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UGH...November TSV's and programming...

hopeQ1 — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 07:13:54 GMT

Obviously as we are getting closer to the holidays it's not surprising that more and more holiday shows will be filling the days as much as possible. Everyday will surely have something and the weekends will gear up naturally.

As you already know, Lisa is hosting her Christmas specials on Friday nights at 9:00 p.m. (EST) and they should be enjoyable.

Much of the other shows I'm sure will be filled with repeats of the same items we have witnessed throughout these past months since Christmas in July.

I've reviewed the TSVs through November and don't see any names or items in the line-up

that we haven't and don't see already throughout the normal weeks and weekends...more of the same...sigh.

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

hopeQ1 — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 07:23:58 GMT

If you can tolerate it, here is a fast list of the TSV, day by day through November:

Computer Shop, Dyson, Philosophy, My Pillow, Temp-Tations, Obsessed With Shoes, Dennis Basso Home, Clarisonic, Computers, Tarte Gifts, Great Gifts, NuWave Cooking, Electronics, Lori Greiner Creations, Dooney & Bourke, Keurig, Isaac Mizrahi, Josie Maran, Mrs. Prindable's, Electronics, Honora, Beauty Gifts, Dyson, Bare Minerals, Vionics, Host's Gifts Favorite's every hour all day, Susan Graver, Computers, Computers, and on the 30th Electronics !!

I checked, no duplicates! That's our line-up for all of November friends !!

Get your little charge cards shined up !!!

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

CalminHeart — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:40:27 GMT

I looked at the schedule in the Nov Insider last night and thought "Well, I won't be watching Q in November." The lineup stinks.

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

stevieb — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:55:20 GMT

The same list of names we've seen day in and day out for years. It's pathetic... And as for the holiday repeats, they don't just go back to CIJ, QVC has been offering these same tired things for the holidays for at least the past three years. I guess they never heard of product saturation. Honestly, it's almost as if someone is actively trying to run this company into the ground.

Sadly, once the holidays are over, the programming won't get any better. They'll simply continue with their predictable seasonal staleness, moving into diet and fitness and then into gardening... no doubt interspersed with the near-constant barrage of computers, blenders, vacuums, mattresses and, of course, an inordinate amount of time spent in that kitchen...

QVC needs to learn to better recognize that fine line between when predictability is comforting and when it's just so boring that people opt out... Yes, I do believe we're just about done here. There are never any surprises anymore and, well, as much as I hated to admit it to myself, QVC hasn't represented fun shopping for a long time. To be sure, sometimes we shop for necessities, but otherwise, shopping is supposed to be fun... and it no longer is, at least not here...

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

kittymomNC — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:13:55 GMT

I broke down and ordered the Candle Impressions Pine Cone Candle set this morning - first order since August 6 (except for the day I lost my mind and ordered the Dell TSV-then cancelled!).

Looks like my credit card is safe now for at least another month or two!

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

hopeQ1 — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:49:09 GMT

What we all need to do is just never turn our TV's on to QVC at all. If we allow it to rest on their station, we might get caught up somehow in the old rat race and purchase something we could live without.

We don't need to reward their neglect to us with this stupendous programming by purchasing their wares.

They've got to learn they are loosing us until they make the necessary and appropriate changes.

In November, did you see all of the computer and electronic TSV's ???? Sheesh !

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

jjeanne — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:51:27 GMT

Thanks, could someone please give me the correct email for the insider, I had it but lost it. I am a member but don't get it till very late in the month. I would really appeciate it. I have called customer service, but it still doesn't work. Thanks again

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

hopeQ1 — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:18:47 GMT

To contact The Insider, you CAN contact Customer Care Representatives at 800-553-6825 as suggested in the magazine.

If all else fails, you can write a note to the following:

INSIDE Q

Attn: Troy, MC 175 (Editor)

1200 Wilson Drive

west Chester, Pa. 19380

HTH

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

jbnh — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 19:02:50 GMT

On 10/16/2014 stevieb said:
The same list of names we've seen day in and day out for years. It's pathetic... And as for the holiday repeats, they don't just go back to CIJ, QVC has been offering these same tired things for the holidays for at least the past three years. I guess they never heard of product saturation. Honestly, it's almost as if someone is actively trying to run this company into the ground.

Sadly, once the holidays are over, the programming won't get any better. They'll simply continue with their predictable seasonal staleness, moving into diet and fitness and then into gardening... no doubt interspersed with the near-constant barrage of computers, blenders, vacuums, mattresses and, of course, an inordinate amount of time spent in that kitchen...

QVC needs to learn to better recognize that fine line between when predictability is comforting and when it's just so boring that people opt out... Yes, I do believe we're just about done here. There are never any surprises anymore and, well, as much as I hated to admit it to myself, QVC hasn't represented fun shopping for a long time. To be sure, sometimes we shop for necessities, but otherwise, shopping is supposed to be fun... and it no longer is, at least not here...

stevieb - you crack me up! I couldn't agree more with everything you said. You always seem to hit the nail on the head...

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

Mj12 — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 19:33:35 GMT

IMO what I find truly repetitive are the multiple daily threads & posts about the programming. The Q is NOT going to change programming based on what posters here write about daily. They just aren't. But to each her own.

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

Mtnbikegirl — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:29:14 GMT

Lots of beauty TSV's in November. How much make-up or body lotion/shower gel does one need? I bought the last couple of supersize skincare Philosophy TSV's and I still have quite a bit left...

