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What In The Heck Are They Doing???

Kachina624 — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:25:35 GMT

They must be some method to this madness but I can't figure it out.

First They put a lot of clothing on clearance at ridiculously low prices with no returns permitted.

Then they suddenly returned the goods to ridiculously high prices, then went back and added that no returns would still be accepted on those items.

Who in their right mind would buy a garment they couldn't try and pay full price for it knowing it couldn't be returned or exchanged?

There must be some merchandising strategy to explain this. Anybody have a clue what it might be? Is it an accounting move of some sort? Taxes?

What in the world are they thinking?

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

Desertdi — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:29:27 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
They must be some method to this madness but I can't figure it out.

First They put a lot of clothing on clearance at ridiculously low prices with no returns permitted.

Then they suddenly returned the goods to ridiculously high prices, then went back and added that no returns would still be accepted on those items.

Who in their right mind would buy a garment they couldn't try and pay full price for it knowing it couldn't be returned or exchanged?

There must be some merchandising strategy to explain this. Anybody have a clue what it might be? Is it an accounting move of some sort? Taxes?

What in the world are they thinking?

@Kachina624 The end of the quarter is coming....maybe they think they can make a "quick profit"......????? di

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

cheriere — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:30:48 GMT

@Kachina624

Crazy for the Q to do this! I'll barely purchase an item at an extremely low price if No Returns are stipulated.

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

PINKdogWOOD — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:31:48 GMT

@Kachina624 I'm going with - they don't want the c*ap back anymore either.

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

cheriere — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:32:22 GMT

@Desertdi Wow! If that's their logic, it's definitely pretty shady for a business. You may be exactly right.

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

On It — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:33:17 GMT

The higher prices will show a higher inventory level on hand than lower prices would have.

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

Kachina624 — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:36:23 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD wrote:
@Kachina624 I'm going with - they don't want the c*ap back anymore either.

@PINKdogWOOD. Great, but how do they expect to sell it under those terms?

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

SandySparkles — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:37:56 GMT

I have absolutely NO idea what is going on with this pricing roller coaster🤷‍♀️, but am SERIOUSLY curious to find out!😊 I hope someone can explain it for us!🤞

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

Kachina624 — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:38:37 GMT

@On It wrote:
The higher prices will show a higher inventory level on hand than lower prices would have.

@On It. Is that a good thing? How would they benefit?

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

cheriere — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:43:22 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

@On It wrote:
The higher prices will show a higher inventory level on hand than lower prices would have.
@On It. Is that a good thing? How would they benefit?

I was wondering the same thing. I would have thought they needed to show less inventory by the end of the quarter for tax purposes.

Other shopping channels and stores will drastically cut prices on items before the end of the quarters for this very reason.

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

Kachina624 — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:44:30 GMT

@Desertdi. How are they going to make a profit if nobody buys anything because they can't return it?

The whole thing doesn't make sense.

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

Estellee — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:47:55 GMT

I've noticed a few items in home decor which they have discounted with no returns. Can't chance it!

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

luvmyteddy4 — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:57:36 GMT

I've bought quite a few items with no return and been perfectly happy with them. Mostly lounge sets or a garden item.

If the price is right.

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

Desertdi — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:58:16 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Desertdi. How are they going to make a profit if nobody buys anything because they can't return it?

The whole thing doesn't make sense.

@Kachina624 I have no answer except "Nobody talked to the accounting department before they did this"......

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

Venezia — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:05:10 GMT

@Kachina624 - I noticed this a couple of days ago. I think it's just yet another glitch in their computer system. I always check the prices of things I've bought for 30 days after. And I saw some Cuddl Duds that I paid $18.99 for, go up to the full price of $54.50.

As someone who worked in I.T. for 25 years (Analyst/programmer), it just always makes me think who the h*** do they have working for them.

Whenever I see something like this, I always remember that old tech adage: GIGO. "Garbage in, garbage out". And whenever I hear someone blaming the computer system (retail stores, businesses, etc.) I tell them, it's not the computer, it's the human behind it.

I'm sure some work with antiquated systems, but even they can be made to work correctly with attention to detail. JMHO.

But who knows? Maybe the Q's computers are self-programming!

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

On It — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:05:21 GMT

@Kachina624 @cheriere A company's worth is increased with a higher level of inventory. There are situations where that is advantageous.

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

kaydee50 — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:06:36 GMT

I'm getting so many incentives from other retailers that there is no need for QVC. And as for the bogus coupon for free shipping, even if it worked, which it doesn't for me, saving $3.50 is a big deal????!!!!

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

Desertdi — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:13:31 GMT

@On It wrote:
@Kachina624 @cheriere A company's worth is increased with a higher level of inventory. There are situations where that is advantageous.

@On It @Kachina624 @cheriere Distressed (aged) inventory is a loss. They could have scrapped it for a lower price, and taken less of a loss.

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

Sooner — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:16:21 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

@On It wrote:
The higher prices will show a higher inventory level on hand than lower prices would have.
@On It. Is that a good thing? How would they benefit?

@Kachina624 Maybe they had a shipment that had some issues or lots of returns, will clerance that and bring the latest batch at a higher price? Maybe selling broken sizes at clearance before restocking with an incoming shipment?

Re: What In The Heck Are They Doing???

elated — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:22:03 GMT

Here is the reply I got from Wayne at the QVC Social Team:

I’m so sorry, but the items are converted back to QVC pricing because of major restock on these items. I hope this clears any confusion you may have concerning the decision that was made.

Wayne

QVC Social & Community Support

Here is another reply regarding the no return:

I’m so sorry for any confusion, but this is intentional and not a programming problem. The “no returns” messaging will be removed from the product description for these items also. Hope this helps.
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If this makes any business sense, I must be living in an alternative reality. IMHO, I thought they were in business to make money not loose business.