topic Re: CIJ Sold Out before presentation in Q Talk

CIJ Sold Out before presentation

crz033 — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 22:58:22 GMT

May I once again vent for just a minute on not bringing in enough stock for the Valerie CIJ stuff. Those harlequin spheres are sold out in all but one color, and I'm not even sure they presented on air yet. I DID have them on my wish list, and it's MY FAULT for waiting, but IF it's once again "ONLY ORDER OF THE YEAR!" (TM) then I missed out, and I'm crabby about that. Val you know this stuff is cute, bring in enough that we don't have to play "Buy it before it's even presented or it's gone!"

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homedecor1 — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 23:20:26 GMT

@crz033

If I recall it was presented at the beginning of the 7pm show as a preview. It sold out quickly so maybe others were waiting just like you! Sorry you missed out but I've learned over the years if I wanted something from VPH to order when I saw it.

I no longer buy as I have too much decor and trying to downsize it.

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SandySparkles — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 03:00:04 GMT

WOW! I am sorry you missed out on this only order of the year, but they ALWAYS bring in items during these events that have limited quantity! It encourages interest, excitement, and sales, as evidenced by your interest!😊 That is part of the fun!😁 Since the holiday shopping season is just getting started, there will be SO many more opportunities to find some of her irresistible treasures, and I am SO looking forward to it!👍😊

I am wishing you better luck next time, and HOPE you are able to find something just as nice and festive as those beautiful spheres/ornaments!!🥰🤞

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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Nonametoday — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 23:26:32 GMT

@crz033 wrote:
May I once again vent for just a minute on not bringing in enough stock for the Valerie CIJ stuff. Those harlequin spheres are sold out in all but one color, and I'm not even sure they presented on air yet. I DID have them on my wish list, and it's MY FAULT for waiting, but IF it's once again "ONLY ORDER OF THE YEAR!" (TM) then I missed out, and I'm crabby about that. Val you know this stuff is cute, bring in enough that we don't have to play "Buy it before it's even presented or it's gone!"

@crz033 @SandySparkles @homedecor1

Maybe they will bring them back before Christmas, or Mardi Gras. They would be perfect for Mardi Gras decor.

Re: CIJ Sold Out before presentation

Trailrun23 — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 23:31:48 GMT

You may try doing a search for harlequin patterned Christmas decor on Amazon, etc. I am sure you will find the same thing or something similar. I have seen VPH items under different labels other places.

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JCath — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:19:15 GMT

I'm not sure that Valerie makes the decision about how many of each design is available to sell. I think it's a management decision. I have learned to check her Facebook page for the dates of her visits. She always does a "sneak peek" video showing some new items and follows up with an album of pictures with item numbers. I check QVC website a couple of days before her shows, type in "Valerie new" to see what's available. Some items are not loaded on the website until just before her shows. Items do sell out quickly. I remember the frenzy and disappointments when her stary night hurricanes sold out. Ebay had them for resale at ridiculous markups. People were blaming her for not having enough to sell. Again, I don't think we can blame her for limited quantities.

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rms1954 — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 01:04:50 GMT

Live and learn. Don't blame it on anyone but ....

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Tori3569 — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 01:12:45 GMT

They definitely were not sold out before the presentation. They were on last night at 7pm. There are still 2 colors left, the red and white & the black and white.

With the amount of items Valerie brings in as well as the amount that ends up going on sale, they are fortunate when something sells out.

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kaiwahini — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 01:58:15 GMT

I saw them presenting the sphere's on the VPH show with Rick yesterday afternoon, but it had already been presented earlier in the day. The color you wanted sold out during Rick's show. I'm still waiting for her 3-tiered lazy susan to come back in stock in black. I waited and it sold out quickly. It does seem like the best VPH products are not bought in the quantity they should be and the rest of the mediocre stuff is bought in far too many.

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RescueLover — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 02:52:26 GMT

@crz033

Do you know whose illuminated spheres got a better rating than Valerie’s. The BFF collection. 3 mercury glass spheres for $59.98 on sale now.

Reviewers said they are very well made, light up all the way inside vs partially like Valerie’s, batteries last longer and timer works better.

