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Carole Hochman Pajamas

temptations fan — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 23:56:27 GMT

I found a CH pajama set at Costco for $15. It was a four piece set very similar to a three piece set that QVC sells for almost $50. I don't understand how QVC can sell it for so much more and tell us what a great deal it is at three times the price. I'm really disappointed with QVC.

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AuntG — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:27:12 GMT

It's wise to shop around. I don't have the desire to go inside stores to shop for clothing. My PJ's come from QVC. Stan Herman had some hat I bought for winter. Bought the lightweight ones that were today's TSV for summer.

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jannabelle1 — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:30:37 GMT

I'm not sure you're making a valid comparison between the two vendors (QVC vs Costco) since you mentioned that Costco has a "similar" set. I'm wondering if you've purchased the set from QVC or just saw a presentation. I'm a Cuddl Duds fan and have seen "similar" and cheaper leggings at Sam's, but the similarity is in appearance only. The fabric was thinner, and the waistband wasn't the same and looked like it was smaller. I found a Cuddl Duds fleece shirt at Sam's a couple of months ago, and bought the size suggested on the package (and the same size I buy from the Q). I could barely get the top over my head!

My point is that it's sometimes difficult to compare what you buy at another source from what is offered at the Q, especially with clothing. I agree that some prices are high on the Q, so comparison shopping for the same products works for a lot of people....but to make an honest comparison, it needs to be with the same item.

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stellabystarlight — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:35:45 GMT

Many times at places like Costco, you are buying 2nds or 3rds, which can run small, have sewing errors, etc. If it seems too good to be true, it usually is!

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proudlyfromNJ — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:41:39 GMT

@stellabystarlight wrote:
Many times at places like Costco, you are buying 2nds or 3rds, which can run small, have sewing errors, etc. If it seems too good to be true, it usually is!

@stellabystarlight I haven't bought many clothes at Costco but what I have purchased were excellent.

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Etoile308 — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:50:53 GMT

I bought these PJs from Costco. They're on sale for another couple of weeks. 100% cotton. In my estimation two pairs of pajamas for $15 is hard to beat.

I've never had a problem with the quality or sizing of any clothing bought at Costco.

The only reason I buy Cuddl Duds from the Q is the offering of petite sizes.

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coffee drinker — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 01:04:30 GMT

@stellabystarlight In reading reviews and comments on this board makes me wonder about the quality of some clothing items and other items from QVC. People complain about prices, sizing, quality in general, shipping and return fees,etc. I have bought plenty from Costco -- clothing, major appliances, food even plants and have never been disappointed. If there was ever a problem, their return policy is very generous. No question, no only 30 day return window. That being said, Costco is AAA+ in my book.

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Carmie — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 01:05:24 GMT

I have mentioned Carole Hochman pj's from Costco on the forums before. I buy two pairs of the 4 four piece sets each spring.

They are 100% cotton and the fit is perfect as it the quality. You don't have to be a member to buy them on line and they are on sale right now in four colors for around $17. They are less expensive to buy in person.

I have never been disappointed with these. They are not cheaply made.

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Etoile308 — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 01:16:42 GMT

Off topic here but...

@coffee drinker, glad you mentioned the plants. I hadn't been to a Costco in over a year.
Not even to get gas. Other than a few online orders my membership was going to waste. So I really wanted to get inside and see what they had for the spring. Picked up two azaleas, thought they were $19.99. Thrilled when I got home and saw receipt that they were actually only $16.99. And they're beautiful.

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pdlinda — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 02:51:08 GMT

@Carmie I also picked up 3 of the CH PJ sets to add to my collection. I always buy whatever lounge/PJ sets CH offers at Costco each season. I have NEVER been disappointed, and if I was disappointed (no matter how long I had the items) I would get a full refund from Costco!

I buy most of my casual clothes from Costco because, although I have had to return certain items for sizing, I have been genuinely satisfied with my clothing purchases there, AND I wash and dry each clothing item time and time again, sometimes for YEARS!

I'm a very big COSTCO shopped and visit the store about once a week. I buy a lot of organic food items there that I simply could not live without, and an item, like Hydrogen Peroxide (that I use to sanitize my toothbrush 2X/day) is offered at $1.99 for 2 bottles, so that's an example of the value I believe I get (with high quality) at Costco!

