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WATCHING THE PRICES RISE

pripirt — Tue, 26 May 2020 20:33:16 GMT

Been watching QVC for a number of years. Check the channel from time to time to see if something new and different is on. Recently when I turn it on there is nothing but expensive food, which I'm sure is because they want to take advantage of people not able to get to the grocery stores. If you pay attention to the cost per pound of things the prices are at least triple what you will get it in the store. I choose to do the math and wait until

I can do a pick-up or delivery from my local store. Grocery items aside I turned on and the host was presenting a jean shirt for women. This shirt was almost $140.00 with shipping and handling. My husband walked thru and took one look and laughed. He said what do they think their target market is? I guess it's not me now.

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Catch71 — Tue, 26 May 2020 20:42:19 GMT

Prices are up everywhere, I noticed it in my local chain grocery store. Q vendors are just passing it on to the buyer like everyone else. They seem to have no trouble selling out so I guess there is a market for those who can afford and want it delivered. As far as clothing, prices are up there too but I choose to shop where I can return for free and where there are sales, real sales not a few dollars off like the Q.

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RetRN — Tue, 26 May 2020 20:47:50 GMT

When I saw the prices on the many Susan Graver lunchtime specials today I realized the tremendous mark up on her prices. It really put things in perspective for me.

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Foxxee — Tue, 26 May 2020 20:47:59 GMT

You are right. Prices going up, wages and savings are not.

There are ways to buy good quality at lower prices elsewhere. Stay tuned for suggestions often offered here.

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Dinaki — Tue, 26 May 2020 20:50:57 GMT

...and some of you want to have the clothing made here. What you would then say, when you could only window shopping?

Do you think the prices will be lower or even the same?

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elated — Tue, 26 May 2020 21:00:18 GMT

Why does ShopHQ offer good values on their clothing versus QVC and HSN. I was watching their channel the other day and noticed their clothing prices were reasonable. This just makes me wonder why such a huge difference. Just food for thought.

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LilMadi — Tue, 26 May 2020 21:01:37 GMT

One reason this continues is, there are customers willing to pay those prices because they can. As long as that happens, the prices will continue to rise because there's no deterrent for QVC (or anyone else for that matter) to keep the prices affordable to the masses.

I would be terrible in this business because I look at it like if you keep the prices down, you will attract more customers.

Amazon and other companies have clothes of the same, if not better quality, for way less money and often with free s&h. The prices are reasonable even with great reviews.

It just depends on what people are willing to spend, and what they're not. I'll be the first to admit I watch every one of my pennies and try to spend each one as wisely as I can.

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sunshine 919 — Tue, 26 May 2020 21:08:56 GMT

@Dinaki wrote:
...and some of you want to have the clothing made here. What you would then say, when you could only window shopping?
Do you think the prices will be lower or even the same?

I know when I was growing up, in the 60's items were made here and the items lasted. Nothing was disposable. Things may have cost more but they lasted and there were unions so people were getting paid living wages. Totally different times. I believe factories should move back and have things made right.

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Dinaki — Tue, 26 May 2020 21:27:49 GMT

@sunshine 919 start saving then.

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Drythe — Tue, 26 May 2020 21:42:26 GMT

@Dinaki

How do the prices in Greece compare for similar items?

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ellaphant — Tue, 26 May 2020 21:46:38 GMT

Of course Q prices are rising- just like everybody else. If you want discount prices Q is not the plce to shop.

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Dinaki — Tue, 26 May 2020 22:36:31 GMT

@Drythe Prices in Greece as we speak are:

Markets Transportation

Prices of clothing from QVC and Greece, I do not compare them, the prices of Q are very low comparing to shops on the streets

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

10.00 €

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

35.00 €

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

6.50 €

Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)

*Beer at the kiosk

4.00 €

*2.oo

Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)

4.00 €

Cappuccino

3.07 €

Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)

1.73 €

Milk (regular), (1 gallon)

4.59 €

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) Bakery

0.81 €

Rice (white), (1 lb)

0.72 €

Eggs (regular) (12)

3.06 €

Local Cheese (1 lb)

3.58 €

Chicken Fillets (1 lb)

3.00 €

Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

4.02 €

Apples (1 lb)

0.67 €

Banana (1 lb)

0.71 €

Oranges (1 lb) season

0.50 €

Tomato (1 lb) season

0.63 €

Potato (1 lb)

0.40 €

Onion (1 lb)

