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First QVC Purchase?

Blondie59 — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:43:03 GMT

I think mine was Capodimonte, a floral basket thingy that I bought as a gift for my Aunt for her 75th birthday . She collected it, and I was so happy to find it on QVC. I remember Steve Colantuno sold it, and you had to call while it was on air to get the lower price.

After that first purchase, I would buy a Doony bag each year when it was a TSV. It always came with extras, like a dust bag.

do you remember your first purchase, or who the host was who got you to pick up the phone and call?

All of this, of course was pre-internet.

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kaydee50 — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:51:39 GMT

Saturday morning with JT. Bought a cosmetic bag which turned out to be too big and I returned it. Second purchase was a pin supporting breast cancer awareness. Still have and wear that. This was in the early '90s.

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Susan Louise — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:55:23 GMT

I discovered QVC while recovering from lung cancer surgery in 2004. My 1st purchase was a large Lee Sands eel skin wallet.

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haddon9 — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:57:03 GMT

I think it was a makeup kit from one of the vendors that has been gone for a very long time. If I heard the name again I could remember but not now off of the top of my head. It had to be in the early 2000s.

Before that I wouldn't have been caught dead buying from the Q until a good friend told me how much she, her sister and mom all loved to shop here.

I took a second look and have been hooked ever since!

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rockygems123 — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:00:16 GMT

@Blondie59

Corningware French White baking set and I still have it

The host was probably Bob Bowersox on In the Kitchen with Bob.

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spabar — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:02:59 GMT

In 1989...Diamonique stud earrings in 14k gold. I think they were about $15. Host was the Diamonique queen...Kathy Levine!

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azgal — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:10:04 GMT

Judith Jack Marcasite ring. It's a band ring and I still wear it occasionally. I can't remember when that was but it was a long time ago!

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Kachina624 — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:10:12 GMT

Mine was a 14k gold ring with an 18k gold panda coin. I've still got it but never wear anything but silver.

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loriqvc — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:13:33 GMT

My first purchase was in 1999. I was looking for a unique gift for a friend who was a Star Wars fan, and QVC happened to have some special merchandise tied to Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace that was released that year. I honestly can't remember exactly what the item was—though I recall that he liked it a lot—and I didn't shop at the Q again for a few more years.

My next purchase was a couple of Honora necklaces, and then I discovered the wide array of kitchen items and Valerie Parr Hill decor and never stopped shopping...

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piperbay — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:37:10 GMT

Earrings, which I think had charms on them that Judy Crowell sold

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Coastalcarolina — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:01:30 GMT

Jewelry safe box keeper in morganite from Lori Greiner. Still use it for rings.

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UpNorthGorgy — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:28:27 GMT

A silver heart pin in 1986. It was a male host with grey hair and wore a suit, no longer with Q. It was CBN before Q at that time. I bought other silver necklaces and bracelets which were reasonably priced after that.

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cjm61 — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:40:23 GMT

@Blondie59

I have no idea. It was 40 years ago and I cannot remember. I ordered a lot then and quite a bit now.

I'm amazed you all remember after all these years.

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Blondie59 — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:48:22 GMT

I remember the silver safe keeper. I had one as well. I purchased a lot of jewelry back then. Thanks everyone for your memories.

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desertdreamer — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:05:10 GMT

My first purchase many years ago was a sterling silver orange spiny oyster shell links bracelet. It was southwestern style, so I'm assuming it was likely American West.

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scrapperlisa — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:57:51 GMT

It was early 1991. It was Joan River's 2nd apperance on QVC, with Kathy Levine. I bought some of her jewelry. A pearl necklace and a lorgnete. I remember her saying, you could buy this to celebrate a promotion, and I had just been promoted.

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timeless — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:37:12 GMT

I remember my first HSN purchase in the early 1990's was a gold ring that was set with sapphires and diamonds. I still have it.

My first QVC purchase? I don't know. I imagine it was Denim & Co.

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MoJoV — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:01:53 GMT

I think it was a denim shirt from Lisa (not Robertson). It was a great D&C shirt I wore and wore. But I'm not sure, it was long ago.

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BobShops — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:13:00 GMT

1989 or 1990 TSV. A 14K Gold Herringbone Necklace/Chain. Not positive but I think the host was Jane T. It was $99.99! LOL! If we only knew then where gold would go!

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Miliaktar — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:26:26 GMT

Mine was a pair of Diamonique stud earrings. I think Kathy Levine was hosting. It was one of those "while supplies last" deals and I felt so lucky I got through. Still have them somewhere.