topic Have You Noticed........... in Q Talk

Have You Noticed...........

Katcat1 — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 05:56:31 GMT

that some of the new hosts are constantly using the phrase "this is a great opportunity." I am so sick of hearing it. They use it constantly in one program and it sounds so shopping network. I wish they would be more natural instead of being so rehearsed.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 06:20:55 GMT

@Katcat1. Is it possible you are watching too much QVC?

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libbyannE — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 06:49:28 GMT

Well, it IS a shopping channel. It’s 24/7 infomercials, basically. Why watch?

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x Hedge — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 07:38:54 GMT

@Katcat1

That's one of David Venable's pet phrases.

"I'm so pleased to bring you this opportunity..."

"This is a great opportunity to ..."

You want to learn how to sell, you watch tapes of David selling. He's been pitching the same pitch for years because it works.

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Katcat1 — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 07:39:56 GMT

@Kachina624 LOL I would like this opportunity to say I think you are right!

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RealtyGal2 — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 08:18:02 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
that some of the new hosts are constantly using the phrase "this is a great opportunity." I am so sick of hearing it. They use it constantly in one program and it sounds so shopping network. I wish they would be more natural instead of being so rehearsed.

They will be more natural in another year. They are new hosts.

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jackthebear — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 11:46:42 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Katcat1. Is it possible you are watching too much QVC?

lol

no one on this forum could be accused of that

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jackthebear — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 11:47:22 GMT

@x Hedge wrote:
@Katcat1
That's one of David Venable's pet phrases.
"I'm so pleased to bring you this opportunity..."
Or
"This is a great opportunity to ..."

You want to learn how to sell, you watch tapes of David selling. He's been pitching the same pitch for years because it works.

to separate you from your money

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shaggygirl — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 12:07:19 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
that some of the new hosts are constantly using the phrase "this is a great opportunity." I am so sick of hearing it. They use it constantly in one program and it sounds so shopping network. I wish they would be more natural instead of being so rehearsed.

@Katcat1

have you also noticed they all have a "story"? A color story, a value story, a savings story......etc, etc, etc.

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jubilant — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 12:19:32 GMT

This is something I expect to hear from sales people whether I'm buying a car, a house, clothing, jewelry and almost anything. To me, if I hear the words "great opportunity" I'm thinking sale, saving money, etcetera. That is how they get your attention and getting your attention they do! What would you have them say? For me, I think this is mild compared to some of the things I hear.

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Lisa Y — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 12:35:51 GMT

@shaggygirl wrote:
@Katcat1 wrote:
that some of the new hosts are constantly using the phrase "this is a great opportunity." I am so sick of hearing it. They use it constantly in one program and it sounds so shopping network. I wish they would be more natural instead of being so rehearsed.
@Katcat1
have you also noticed they all have a "story"? A color story, a value story, a savings story......etc, etc, etc.

@Katcat1 I know what you mean. What’s the story with that? 😄😄😄😄

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Maltichonmom17 — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 13:28:21 GMT

Well, it IS a shopping network. Quite honestly, I’d rather be “offered a great opportunity” than be pressured with “when they’re gone, they’re gone”.

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MalteseMomma — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 14:24:40 GMT

I'm noticing they are ALL scripted lately.

All, using the same script !!!

I'm so sick of it ,I just cannot listen anymore!

So I don't ..............and I don't buy either....

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Mimi 1883 — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 16:20:26 GMT

I think Carolyn Gracie is one of the "hard sell" hosts. A couple of her favorite lines are 'You can buy more than one' and 'A lot of people of picking up multiples.' Sure. Not me.

David's is 'The phone lines are EXTREMELY busy...'

Uh huh. Don't think so.

You have to wonder...are there people out there who really buy into the hosts' sales tactics?? It's just hard for me to fathom that people could be so gullible.

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x Hedge — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 16:40:49 GMT

huh?

If you're not listening any more how are you "noticing..." what they ALL are and aren't saying?

Considering all the complaints of their talking ad lib about family, personal preferences, not giving sizes and other pertinent info, making stupid comments to or about, etc... ...I'd welcome someone whispering "Stick to the script!" in the host's earpiece.

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 23:46:34 GMT

I always laught when the hosts say "congratulations if you got in on such and such a deal. Like you won something😄 Ya, sure!

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Kachina624 — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:33:41 GMT

@Mimi 1883 wrote:
I think Carolyn Gracie is one of the "hard sell" hosts. A couple of her favorite lines are 'You can buy more than one' and 'A lot of people of picking up multiples.' Sure. Not me.

.

@Mimi 1883. One of these days I'm going to count the number of times Carolyn says "Stay in the ordering process" during a one hour show. I guess she thinks we're all going to hang up our phones just because she's winding up her spiel.

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KKJ — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:42:44 GMT

What really grates on my nerves is when the host(s) pressure you to buy multiples of something. "Get one for your handbag, keep one at the office, one for gymbag, yada yada. And the hard sell during holiday time---"get one for your neighbor, your kids bus driver, your hairdresser," etc.

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Daysdee — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 01:36:34 GMT

@KKJ They are really big on that at Christmas time. Get one for your garbageman, postman, neighbor that picks up your newspaper, the crossing guard, etc.

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blackhole99 — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 03:13:24 GMT

It amazes me that anyone still thinks the Q is just a shopping channel. The hosts think they are celebrities, I don't know any shop girls who think they are celebs.I think QVC watchers want a little more than same old same old from their celebrity hosts.