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QVC and Zulilly

Just Plain Crazy — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:35:18 GMT

Sorry if this has been shared before but I found it very interesting and hoping it won't make big changes in Zulilly

Just saw at the scrolling at the bottom of my news cast that QVC has purchased Zulilly for 2.4 Billion dollars. Trying to cash in on the younger generation so guess they haven't done it with all their changes made in the past couple of years.

JPC

Re: QVC and Zulilly

newjersey — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:36:20 GMT

Hi. I'm not familiar with Zulily. What do they sell?

Re: QVC and Zulilly

Just Plain Crazy — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:40:44 GMT

@newjersey wrote:
Hi. I'm not familiar with Zulily. What do they sell?

Hi newjersey,

They are a computer based business. I don't know too much about them but have ordered before. I think they are different vendors selling items, anything from clothing to household items and some brand names. They do have a no return policy unless damaged and their shipping is slow, usually doesn't ship for 2 weeks.

One good thing about them is they have a one time shipping each day and after your 1st item, all other shipping is free (hope that doesn't change) I do think they charge for shipping on bigger items.

You'll have to check them out.

I am sure some of our other posters can explain it more fully or better than I have

JPC

Re: QVC and Zulilly

newjersey — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:45:51 GMT

Thanks JPC.

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Just Plain Crazy — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:51:28 GMT

No problem newjersey. Have a good day

JPC

Re: QVC and Zulilly

PeterDM — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:08:24 GMT

This is kind of big news, right? I've been enjoying Zulily's website, after being recommeneded by the contributers here. I've seen some QVC offerings on their website before, so I'm wondering if this is where more clearance items from QVC will end up. In any case, it's a fun website. Have you seen the silver tabletop finials that are new in the Christmas section?...

Re: QVC and Zulilly

Just Plain Crazy — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:11:35 GMT

@PeterDM wrote:
This is kind of big news, right? I've been enjoying Zulily's website, after being recommeneded by the contributers here. I've seen some QVC offerings on their website before, so I'm wondering if this is where more clearance items from QVC will end up. In any case, it's a fun website. Have you seen the silver tabletop finials that are new in the Christmas section?...

@PeterDM...I haven't checked Zulilly out for a week or so PeterDM, sounds like I'd better do that huh.

I must have missed the Q items listed on Zulilly. Just hope they don't make lots of changes and mess with the S&H

JPC

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SHOPR — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:29:19 GMT

@Just Plain Crazy, I just checked my order history and it looks like I've ordered 14 different things from Zulily in the past two years or so. Most of that is home decor or storage, oops, and kitchen gadgets, and a couple of pairs of shoes. I've been pleased with all but two of them. I had a platter arrive broken, and the latest item, the gold finials (see Christmas at Zulily thread if interested in details) were defective. Zulily refunded in both cases without the need to return the items. I did include a photo of the finials just in case they were going to request it anyway.

What a way to do business. I order things hoping nothing goes wrong, but isn't it nice to know that if something does go wrong, they are willing to assist with minimal inconvenience to the customer?

I hope QVC doesn't throw a wrench in it.

@PeterDM, I see two silver finial sets when I search for finials. Both look really nice, but beware of what happened with our gold finials. The gold set is Cypress Home. HTH.

Re: QVC and Zulilly

Just Plain Crazy — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:33:18 GMT

@SHOPR wrote:
@Just Plain Crazy, I just checked my order history and it looks like I've ordered 14 different things from Zulily in the past two years or so. Most of that is home decor or storage, oops, and kitchen gadgets, and a couple of pairs of shoes. I've been pleased with all but two of them. I had a platter arrive broken, and the latest item, the gold finials (see Christmas at Zulily thread if interested in details) were defective. Zulily refunded in both cases without the need to return the items. I did include a photo of the finials just in case they were going to request it anyway.

What a way to do business. I order things hoping nothing goes wrong, but isn't it nice to know that if something does go wrong, they are willing to assist with minimal inconvenience to the customer?

I hope QVC doesn't throw a wrench in it.

@PeterDM, I see two silver finial sets when I search for finials. Both look really nice, but beware of what happened with our gold finials. The gold set is Cypress Home. HTH.

@SHOPR..I haven't checked my history but have ordered off and on in the past several years too and have good luck. Sorry to hear about your finials, didn't see that since this format is hard to follow. Glad you got your money back. I too am concerned what this will mean for shopping there. Me too hoping for no wrenchs.

JPC

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SHOPR — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:41:27 GMT

There is one way in which Zulily could definitely use some improvement. They need to always give item measurements and more thorough descriptions.

