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Interesting Comparison

tynabean — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:25:46 GMT

This past weekend I got sucked back into ordering two items from QVC during free shipping day. At the very same time, I ordered from four other online retailers, one that everyone knows, one a large department store, one a pet store, and one a small retailer. All of my orders have already been received, even if mailed USPS. Meanwhile, one of my QVC items is supposed to arrive next week (at least 10 days after ordered) and another is still ‘in process’. Thanks QVC for reminding me that you talk the talk but don’t walk the walk. There are so many better options out there in terms of price, quality, and definitely service. You wont keep Tik Tok customers for long either.

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rockygems123 — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:39:22 GMT

@tynabean

It's always good to shop around and price compare.

QVC has never been known for their fast shipping.

Usually I'm not in a hurry to get a kitchen gadget or anything else really.

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Venezia — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:31:49 GMT

@tynabean - So, just so we're comparing apples to apples: did you get free shipping with your other four retailers?

Were all the orders coming from the same location? Same approximate size and weight (because that can affect shipping choices)?

Both of my orders on the 18th have shipped. I don't consider that unreasonable. JMHO.

I seldom bother to compare shipping differences. If a retailer has what I want at a price acceptable to me, l'll order it.

On the flip side, I ordered a cell phone case from Amazon on March 31st. It hadn't even shipped by mid-April and estimated delivery was April 30th. I canceled it,

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ETA: And the order I placed last night on QVC has already shipped.

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shoesnbags — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:16:35 GMT

@Venezia wrote:
@tynabean - So, just so we're comparing apples to apples: did you get free shipping with your other four retailers?

Were all the orders coming from the same location? Same approximate size and weight (because that can affect shipping choices)?

One of my orders on the 18th has shipped. I don't consider that unreasonable. JMHO.

I seldom bother to compare shipping differences. If a retailer has what I want at a price acceptable to me, l'll order it.

On the flip side, I ordered a cell phone case from Amazon on March 31st. It hadn't even shipped by mid-April and estimated delivery was April 30th. I canceled it.

Just out of curiousity @Venezia , what was the original delivery date listed when you placed your order on Amazon? I always look at that date first and don't order if it's going to be longer than I want to wait. Did the delivery date change after you had placed the order? I wouldn't be happy about that. And lastly, was your delivery coming from Amazon or from an independent vendor?

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rms1954 — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:19:35 GMT

How is it you got "sucked in." Are you so weak that you can't control your shopping habits/choices??? So now you are blaming QVC for what?

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Sakuya — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:20:22 GMT

I find other places I order from arrive quicker than QVC orders. If I am ordering a gift from QVC I make sure I order it several weeks in advance so I know it will arrive in time. Things that are not a gift I don't worry about the timing. I also figure a free shipping day will take longer because it will be a busier order day.

The only time I have had amazon orders take a long time is when it is coming from a third party and I am notified when I place the order the approximate arrival time. I have had to wait weeks for an order but I knew up front it would take that long.

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San Antonio Gal — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:40:41 GMT

The orders I made on free shipping day have already arrived at my home. It was fast shipping. However, there is nothing I order from the Q that I must have immediately.

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Venezia — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:03:13 GMT

@shoesnbags - It was a Prime order. When I clicked on it, I got the "order in the next 2 hours" type message. Afterwards, it changed to estimated delivery April 18 and I thought whatever.

But when it still hadn't shipped and it changed to the 30th, that was enough. I didn't need it that badly.

Not the first time in recent months that shipping from Amazon has been inconsistent. I'm just saying no retailer is immune to current conditions.

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shoesnbags — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:19:42 GMT

@Venezia Thanks for the reply. I know that message you're talking about and so far it's always worked out well for me (whew). So was it shipped from Amazon or from the vendor? I'm always less confident in an item shipped by a third party vendor.

@Venezia wrote:
@shoesnbags - It was a Prime order. When I clicked on it, I got the "order in the next 2 hours" type message. Afterwards, it changed to estimated delivery April 18 and I thought whatever.

But when it still hadn't shipped and it changed to the 30th, that was enough. I didn't need it that badly.

Not the first time in recent months that shipping from Amazon has been inconsistent. I'm just saying no retailer is immune to current conditions.

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Venezia — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:29:26 GMT

@shoesnbags - No idea. It just said Prime. No mention of a third-party vendor.

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shoesnbags — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:30:39 GMT

Hmmm. Maybe it should have said buyer beware lol.

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nycalady — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:50:04 GMT

, QVC is stuck in the Stone Age when it comes to shopping & some other areas as well (return/exchange policies, sale & clearance price reductions, etc)

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Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:58:22 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:

How is it you got "sucked in." Are you so weak that you can't control your shopping habits/choices??? So now you are blaming QVC for what?

@rms1954 @tynabean

I was wondering that, too.

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Sakuya — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:02:14 GMT

I wonder if maybe they are not fully staffed in the shipping dept. or perhaps have a high turnover rate. Also are things even back to normal after that warehouse fire a few years ago? They may still be in the temporary fix on that. That is not a quick pivot for something that large to just move to another bldg if they even found a suitable one. Or maybe they are building one. I don't even remember when that fire was though, maybe it was longer ago than it seems.

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RescueLover — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:25:00 GMT

We have been disappointed with Amazon.

And we only buy items that state Shipped from Amazon, so don’t know what the problem is with shipping. 😜

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Parischic — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:35:00 GMT

I wanted to try the Barefoot Dreams TSV and thought it was a good value so I order it and also picked up a shirt on my wishlist since it was free shipping. Haven't received either item yet.
I order quite a bit from Amazon and get my orders the next day..When I have returned something that's very easy to do and my refund to my credit card is credited within 24 hours.

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We rescue cats — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:38:33 GMT

We have an Amazon box on our porch a few times each week, that's not a slam at QVC it just means that they have a huge selection of household items that I want or need. The items arrive within a couple of days and if they don't work out returning them is very easy. The credit is often on my phone by the time I pull out of the parking lot.

On the other hand, QVC has introduced me to mmany new products that I didn't even know I needed! Delivery is usually within a week or 10 days, if it is not they advise me. Returns have usually been handled promptly and the credits follow quickly. I love having the ability to see an item in action, something A usually cannot do. I really hop and pray that QVC makes it over this bump in the road.

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febe1 — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:46:42 GMT

Bought a pair of Sketchers weeks ago. Got them in ten days.

Too big and wanted an exchange. No label. Called and asked for label. Another ten days. Sent them back about a week ago. Haven't seen them since in Never Never land.

I could have had them in three days elsewhere.

A season could change in making exchanges.

And yes, I actually WANTED the convenience of a label!

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San Antonio Gal — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:53:09 GMT

@febe1 wrote:
Bought a pair of Sketchers weeks ago. Got them in ten days.
Too big and wanted an exchange. No label. Called and asked for label. Another ten days. Sent them back about a week ago. Haven't seen them since in Never Never land.
I could have had them in three days elsewhere.
A season could change in making exchanges.
And yes, I actually WANTED the convenience of a label!

@febe1 - What about returning using the QR code? You could have returned it the same day and received your money quickly.

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Stray — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:06:30 GMT

The length of time for a delivery doesn’t impact me & I find my deliveries come in a reasonable time period from QVC. If I need something in a hurry, I take that into consideration & order earlier. But, for routine orders, I’m not in a hurry. On Amazon, if a delivery date is time sensitive, I cancel my order if it is excessive. Many goods on Amazon come from China or other counties & have a wider delivery time. I ordered a book in Italian & it came in about a month. I wanted the book, no hurry so I waited.