topic Re: Free S&H in Q Talk

Free S&H

rms1954 — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:13:37 GMT

I went back to check some recent purchases and I honestly think one would be spending more purchasing with free S&H since they seem to have hiked the price. So you're really not saving much if at all.

Re: Free S&H

Dusty1 — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:52:59 GMT

@rms1954 I did notice that. You just have to pay attention & buy what you want when you think you got the best price.

Re: Free S&H

San Antonio Gal — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:22:50 GMT

This may be the case for some items, but not all.

Re: Free S&H

kaydee50 — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 14:02:53 GMT

I have about 30 items in my "wish list" and even with free s/h, I'm not tempted to buy any of them. Waiting for the prices to be reduced--LOL!!!

Re: Free S&H

wagirl — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 14:29:42 GMT

Have to say--free shipping is not a thing for me here--I am not buying much here anymore due to shipping/refund issues--I gladly pay shipping if I can get the stuff in a timely manner---just can't depend on that anymore and especially now before the hoildays--my shopping is done right now anyway.

Re: Free S&H

Johnnyeager — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 14:37:19 GMT

You absolutely can not make a blanket generalization that all prices have risen or have risen enough to offset the usual shipping charge.

Many of us check and monitor and for me, purchases made on these days have worked out economically. If the math didn't work I wouldn't make the purchase.

A price may rise $2 or $3, but without the $13 shipping, I purchased the item I wanted.

Re: Free S&H

Sooner — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 14:56:31 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
I went back to check some recent purchases and I honestly think one would be spending more purchasing with free S&H since they seem to have hiked the price. So you're really not saving much if at all.

@rms1954 One way or another, the customer pays for shipping. Whether it is calculated in the price or listed separately, the customer pays for shipping.

You pay for it because you pay for the item. You pay the price and shipping gets figured in along the way. A company can't send it free. Look at the total. That's all that counts--not what game they are playing in how they break it up. It is all the cost to you.

Re: Free S&H

kaydee50 — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 15:58:50 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@rms1954 wrote:
I went back to check some recent purchases and I honestly think one would be spending more purchasing with free S&H since they seem to have hiked the price. So you're really not saving much if at all.
@rms1954 One way or another, the customer pays for shipping. Whether it is calculated in the price or listed separately, the customer pays for shipping.

You pay for it because you pay for the item. You pay the price and shipping gets figured in along the way. A company can't send it free. Look at the total. That's all that counts--not what game they are playing in how they break it up. It is all the cost to you.

And I'm sure the s/h is already factored into the price of the item or certainly should be so any additional s/h is pure profit for the company.

Re: Free S&H

Shelbelle — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 16:14:03 GMT

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Re: Free S&H

tongueinchic — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 16:16:39 GMT

Yes, I noticed this phenomenon. Kinda disppointed in this. Feels like a bait and switch. More often (for me) there is no "value" in shopping here. Clothing quality is diminishing. Added some items to my cart from saved list and they were $8-10 more than a few eeks ago. Also noticed when I bring up old orders the prices are removed until I click on details so they must be hoping we don't check. I see more stuff that is associated with a host or celebrity than an actual designer or clothing brand. Useless add ons for tech stuff. I just bought the exact ipad featured as TSV today for $200 less. I don't need the silly case and headphones but I'm sure that is where the profit margin is so buyers beware. And the shipping/return charges are often deal breakers.

Re: Free S&H

rms1954 — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 16:40:30 GMT

@tongueinchic wrote:
Yes, I noticed this phenomenon. Kinda disppointed in this. Feels like a bait and switch. More often (for me) there is no "value" in shopping here. Clothing quality is diminishing. Added some items to my cart from saved list and they were $8-10 more than a few eeks ago. Also noticed when I bring up old orders the prices are removed until I click on details so they must be hoping we don't check. I see more stuff that is associated with a host or celebrity than an actual designer or clothing brand. Useless add ons for tech stuff. I just bought the exact ipad featured as TSV today for $200 less. I don't need the silly case and headphones but I'm sure that is where the profit margin is so buyers beware. And the shipping/return charges are often deal breakers.

Also disappointed. Bait for sure but I didn't get snagged LOL. We are the smart ones

Re: Free S&H

Johnnyeager — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 17:10:10 GMT

Many of us are smart shoppers.

We know what we are doing on free shipping days.

I resent the condescending insult, but I am certainly not surprised, from a historical perspective.

Re: Free S&H

KKJ — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 17:29:01 GMT

I notice the term bait and switch is used quite often on these boards.

Re: Free S&H

Johnnyeager — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 17:40:20 GMT

With a complete lack of understanding as to what it really means.

Easy term to throw out there.

Re: Free S&H

Steffdoggy10 — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 23:00:30 GMT

Yes, all Isaac clearance items on my wishlist increased in price. I have never heard of Clearance prices going up! Sale yes, clearance no.

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cjm61 — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 01:30:38 GMT

Not for me. I purchased 8 items today and not one had gone up in price when Free S&H was offered. In fact, a few were Lunchtime Specials so the price was even better today than yesterday AND free shipping. Most here are savvy shoppers, they know what they're doing.

Re: Free S&H

Ttownlady — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 03:25:42 GMT

I am happy for the free s/h today.

I got 4 items from QVC 1 was a Lunchtime special gift and 2 items from HSN

Thank you QVC. and HSN.

Re: Free S&H

Grade1Teach — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:09:19 GMT

Some items that I had saved were exactly the same price price as they were before, so the free shipping worked out for me on those.

There were a few items that did go up a few dollars, but I didn't need them anyway.

There was an item that I had wanted yesterday that was $46 and then I would have received the free shipping. It was a good deal, but I passed on it since I had already spent too much. However, when I woke up this morning, the same item was reduced to $26 and STILL had free shipping! Needless to say, I made the purchase... I would have been quite upset with myself if I had bought it yesterday. A $20 difference is a big deal to me.

I'm sure customers are going to notice many fluctuations in pricing between yesterday and today. You just never know...

Re: Free S&H

RespectLife — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:18:07 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
I went back to check some recent purchases and I honestly think one would be spending more purchasing with free S&H since they seem to have hiked the price. So you're really not saving much if at all.

@rms1954

Not always true.

4 items IN my WL went down in price on F/S day...NONE went up.

So yes, I saved.

Re: Free S&H

RespectLife — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:22:01 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@rms1954 wrote:
I went back to check some recent purchases and I honestly think one would be spending more purchasing with free S&H since they seem to have hiked the price. So you're really not saving much if at all.
@rms1954 One way or another, the customer pays for shipping. Whether it is calculated in the price or listed separately, the customer pays for shipping.

You pay for it because you pay for the item. You pay the price and shipping gets figured in along the way. A company can't send it free. Look at the total. That's all that counts--not what game they are playing in how they break it up. It is all the cost to you.

I don't see how that is mathematically sound!

If an item I want is $10 and remains $10 on free shipping day, HOW am I paying for the shipping??

I did NOT pay for shipping on my items.

That may be true IF they upped the price just before free ship, but NONE of my items went up...and as I said....

some went ON SALE....so I paid a lower price AND didn't pay the $7.50 shipping.