topic Re: Why and When? in Q Talk

Why and When?

just wonder — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:55:06 GMT

Why are the various product vendors not back live in the studio and also why are there not more models on stage together in the fashion shows? The country is pretty much opened back up and I sure miss the on-air vendors, like VPH, IM, SG, etc. and also sorely miss more models to get a better idea of what the clothing will look like. I sure hope it is just around the corner and will return very soon!

Re: Why and When?

rms1954 — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:56:39 GMT

You'd have to ask the people that make those decisions.

Re: Why and When?

mimy13 — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:23:09 GMT

I'm fine with the vendors not being back yet, but I do enjoy more models on set to show different sizes. I did notice they had a few on the set outside for the Isaac TSV dress, and I think last night on Fashion's Night In with Courtney there were 2 together. I think they are coming back, slowly but surely. I appreciate the company for keeping everyone safe this past year.

Re: Why and When?

Pearlee — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:36:42 GMT

@just wonder wrote:
Why are the various product vendors not back live in the studio and also why are there not more models on stage together in the fashion shows? The country is pretty much opened back up and I sure miss the on-air vendors, like VPH, IM, SG, etc. and also sorely miss more models to get a better idea of what the clothing will look like. I sure hope it is just around the corner and will return very soon!

@just wonder Probably because this way is cheaper.

Re: Why and When?

Kachina624 — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:43:52 GMT

Frankly I don't miss any of them. When I watch, I tune in to see what's being sold. I read the description, watch the video. That's all I need to make a decision. The rest is unnecessary fluff.

Re: Why and When?

stevieb — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:40:15 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Frankly I don't miss any of them. When I watch, I tune in to see what's being sold. I read the description, watch the video. That's all I need to make a decision. The rest is unnecessary fluff.

I agee with you except when the video is one of the home grown variety with bad sound, bad lighting and instead of having on-set examples of all the items being offered, the presenter has but one and then they offer screen shots of the rest from the website... Very lame...

Re: Why and When?

Mistreatedbycs — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 22:25:55 GMT

Why isn't my vets office open either. Every single vet's office even Emergency is closed for the owner of the pets. It is so, not sure of the word, that they come to take your animal and you can't go in.

Yes, we are all open.

Re: Why and When?

gabstoomuch — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 22:36:43 GMT

I was just thinking this same thing yesterday. I have a feeling they realized they can actually function just fine without having the expense of paying vendors to come all the way to the studio.

I wonder if they will ever come back, quite frankly.

I do wonder how the vendors feel though. It must be hard for them to not be there to touch, show, explain, etc their own product. Sure, they have themselves set up in a room in their homes, but it is different when they don't have the live human interaction with the host to sell their product.

Especially for certain products. I watched Chaz on his own IG while he was on air and it is really hard for him to not be physically showing on real peoples hair what he is wanting to show (at least that is how it felt to me). I can think of other products I would think the vendor would want to be there.

Not brand reps, but people who are selling their OWN brand. Their own product. They are usually very passionate about their products, and to have to wait to talk to not interrupt the host (which they can do quite easily while on set) they must see openings to insert a word or 2 but can't while remote.

Not sure how I feel about it. I do like to hear from the vendor, not the sales "numbers based" hosts.

Re: Why and When?

stellabystarlight — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 22:47:21 GMT

I am tired of seeing the vendors from their home. The lighting is bad, as well as the sound. Not all the colors are available, and you must view them on your computer. Also, would like to see more models of varied sizes so I can gage how the item fits if it is apparel.

it is just a more fun experience for me to have everyone in the studio.

Re: Why and When?

RealtyGal2 — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:12:35 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
@just wonder wrote:
Why are the various product vendors not back live in the studio and also why are there not more models on stage together in the fashion shows? The country is pretty much opened back up and I sure miss the on-air vendors, like VPH, IM, SG, etc. and also sorely miss more models to get a better idea of what the clothing will look like. I sure hope it is just around the corner and will return very soon!
@just wonder Probably because this way is cheaper.

I'm just guessing, but a number of the vendors have to fly in from other parts of the country and are probably not excited to fly yet. I wouldn't be.

Re: Why and When?

colliegirls — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:25:49 GMT

I could do without the vendors altogether. The host and models are usually enough.

Re: Why and When?

Gronkybear — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:28:38 GMT

The time has come for QVC management to bring the network back to it's former glory. After all the time and money to get QVC 2 on the air, it has been a vast rerun wasteland of QVC shows previously aired. If you want to compete with Amazon and Ebay you need hosts available around the clock airing live. The immediacy of live tv can't be matched on a website.

Bring back the chemistry of David and Stacy on ITKWD. Mary needs the charisma of Mark Charles on ITKWM. Pair them live and in studio and get a live audience to celebrate the relaunch of these shows. Pick up the pace by not staying so long with one item, especially TSV. Recap the previous on air items before going to break or at the end of the broadcast unless the item has been sold out.. And please no more Skype with bad remote audio and hand held cameras. Get them back in studio with the hosts.

