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It Has Begun — Mirrored Programming

Caaareful Shopper — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:39:18 GMT

I knew it wouldn't take too long.

Today QVC2 and QVC3 are both showing the exact same pre-recorded show, “QVC in the Garden,” at the same time (8:00am to 10:00am EST).

I’m hesitant to watch pre-recorded TV shopping shows. With three QVC channels, right now only one is live. It happens to be NutriSystem on the main channel. I’ve already seen that garden show live, so that means Bye QVC. More channels, more variety?? Not working out.

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LTT1 — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:42:12 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper

Do companies show “mirrored programming” when they are getting ready to drop a channel, or do you know?

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Winkk — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:44:17 GMT

I didn't even know there was a QVC3. I only get the original live QVC. That's all I need.

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Diva on The Q — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:47:27 GMT

HSN has a second channel as well. So, I suppose there is a benefit in having more than one channel.

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Ketra — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:50:26 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
I knew it wouldn't take too long.

Today QVC2 and QVC3 are both showing the exact same pre-recorded show, “QVC in the Garden,” at the same time (8:00am to 10:00am EST).

I’m hesitant to watch pre-recorded TV shopping shows. With three QVC channels, right now only one is live. It happens to be NutriSystem on the main channel. I’ve already seen that garden show live, so that means Bye QVC. More channels, more variety?? Not working out.

Who the heck knows what QVC is thinking. None of their decisions make sense these days.🙄

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bdoby — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:52:08 GMT

Greed has entered the arena. Why do we need three channels of QVC. Especially when two of them are the same products. I said it before, I will say it again, the bigger QVC gets the more mistakes being made with Customer Service, repetitive programming and it is not what it used to be.

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Caaareful Shopper — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:52:20 GMT

@LTT1 wrote:
@Caaareful Shopper

Do companies show “mirrored programming” when they are getting ready to drop a channel, or do you know?

That’s interesting @LTT1, perhaps they are. But QVC is making a big splash about their three channels for different opportunities to show different things. QVC2 turns to live programming from noon to midnight during the weekdays. Perhaps they don’t care if duplicate taped programming appears in the morning hours once in a while.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:02:52 GMT

Q2 and main channel have shown the same things at the same times but different hosts. Q2 was recorded and obviously the main channel was live but I've seen both showing the TSV, Philosophy, Dooney, Josie Maran, etc. Made no sense to me at all.

HSN2 is weird. I don't watch it because it's not in HD for me and it's terrible quality but they don't really show complete shows. They just jump from one presentation to another of various products. You could be watching Callie present a computer and then 10 minutes later Marlo is presenting a printer then 10 minutes later Shannon is presenting a camera. LOL

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Glitter51 — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:19:24 GMT

what’s the big deal!!! Just don’t watch. I’m sure there are other channels on your tv. People complain about the most ridiculous stuff anymore.

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GinaV24 — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:36:44 GMT

I agree with you. If I've already seen the show, I'm not going to watch a "re-run" of it.

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Suxela — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:42:16 GMT

HSN2 has been around for almost 2 years on HULU. I didn't not know there was a QVC3 channel.

I've stopped watching it anyway. I go online or use the app to see what's new and what items I want to purchase if any!

I do that with QVC and HSN, that way you don't have to be bothered if you don't enjoy the host. The only time I watch live is Saturday morning fashionshow with Leah.

Has anyone else notice Leah seems to be getting thinner and thinner? She looks tired and her face does not look as healthy as before.

She still looks good, just an observation.

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MichiGal — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:09:33 GMT

I agree. QVC has been struggling for many years, I am sure in part to e-commerce now. They had a niche for decades of being convenient, ordering items and having them delivered right to your door, but everyone does that now. The quality has faded and the value while by some standards might be decent, I think they could be impressive if corporate got rid of these constant free S/H days/weeks and just had them as a special customer appreciation day twice a year.

Expanding the 2 new channels was never going to work without the introduction of new ideas/items. We don't need any more clothes, shoes, accessories or beauty products. That is all I ever seem to see these days except for the occasional cooking show and even those disappoint with the lack of new items, the same items, and the same spiel over and over like a broken record. I honestly don't know how the hosts can do it. Back in the day, there was a pleasant mix and variety every day unless it was a 24 hour jewelry day, or St. Patricks Day or All Day cooking event. There was Lee Sands, T-Fal, Diamonique, Bedding, Susan Graver, Yves Roche, Southwest Jewelry, home/garden.

HSN seems to have the better programming now which I never thought I would ever say, but they are more like QVC in the days of old.

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CAMOGIRL — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:10:24 GMT

Maybe more time and effort should be spent on

-improving one channel.-

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faeriemoon — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:11:44 GMT

I seldom watch QVC1 let alone the other channels they have.

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MichiGal — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:13:07 GMT

QVC3 has taken over what used to be Beauty IQ.

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MichiGal — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:20:57 GMT

I mentioned that to my mom not too long ago. I told her that I had not seen her in a long time as my work schedule conflicted to when she was on the air and when I finally caught a show with her on it I did not even recognize her. I kept thinking I know that voice but couldn't figure out who she was. Lately I have caught her on at various times and have heard her mention that she has changed her eating style and has lost weight due to that which I was happy to hear as I was concerned that she may have fallen ill.

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Rockycoast — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:25:43 GMT

I only watch the main QVC channel. (and I dont watch that one all that much) I don't bother with the other channels. They dont hold any interest for me. One is more then enough.

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eddyandme — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:32:31 GMT

I think it's a good idea 'cause if there was a show I was interested in and missed it, I could catch it later.

IMO, Q3 never took off so perhaps this channel would be best for repeats.

I don't watch very often anymore due to lack of product variety and some hosts, I just can't take.

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Imaoldhippie — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:34:19 GMT

There is always a possibility that it is all temporary and there will be changes down the road. Too early to be making snap judgements.

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Allegheny — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:43:38 GMT

@CAMOGIRL wrote:
Maybe more time and effort should be spent on
-improving one channel.-

Ding, ding, ding! You are absolutely right. If they want to have two channels, dedicate one to clothing, handbags, shoes, cosmetics, etc.

The other channel can be everything else; household, decor, crafts, books, cooking, food, etc.

To show only 4 or 5 items during a 60 minute time slot is boring. Just repetitive rambling and a lot of time leaving our valuable information.

Goodness if they are presenting a product, ie air fryer for example; spend more time with close ups and demos on how the product works, not continuously yapping about colors or how much everyone needs this. If I can't see in more detail how it works, I probably would hesitate in purchasing the product.