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

stevieb — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:32:46 GMT

On 10/16/2014 jbnh said:
On 10/16/2014 stevieb said:
The same list of names we've seen day in and day out for years. It's pathetic... And as for the holiday repeats, they don't just go back to CIJ, QVC has been offering these same tired things for the holidays for at least the past three years. I guess they never heard of product saturation. Honestly, it's almost as if someone is actively trying to run this company into the ground.

Sadly, once the holidays are over, the programming won't get any better. They'll simply continue with their predictable seasonal staleness, moving into diet and fitness and then into gardening... no doubt interspersed with the near-constant barrage of computers, blenders, vacuums, mattresses and, of course, an inordinate amount of time spent in that kitchen...

QVC needs to learn to better recognize that fine line between when predictability is comforting and when it's just so boring that people opt out... Yes, I do believe we're just about done here. There are never any surprises anymore and, well, as much as I hated to admit it to myself, QVC hasn't represented fun shopping for a long time. To be sure, sometimes we shop for necessities, but otherwise, shopping is supposed to be fun... and it no longer is, at least not here...

stevieb - you crack me up! I couldn't agree more with everything you said. You always seem to hit the nail on the head...

Thanks jbnh...

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

stevieb — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:34:17 GMT

On 10/16/2014 MJ 12 said:
IMO what I find truly repetitive are the multiple daily threads & posts about the programming. The Q is NOT going to change programming based on what posters here write about daily. They just aren't. But to each her own.

And just like the programming, you can skip the threads...

As for whether or not they ultimately decide there are enough of us calling for change to make a few here or there, well, I guess we'll see...

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

Remee — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 11:03:17 GMT

On 10/16/2014 MJ 12 said:
IMO what I find truly repetitive are the multiple daily threads & posts about the programming. The Q is NOT going to change programming based on what posters here write about daily. They just aren't. But to each her own.

MJ 12, everyone is aware of that dear friend. But since we know they probably won't make any changes even though they hear us, we feel better for venting out our frustration, because doing it the "nice" way didn't work either.

We initially hoped if enough people agreed, perhaps they would see the error of their ways. Alas, we found they just don't care...they keep getting new customers who don't know better to replace us "old timers" who put them on the map ! (sigh)

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

wendy1960 — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 13:16:47 GMT

Sounds like 'same old, same old' programming . . . (oh well)!

I guess that most of us will be saving money, and will have to find something else for "background noise."

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

Sagal — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 13:21:28 GMT

On 10/16/2014 stevieb said:
The same list of names we've seen day in and day out for years. It's pathetic... And as for the holiday repeats, they don't just go back to CIJ, QVC has been offering these same tired things for the holidays for at least the past three years. I guess they never heard of product saturation. Honestly, it's almost as if someone is actively trying to run this company into the ground.

Sadly, once the holidays are over, the programming won't get any better. They'll simply continue with their predictable seasonal staleness, moving into diet and fitness and then into gardening... no doubt interspersed with the near-constant barrage of computers, blenders, vacuums, mattresses and, of course, an inordinate amount of time spent in that kitchen...

QVC needs to learn to better recognize that fine line between when predictability is comforting and when it's just so boring that people opt out... Yes, I do believe we're just about done here. There are never any surprises anymore and, well, as much as I hated to admit it to myself, QVC hasn't represented fun shopping for a long time. To be sure, sometimes we shop for necessities, but otherwise, shopping is supposed to be fun... and it no longer is, at least not here...

Too too funny and so so so so TRUE! Aaaarrggghhhhhhhhhh!

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

NicoleSoulSistah — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:09:07 GMT

I'm curios about the Doony TSV and Tarte. Other then that I love QVC programming. They have saved me tons of money on my CC. It's been months since I bought anything. Which of course my DH is happy also about :-).

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

hopeQ1 — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 10:42:22 GMT

On 10/16/2014 stevieb said:
On 10/16/2014 jbnh said:
On 10/16/2014 stevieb said:
The same list of names we've seen day in and day out for years. It's pathetic... And as for the holiday repeats, they don't just go back to CIJ, QVC has been offering these same tired things for the holidays for at least the past three years. I guess they never heard of product saturation. Honestly, it's almost as if someone is actively trying to run this company into the ground.

Sadly, once the holidays are over, the programming won't get any better. They'll simply continue with their predictable seasonal staleness, moving into diet and fitness and then into gardening... no doubt interspersed with the near-constant barrage of computers, blenders, vacuums, mattresses and, of course, an inordinate amount of time spent in that kitchen...

QVC needs to learn to better recognize that fine line between when predictability is comforting and when it's just so boring that people opt out... Yes, I do believe we're just about done here. There are never any surprises anymore and, well, as much as I hated to admit it to myself, QVC hasn't represented fun shopping for a long time. To be sure, sometimes we shop for necessities, but otherwise, shopping is supposed to be fun... and it no longer is, at least not here...

stevieb - you crack me up! I couldn't agree more with everything you said. You always seem to hit the nail on the head...

Thanks jbnh...

Who is jbnh ???

Re: UGH...November TSV's and programming...

hopeQ1 — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 10:43:46 GMT

On 10/16/2014 bluegrassbaby said:
...what do all these have in common?

They are all ""happy"" faces ???