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Too early for Christmas decorations at the Q?

San Antonio Gal — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:07:23 GMT

It seems so early to have the Christmas tree out. I know the Q is already pushing for Christmas sales, but still.

What do you think?

Re: Too early for Christmas decorations at the Q?

piperbay — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:09:39 GMT

I don't mind it all. If I remember correctly, the Q has put up the decorations in the past at about this time.

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Caaareful Shopper — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:13:58 GMT

@San Antonio Gal Remember, QVC is doing "Tis the Season for Deals" right now. The decorations have been back up since they started that marketing blitz, including their noon shows of the same name.

Their whole Celebration campaign is in full swing. Tomorrow is a Bethlehem Lights Christmas TSV day.

They want viewers in the Christmas mood to shop.

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Luvitorleaveit1 — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:17:03 GMT

QVC has been doing this for years, some welcome and enjoy the shows but for me it's too early so I don't watch.

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Estellee — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:17:08 GMT

I don't mind it at all

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catter70 — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:21:42 GMT

The Boscov's store where I shop has trees up and decorated and the decorations and lights out for sale. Not unusal in retail.

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cjm61 — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:32:04 GMT

I must say, it's really never too early for me. I am one that truly enjoys Christmas in July also.

I know many people don't like it, and some are just appalled by it, but I think its worth noting that this is retail. Many people's lives rely on Christmas season spending. Whether a person likes it or not, other's need these sales during this time of year to make a living.

I don't really know if having Christmas decorations on display improves sales, but I would imagine it does or they wouldn't do it.

Like others noted, I have seen decorations up already for weeks now at Costco, Michaels, Target, etc.

Re: Too early for Christmas decorations at the Q?

ahoymate — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:33:43 GMT

The whole USA likes to jump start the holidays to make $$! Not something I appreciate. By the time Christmas comes I'm so tired of it. OVER IT!!! OVERDONE!!

Re: Too early for Christmas decorations at the Q?

They CallMe MRWILKES — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:46:16 GMT

No, it's not too early.

The current holiday themed event is called " 'Tis the Season for Deals," so the decor is appropriate.

And tomorrow is all-day Christmas, actually starting tonight with "Our Great Big Holiday Kickoff". YES!

Re: Too early for Christmas decorations at the Q?

LindaSal — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:45:05 GMT

I don't mind it at all. They usually have the Christmas trees up in October. I love the sets as they look so nice and cheery! I am one who does not wait until the last minute for Christmas shopping so I appreciate that they have the return policy in place and items available early for purchase. Not that I purchase alot on here anymore but I do get a few things for gifts.

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SandySparkles — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:47:45 GMT

I welcome this type of early holiday programming; here and other places! It puts me in such a festive mood! The weather here is rather chilly these days, so that adds to my enthusiasm!😊 The tree is BEAUTIFUL!❤️

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: Too early for Christmas decorations at the Q?

Bookplate — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:48:24 GMT

Of course it's too early for Christmas decorations before Halloween, but they do it every year and clearly have no intention of stopping. I personally find it off-putting and watch even less than usual but I assume I am in the minority. When I was growing up, the holiday decorations went up the day after Thanksgiving (this was before the hideous invention of Black Friday), and to me that will always be the right way to do things.

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Sooner — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:49:41 GMT

I don't watch, so I don't care, but if I did watch--it's October. It's basically two weeks until holiday season. People in our hood light up the house a couple weeks before Thanksgiving.

So yeah, it's time, no need to discuss because that's the way the world is now and get used to it. . .

Re: Too early for Christmas decorations at the Q?

Lainie — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:58:29 GMT

They start Pushing Christmas in September... full on...not to mention Christmas in July in June and August ....

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Still Raining — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:05:16 GMT

It was way too early in June and it is still too early.

QVC is knows their fan base and is love with a particular vendor, so there are items being bought. Just not by me.

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geezerette — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:50:43 GMT

The stores around me started putting out Christmas items a month ago. I can hardly move through the aisles now with all the stock they have out.

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beckyb1012 — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:55:06 GMT

I have only three more gifts to buy and I will be done, except for getting Christmas candy for the stockings. Waiting for the Halloween candy to get taken off the shelves first.

This Saturday at lunch with my family and grandchildren I will be giving my DDIL this year's new ornament for their tree. She puts it up every year a couple of days before Halloween. Me? No I wait until Thanksgiving afternoon.

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realronaldwarner — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:00:46 GMT

I totally get what you mean! It does feel a bit early for Christmas decorations, especially with Halloween just around the corner. But it seems like retailers are eager to get a head start on holiday sales. Some people love getting festive early, while others prefer to wait. What’s your take—are you all for early decorations, or do you like to stick to the traditional timeline?

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Qvcmeow — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:41:19 GMT

We had this department store, Lechmere, when I was a kid that would have a small forest of Christmas Trees put up in October. I loved it. We would all be psyched for the Sears "Wish Book." And I remember these ads for Christmas music compilations. I was a kid in the 70s, and I've never seen retail waste any time. The fourth quarter is retails bread and butter, so it behooves them to get a head start.

Re: Too early for Christmas decorations at the Q?

Group 5 minus 1 — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:41:48 GMT

I think so.