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Which year Was It?

aj1980 — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:10:16 GMT

Can you recall which year you saw Qvc on TV for the first time? Did you buy something that day? If so what was it?

Re: Which year Was It?

kaydee50 — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:17:54 GMT

It was 1996 or 97. Jane Treacey had a Saturday morning show. I bought a travel bag which was too big and I sent the first item I ever bought from QVC back. The second item I bought was a breast cancer awareness pin which I still have.

JT was my favorite host back then. She has changed a lot!

TV shopping was such a novelty back then that I clearly remember what I bought.

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Foxxee — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:23:35 GMT

It was QVC's first day televising..1986.

I did not buy anything that day, but not long after I began buying jewelry.

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rockygems123 — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:25:07 GMT

It was when QVC started and most likely it was Bob Bowersox that sold it, first QVC purchase was Corning French White casserole set which I still have, just used one of the pieces last week

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Starpolisher — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:26:55 GMT

1984. I didn't buy anything that day but the first thing I bought was, Principal Secret skincare. Marybeth Roe was the host.

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LindaSal — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:31:28 GMT

Basically it was 1986 but I was a young mom and didn't have $$ to shop online back then.

I did enjoy watching it though, it was an interesting concept for sure. Funny all these years later how it's almost done a full circle becoming anitquated.........yikes I feel old.

Re: Which year Was It?

BlueFinch — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:34:45 GMT

Not sure when I landed on QVC, or what I first purchased, since I initially started shopping on HSN, in the mid 90's. I think my first HSN purchase may have been perfume. QVC's first probably would have been skin care.

Then I moved to QVC and have rarely made HSN purchases since. I preferred QVC's hosts and the set designs. It just seemed more polished to me. A little higher end, but that's JMHO.

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candyagain — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:39:58 GMT

1986. Up at 3 am or so while my toddler daughter slept. Flipping channels I saw a familiar face from my home town and stopped to see what was on. It was Jennifer Kirk with Judy Crowell. They were both dressed up faitytale style selling Kirk's Folly jewelry.

I was hooked. I didn't buy anything for a few days but later my first purchase was a Boyd's Bear for my daughter. After that lots of stuff as I could afford it. Jewelry became my favorite. I couldn't afford much but I watched every show I could. Enjoyed every one.

At that time EZ pay was offered only rarely but I used it when I could. I used to get a three (or four?) EZ pay offer post card on my birthday. I thought that was great!

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FlyersGirl — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:53:21 GMT

It was 1988 or 89. My Mom told me about it as she watched and shopped back when QVC first went on air. (One of her neighbors worked for QVC back then which is how she knew about it).

Not sure if this is the first item I purchased but the first jewelry item I bought was a sterling silver bypass style ring with 2 blue topaz heart shaped stones. I still have it.

Re: Which year Was It?

LyndaGee — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:58:40 GMT

I think it was 1990 when CVN folded and QVC took over. Didn't have a credit card yet - If I wanted something, my Dad let me use his and then I'd reimburse him.

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meallen616 — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:02:56 GMT

It was 1987 when I was going through the channels, I found a lovely two piece set with floral design on the top and bottom. I bought it and wore it for Mother's Day! Got several compliments,

I am still watching and ordering through the years!

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spiderw — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:22:16 GMT

I think around the beginning of the nineties was when I started to watch the Q. I didn't buy right away and at that time you had to buy the item while on air or you missed out. I didn't watch the jewelry or clothes shows so I am guessing I bought a collectible as the Q did have those type shows.

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PhilaLady1 — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:23:31 GMT

1986. I do not remember what I bought. I bought from HSN probably 1985 before QVC was available on TV where I lived. That I remember - a gold plated Technibond ring with little rubies in it. Maybe $35.00 or so.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:32:15 GMT

Late 80's. Maybe 1989?

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:42:15 GMT

It was 1986 and I didn't buy right away, because honestly I thought it was silly. I think my first purchase was a gold herringbone bracelet , and the rest is history. LOL

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stevieb — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:48:14 GMT

It's funny. I believe I first happened across it in the early 2000's. The host was Lisa Robertson and for the first few weeks when I'd happen by, I found the concept infinitely funny in a ridiculous sort of way. That said, Lisa spun her magic and I became sort of hooked. My first purchase, a prasiolite ring sold to me by none other than Lisa, was about a month out of the gate. My interest started to fade after a few years, when the programming became infinitely redundant, the presentations too long and the products highly repetitive but not very interesting. Once Lisa left I more or less turned off. I still watch very occasionally but when I shop, which isn't very often, it's pretty much via the website.

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frenchie — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:49:57 GMT

Around 1990. I was watching CVN when all of a sudden everything flipped over to QVC. CVN went on for a time before shutting down. Some of the original hosts stayed. I believe they were in MN. Kathy Levine and Bob Bowersox were the first two hosts at QVC. I do not recall what I bought first, but did win a $1000. shopping spree.

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simplyfriends — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:51:41 GMT

I think it was around 2010 and it was probably something Lisa Robertson sold me 😁

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sann — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 18:23:24 GMT

Approximately 1997... I believe my first purchase was a watch....

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Spacrazy — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 18:49:36 GMT

Probably early 2000's and my aunt had a gift sent to me directly and, the rest (as they say) is history.