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Ordering Less

chessylady — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 05:09:39 GMT

I have not ordered anything from any shopping channel for two months. I decided not to order clothing due to high cost of clothing as well as cost of returns. I have almost any kitchen gadget you could name. I don't think about Christmas until November. I have so much jewelry that I love and it is hard to judge quality and gemstone colors on TV. I think many of my purchases in the past were impulse buys. It seems as if I have gradually evolved out of home shopping.

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sarahpanda — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 10:37:39 GMT

@chessylady Right there with ya, Chessylady...I don't know if it's an age thing with me or just tired of the same old, same old...but I've got enough ''stuff'' to last me the rest of my life....rather feed the hungry children in schools now.

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tarsmom — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 11:22:45 GMT

I'll be retiring in a little over a year. During my career I was front and center with people (the public). Now I have a "behind-the-scenes" job and I, too, am starting to reduce my purchasing. Once you retire, I mean, really, what do you need? Why do you need 7 rings, 12 necklaces, lots of skirts, dresses, tops? Unless you have a very active life after retirement, I really think less is more.

Salespeople do a good job making us think we "need" everything they sell.

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deeva — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 12:07:50 GMT

I agree. Any time I see a cute top or a pair of shoes, my first thought is do I need this?

99% of the time the answer is no. So I don’t buy it.

And when I buy something, I donate at least two pieces of clothing to charity.

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drizzellla — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:11:56 GMT

@tarsmom wrote:
I'll be retiring in a little over a year. During my career I was front and center with people (the public). Now I have a "behind-the-scenes" job and I, too, am starting to reduce my purchasing. Once you retire, I mean, really, what do you need? Why do you need 7 rings, 12 necklaces, lots of skirts, dresses, tops? Unless you have a very active life after retirement, I really think less is more.

Salespeople do a good job making us think we "need" everything they sell.

I wish I had thought more about my purchasing, especially clothing, before I retired. When I retired I spent hours and hours clearing out my closets of "work clothes". I am still upset at myself. So many of the slacks, tops, jackets, skirts, sweaters and dresses had tags still on them. I filled the car up twice with donated "work clothes". And I still have more clothing than I will never wear.

I do have quite an active social life now that I retired. But I wear casual clothing.

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Desertdi — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 12:59:37 GMT

I stocked up on clothes while I still had a paycheck. Happy I did that before I retired.........especially since prices of clothing have gone up more than inflation.

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millieshops — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 13:13:45 GMT

@chessyladylol For the most part, I'm "shopping" in my own closets and drawers these days. Even after working at simplifying my life for several years, there's still more of almost everything I want or need right here at home.

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kaydee50 — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 13:18:11 GMT

Recently in Macy's and saw a few items that I liked. Then realized I already had something similar in my closet. Agree with others that I have enough clothes to probably last the rest of my life--LOL!!!

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Eileen in Virginia — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 13:43:59 GMT

I agree with all of you! Most of the clothing I accumulated while I was working are classic pieces of excellent quality. Most of the clothing that’s been offered online and in the stores in the past few years is faddish (frequently described as “trending”), becoming dated by the end of the season. I also have more kitchen gadgets and other stuff than I can use, so I’m trying to cut back on those purchases, too.

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GAQShopr53 — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 13:52:40 GMT

I think a lot of people are gradually finding themselves ordering less and less. I have enough clothing for a lifetime. I also love jewelry and could probably start my own jewelry store

Thankfully, most of my purchases great quality and turned out to be good investment pieces. Yes, the prices have increased on all goods over the years. I still shop online for certain items but not as much as I use to.

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PINKdogWOOD — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 14:19:51 GMT

@chessylady Following your lead - I hope!!!! I'm so tired of getting clothes that are not to the description. As with many at least here sizing has become really challenging. Really tired of the need to return because of this too. Tired of the same old styles by those who bring them here. There are so few 'designers' here they have nothing new to offer, and from one to the next the styles are the same.

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PINKdogWOOD — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 14:23:01 GMT

Sounds like me 5 years ago @tarsmom . Shortly thereafter you'll be looking at all those 'work' clothes wondering what to do with them. Through the years I've given tons of things away.

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maximillian — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 14:37:32 GMT

QVC is no longer a customer friendly business. I too am shopping less these days, but I shop on other sites, not much here. Too many recent negative experiences to justify giving my business to QVC.

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wakefield64 — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 14:45:20 GMT

just a thought....I am ordering less and also my daughter is doing the same. She works from home and wears casual clothes so less need for "dressy" clothes. Working from home is here to stay and could change buying habits.

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ChouChou — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 15:35:25 GMT

@chessylady wrote:
I have not ordered anything from any shopping channel for two months. I decided not to order clothing due to high cost of clothing as well as cost of returns. I have almost any kitchen gadget you could name. I don't think about Christmas until November. I have so much jewelry that I love and it is hard to judge quality and gemstone colors on TV. I think many of my purchases in the past were impulse buys. It seems as if I have gradually evolved out of home shopping.

OMG! When I read this I had to check to see if I had posted this in my sleep. Last ordered 5/23/19. I stopped for several reasons: prices have increased to a point where I just can't justify it; shipping protocols are outrageous and inefficient; the items offered are repetitive and stale; and, the quality of the merchandise has deteriorated and sizing is no longer accurate.

I never shop in July for Christmas. I also don't shop in January for July 4th.

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threecees — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 15:38:03 GMT

I have been staying away from stores more so recently. Forget about

QVC ordering, usually only order on free ship days, like 3 or 4 a year.

Have way too much clothing, shoes, etc. When you look over all you

have, like I do, I realize enough is enough and I don't need any more

of anything right now.

Shop from your own closet.

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IMW — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 15:38:23 GMT

You ladies are an inspiration! I am retired for 11 years,

am 67 and due to health conditions my activities are limited. Most of my outside trips are to see my gs, mds and casinos 🎰.

I am still buying too much. I no longer buy much jewelry, but too much clothing—— things too similar to what I already have. And multiples. Drives dh crazy. Since these new increases in prices I have greatly slowed down.

I use these purchases as retail therapy. I can afford it—- but there are better places to put my $.

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stellabystarlight — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 15:43:24 GMT

I am shopping less and less especially for clothing. The prices at the Q are just getting too high. I am retired and really don't need as much as I used to when I worked!

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Spurt — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 16:32:21 GMT

Clothes, shoes, and most things wear out so I still shop, but I always comparison shop first both locally and online before purchasing .....

QVC is becoming less and less of a retail option for me due to their limited and repetitive inventory and programming.......QVC used to feature new and unique items I hadn't seen before, but now they have 3 channels of the same ole stuff, their prices aren't competitive, quality has declined....So I don't watch or buy much any more from QVC...BUT there are a few vendors I do still like and still purchase from on occasion...

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tarsmom — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 18:22:48 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD wrote:
Sounds like me 5 years ago @tarsmom . Shortly thereafter you'll be looking at all those 'work' clothes wondering what to do with them. Through the years I've given tons of things away.

I actually stepped away from a more visible job as a branch manager and am now behind the scenes in our corporate office - now that was a shock for sure! We wear jeans 2x a week (branches only get 1x) and the dress code is much more relaxed. Wearing a dress almost looks out of place but yes, I am beginning to revamp my wardrobe for sure!