. Not pumped out by a machine.

It is no one's business how much I choose to spend on what. I am sure I would shake my head at other's purchases as well.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:51:27 GMT

I know where you can get pasta for $1.00 a box.