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kivah — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:52:07 GMT

@stellabystarlight wrote:
Many times at places like Costco, you are buying 2nds or 3rds, which can run small, have sewing errors, etc. If it seems too good to be true, it usually is!

I've purchased 2 pair of Carole Hochman cotton flannel pajamas --- and several sets of Carole Hochman cotton capri sets from Costco ----- From $15 to $18 each --- and they're all perfect.

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Queen of shop — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:33:13 GMT

Does anyone remember many, many years ago, when Carole Hochman offered two, all cotton night shirts for Mothers Day? They came in a white basket with cellophane wrap and a silk, Gerber Daisy at the top of the cellophane wrap.

Oh my! Those night shirts were wonderful. I bought 3 baskets for myself, one for my neighbor and one for my dear neighbors mother. My mom got two baskets and my sister received one from me too.It really was a perfect, no brainer Mother's Day gift.

The colors were so pretty and there were two in each basket. One solid and one print. They felt like baby blanets. That's how soft they were. 100% cotton and never shrunk or pilled. Washed like iron.

I would love for that combo to come back again. In reality, I don't think it will.

I still have one set that is like brand new. So does my neighbor. We both actually ordered more until they weren't available. This had to be in the 90's.

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tototwo — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:15:29 GMT

Makes me wish we had a Costco here.

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ciao_bella — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:43:07 GMT

@stellabystarlight wrote:
Many times at places like Costco, you are buying 2nds or 3rds, which can run small, have sewing errors, etc. If it seems too good to be true, it usually is!

Maybe other places sell 2nds and 3rds but from what I've read and experienced, Costco sells only first quality merchandise. Just because an item costs less doesn't mean it's of lessor quality. It just means you're willing to pay more for the same item. Many refer to that as 'being taken over.'

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Spurt — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:53:07 GMT

I think Costco buys previous styles and designs from inventory that different brands want to move out....They are still good quality they just need to move the old inventory since they've put out new items at other retailers....

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brandiwine — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:56:46 GMT

@stellabystarlight Don't know where you got the idea Costco sells 2nd's in clothing, but everything i've purchased is 1st class all the way. Love Carole Hochman and have never had anything but great quality. I'm a seamstress and I look at the seams and fabric quality. Costco's buyers do a fantastic job

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stellabystarlight — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:51:14 GMT

@brandiwine Thank you for letting me know. Many times, these types of big box stores sell 2nds. I will check Cosco out myself for the Carole Hochman pajamas.

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Carmie — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:33:58 GMT

@Queen of shop I remember. I bought a set in pink for myself and blue for my MIL

My MIL has since passed, but I still have mine. They are not 100% cotton though, and way too hot for me. I can only sleep in 100% cotton. Polyester clothing is like wearing a plastic bag.

I have many of Carole's TSV's, especially the four piece sets from QVC. The pants were mostly made from 100% cotton, but the tops...tanks and cardigans were polyester.

I stopped buying them for this reason. I buy 100% from Costco and Boscov's who both carry the CH brands.

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Carmie — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:46:07 GMT

@Spurt wrote:
I think Costco buys previous styles and designs from inventory that different brands want to move out....They are still good quality they just need to move the old inventory since they've put out new items at other retailers....

I know that Costco has these pj's specifically made for them as they do for most of their inventory. They are not a bargain store who buys up overstocks. They only sell these pj's in the spring every year.

Have you ever been in one of their stores? Their clothing area is stocked to the roof and every store has the same items. They also sell on line. They must I am guessing have hundreds of thousands of units of the same product.

They have a lot of buying power and move a lot of merchandise. They have almost 800 stores in the US.

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Nomore — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 19:21:09 GMT

I bought A391446 CH novelty pajamas and the CH 4 piece from Costco. Both are 100% cotton.

The material seems to be similar with the feel and the weight. Neither shrank too much, I wish the shorts from the Qvc novelty pj's were a bit shorter because they hit my lower knee and I'm 5'8"' average leg length. I prefer the ties on the pants from Costco, too. But I like the print I bought at QVC.

I am keeping both, I love 100% cotton.