topic Re: Pricing in Q Talk

Pricing

lablove1 — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 23:39:29 GMT

I realize prices are going up everywhere but sadly i can no longer buy any fashion,accessories etc from qvc. The prices are insane these days. I may be passing by and something catches my eye but its typically priced so high plus tax and shipping...i could never justify spending so much on one garment. I just saw a cotton plain blouse for $100??. With many people doing on line shopping instead of going to stores these days and money being tight for many people, its just my opinion that someone should revisit the pricing. Hopefully QVC will listen to customers. This could be a good shopping option for convenience and safety but not at those prices.I enjoy watching less these days and sadly no buying for me.

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Venezia — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 23:45:14 GMT

@lablove1 - I'm not desperate for anything anymore. If it's something I really like, I simply put it in my wishlist and wait for the price to go down.

Sometimes it does, sometimes by the time it does, they no longer have the size or color I want. But a lot of times I get a real bargain doing this.

And, if you can catch it on a free shipping day, even better! This applies to everything, not just clothes.

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lablove1 — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 23:54:46 GMT

Thanks for your suggestion. Like you, I'm not desperate for anything but it is just shocking to see how their prices have increased so much. It's sad to see what's going on with malls etc in this country these days, I would think QVC would take advantage of that and really try to entice customers to buy with real sale prices and free shipping, especially since many of us are home more often these days.

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RealtyGal2 — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:24:52 GMT

@lablove1 wrote:
I realize prices are going up everywhere but sadly i can no longer buy any fashion,accessories etc from qvc. The prices are insane these days. I may be passing by and something catches my eye but its typically priced so high plus tax and shipping...i could never justify spending so much on one garment. I just saw a cotton plain blouse for $100??. With many people doing on line shopping instead of going to stores these days and money being tight for many people, its just my opinion that someone should revisit the pricing. Hopefully QVC will listen to customers. This could be a good shopping option for convenience and safety but not at those prices.I enjoy watching less these days and sadly no buying for me.

If you are not watching as much then you probably have not noticed that the higher prices are only for a limited number of brands. Keep the faith. Things are not as bad as you think they are.

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fthunt — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:26:13 GMT

I dipped in to the Q hour ago and it was Logo. Unbelievable 'get-ups' - a top xxx no perhaps a dress xxxx - not sure what it was; but had at least 9 - 12 different fabrics/colors stitched together for $79 range. That would round off to $100 w/ s&h.

I ordered two fab the best flannel - - shirts from L L Bean today for $59 each with free shipping.

..................LOGO where do these didn't sell odd-ball outfits go ? And all the sizes small to 5X of each and every one of these designs?

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jlkz — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:35:56 GMT

@lablove1

I understand what you are saying. Suggestion: today there were so many great stores that had 40% off plus free shipping ( for me, it was Chico's ). And, if you went to the store's website from Rakuten, it was an additional 12% back from Rakuten.

Another suggestion, local for you there must be a consignment or upscale thrift store. When we snowbird in FL, I find accessories and tops for peanuts. Some still have the tags on them. And, when we stop in Ft. Myers, there is the huge flea market, Fleamaster's. All my long tank dresses both at home and in FL come from there...think $20 each. When I wear them shopping at the upscale Dillard's department store, I am often stopped by the cashiers there who compliment me on the dresses.

When I tell where I got them and the price, they find it hard to believe.

DH has so many great looking golf shirts and Bermuda shorts in FL: all from thrift shops, some with original tags, all highly recognizable rand names !

Point: wherever you are, there a bargains and phenomenal pieces to suit budgets...ask around and, of course, check Google.

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mspatmac — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:50:56 GMT

I really don't need any clothing and even if something catches my eye I am not buying for the sake of buying. Used to be oh that's cute and hit speed buy. No more. Don't need Christmas stuff, kitchen stuff or really anything. Need has taken over want/like, and it's not price, I just don't like much of anything. I don't care if its 80% off, no sale. Happy with that I already have.

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lablove1 — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:58:33 GMT

@RealtyGal2 I watch periodically and noticed prices on all the lines have gone up but thanks for the positive words.

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lablove1 — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:02:42 GMT

@fthunt Honestly i don't care for LOGO fashion. Just my opinion.

I've gotten some nice things on Amazon despite some negative things i've read about the quality. I'll stick to that. There are alot of retailers I've discovered on line shopping that offer much better prices, coupons etc. I used to enjoy QVC because you get a better description of things than you do on line shopping but that doesn't justify the prices for me.

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Foxxee — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:10:45 GMT

Does QVC care if some people can no longer afford their increased pricing? Don't expect price drops.

There are many other retailers more competitive and very happy to have you as a customer.

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lablove1 — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:06:20 GMT

@jlkz ...Thanks for suggestions. I live in the Northeast and Macys is our main large more upscale retailer although alot have closed along with JC Penney, Lord and Taylor among others. I will check out our consignment stores. Thanks!

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lablove1 — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:09:48 GMT

@Foxxee ..Doesn't seem like it or we would see some changes. Oh well, moving on...

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GenXmuse — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 03:21:08 GMT

The only way prices go down is if people aren't buying at said given price. I'm sure most of us have enough if we just want what we have instead of wanting to have more and more.

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RespectLife — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 18:52:01 GMT

@lablove1

Try shopping Lunchtime or Primetime specials. I have gotten some GREAT bargains with nice reductions in price. I have purchased almost everything including LOGO on the daily specials.

I have no complaints about the pricing. I also put things in my Wish List like the other poster said. Many times, the price goes down.

I have found that JCP and many times Macy's sells VERY poor quality items. Don't want them at any price....buying cheap does not make it a good deal necessarily.

Lord and Taylor has beautiful things but is not priced cheaply. I would never purchase used clothing...but that is just me. Too many years of getting my sister's hand-me-downs! LOL

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Akablonde — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:38:09 GMT

For me, it seems like they want all HIGH fashion vendors, or whoever Oprah loves, that they forget what most customers want and can afford. I'm not saying to bring in cheap merchandise, but some of these new ones are getting ridiculous, like the new vendor Bos & Co shoes. I usually only buy when they have 5 or more flex pay. SK with her expensive brands that she can afford but those of who can't. They just need to bring in a good variety, pricing wise.