topic Re: Rastelli in Q Talk

Rastelli

JJK1954 — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:40:37 GMT

$100.00 for 12 chicken cutlets???? Are they kidding? No wonder QVC is in financial trouble!

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brandiwine — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:47:58 GMT

@JJK1954 Think of how much profit the Q is making on this. As long as people buy, they will sell. I believe they are going under because they no longer sell unique things from new entrepreneur's and they no longer offer quality and value. The hosts that have to share every personal thing don't fly. Just my opinion.

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JJK1954 — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:56:07 GMT

Agreed! I just dont understand. Management doesnt get it. They keep presenting the same products over and over agin. It has turned into the Kim Gravel and Susan Geaver channel. I am no business expert, but this is over saturation.

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Janey2 — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:03:44 GMT

I never tasted Rastelli breaded chicken cutlets so I cannot talk to their quality. What I can tell you is when I go to a restaurant in my area and take out breaded chicken cutlets it is the same price. Depends what you want.

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Cat lover 1731 — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:30:44 GMT

I was thinking the same thing. Too much money for chicken cutlets. Most people can't afford the price of food on QVC.

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TheMemphisVette — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:01:34 GMT

the food is expensive?

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kaydee50 — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:06:53 GMT

I never watch the food shows and would never buy food from TV BUT don't you think that the "high prices" are due in large part to the "free shipping" and not the actual quality of the food? JMHO!!!

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Tori3569 — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:47:39 GMT

@JJK1954 wrote:
Agreed! I just dont understand. Management doesnt get it. They keep presenting the same products over and over agin. It has turned into the Kim Gravel and Susan Geaver channel. I am no business expert, but this is over saturation.

After 30 years in retail and restaurants I will call myself a business expert. This isn't over saturation at all; it's taking less risk and going with what they know sells.

QVC knows they are no longer appealing to the long time customers ( including most on here) so they're trying for new customers--not necessarily younger, just new. Customers who shop very differently than forum members.

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ellaphant — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:54:39 GMT

@Tori3569 wrote:
@JJK1954 wrote:
Agreed! I just dont understand. Management doesnt get it. They keep presenting the same products over and over agin. It has turned into the Kim Gravel and Susan Geaver channel. I am no business expert, but this is over saturation.

After 30 years in retail and restaurants I will call myself a business expert. This isn't over saturation at all; it's taking less risk and going with what they know sells.

QVC knows they are no longer appealing to the long time customers ( including most on here) so they're trying for new customers--not necessarily younger, just new. Customers who shop very differently than forum members.

I disagree. In on of their financial reports they have said they have lost customers. Q has a loyal customer base but its limited and you need to GROW customers to succeed.

Its not prices or merchandise, tv shopping is outdated. Its 2026, things change.

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tansy — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:08:07 GMT

@ellaphant wrote:
@Tori3569 wrote:
@JJK1954 wrote:
Agreed! I just dont understand. Management doesnt get it. They keep presenting the same products over and over agin. It has turned into the Kim Gravel and Susan Geaver channel. I am no business expert, but this is over saturation.

After 30 years in retail and restaurants I will call myself a business expert. This isn't over saturation at all; it's taking less risk and going with what they know sells.

QVC knows they are no longer appealing to the long time customers ( including most on here) so they're trying for new customers--not necessarily younger, just new. Customers who shop very differently than forum members.
I disagree. In on of their financial reports they have said they have lost customers. Q has a loyal customer base but its limited and you need to GROW customers to succeed.
Its not prices or merchandise, tv shopping is outdated. Its 2026, things change.

I am seeing QVC food products featured on other websites lately. Last night on The kitchn recipe site there was an article about frozen chicken breasts so good the author would eat it every night. There was a link to the Heartland breaded chicken breasts with a gravy packet.

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rms1954 — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:15:37 GMT

So many posters know the answer to QVC's "problems." They should try for a job in management.

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BobShops — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:31:52 GMT

@Janey2 wrote:
I never tasted Rastelli breaded chicken cutlets so I cannot talk to their quality. What I can tell you is when I go to a restaurant in my area and take out breaded chicken cutlets it is the same price. Depends what you want.

Agree. I have purchased Rastelli's Wagyu Kobe-Style Beef Burgers and love them! Very easy and convenient to cook in my air fryer!

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mike995134 — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:15:45 GMT

While I won't claim to be an expert, or to be a defender of QVC's prices, when I read these pricing complatints I have to stop and think that folks really need to remember that the cost QVC charges also includes the cost of shipping. Most food items are shipped via next day air or two-day air ... and thst my friends is not inexpensive.

Just do some research ... shipping a one pound package for next day delivery via UPS costs an estimated $60-$120 depending on the destination.

Granted QVC, and other retailers do negotiate shipping discounts, but it's still an expensive part of doing business.

And just check what other purveyors of food items charge for their products (Goldbelly for example), and look at what they charge. The difference is that typically they don't include shipping in the cost of the food items but rather they add that amont at checkout since the shipping charges vary and are based on the delivery speed and the destination. The Q just charges one flat shipping rate regardless of destination.

I agree, these prepared food items aren't inexpensive ... but remember, you're paying for the food, the convience and the shipping.

We love some of the Q food items, and for some other not so much. The bottom-line is that if you can't afford it, don't buy it. If you can and you want it, then go for it.

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Janey2 — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:33:47 GMT

@mike995134 Very well said

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JJK1954 — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:50:29 GMT

I will go to my local Walmart, and a quarter of that price. There is no way to justify $100.00 for 12 checken cutlets!

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JJK1954 — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:56:48 GMT

Knowing what sells? So they alienate the customer base? Not everyone wants Kim Gravel and Susan Graver 24X7!

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rms1954 — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:25:19 GMT

@JJK1954 wrote:
I will go to my local Walmart, and a quarter of that price. There is no way to justify $100.00 for 12 checken cutlets!

@JJK1954 Chicken at Walmart ... YUK.

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rockygems123 — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:41:28 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
@JJK1954 wrote:
I will go to my local Walmart, and a quarter of that price. There is no way to justify $100.00 for 12 checken cutlets!
@JJK1954 Chicken at Walmart ... YUK.

@rms1954

Walmart at least in our area has Perdue Organic Free Range chicken which is great and not available at the standard grocery stores. It's not "yuk".

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millieshops — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:21:38 GMT

@Cat lover 1731

@Cat lover 1731 wrote:
I was thinking the same thing. Too much money for chicken cutlets. Most people can't afford the price of food on Q

While you're right that many people can't afford some QVC products, many people can. I no longer buy something I like whether it's food or anything else just because I like it and can afford it.
I still have too many things in this house that I thought I needed at one time, but I'm very selective now. New and exciting rarely fit the needs for which I shop.

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Catch71 — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:22:50 GMT

This week I have seen ads from Rastelli on facebook (not qvc) saying they are coming to a supermarket near you. The ad showed ground beef, steaks, etc. vacume sealed packages, angus, grass fed, etc. Picture only showed beef. I will be on the lookout since I live in New Jersey and they ship to me from less than 2 hours away. If I see it in my meat case I will post.