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Finally really losing interest in QVC

IMW — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:29:50 GMT

I received a 15% off $50 fashion from QVC-- can't find anything I want, never mind need.

Even with free shipping, last free shipping day didn't buy either.

I'm not trying to not spend----but I think being unable to tolerate many hosts, and being uninterested in most merchandise I've stopped shopping.

Big deal for me since am disabled and can't shop in stores.

Used to spend upward of $5000 a year on jewelry between QVC, HSN, JTV, SHOP NBC.

Re: Finally really losing interest in QVC

kaydee50 — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:42:29 GMT

@IMW Agree 100%!!! I have a 20% off coupon and have been trying to find something to use it on. Checked D&C, SG, IM--nothing is appealing. I may wind up buying wine which has free shipping every day if I can't find something I want. So sad!!!

Re: Finally really losing interest in QVC

CalminHeart — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:42:35 GMT

I used to buy from Q but rarely have in the last 5+ years. I always price check if I see something I like and can find it elsewhere for less money.

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4kitties — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:51:37 GMT

The Q lost me years ago.

Coupons and phone calls will not be luring me back.

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Janey2 — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 13:00:33 GMT

I still find items on QVC that interest me. Just purchased skincare for $10 cheaper than any place else offered it. I also purchased jeans that were on special ( for that show only in a color I could not find at other sites. I do admit I am buying less than previous years. I just think I have too much stuff.

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LindaSal — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 13:02:35 GMT

I understand how you are feeling. I have been more of an HSN person but have watched both channels for many years and spent more than I should have with much of it being donated in the past. I too have been losing interest these recent years and have really toned down the "unnecessary" shopping. I do still enjoy watching the fashion shows but some of the clothing I just don't like or need anymore. And I won't even get started on the jewelry story, LOL! And 15% is really not very much of a savings, IMO.

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Caaareful Shopper — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 14:41:50 GMT

More times than not, I turned away from QVC presentations because of the hosts.

But I still shop on QVC -- I just do most of my shopping by using their website like any other retailer. There are literally thousands of items that never make it on air. It's amazing what they have online.

As always, I do a competitive search for prices, but overall, I do really well here.

Re: Finally really losing interest in QVC

kaydee50 — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 14:46:32 GMT

@IMW Thank you for mentioning jewelry!!! Just ordered an American West earring using my 20% off. #J343321 Sterling silver, made in USA for $20! I'm a happy camper!

Re: Finally really losing interest in QVC

JoshsMom — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 14:49:49 GMT

I just want to say a big "thank you to QVC" because your prices have increased so much that now I can go back to shopping at my brick and mortar stores and save money! I just bought some GORGEOUS tee shirts from Chicos last week for $29.00 each. They came today and the quality is unbelieveable. I became too comfortable shopping at the "Q" and I didn't do my due dilligence and shop around. I'm just reminding everyone that there are other stores out there that ship to your home. You don't have to pay these prices. When a tee shirt dress from Isaac is over $83.00, I need to move on. When a host pressures you to buy something on easy pay, you need to remember you're still paying an inflated price.

I know many of you love Valerie Parr Hill, but the last 4 items I purchased from her arrived damaged. I can save a lot more money at Hobby Lobby with their 50% off and also at Home Goods.

Re: Finally really losing interest in QVC

kaydee50 — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 14:52:51 GMT

@JoshsMom Agree 100%! For many I think QVC is a habit/addiction. So many other places to shop online with better prices/s&h.

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Janey2 — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:09:37 GMT

@JoshsMom What I found in the past...when I bought tee shirts from Chico's and washed them a few times they looked terrible. They might be cheaper but do not hold up. Any tee I purchased from Isaac Mizrahi or Denim and Co. looks much better after seasons of wearing and washing. I still think (most of the time) you get what you pay for. Sometimes bargains are not worth it in the long run.

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nascarfan — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:10:31 GMT

I really appreciated the convenience of QVC but the on air programming has become unwatchable for me once the dual hosts became the "in" thing. In addition, the new hosts don't entice me to shop, so once confronted with just online shopping I've started shopping with various other retailers. My shopping with QVC is easily down 75% compared to last year.

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HLP — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:27:53 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
@JoshsMom Agree 100%! For many I think QVC is a habit/addiction. So many other places to shop online with better prices/s&h.

Where?I'd seriously like to find a retailer that sold long pants. Hate the ankle, crop, and etc. kind. Please tell me where you shop!

Re: Finally really losing interest in QVC

SeaMaiden — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:30:57 GMT

@IMW wrote:
I received a 15% off $50 fashion from QVC-- can't find anything I want, never mind need.

Even with free shipping, last free shipping day didn't buy either.

I'm not trying to not spend----but I think being unable to tolerate many hosts, and being uninterested in most merchandise I've stopped shopping.

Big deal for me since am disabled and can't shop in stores.

Used to spend upward of $5000 a year on jewelry between QVC, HSN, JTV, SHOP NBC.

$5000 !?!? no wonder they send you coupons best customer perk!

Re: Finally really losing interest in QVC

kaydee50 — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:53:33 GMT

@HLP Macy's and Blair are 2 of my "go to" stores. Frequent sales and frequent free shipping.

Haven't bought pants there but Lands End, LL Bean sell many long pants.

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sarahpanda — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:44:48 GMT

I can relate - I don't watch QVC hardly at all anymore but there are a few particular tried and true items that I go online to purchase with them...A lot of factors turned me off of QVC, high prices, slow delivery, not to mention one partular host that is on most evenings that I simply can not bear to watch. I do most of my shopping on Amazon now, must faster delivery and they don't have to tell me about how wonderful their daughters are, blah, blah, blah.

Re: Finally really losing interest in QVC

sarahpanda — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:47:31 GMT

@SeaMaiden I easily spent upward of $5000 a year with QVC, probably close to double - and never - ever got a coupon.

Finally really losing interest in QVC

They CallMe MRWILKES — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 16:05:05 GMT

Macy's is my premier online shopping experience!

The tiered rewards program is terrific.

QVC will be announcing a "loyalty" program, so we'll see how it compares to those of its competitors.

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kaydee50 — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:55:17 GMT

@They CallMe MRWILKES wrote:
Macy's is my premier online shopping experience!

The tiered rewards program is terrific.

QVC will be announcing a "loyalty" program, so we'll see how it compares to those of its competitors.

Me too! Would be seriously depressed if Macy's ever went out of business. Would not miss QVC!!

Re: Finally really losing interest in QVC

ValuSkr — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:58:55 GMT

I know what you mean - when I have a good coupon, it burns a hole in my pocket. But I have to resist the urge to buy when there's nothing I want or need. Good on you for doing that.