topic Re: Shipping Scam in Q Talk

Shipping Scam

LVQVC2020 — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 21:16:33 GMT

Why does QVC charge a S&H charge for each item even when you buy multiples of the same? No other online retailer does this. Nor does any other online retailer charge a "handling" fee which, if you don't pay attention, you are possbily paying sales tax on bothe the S&H charge. Many States require sales tax collected on "handling" fees and since QVC combines them, they have to charge tax on the whole S&H amount! In the end, you are paying WAY MORE for a product than everywhere else! And then if you want to return an item, they want to charge a return shipping fee. Very few retailers do this now.

Re: Shipping Scam

maximillian — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 21:23:35 GMT

@LVQVC2020

New to the forums? If you are, welcome. As for the shipping issues, it has been a hot mess since last Spring. Many of us have posted and voiced our dissatisfaction with QVC's shipping policies. Once in a "blue moon" QVC offers a FREE shipping event. So, what makes sense is to keep a "Wish List" with items you would like but do not need immediately. Then when the offer comes up, place the "Wish List" items into your cart and purchase at that time. You will save on the shipping fees that way.

Re: Shipping Scam

Kachina624 — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 21:24:20 GMT

I don't know of another retailer who routinely ships a garment for as little as $3.50. it is a scam only if you are being deceived. Do you not see the charge before ordering? Be careful when you accuse a business of scamming, especially when you're dead wrong. This is libel. In the meantime, feel free to shop elsewhere.

Re: Shipping Scam

LVQVC2020 — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 21:25:09 GMT

Yes, I know that very well. That is the only time I buy... when S&H is free. Otherwise I shop elsewhere.

Re: Shipping Scam

LVQVC2020 — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 21:27:33 GMT

Amazon will ship everything for free for the most part as do most other online retailers. If you read the post, you will see how they charge a handling fee and tax on both, which they do not disclose anywhere.... that to me, is a scam.

Re: Shipping Scam

World Traveler — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 21:36:48 GMT

Charging shipping and handling for each item makes sense to me. Each item has to be "handled," whether by a person or machine. And each item adds to the cost of the postage (bigger and heavier bag, box, etc.).

If you know up front what it is going to cost you, then you have a chance to purchase or not to purchase the item(s).

Re: Shipping Scam

Love my grandkids — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 21:39:24 GMT

@LVQVC2020 Looks like you're adding to this post since your other 2 nasty negative ones got deleted.

You obviously have a problem with QVC so shop elsewhere.

You're fixated on something that is not a scam. Shop somewhere else

Re: Shipping Scam

Kachina624 — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:00:59 GMT

@LVQVC2020 wrote:
Amazon will ship everything for free for the most part as do most other online retailers. If you read the post, you will see how they charge a handling fee and tax on both, which they do not disclose anywhere.... that to me, is a scam.

@LVQVC2020 You ought to know what's taxable in your state. All online merchant who ship to you charge the same taxes. It's not a scam; you're just uninformed.

Re: Shipping Scam

Carmie — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:10:27 GMT

At one time QVC charged the full S&H on the first item and half more when you ordered multiples of the same item shipped to the same address.

When they stopped doing that, I stopped ordering multiples.

I hate when they charge $5.50 or more per item...three item shipped in one box costs $16.50.

As long as people accept their terms and keep buying, they will continue to do the same thing.

I always know what it will cost ahead of time, so it's not fraud.

Re: Shipping Scam

Naturesbeauty — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:20:12 GMT

Just a thought....Doesn’t Amazon (Amazon Prime) charge a yearly fee to order from their site? (Like Costco?) If so shipping is NOT free.

Re: Shipping Scam

Naturesbeauty — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:23:16 GMT

@LVQVC2020 wrote:
Why does QVC charge a S&H charge for each item even when you buy multiples of the same? No other online retailer does this. Nor does any other online retailer charge a "handling" fee which, if you don't pay attention, you are possbily paying sales tax on bothe the S&H charge. Many States require sales tax collected on "handling" fees and since QVC combines them, they have to charge tax on the whole S&H amount! In the end, you are paying WAY MORE for a product than everywhere else! And then if you want to return an item, they want to charge a return shipping fee. Very few retailers do this now.

HSN practices sending several items in the same box and still charges individual S/H charges for each item. So does Blair, and several others I shop from.

Re: Shipping Scam

mom2four0418 — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:35:06 GMT

@Naturesbeauty wrote:
Just a thought....Doesn’t Amazon (Amazon Prime) charge a yearly fee to order from their site? (Like Costco?) If so shipping is NOT free.

Amazon Prime offers many benefits besides free shipping.

Re: Shipping Scam

Naturesbeauty — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:43:04 GMT

@mom2four0418 wrote:
@Naturesbeauty wrote:
Just a thought....Doesn’t Amazon (Amazon Prime) charge a yearly fee to order from their site? (Like Costco?) If so shipping is NOT free.

Amazon Prime offers many benefits besides free shipping.

@mom2four0418 That is true. But if you are paying for something.......then it is not free. At sometime you paid for something......shipping, movies, tax......! In most cases you don’t get something for free.

Re: Shipping Scam

NickNack — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:45:57 GMT

@Naturesbeauty wrote:
Just a thought....Doesn’t Amazon (Amazon Prime) charge a yearly fee to order from their site? (Like Costco?) If so shipping is NOT free.

@Naturesbeauty I'm an Amazon Prime member, and there are many more benefits than free shipping. I order all the time, though, so the shipping is definitely a plus for me.

You do not have to be a Prime member to order from Amazon. Amazon offers free shipping to non-Prime members if you order $25 or more.

Re: Shipping Scam

Naturesbeauty — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:51:57 GMT

@NickNack wrote:
@Naturesbeauty wrote:
Just a thought....Doesn’t Amazon (Amazon Prime) charge a yearly fee to order from their site? (Like Costco?) If so shipping is NOT free.

@Naturesbeauty I'm an Amazon Prime member, and there are many more benefits than free shipping. I order all the time, though, so the shipping is definitely a plus for me.

You do not have to be a Prime member to order from Amazon. Amazon offers free shipping to non-Prime members if you order $25 or more.

@Nicknack Thanks for the information. I wasn’t aware of the benefits as I don’t shop Amazon. I get in enough trouble with QVC. 😱😩😂🙋🏻‍♀️

Re: Shipping Scam

LVQVC2020 — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 23:36:37 GMT

Clearly you don't understand. And they are not deleted.

Re: Shipping Scam

AB123Q — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:32:15 GMT

Be nice to people! You don't know this person!

Re: Shipping Scam

blackhole99 — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:46:47 GMT

The S&H and return shipping charges off set what they lose with all the returns. The Q would be able to compete with Amazon if they offered free S&H and returns over 25 bucks too.JMO

Re: Shipping Scam

lrbrb — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 01:03:43 GMT

Wow! That was rather mean

Re: Shipping Scam

Msfitness — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 01:36:21 GMT

@Naturesbeauty yes, you are correct! I have a membership with Amazon Prime. They also allow customers to pay a monthly fee. I pay mine yearly because it is cheaper in the long run.