This set of lanterns has no measurements whatsoever. How many people will pay $65 not knowing their size?

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Just Plain Crazy — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:46:26 GMT

@SHOPR...I do agree on that SHOPR. I have not ordered a couple of things not knowing the size of it. And on some items, there is no desc at all. Not good for a no return policy.

Cool lanterns though

JPC

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Susan Louise — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:56:11 GMT

@PeterDM wrote:
This is kind of big news, right? I've been enjoying Zulily's website, after being recommeneded by the contributers here. I've seen some QVC offerings on their website before, so I'm wondering if this is where more clearance items from QVC will end up. In any case, it's a fun website. Have you seen the silver tabletop finials that are new in the Christmas section?...

@PeterDM SHOPR, rosehill and myself ordered a set of 3 gold finials from Zulily and we all wound up getting our money back due to quality issues. CS was really good and SHOPR also got a $10 credit toward her next purchase due to the problems. I just thought I'd give you a HU. That was my 1st order from Zulily too...

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Just Plain Crazy — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:57:51 GMT

@Susan Louise...thanks SL sorry they didn't work out for you guys. Sounds like they shouldn't have been selling any of them the way it sounds.

JPC

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Susan Louise — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 18:09:10 GMT

@Just Plain Crazy wrote:
@Susan Louise...thanks SL sorry they didn't work out for you guys. Sounds like they shouldn't have been selling any of them the way it sounds.

JPC

@Just Plain Crazy Hi JPC, yea, it kinda looks that way with this particular set of finials anyway. It's crazy too...some sites online are selling the exact same finials for between near $60-$80+!

HERE is the thread where we dissussed about buying and returning the set...

Re: QVC and Zulilly

lucymo — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 18:18:26 GMT

Welcome to zulily! I'm happy to give you more information about how we work.

We're a membership-based online store offering daily deals apparel, shoes, toys, home décor and more for moms, babies and kids. You'll find unique things from new, up-and-coming boutique brands alongside items from your favorite big brands.

There are a few ways to see our deals:
• Visit www.zulily.com
• Use our apps for iPhone, iPad and Android
• Be sure you're signed up for our daily email

We also recommend following zulily on Facebook to see our news and learn about upcoming sales. We're on Pinterest too!

We feature new items every day. Everything's organized into events that last 72 hours…then they're gone! Events begin at 6am PT daily, including weekends. Shop early—popular events often sell out quickly. If we take down an event, it's just that either they have sold out, or their time was up until next time

Our "how zulily works" page has additional information you might be interested in.

Here is an email that I teceived from Zulily after my asking about how their listings are only there for a number of days and then all

Thanks for shopping with us! Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions.

Best,

Kelsie B.
zSR - zulily Service Representative
5am to 8pm Pacific (M-F)
6am to 6pm Pacific (Sat-Sun)

Here is an email that I received from Zulily recently after I inquired as to why all listings were removed in a few days. It explains how they work.

Re: QVC and Zulilly

lucymo — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 18:23:51 GMT

@PeterDM wrote:
This is kind of big news, right? I've been enjoying Zulily's website, after being recommeneded by the contributers here. I've seen some QVC offerings on their website before, so I'm wondering if this is where more clearance items from QVC will end up. In any case, it's a fun website. Have you seen the silver tabletop finials that are new in the Christmas section?...

@PeterDM, if you read the email that I received from Zulily recently, if you see something that you want you need to order within three days or it is removed. It may return later but never know for sure. I could never figure them out.

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Just Plain Crazy — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 19:01:34 GMT

@Susan Louise..thanks SL, I did check it out, SHOPR, posted the thread. Guess I hadn't kept up with that one. I am kinda hit and miss here lately. Lots going on at home right now so don't get in as much as I would like to

Have a good day

JPC

Re: QVC and Zulilly

Just Plain Crazy — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 19:05:30 GMT

@lucymo...Hi lucy, you can also have them notify you when or if something comes back in stock. I did that a couple of times and did receive an email that it was back in stock. Don't know if this applies to all things but did with what I was interested in.

It is a fun site to go thru but you are right, you have to jump if you want it before it sells out or time is up.

Hope your week has started out good.

JPC

Re: QVC and Zulilly

lucymo — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 20:09:10 GMT

@Just Plain Crazy, Hi JPC, good to hear from you. Yes, I am doing good and hope you and Mr Crazy are well. I just read a bunch of news items about QVC's acquisition of Zulily. Thanks for letting us know about it as I hadn't heard anything until you posted.

Re: QVC and Zulilly

Just Plain Crazy — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 20:59:38 GMT

@lucymo..you re more than welcome didn't know if anyone had heard or not.