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When will vendors return to QVC studios?

Cubs16 — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:02:18 GMT

I was wondering if there is any plan to bring some of the vendors back on site. I haven't minded the Skype presentations, but some products are more effectively presented if they're live in studio. I give everyone credit trying to do their best during this unusual time. Plus, it's given QVC some fresh blooper material with hosts and vendors unintentionally talking over each other.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:04:33 GMT

@Cubs16 Probably not soon. CoVi19 cases are increasing again.

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wonderfulworld — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:08:22 GMT

I am not sure of the reopening status of Pa. I think they are pretty hard hit with the virus as we are in Michigan. We have just been release from stay at home order but are still suppose to work from home if able. Social distance and masks required when inside with others than immediate family.

Masks on live TV would be difficult I would think? Anyone know the rules in PA?

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millieshops — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:44:39 GMT

As much as I'd like to see the vendors back in the studio, I have little confidence that the re-openings are creating healthy environments for those of us who are the virus' most popular targets.

I'm not even shopping right now, but I'll go on record as one who'd prefer the venors in the studios as soon as they feel it's safe for them and everyone around them feels that same safety. Feels wrong to me today.

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TheMemphisVette — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:48:26 GMT

the Q has done a fantastic job !

hopefully they do not revert too soon.

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catter70 — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 19:05:05 GMT

That part of Pa. just went to yellow on Friday.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 19:17:27 GMT

Many vendors have to fly into Philly. I heard a doctor say this morning that flying is the most dangerous activity in regard to the virus. I wouldn't risk it.

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Bhvbum — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 19:59:48 GMT

This virus is going to continue to seek people to infect within just the US with 300 Million yet to be infected. This won’t stop until we have a vaccine, everything we have done has just slowed it. Or 60-70% will get infected and we will have some herd immunity. (We have about 325 million people so we would have to have about 275 million people already infected to have that type of immunity.)

Dr. Michel Osterholm, Dir. Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy

Re: When will vendors return to QVC studios?

sunshine 919 — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 20:05:06 GMT

@Cubs16 wrote:
I was wondering if there is any plan to bring some of the vendors back on site. I haven't minded the Skype presentations, but some products are more effectively presented if they're live in studio. I give everyone credit trying to do their best during this unusual time. Plus, it's given QVC some fresh blooper material with hosts and vendors unintentionally talking over each other.

I thought someone posted they were not coming back. The host can obviously do it with the vendors at home

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Sheila P-Burg — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 20:08:33 GMT

Hopefully never. I prefer the way it is done now. I realize some of the host are uncomfortable doing the programs on their own but that is their job. At least now when they present they go into more detail about the product.

And another thing that I wish they would continue. No sampling the food. Have enjoyed the food presentations more lately. No rolling of the eyes, no sighing, no talking with food in their mouths, no raising of the arms and twirling around (happy dance).

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insomniac2 — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 20:53:58 GMT

I am definitely part of the group that has no desire to ever see another vendor. They are not needed.

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kjae — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 21:10:14 GMT

I do not miss them at all. I preferred the good old days when the host had to present the items. More straight forward. You do not need a vendor for every single item.

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morganjen — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 21:27:08 GMT

At first, I wasn't sure how it was going to work, but I actually like it better with the vendors at home and not at the studio.

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ciao_bella — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 21:32:17 GMT

I don't mind the vendors presenting via Skype. I never was a fan of vendors and hosts greeting each other with a fake 'hug and kiss.' It also seems to have 'calmed' down some fashion vendors who were more than hyper on air. It now seems much more professional and business like.

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Santoni — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 02:09:58 GMT

i like not having vendors there...talking over each other...they do that all the time

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Lost in Yonkers — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 02:58:51 GMT

I agree with you. I have watched QVC for a long, long time and this takes me back to the days before they even had vendors or guest stars. The hosts are quieter and more focused. Much easier to watch.

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jackthebear — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:36:12 GMT

also points out that some product reps are superfluous as well.

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songbird — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:51:26 GMT

QVC lucked out. The kind of format they use, just doesn't really need a vendor. This virus is gong to last at least two years. Perhaps by Spring of 2021? . Doubt they can find a vaccine. Other TV shows are not as lucky. Food Network will have to eventually get rid of the their competition shows. As of now, they constantly use reruns.

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CalminHeart — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:10:32 GMT

@wonderfulworld wrote:
I am not sure of the reopening status of Pa. I think they are pretty hard hit with the virus as we are in Michigan. We have just been release from stay at home order but are still suppose to work from home if able. Social distance and masks required when inside with others than immediate family.

Masks on live TV would be difficult I would think? Anyone know the rules in PA?

At least your state has guidelines/requirements. That's more than many states. Heavens, my state is on the upswing again but everything is pretty much open. The economy comes before people, ya know. (sarcasm)

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camsamama — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:13:18 GMT

It would not hurt my feelings if QVC did away with Skype also. Some of the vendors are more over the top on Skype than in person.