0.38 €

Lettuce (1 head)

0.73 €

Water (1.5 liter bottle) Evian

0.78 €

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

6.00 €

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

1.36 €

Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)

1.94 €

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

1.40 €

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

30.00 €

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

3.50 €

Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)

1.61 €

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

11.81 €

Gasoline (1 gallon)

6.08 €

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)

19,000.00 €

Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)

Rent Per Month

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	337.27 €
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	281.21 €
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	568.36 €
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	482.80 €

18,779.94 €

Utilities (Monthly)

Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 12815 sq ft Apartment

150.52 €

1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)

0.40 €

Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)

31.61 €

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FancyPhillyshopper — Tue, 26 May 2020 22:35:56 GMT

If we are not buying minimal food or shelter, then everything else is disposable income.

I think that price is always dependent on labor, quality, name and the scarcity and popularity of the item.

I have a few items in my life that I have paid top dollar for, because it is something I really, truly wanted and had to have.

QVC first attracted shoppers who were starting their lives, careers and homes and were very willing to shop and buy. Now most of us are older and have more than we need. QVC tries to catch our attention by offering new items with the more expensive prices.

Newer customers, the younger generation, prefer activities and experiences over possessions.

I still really enjoy shopping at QVC but I prefer to shop the lunch time and prime specials for super prices!

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Drythe — Tue, 26 May 2020 23:26:10 GMT

@Dinaki

Thanks for the information. I was more wondering about clothes.

As others have said, years ago Q offered quality clothing in Silk, cashmere, cotton, linen. Also, interesting pieces such as painted floral sweaters from Italy, and DianeVonFustenberg knits, Ok leather goods, and 14kt 18kt gold jewelry. Not the quality jewelry you see in Greece, or Italy, but some nice pieces.

They were good basic wardrobe pieces for people who worked.

Now, not so much, especially in natural fibers.

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Snoopp — Thu, 28 May 2020 15:40:22 GMT

@ellaphant wrote:
Of course Q prices are rising- just like everybody else. If you want discount prices Q is not the plce to shop.

Well, we can get our finest polyester at a high price here.

Some department stores should marking down clothing again once they get going with reopening.

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Teddixat — Thu, 28 May 2020 15:45:36 GMT

@pripirt Since you're the original poster I am posting this for you and all others. Fom the WSJ

https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-tariffs-will-have-bigger-impact-on-womens-clothing-than-mens-11565688720?mod=searchresults&page=1&pos=6

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Teddixat — Thu, 28 May 2020 15:48:36 GMT

@elated ShopHQ sells mostly junk and it comes from China. They charge m ore for shipping and if you think the Q's customer service is bad then you aint seen nothing yet.

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Teddixat — Thu, 28 May 2020 15:51:17 GMT

@Dinaki

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-26/greece-needs-more-reforms-to-address-risks-from-debt-banks

https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-the-greece-debt-crisis-3305525

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MomCat — Thu, 28 May 2020 16:12:14 GMT

Prices are mostly on the high side on these shopping channels, but every so often they decide to compete on items. I was thinking I heard QVC and HSN were changing their business model to sell in an upper priced market. It appears they are doing it. I've been thinking for awhile they are overpriced on clothing and shoes. I rarely purchase those items here. I totally agree with the OP about QVC food prices. Wow. No interest in any of that for me. Be careful what you wish for on USA made. I'm all for it as long it doesn't involve union jobs. That drives the price up unnecessarily. The way I see it, it will take years and years to undo the current manufacturing. Only thing I'm wanting to see happen quickly is drug and supplement manufacturing. Hopefully, something can be worked out on those prices.

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Dinaki — Thu, 28 May 2020 16:49:09 GMT

@Teddixat

what's you point?

that's less than five minutes reading on both sites you sent, do you think that people can understand the Greek crisis of several years ago?

Greece is doing very well now with our new elected prime minister.

Greece has survived from various catastophones in the past, history is here to open our eyes and teach us about.

What you president says about "fake news" here, that what Sotiris Nikas is manipulating to the tourists Greece

Remember that Bloomberg says that he is designed to solve global problems and that news leader mentioned is fake news when it comes to my country Greece because it has the individual Sotiris Nikas that he says that my country is bankrupt and etc etc.

If someone wants to read about the economy of Greece and the rest of the country, he/she can go directly to the source and not at Bloomberg with its puddle by its side mister Nikas.