Check them out! Silver. Gold, Sapphire Blue and Pink Quartz.

Shows 465 left and 27 shoppers purchased today. Sell out Risk is showing too.

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rockygems123 — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:11:30 GMT

We don't have the inside scoop on why the inventory was so low it could be a multitude of reasons. And they weren't cheap either.

This has happened with her items for years, it really can be frustrating.

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Gorgf — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:48:22 GMT

I happened to catch Shawn in channel surfing when she came on eyeing up the Harlequin ball when she came on set walking by the display table quite late in the day, saying she HAD to have this as LOVED Harlequin and was going to order one. Valerie piped up that it was sold out. I did not know it was a TSV?

I would think they would have taken it off the set and informed Shawn it was no longer available. Things like that are a turn off for buying anything. I wonder sometimes about Q's business? Hopefully it will come back sooner or later?

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RescueLover — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:51:30 GMT

Hi! @Gorgf 🤗

I did a search of when Shawn mentioned she liked it and the multi color and red & white were still available. Only the black & white sold out. So I’m not sure why Valerie said that they were sold out?

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Kitty Galore — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:02:03 GMT

@RescueLover wrote:
@crz033

Do you know whose illuminated spheres got a better rating than Valerie’s. The BFF collection. 3 mercury glass spheres for $59.98 on sale now.

Reviewers said they are very well made, light up all the way inside vs partially like Valerie’s, batteries last longer and timer works better.

Check them out! Silver. Gold, Sapphire Blue and Pink Quartz.

Shows 465 left and 27 shoppers purchased today. Sell out Risk is showing too.

@RescueLover and @crz033 the bff spheres are gorgeous ! I have the silver and they are very well made ! I display them all year they are not just Christmas . I plan to maybe get the sapphire ! I did get the pink quartz in the trees in the bff collection on Sunday. Have the silver from last year they are simply Gorgeous too ! I love the whole line !

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Glitter51 — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:42:21 GMT

The vast majority of the CIJ merchandise is just overpriced junk from China. I wouldn't fret over it , I'm sure you'll see it again as it gets closer to the holidays.

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RescueLover — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:53:31 GMT

@Kitty Galore wrote:
@RescueLover wrote:
@crz033

Do you know whose illuminated spheres got a better rating than Valerie’s. The BFF collection. 3 mercury glass spheres for $59.98 on sale now.

Reviewers said they are very well made, light up all the way inside vs partially like Valerie’s, batteries last longer and timer works better.

Check them out! Silver. Gold, Sapphire Blue and Pink Quartz.

Shows 465 left and 27 shoppers purchased today. Sell out Risk is showing too.
@RescueLover and @crz033 the bff spheres are gorgeous ! I have the silver and they are very well made ! I display them all year they are not just Christmas . I plan to maybe get the sapphire ! I did get the pink quartz in the trees in the bff collection on Sunday. Have the silver from last year they are simply Gorgeous too ! I love the whole line !

Thank YOU so much for letting me know that you own the BFF collection. The other day I put the spheres and the trees in my wish list! I'm hoping for FREE Shipping this Saturday and Sunday and I'll grab them! I chose the silver and the blue in both the spheres and set of trees. This will be my first time buying any of the BFF line.

Thanks again for sharing your rave review it makes me want them even more now!! 🤗🤗🤗

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Kitty Galore — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:54:52 GMT

@crz033 the black and white and red and white are now available ..Hurry if you want either of these !!

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RescueLover — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 02:57:19 GMT

@crz033

Keep checking on this item because it’s on Advanced Order meaning it won’t ship out till 8/2 soooo that means customers might cancel and then you could get the one you want. Right now the multi and red/white ones are available.

Keep checking and you might grab one!!! 🤗🤗🤗

Re: CIJ Sold Out before presentation

RescueLover — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 03:11:06 GMT

Or should I say 2 since they come in a set! 🤗

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BalletBabe — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:37:36 GMT

@Trailrun23 wrote:
You may try doing a search for harlequin patterned Christmas decor on Amazon, etc. I am sure you will find the same thing or something similar. I have seen VPH items under different labels other places.

@Trailrun23 So I see your post and I go look. I come across this: UMMMMMnope!