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$69 for 2 pies?

wakefield64 — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:44:08 GMT

I do not watch on Christmas merchandise weekends but took a break from football..so $69 for an apple and cherry pie? Not even mile high Apple pie...I know some people may buy, but Wow 😮

Re: $69 for 2 pies?

QVCkitty1 — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:53:25 GMT

@wakefield64 wrote:
I do not watch on Christmas merchandise weekends but took a break from football..so $69 for an apple and cherry pie? Not even mile high Apple pie...I know some people may buy, but Wow 😮

@wakefield64 , I hear you, but as someone who makes pies , it's not easy to make a good one. I would charge more, a good pie crust is worth it, at least to me. 🥧🥧

Re: $69 for 2 pies?

bonnielu — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:55:13 GMT

I find all food items high priced. I don't buy any of it from them.

Re: $69 for 2 pies?

Meowingkitty — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:05:17 GMT

We have a place in Arizona called Rock Springs. Their pies run around $26 each. They are not the normal size but maybe 12". I know I could not make a pie for less by the time I buy all the ingredients, the time and effort etc. I would not buy a pie from QVC because I don't know if they are good.

Re: $69 for 2 pies?

nycalady — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:09:08 GMT

Costco has yummy pies & other bakery items at yummy prices, Marie Callenders frozen pies are extraordinary, well priced & available at many retailers. Good pie options are out there.

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Krimpette — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:12:18 GMT

These posts are quite common. I believe it's unfathonable to some people out there who disagree and are more than willing to pay the price. Else, why would they offer so many food shows? Isn't all of their food somewhat overpriced? Yet they often have sell-outs.

Re: $69 for 2 pies?

birdQ13 — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:22:14 GMT

Thank goodness I am near Costco for my own baked good treats. I am considering a Q food purchase in order to mail something to elderly relatives I won't be able to see.

Re: $69 for 2 pies?

Kachina624 — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:23:59 GMT

I'd just like to know how they ship something as fragile as a pie without it getting smashed to smithereens. What happens when it's turned upside down?

Re: $69 for 2 pies?

GenXmuse — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:24:22 GMT

Well, at least you get two. Some of the desserts are $69 just for one!

Re: $69 for 2 pies?

Zhills — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:27:34 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I'd just like to know how they ship something as fragile as a pie without it getting smashed to smithereens. What happens when it's turned upside down?

@Kachina624 They are shipped frozen.

Re: $69 for 2 pies?

Meowingkitty — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:46:53 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I'd just like to know how they ship something as fragile as a pie without it getting smashed to smithereens. What happens when it's turned upside down?
@Kachina624 They are shipped frozen.

I'd like to see how frozen they are by the time they get to Arizona.

Re: $69 for 2 pies?

Largoman — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:52:56 GMT

QVC, had a lady on about a month ago that was selling Butta Pies. They wanted $99.00 for 2 nine inch pies. They looked awful on screen, and the show host tried blaming the heat of the studio lights for it.

Re: $69 for 2 pies?

luvmybeetle — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:56:05 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I'd just like to know how they ship something as fragile as a pie without it getting smashed to smithereens. What happens when it's turned upside down?

Well, I ordered a Junior's cheesecake twice and both times it came smashed up. Of course QVC returned my money, but I was very dissappointed.

Re: $69 for 2 pies?

Etoile308 — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 20:30:56 GMT

I've received pies from several mail order companies. They are packed carefully. Arrive frozen. Arrive undamaged. The prices are similar to what QVC offers.

A favorite quality bakery, driving to 11 miles away, sells pies for around $25. They are now open only a few days a week, from 10am to 3 or 4pm and in an area where I pay for parking and unless special ordered, not always in stock.

Like most I've bought grocery store frozen pies. I've tried pies and other desserts from Costco, Sam's Club, and BJ's. There is a distinct difference in the quality of ingredients. I no longer eat empty unsatisfying calories. If I consume a dessert then it's something I truly want to enjoy, and not something where it's one piece and the rest in the trash. Not something that the oils and other ingredients unpleasantly repeat on you hours later.

For some, the price is worth it for the quality of ingredients and convenience. For others, there is no convincing.

Re: $69 for 2 pies?

ValuSkr — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 20:01:40 GMT

Yes, it seems like a lot. Last week, the "Friday Freebie" at Giant was a frozen pie from their "Nature's Promise" line, normally $6.99. I got apple.

Re: $69 for 2 pies?

chickenbutt — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 20:57:00 GMT

There have been a number of food items I've purchased here over there years that I REALLY like a lot. Granted, none of them are cheap but when I figure the 'per serving' for me it's not so bad and I know I can enjoy the items and have them for a long time as I don't eat them every day.

I do vacuum seal any of the frozen items that don't come vac-sealed, so it makes it easy to have them on hand w/o worrying about quality.

But, $69 for two pies? Nah, not for me. I don't begrudge it others who may be interested of course. But I would pass on that.

Re: $69 for 2 pies?

Kachina624 — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 20:57:24 GMT

@Meowingkitty wrote:
@Zhills wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I'd just like to know how they ship something as fragile as a pie without it getting smashed to smithereens. What happens when it's turned upside down?
@Kachina624 They are shipped frozen.
I'd like to see how frozen they are by the time they get to Arizona.

@Meowingkitty My frozen food has always still been frozen when it gets to New Mexico, not nearly as hot but hot enough.

Re: $69 for 2 pies?

Kachina624 — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 22:00:13 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I'd just like to know how they ship something as fragile as a pie without it getting smashed to smithereens. What happens when it's turned upside down?
@Kachina624 They are shipped frozen.

@Zhills Duh, I must have brain fog today. I assumed they were fresh and unfrozen.

Re: $69 for 2 pies?

spiderw — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 22:13:10 GMT

I ordered these in July but after giving it thought I canceled. While I am happy for the family being able to build up a business and keep their farm, the cost of the pies is for me too high.

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fthunt — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 23:02:08 GMT

@Kachina624 Did wonder where your head was when I read your post....LOL