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Will QVC Remain On?

Makeda2 — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 11:14:27 GMT

I read that all non-essential bisinesses in PA are ordered to close. How is QVC still on? I admit AM style is a nice break from Covid news but is this an essential business, and what about the health of the QVC employees, models and vendors?

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EllieMuncaster — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 11:23:56 GMT

I was wondering about that too and also always love to tune into Leah Sat AM.

I'm sure right now all of the shopping channels are trying to put to togther pre-recorded videos.

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lolakimono — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 11:29:45 GMT

My prediction is that we will see purposely chosen hosts and models. Those who are not in a high risk group for spreading, those who live close to the studio, those who can handle longer shifts and can sell a variety of items, etc.

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hopi — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 12:37:27 GMT

They sell food, cleaning supplies, towels etc. Q has essential items with no instore shoppers, their studio should be cleaner than any food store.

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FranandZoe — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 13:32:47 GMT

@Makeda2 wrote:
I read that all non-essential bisinesses in PA are ordered to close. How is QVC still on? I admit AM style is a nice break from Covid news but is this an essential business, and what about the health of the QVC employees, models and vendors?

If you read Gov Wolf's list of essentials and non - mail order and e-trade retailers are permitted to continue selling.

Q is obviously practicing social distancing. Not using as many models either.

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Diva on The Q — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 13:35:20 GMT

I don't see why not. There's little to no chance of large gatherings of people. The hosts and vendors all seem to be practicing social distancing.

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Caaareful Shopper — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 14:30:56 GMT

Yes, they plan to stay on air.

We've seen a limited number of QVC vendors still show up, with most doing video call-ins. But starting this Monday, there will be no on-air vendors on set for the foreseeable future. One of the vendors mentioned it on their FB page today. There will be a few today and tomorrow, but that's it.

Some of the models are also not working during this time. Vendors and models do not work for QVC, so like so many millions more, they have no income unless they have other side jobs in industries that are not vulnerable right now.

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jlrbr — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 14:50:11 GMT

I thank them for being a distraction!!!!

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BrandiDavis — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 15:04:13 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
Yes, they plan to stay on air.

We've seen a limited number of QVC vendors still show up, with most doing video call-ins. But starting this Monday, there will be no on-air vendors on set for the foreseeable future. One of the vendors mentioned it on their FB page today. There will be a few today and tomorrow, but that's it.

Some of the models are also not working during this time. Vendors and models do not work for QVC, so like so many millions more, they have no income unless they have other side jobs in industries that are not vulnerable right now.

@Caaareful Shopper So, will all vendors just be on the phone or either via video? I think that is actually pretty smart on their part. I really apprecaite that they are even staying on the air. It's a welcome change from all the negativity going on in the world today.

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Caaareful Shopper — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 16:31:45 GMT

@BrandiDavis wrote:
@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
Yes, they plan to stay on air.

We've seen a limited number of QVC vendors still show up, with most doing video call-ins. But starting this Monday, there will be no on-air vendors on set for the foreseeable future. One of the vendors mentioned it on their FB page today. There will be a few today and tomorrow, but that's it.

Some of the models are also not working during this time. Vendors and models do not work for QVC, so like so many millions more, they have no income unless they have other side jobs in industries that are not vulnerable right now.
@Caaareful Shopper So, will all vendors just be on the phone or either via video? I think that is actually pretty smart on their part. I really apprecaite that they are even staying on the air. It's a welcome change from all the negativity going on in the world today.

@BrandiDavis At least two vendors have posted that they will be virtually unemployed -- no QVC appearances mean no paycheck for them at all. Vendors are self-employed.

For those that posted, they said no telephone or video hosting either. I think that has to be the case for all the vendors then.

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 16:33:57 GMT

I imagine if this nightmare goes on for months and months.... they may go to all recorded tapes... like at christmas time... just to fill the 24 hours.... rather than go off the air.

I can not see people buying vacumes and cosmetics at all here months down the road where their customer is worried about feeding their family or keeping a roof over their head.

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Renata22 — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 16:37:30 GMT

I noticed today they replaced In The Kitchen With Mary with a kitchenaid rerun.

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SCLisaK — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 16:47:17 GMT

With what I've seen in the last 2 days, it appears that QVC2 is now all pre-recorded.😷

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jlrbr — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 16:47:53 GMT

I wonder how long they'll have items to sell, if this goes on. People are and will be out of work. Nothing nonessential manufactured. And a good amount of that "stuff" comes from China, so how long til we don't see much of it any longer?

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Lipstickdiva — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 17:16:30 GMT

At least Q is practicing social distancing. HSN is driving me nuts. Trying to watch Colleen's show. Curtis Stone was coughing all over and not covering his mouth. Colleen kept walking over to him. Rhe flower vendor at one point touched Colleen and now she and the Korres rep are side by side. This shouldn't be that difficult.

I have to hand it to Q for the way they've been handling this, especially beauty day yesterday and vendors calling in.

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Caaareful Shopper — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 17:54:50 GMT

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
At least Q is practicing social distancing. HSN is driving me nuts. Trying to watch Colleen's show. Curtis Stone was coughing all over and not covering his mouth. Colleen kept walking over to him. Rhe flower vendor at one point touched Colleen and now she and the Korres rep are side by side. This shouldn't be that difficult.

I have to hand it to Q for the way they've been handling this, especially beauty day yesterday and vendors calling in.

@Lipstickdiva I agree, HSN is not being careful at all. I watched Colleeen's show yesterday and she was on with six models, all standing close to each other. Why? Yet today, HSN is running a PSA commercial all about COVID-19 with CDC contact information. Really?

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Lannor — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:55:55 GMT

Unless they are repeated I have sent modeled inches from one another. Will see if they make changes and complay with the president svorder.

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Reever — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 01:29:46 GMT

I think many of us are evaluating how much needless "junk" we have purchased over the years from the retailers, not just QVC. I know I went into debt because of over buying. I think QVC preys on those who impulse buy. Ive told myself if I have to spend more and buy AMERICAN I will do that but by LESS junk from China who I do not trust. Sadly many of my impulse buys were manufactured in China over the last 20 years.

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heart of savino — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 21:31:14 GMT

Do you people really need a new pair of shoes now or a new dress.

where are going now anyway.....

maybe sell bath robes or pajamas.

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DottieBlue — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 06:21:07 GMT

I've been browsing Denim&Co and Quacker Factory, and about 85% of the items are on sale or on clearance. Never seen so many discounted items all at once before. And hardly any "new".

I wonder why....

Anyone else notice this?