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How do they do it

Iris in bloom — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:50:09 GMT

I was on the computer last night and went to a bunch of different websites, (ordering b day stuff) all of them had free shipping over 50 dollars or 100. I also had coupons earned. These are quality websites, how do they do it and why can't QVC?

Re: How do they do it

froggy — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:53:55 GMT

They don't have to pay for a TV studio, multiple hosts for each program and location shooting.

Re: How do they do it

kaydee50 — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:59:30 GMT

And maintain a humongous warehouse filled with stuff years old.

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Kindaglitzy — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 18:05:17 GMT

@kaydee50 LOL have to agree! @froggy pointed out some issues I had not thought about.

Just received a catalog from LLBean with 20% off and free ship over $50. Have to admit seriously looking at a few things.

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kaydee50 — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 18:08:48 GMT

@Kindaglitzy Yes, we've seen a few items in that LLB catalog that we're thinking of ordering. Excellent quality and it's easy to spend $50.

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Shanus — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 18:10:12 GMT

All good points and all reasons why some posters say that Q’s sales are down. I’d much prefer a discount coupon, % off and free shipping than 4 easy pays.

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Mz iMac — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 18:12:43 GMT

I have to put on blinders when I go into my local LL Bean store.

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Silkeej — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 18:52:54 GMT

I think another reason sales are down is their pricing, some things are a good buy if you are a comparison shopper, but many items are so overpriced like food items it is almost embarrassing for them. It seems they have a set price like 59.00 for a lot of items. As long as people will pay inflated prices they will continue to have them and I think contributes to sales going down a lot of customers just won't pay them.

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Daysdee — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 19:01:38 GMT

QVC's sales are definitely down. Just look at all the incentives they are giving to "new" customers. Last night David was saying new customers get $10. off their first purchase of $25. or more. (this wasn't even with a Q card) Sure wish us "old timers" could get a coupon code discount, free shipping or something once in a while. I see the Lock N Lock TSV is still available at the same price and seems all (or almost all) of the colors are still available.

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luvbnagirl — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 19:23:00 GMT

QVC has a lot of overhead. But they also are not very good at moving old merchandise with a good clearance sale. Their sale prices are low enough. I've been watching 2 sweaters in their inventory for at least a year and a half. Still at full price. And they haven't been on air. The matching cardigans sold out long ago - on clearance.

Re: How do they do it

jackthebear — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 19:46:20 GMT

@froggy wrote:
They don't have to pay for a TV studio, multiple hosts for each program and location shooting.

no locations that much anymore

and when I first began watching the selling point was "we don't have stores"

Re: How do they do it

jackthebear — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 19:47:18 GMT

@Iris in bloom wrote:
I was on the computer last night and went to a bunch of different websites, (ordering b day stuff) all of them had free shipping over 50 dollars or 100. I also had coupons earned. These are quality websites, how do they do it and why can't QVC?

Q doesn't want to

I think they could but don't want to

Re: How do they do it

2blonde — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 19:55:28 GMT

I think the Q has been relying too much on their long time (older) shoppers who just continue to shop there out of habit. Eventually, those shoppers will be gone or just figure out they can do better somewhere else.

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Daysdee — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 20:19:49 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
@froggy wrote:
They don't have to pay for a TV studio, multiple hosts for each program and location shooting.
no locations that much anymore
and when I first began watching the selling point was "we don't have stores And now Amy S. always refers to QVC as "our store." Go figure. QVC hosts are well-paid so that is a big expense, I'm sure. Plus their big studio and more employees behind the scenes. QVC sure doesn't offer good sales at all. They must have stuff years and years old and there is hardly any markdown when they are on sale.

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Shanus — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:12:14 GMT

@froggy wrote:
They don't have to pay for a TV studio, multiple hosts for each program and location shooting.

@froggy Maybe having 3 Q channels was a stretch.

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blackhole99 — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:19:45 GMT

They need to give the hosts a raise and more vacation time. LOL

Re: How do they do it

Iris in bloom — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:36:29 GMT

It must be the on-air live presentation factor, It must be expensive, so the question is do we want to pay more for clothing etc and shipping in order to be entertained by the host? For me it's a yes and a no

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Iris in bloom — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:43:35 GMT

I think the concept of dropshipping is a total rip off. But I will pay a premium for a QVC brand that they have total control over the quality, if they stand behind it and offer free returns, not this smart label junk deducted from the item price.

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jackthebear — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 10:21:08 GMT

@Iris in bloom wrote:
It must be the on-air live presentation factor, It must be expensive, so the question is do we want to pay more for clothing etc and shipping in order to be entertained by the host? For me it's a yes and a no

how much more can it be vs. running and staffing a chain of stores and paying for the real estate

I don't know the answer just putting that out there

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CalminHeart — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 10:33:15 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
@Iris in bloom wrote:
I was on the computer last night and went to a bunch of different websites, (ordering b day stuff) all of them had free shipping over 50 dollars or 100. I also had coupons earned. These are quality websites, how do they do it and why can't QVC?
Q doesn't want to
I think they could but don't want to

You hit the nail on the head!