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QVC Employee Discount

Flyer98 — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 02:10:30 GMT

I am new to the boards so this has probably been discussed before. I always found it amazing that the hosts claimed to own so many QVC items. THEN, I was watching Amy's unboxing on facebook and she mentioned her 30 percent QVC employee discount. OMG! I would own a lot of QVC merch with that discount. Every time I watch a show now I am always calculating what the item would cost with the QVC employee discount.

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manny2 — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 02:19:42 GMT

I doubt they use the discount that much. They get a lot of free samples from vendors.

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Kim-QVC — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 02:19:46 GMT

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NEvans2 — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 02:20:49 GMT

I worked in retail clothing for 20 years. In that period of time I worked for three different companies. One company gave employees 25%, one gave 30% and the third gave 50%. The company that gave 50% was because we had to wear their clothing. If you were buying a gift you got 30%. And believe me they knew if it wasn't for you. So, to me, 30% sounds about right. I figured the QVC employees got some kind of discount.

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proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 02:21:30 GMT

@Flyer98 Many companies give their employees discounts.

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millieshops — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 02:32:10 GMT

@NEvans2 thanks for your input. I've known women who worked retail more for the discount than the pay - at least it seemed that way.

A tv shopping host affects far more people than a brick and mortar sales associate, so it makes sense to me that those who sell big are treated well by their employers and their vendors.

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Flyer98 — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 02:42:08 GMT

I have never worked retail. I am aware retailers give discounts. I was just surprised it was that much. It does make sense because QVC would want their hosts to talk about how many of everything they personally own.

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Pearlee — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 03:04:41 GMT

@Flyer98 If you are thinking about it that much, perhaps you should apply for a QVC job.

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Flyer98 — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 03:07:00 GMT

@Pearlee That would be a loooong commute. And since I have no retail experience, I don't think I'd stand a chance with all the layoffs.

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chrystaltree — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 03:20:49 GMT

It's a marketing strategy. I'm sure they shop but some of them claim to own multiples of everything they sell because they know it boosts sales.

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Pearlee — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 03:31:05 GMT

@Flyer98 wrote:
@Pearlee That would be a loooong commute. And since I have no retail experience, I don't think I'd stand a chance with all the layoffs.

@Flyer98 There's still hope! They have warehouses outside PA and maybe call centers too.. 🙂

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Flyer98 — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 03:34:54 GMT

@Pearlee I failed to mention I'll be 63 this month. I'm still working but I think that career change ship has sailed. It's kind of sad. I hated working when I was raising a family and now I see so many jobs that sound interesting. I have a job I enjoy though so thankful for that.

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mspatmac — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 03:39:56 GMT

You can't disagree with someone who doesn't give an opinion and the OP offered no opinion, just her thought process since she became aware of the discount. I may not think a comment is snarky, but woulds say unnecessary.

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Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 03:50:39 GMT

Come on people! This person said she was a newbie here.

It's not nice to bust on anyone; but especially not to be rude or mean to someone who just joined a group.

I don't know her answer and normally I'd just ignore this.

However, I'd like for the new person to think better of all of us.

With that in mind I'd like to address this to

@Flyer98 . Please understand most people are kind. Perhaps some were just having a bad day. We all have bad days. Please continue to post.

Everyone's post is valued and appreciated.

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Flyer98 — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 03:57:44 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 Thank you for your kindness. I was so happy to find these boards over the pandemic. I have really enjoyed the shopping and makeup reviews. I think I'll just stick to commenting on others' posts from now on (and only if I have something positive to say). Thanks again

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Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 04:11:10 GMT

@Flyer98 @I think all too often people are reluctant to post because they don't want to set themselves up for rude posts.

As I said, most people here are kind. Everyone is intelligent and have interesting things to say.

I've learned a lot thru these boards.

I'm sure we could all learn from your posts too.

Please have a good weekend and be safe.

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Mistreatedbycs — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 04:14:03 GMT

To ALL the women who are so busy doing other things.............

Well pay attention.........

It has come to my attention that I purchased this humongous package of Angel Soft and thought I was getting this great deal.....counted the sheets and said to myself, wow, this is a great deal. Please keep in mind i usually buy a Sam's Club or Costco brand huge package.

So I opened this package tonight and thought, what the heck is going on, the width of these sheets are a whole 3/4" shorter than the Costco brand!!

You really can notice the difference! They can mess around with employee discounts, raise the prices of my mayo but really, cut a whole 3/4" off my roll of TP. To bad it's nonreturnable.

On that note, hope everyone has a great night and a better Saturday.

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Flyer98 — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 04:17:39 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs Your post made me laugh. At one time, I would get a wider roll of Cottonelle when I purchased from Costco rather than Target. THEN, I couldn't find Cottonelle at Costco. So, I thought I would be smart and order it online from Costco. Well, it came but it was the same width as the Target. However, it was right before the pandemic started, so at least I was well stocked when the toilet paper shortage came along.

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Mistreatedbycs — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 04:33:10 GMT

@Flyer98 wrote:
@Mistreatedbycs Your post made me laugh. At one time, I would get a wider roll of Cottonelle when I purchased from Costco rather than Target. THEN, I couldn't find Cottonelle at Costco. So, I thought I would be smart and order it online from Costco. Well, it came but it was the same width as the Target. However, it was right before the pandemic started, so at least I was well stocked when the toilet paper shortage came along.

Talking TP always makes me laugh too but tonight thinking that I got such a great deal and opening that package, my mouth dropped...how dare they!!

What's even more funny is I was running around the house (it's late) looking for darn ruler, I just HAD to get these sheets measured.

So another tip, always keep a ruler in a place where you would remember where you put it.

Speaking of rulers, didn't the Q sent out tape measures to their customers years ago, now what in the heck did I do with that?

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hippiechick7897 — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 05:15:56 GMT

The boards have a lot of snark. Don’t let that deter you.

There’s opinions, which are fine, but then there’s the unnecessary belittling. And those that say there’s not snark, you’re probably part of the snark.