topic Re: Callers under age 50. in Q Talk

Callers under age 50.

foonfah — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 06:26:25 GMT

I'm not complaining or trying to be sarcastic, but just curious to know if any of you have ever heard a female viewer call in who sounded like she was under 50? I've never heard anyone call in who had a youthful sounding voice...well, except for one time some years ago when a 20-30ish sounding female called in. Just a piece of trivia that makes me go hmmm.

Re: Callers under age 50.

SunValley — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 07:51:55 GMT

I don’t know anyone under 50 who would call CS to place an order—it’s online shopping. In fact, I don’t even know anyone under 50 who shops QVC. Since one has to call the testimonial line or place a order by phone to be asked to speak on air, that narrows the likelihood. I’ve heard younger callers, but far more talk about retirement lifestyles or decades of shopping.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 07:16:44 GMT

I've heard lots of callers who dont sound ancient. Are you insinuating that all Q callers sound old?

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foonfah — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 07:31:28 GMT

I realize my question can convey that impression, but I did not mean it in an unpleasant way. I myself am of quite an advanced age and was simply expressing curiosity.

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Gorgf — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 08:48:10 GMT

I was in my 40s and asked to talk on air. It was a Lee Sands show. In those days.we only had a phone ordering with an operator. They also spun the wheel and I won a $50 dollar credit so was happy to talk. Usually they started out with the weather. I loved the Eel Skin wallets and purses Lee brought from Hawaii. Now most business is done on line or automatic ordering and I rarely need an operator any more to order.

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IMW — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 08:56:30 GMT

Love those eel skin wallets. My dh and I still use them, they last forever. Years ago I picked up over a dozen wallets, under $20. Great product, great price.

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CalminHeart — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 09:25:11 GMT

I'm 65 and would never give a testimonial....and I order online, not by phone.

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Chicagosuburbangirl — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 09:43:37 GMT

I'm 50 and the sound of my voice is youthful.

The reverse may happen in others.

Age pigeonholing, in this manner, is making a rather larger, unfounded assumption.

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countrylady — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 10:45:08 GMT

The first time I spoke on air was with Mary Beth about a cross I was ordering. I was over 50.

Lately I've noticed HSN asks if you want to speak on air a lot.

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Peaches McPhee — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:53:15 GMT

Generally, I think younger people order by computer/tablet. The older ladies use the phone. Just a hunch based on what I know about older ladies.

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sashamatthews — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 12:14:19 GMT

I wish they would end these calls. They don't convince me to buy at all.

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Johnnyeager — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 12:17:06 GMT

Actually, even if you order online or via app you can still call in to the testimonial line if they are soliciting callers.

And yes, I have heard young sounding women (and men for that matter) on air. But I think we all know and understand that the average shopper, and therefore caller is older.

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Kindaglitzy — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:08:17 GMT

I don’t think testimonial calls add anything of value. Would not bother me at all if they were eliminated.

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Johnnyeager — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:15:10 GMT

On several occasions, I have heard hosts say that they are told by producers that sales can be seen rising as a testimonial caller is on the line. So, I believe that QVC executives believe that they are helpful.

I mean, QVC hosts wouldn't lie about that, would they?

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faeriemoon — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:23:56 GMT

I agree that it all has to do with online ordering vs phone ordering. Back in the day everyone called in, and on occasion you were asked if you wanted to speak on air. These days there is the testimonial line, and I don't know if I would ever be motivated to do that.

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MrSour — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:26:36 GMT

Your wrong. They would not have testimonials if they didn't sell the product

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MandyG06 — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:30:27 GMT

39 (and holding) here, talked to Isaac and Katie a couple of weeks ago

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seaBreeze — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:43:36 GMT

Callers are "screened" so naturally all will be positive. I turn the channel--it's another time waster--same as when the hosts talk about their kids. Just the facts, ma'am.

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LindaSal — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:56:45 GMT

I am in my fifties and have a very youthful voice. Always have, one time I had to call the school for my daughter (she got in a bit of trouble) and the principle thought I was her sister calling saying I was her mom!!!! So funny, anyway I don't think I could speak on air, I would be too nervous.......

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proudlyfromNJ — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 14:00:47 GMT

@seaBreeze wrote:

Callers are "screened" so naturally all will be positive. I turn the channel--it's another time waster--same as when the hosts talk about their kids. Just the facts, ma'am.

@seaBreeze . A number of posters here say they were never screened before they spoke.

I have heard a certain very bad word during a few of the calls. One was to Mary Beth! She nearly fainted but handled it well.