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Buying Books on QVC

hopeful3 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 22:12:18 GMT

Does anyone buy books on QVC? If there is a book I'm interested I will go to Amazon to find the book. I can read the reviews and see if I like it rather than rely on the Q's pitch. Books on Amazon are cheaper and if you are a prime member they ship for free.

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Krimpette — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 22:17:11 GMT

I agree. I never buy books from QVC.

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lucylover64 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 22:18:49 GMT

I agree: in general, reviews on Amazon can be very helpful!

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KYToby — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 22:23:46 GMT

And this is why QVC offers a limited product selection -- people watch presentations on QVC and then shop elsewhere. This is why they focus on house brands and other products on which they can offer exclusive deals or easy pay.

This is not a criticism of the posters. I do the same thing.

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insomniac — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 05:08:46 GMT

Millions of people buy books through Amazon.

That's why so many bookstores are going under.

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denisemb — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 06:37:08 GMT

I'll go to Amazon if it's cheaper and available, but I did purchase a cookbook recently from HSN because it wasn't available on Amazon.

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rac71 — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 09:07:07 GMT

ATK's newest cookbook is cheaper on Q than Amazon. Also, Amazon now charges sales tax. That was a bit of a surprise.

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ritasNo1Fan — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 10:04:38 GMT

Everything is reviewed on Amazon.com. So...I read customer reviews before I buy anything. And then I shop around. Kindle ebooks are the only things I buy from Amazon. I bought Joan's books from q. Autographed! And some cookbooks.

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glmama — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 19:47:57 GMT

I agree.

In general, Amazon has the lowest prices that I've found for new books. I also love Barnes & Noble, and I will purchase books there on occasion, but even their books are pricier. For instance, I really wanted this particular cookbook. Bought it at B&N, and even with my member discount, it was over $20. I was not on my game when I purchased it and later checked Amazon and the same book-a newer release--was $15. A good $7 less.

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Kathlen — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 19:52:24 GMT

On 2/15/2015 insomniac said:
Millions of people buy books through Amazon.

That's why so many bookstores are going under.

Bookstores are convenient when you are looking for popular books and best sellers (whch I don't read) - but I can't tell you how many times I was at Barnes & Noble at Union Square and they didn't have what I was looking for. Now - I only shop there for magazines.

Amazon gets all my book business ...

Used / Out-of-print booksellers also get lots of business from me.

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GloriBee — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 19:54:52 GMT

I buy books on Amazon. The prices are generally higher on QVC and then there is the S&H. S&H is free after $35 on Amazon (we all know it used to be $25) and it is pretty easy to hit $35.

ETA that I should have mentioned that I also get a lot of Kindle books from Amazon, mostly free. When I do purchase books, they are mostly as gifts for family members. Books they have mentioned they wanted.

Our public library has a wonderful attached used bookstore and I have gotten some great deals there! Several weeks ago they were selling all hard cover Janet Evanovich books for 50 cents....50 cents for hard cover! Most were like new, too. So, I was able to add to my collection.

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AnotherView2 — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 20:41:23 GMT

Take it out from the library first to see if you even want to own it.

Then check Amazon and Half.com to see where you want to buy it. Lately, I have been getting some books cheaper at Half.com than at Amazon...

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Nuttmeg — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 20:53:38 GMT

I buy most of my books on Amazon for a Kindle. The price is better, and no storage problems.

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FunkyHulaGirl — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 21:05:30 GMT

I love Amazon! I rarely buy books from anyplace else (except Ollie's), and that includes textbooks. Once in a while I'll go to a local used bookstore, largely because books that haven't sold within a certain time frame get put in one of several large bins outside and are free for the taking, but if I'm looking for something in particular, Amazon is always the first place I go. I also love the fact that if you've already bought a book it tells you at the top of the page; I've avoided duplicating more than once because of that feature.

Ollie's had great prices on cookbooks, and a few months ago I found a cookbook there for $3.99 that I had recently gotten at Amazon for almost $15. I decided to return the book to Amazon, since Prime returns are free, and $10 is $10. They asked why I was returning it, and when I indicated that I had found it much cheaper elsewhere they told me to keep the book and they'd credit my account for the full price, since I was such a good customer.

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Heart of Spade — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 21:25:59 GMT

On 2/16/2015 FunkyHulaGirl said:
I love Amazon! I rarely buy books from anyplace else (except Ollie's), and that includes textbooks. Once in a while I'll go to a local used bookstore, largely because books that haven't sold within a certain time frame get put in one of several large bins outside and are free for the taking, but if I'm looking for something in particular, Amazon is always the first place I go. I also love the fact that if you've already bought a book it tells you at the top of the page; I've avoided duplicating more than once because of that feature.

Ollie's had great prices on cookbooks, and a few months ago I found a cookbook there for $3.99 that I had recently gotten at Amazon for almost $15. I decided to return the book to Amazon, since Prime returns are free, and $10 is $10. They asked why I was returning it, and when I indicated that I had found it much cheaper elsewhere they told me to keep the book and they'd credit my account for the full price, since I was such a good customer.

Wow! Great customer service! I buy all my books on Amazon and a lot of our son's school books, too. I love getting recommendations from "those who purchased also purchased" and have found a lot of great books that way. With the free shipping ($35 minimum) I usually get the books within 5 business days or sometimes less. I love the duplication prevention, too, as I have yet to catalog my collection and have often nearly purchased duplications.

That said, I still love to browse in a book store and will always find something to buy. I love the bargain sections at Barnes where they often have cookbooks and coffee table books at great prices.

My husband finally gave up on trying to get me to switch to an e reader. I love the physical nature of a book, especially how they smell. I also don't care for library books for reasons I won't get into. Buying books is my one vice in life!