topic Re: QVC / HSN in Q Talk

QVC / HSN

Peggs — Sun, 12 May 2024 12:57:02 GMT

I’ve been a QVC loyalist for 30 years. However, due to the unprofessionalism and antics of several of the hosts HSN has become my “go to” shopping channel.

Yes, I’m speaking to You - Kerstin, Alberti, Rachel B., Jennifer & Jane

HSN - so far - professionalism without being obnoxious

Re: QVC / HSN

PansyBoo — Sun, 12 May 2024 13:12:08 GMT

Although I have not really checked out HSN that much yet, I am no longer letting these low life QVC characters into my shopping life. The real insanity was started and is constantly fueled by one player in particular, Mally Roncal.

Re: QVC / HSN

Peggs — Sun, 12 May 2024 13:18:53 GMT

Agree - who decided Mally would be an asset to QVC?

Ugggh

Re: QVC / HSN

ellaphant — Sun, 12 May 2024 13:23:41 GMT

It's been very clear for a long time Q wants the vibe of daytime

talk shows - Hoda, Tamron, Kelly, Drew, - loud, we're your friends

everything is funny, etc. Don't know why these Q viewers continue to watch and complain.

Re: QVC / HSN

paixmcdao — Sun, 12 May 2024 13:24:15 GMT

@ellaphant wrote:
It's been very clear for a long time Q wants the vibe of daytime
talk shows - Hoda, Tamron, Kelly, Drew, - loud, we're your friends
everything is funny, etc. Don't know why people have continued
watching QVC and complaining.

Why do you?

Re: QVC / HSN

kaydee50 — Sun, 12 May 2024 13:33:13 GMT

I MUCH prefer HSN over QVC, which I rarely watch for more than a couple of minutes and never when certain hosts are on.

HSN has more professional hosts, more varied products, better sales, notification of when a "favorites" has dropped in price, etc., etc., etc.

IMO, QVC has gone way downhill in the past 10 years while HSN has improved.

Re: QVC / HSN

LindaSal — Sun, 12 May 2024 13:34:25 GMT

While I agree things do get a bit out of hand these days on the Q and there are hosts that I just can't take (and I am fairly tolerant) I would miss the channel if it wasn't on anymore and I certainly would miss chatting on this forum. I still watch the Q at times and I like to watch HSN too, generally depends on the programming and who's hosting.

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PamfromCT — Sun, 12 May 2024 13:44:26 GMT

I primarily watch HSN. I do not buy much clothing from TV, but I like the hosts on HSN and the products I buy a fair amount too. I enjoy the Beekman, Korres, Perlier shows, and buy products for my use and for gifts. I have never once been offended by any host there. And even when they want to lighten up, it is always in the bounds of good taste.

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wagirl — Sun, 12 May 2024 13:44:31 GMT

I really don't watch either channel much these days---both have their good and bad--HSN seems not to subscribe to the inane host antics as much as QVC----HSN can get a little wacky with some of their hosts too--am thinking mainly of AMY--she drives me nuts and I think they don't do any kitchen/cooking shows very well. Not a fan of their fashions either. and really--would not miss either one--I would miss the boards here tho.

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Rockycoast — Sun, 12 May 2024 13:51:13 GMT

I too prefer HSN over qvc programming. HSN just does it better. Very few hosts are watchable on qvc, so I don’t watch them. TPTB that decided loud obnoxious, crude and crass hosts were the way to go should be locked in a room with Mally for a few hours.

Re: QVC / HSN

Peggs — Sun, 12 May 2024 14:04:48 GMT

Haha - I never could watch Mally

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Sun, 12 May 2024 14:10:03 GMT

It doesn't really matter.

All of the dollars go into the great big Qurate money pot.

They don't separate it out. Shareholders benefit either which way.

Re: QVC / HSN

ellaphant — Sun, 12 May 2024 14:11:24 GMT

@paixmcdao wrote:
@ellaphant wrote:
It's been very clear for a long time Q wants the vibe of daytime
talk shows - Hoda, Tamron, Kelly, Drew, - loud, we're your friends
everything is funny, etc. Don't know why people have continued
watching QVC and complaining.

Why do you?

As a matter of fact, I only watch Q for minutes at a time except for jewelry shows which I enjoy. While I'm not a fan of the yelling and shouting, I don't complain about hosts and keep watching.

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Stray — Sun, 12 May 2024 14:14:16 GMT

I find HSN is just the opposite of QVC. Tho, there is no party like atmosphere with boisterous behavior, the hosts are boring, often unprepared & just don’t look good in clothing presented. I’ve also found quality is poor on items I’ve purchased in the past & very little variety re to products/styles/vendors.

I only watch QVC when interested in a particular product or fashion line & host behavior doesn’t bother me unless over the top like the over 50 gig. I watch HSN rarely & don’t purchase anything at all.

My opinion is based purely on my own experiences with both networks. I rarely return an item to QVC, usually just for sizing or errors.

Re: QVC / HSN

TheMemphisVette — Sun, 12 May 2024 14:23:16 GMT

why one watches one or the other is of no matter to me

thankfully there is a variety for all, since we are not the same and like different things

i am happy folks find something they like and enjoy it

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Krimpette — Sun, 12 May 2024 14:28:06 GMT

HSN has the best cooking shows......with Curtis Stone! He actually cooks while presenting! And his products are great!

And I'm usually "glued to the TV" on HSN's craft show days (another one coming up this coming Tuesday).

For QVC, I mainly shop on line, checking out Items Recently on Air.

And, FWIW, I can't believe they brought back Mally.

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Beth-QVC — Sun, 12 May 2024 14:36:12 GMT

inappropriate

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Janey2 — Sun, 12 May 2024 14:41:52 GMT

I stopped watching HSN years ago, although when going through channels I might look at it for a minute. I find they are a low class shopping channel. When I tried shopping at HSN I returned most items for their poor quality so, of course, I stopped buying. I find they give me the feeling of desperation when selling. If I remember correctly some of their hosts talk in a monotone and have no personality at all.

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LadybugDG — Sun, 12 May 2024 14:45:14 GMT

I started with HSN, then started watching QVC, then both. Now watch Q2 the most, then HSN, then QVC the least. It just depends what is on each channel that interest me.

I'm one that has to have the TV on whether I'm watching or not and it's usually one of these

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sunsetbeach — Sun, 12 May 2024 15:22:06 GMT

Regarding Mally, she MUST bring in the numbers/sales, or she would be gone. QVC is only about sales, period. The hosts are told how to act to generate sales. No matter what they say, they are just trying to get you to buy.

Years ago, I was a heavy HSN shopper due to one brand of clothing sold there, Carolyn Strauss. This was mainly in the 90's. I LOVED those clothes. That line has been gone a long time. Since then, I've shopped and watched QVC. I do feel like the clothing on HSN looks very low quality and not anything I would wear any longer. One example is the G by Guiliana line. They also seem to sell low end products across the board.