topic Re: Question about presentations in Q Talk

Question about presentations

cds — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:01:53 GMT

Re: Question about presentations

Kachina624 — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:06:04 GMT

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Re: Question about presentations

cds — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:06:33 GMT

During presentations I hear hosts saying "We're down to 300 in the black" and other specific numbers. Yet later in the day I find that often the item is still available. Are those numbers given sales hype, or do they refer to items allotted for that specific presentation?

Re: Question about presentations

ManyMeows — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:10:01 GMT

👩‍🏫 And - The Question Is ...

Re: Question about presentations

Kachina624 — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:16:09 GMT

@cds. As customers, none of us has definitive information on the ins and outs of qvc, but I don't think any time slot would limit the number of items that could be sold. They always want to sell as much as possible. To say, "300 in black" would be the total inventory.

Re: Question about presentations

geezerette — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:18:32 GMT

@cds

It's not hype. And it means what they say--they have 300 left in the black.

But just because the black is selling like hotcakes during one presentation doesn't mean it will continue to sell that fast the rest of the day.

Also, some people may cancel their orders and other may change colors during the day. You also don't know how many are left later, they may only have a handful.

It's not an exact science.

Re: Question about presentations

PA Mom-mom — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:21:19 GMT

@cds The hosts are giving current inventory. If people put the item in the cart, it is taken off the available inventory. If they don't purchase or delete from the cart, it is put back into the inventory. That's my understanding. I sometimes put something in my cart and then decide against it. It happens.

Re: Question about presentations

They CallMe MRWILKES — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:22:48 GMT

I absolutely believe that they portion out and save inventory for certain hosts and shows.

They need to set some aside for the big stars and their shows.

I agree with the OP.

Re: Question about presentations

kaydee50 — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:30:47 GMT

My assumption is they have a sales number that they want to reach in each show for each item. IMO, that's why presentations go on ad nauseum--until that sales number is reached. Not necessarily the entire inventory of the item.

Of course, what previous posters have mentioned about someone changing their mind about purchasing after putting the item in their cart is also possible.

Who knows for sure??? LOL!!

Re: Question about presentations

geezerette — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:46:42 GMT

@They CallMe MRWILKES wrote:
I absolutely believe that they portion out and save inventory for certain hosts and shows.

They need to set some aside for the big stars and their shows.

I agree with the OP.

I've seen several shows with certain "big star" hosts that don't have some colors or even the entire product by the time their show comes up later in the day.

Re: Question about presentations

ManyMeows — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:49:45 GMT

🤔 It's difficult to know how many people may or may not be watching at any given time. The programming has become repetitive throughout the day, with a limited number of vendors presenting each day. Many Q-customers have stated that they rarely, or only on a limited basis, watch programming, and others claim that they just don't buy like they used to. Down the road, it will be interesting to see where "The New QVC" ends up.

Re: Question about presentations

They CallMe MRWILKES — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:08:51 GMT

Additionally, I believe that a certain portion of inventory is set-aside for app ordering.

I have successfully purchased many an item via the app while the host broadcasting proclaimed We Are Sold Out!

Allotments to specific shows.

Allotments to specific hosts.

Allotments to specific ordering vehicles.

Re: Question about presentations

Still Raining — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:23:28 GMT

Not sure how precise their inventory software is. Even if they state 300 left, that has to be a pure guess.

The have swings on financials too.

On the site a lot of items are shown that never seem to have air time at all.

Re: Question about presentations

Patriot3 — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:39:12 GMT

I don't pay any attention to their speil.........just another sales gimick.

Re: Question about presentations

Tori3569 — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 04:52:56 GMT

@ManyMeows wrote:
🤔 It's difficult to know how many people may or may not be watching at any given time. The programming has become repetitive throughout the day, with a limited number of vendors presenting each day. Many Q-customers have stated that they rarely, or only on a limited basis, watch programming, and others claim that they just don't buy like they used to. Down the road, it will be interesting to see where "The New QVC" ends up.

The customers stating they aren't watching or buying are those here on these boards who represent a tiny fraction of the customers QVC reaches. Many people buy online only and don't need to watch. Personally, I think QVC is going to be just fine.

Re: Question about presentations

febe1 — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 05:01:02 GMT

I don't pay any attention when they give numbers. I hear this is limited and that is limited while I'm looking and everything is green. I agree it's a sales ploy no matter the reasons.

Re: Question about presentations

Roscoe the Rascal — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 10:47:56 GMT

They go in and on about a lot of things. The idea is to sell and get us excited to buy. I have cut myself off buying from Q and when I watch I am finding the things they are saying are just plan funny at times or odd.

I've been busy buying school stuff for my grand kids so I'm getting my fix. 😝

I have been enjoying going out and looking and hitting the shops around here. Spending time with the kids too and making a day of it. Been fun.