Next, QVC needs to get back being the tiffany of home shopping. I am disappointed when a host is pushing a product that with an ample sampling of ratings and a scoring of under 4 stars, management needs to look at why it's name and reputation can't be trusted.

Re: Why and When?

just wonder — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:01:23 GMT

Wow this is very well stated; couldn't agree with you more denden! While QVC did a great job of staying on the air during height of the pandemic, if the state's governor has opened things back up as it should be, please QVC, bring yourself back! For the most part, the skypes are not well done (yes, some are), and we are no longer getting a true representation of all the products, especially clothing in all their colorways (have you noticed colors in the studio camera can be quite different than on the skype cameras?) and more sizes on actual folks; and the fun has been taken out of shopping as we longtime QVC customers remember. And for goodness sake, way too long on each product. What worries me a little is that vendors used to tell the hosts from afar how much they missed being in the studio but I am not hearing that any longer???

Re: Why and When?

RespectLife — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:00:34 GMT

The pandemic taught MANY busniesses of all kinds that remote is just as productive and a less costly way to do business.

QVC isn't a Broadway production that needs glam and drama! I'm totally fine with one host in the studio.

I see absolutely no reason to incur the expense (either by QVC or the Vendors themselves) of going to the Studio. Most Skypes have been fine!

Between on air and online, I can get all the info and visual I need. If Skype seems different, then just go by the Stuido cameras or online. I totally can get a true representation!!

None of the models are shaped like me anyways, so it makes no difference to have multiple models in the same item. Again, Cost saving!

Many things are now going to remain different post Pandemic. While the 'danger' may have subsided, many companies are re-evaluating their plans. Many of my friends will remain remote, or partially remote.

With gas prices soaring, this is a plus for the employees and the companies have learned they don't need them in office 5/wk.

Re: Why and When?

Johnnyeager — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:31:42 GMT

I see no need for the guests to ever return to a studio, with the exceptions of special anniversaries or during a TSV. Otherwise, dozens of people in and out everyday just for brief appearances doesn't seem worth the trouble.

Mike George indicated that virtually all customer service positions will continue at home indefinitely. Makes business sense to me; close down call centers.

Re: Why and When?

Caaareful Shopper — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:02:37 GMT

There is a QVC vendor who responded about a week ago to a poster in the I Love QVC FB group that the vendors all received a letter stating QVC has no intention of bringing them back into the studio, for the foreseeable future. QVC has determined that operations are working quite well, and will continue the off-site plan for now.

Sounds good to me. I see no reason to have them back in the studio, especially the ones that have to fly in or drive long distances. Some of the vendors have become quite adept and creative at their videos showcasing their products. That's another big benefit of not coming into the studio.

In addition, the vendors may be generating decent sales in their solo shows on Q2. That's another reason not to have them back. I think I've seen just about every vendor doing their own solo show now. Some are much better than others, but in time hopefully they'll all get the knack of it.

Re: Why and When?

Susan Louise — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:19:41 GMT

One upside to the vendors being at home showing the products...especially those related to fashion - clothes/shoes/handbags/etc. is that one can see the items true color/hue. The presentations from the QVC studios now have cameras with enhanced filters which to me, come across too bright...almost neon colors many times.

I usually have to refer to the pics the Q offers online which show the colors much closer to the actual color/hue. Unfortunately, sometimes they aren't even available if it is a new item.

This video is a great example...A394081

Look at the intense colors of this Belle top with the host Rachel and compare it to the colors when Kil Gravel presents it in her home (several times during the video presentation Kim is on split screen showing the various color tops.

I own the tops myself in all 3 colors and they match back to the pics online and what is shown with Kim...not with Rachel.

Re: Why and When?

January121 — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:20:15 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
Why isn't my vets office open either. Every single vet's office even Emergency is closed for the owner of the pets. It is so, not sure of the word, that they come to take your animal and you can't go in.

Yes, we are all open.

@Mistreatedbycs .... same thing with the vet that I take my dog to .... I guess they are protecting themselves & us 🙃

Re: Why and When?

mimomof4 — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:23:39 GMT

Some vendors do appear to have been in the QVC studios for quite some time. I noticed for a few months on the In the Kitchen shows that multiple vendors are broadcasting from the same Kitchen set although they weren't live with David. Those vendors have Live in the upper right hand of the screen vs Skype for those who really aren't on set.

Re: Why and When?

mimy13 — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:26:53 GMT

I agree with those that say to shorten the presentations. I mean how long can you talk about a basic solid colored tshirt?? I've seen on here people complaining about the phrases repeated by hosts, or the dumb things they say to the vendors. Sometimes they have to drag out a presentation for 10 minutes! (or longer for a TSV) I know I'd have a hard time thinking of new things to say about some of these items.

I love when they say they are going to have Quick Takes. I think especially for fashion items, 2 or 3 minutes is all you need to give key points and see a couple of models. Then move along! There are SO MANY items living online that we never see. Show more items with less time per presentation. I think they can afford to do that, considering we wait weeks to get our purchases.