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I'm Sorry But ...........

petunia — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 15:42:18 GMT

QVC no longer has the Value for me ........ I've been a member since Day 1 and find no reason to pay the higher prices + s/h, especially in Fashion.

I buy all my clothing now in B&M stores ..... equal quality, if not better, and not nearly as costly .....

I used to buy a lot of D&C, but, even this line, has gotten out of hand.

I understand the need for those not able to get to stores, but, for me, it's no longer 'a Value'!

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Perkup — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 20:14:37 GMT

I wish I could disagree, but . . .. DH has even questioned me (and rightly so) about why I am willing to pay $$ to ship someting to me to try on, and then pay additional $$ to return it if it doesn't fit. We have some very nice stores near our home, and I can go there and try on as much as I like free. Then if I find something I want, I just bring it home. No need for S&H $$.

I do understand that not everyone is able to go out shopping, and that some who are able are too distant for it to be sensible. But for me, the answer is to shop the B&M stores nearby. Every article of clothing I've bought lately from QVC doesn't fit. Sizes aren't always right at the B&M stores, but there's no money involved in S&H fees.

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Mz iMac — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:42:01 GMT

@Perkup

"And every article of clothing I've bought lately doesn't fit. And every article of clothing I've bought lately doesn't fit."

Why didn't you try on the clothes first?

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MomCat — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 18:05:48 GMT

I agree you can get a better value shopping at storefronts, but that's not what the shopping channels are all about. QVC definitely offers values on some of the items they sell, but clothing isn't one of them.

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Perkup — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 20:15:43 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
@Perkup

"And every article of clothing I've bought lately doesn't fit. And every article of clothing I've bought lately doesn't fit."

Why didn't you try on the clothes first?

HUH????

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BlueBlue — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 20:25:17 GMT

I agree about the cost of the clothes. QVC is getting too expensive. I've been watching and buying since they were CVN and I'm going to have to stop. I have been disappointed in so many of my purchases in the past year and I'm tired of paying the return shipping.

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pattypeep — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 20:31:52 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
@Perkup

"And every article of clothing I've bought lately doesn't fit. And every article of clothing I've bought lately doesn't fit."

Why didn't you try on the clothes first?

Every article of clothing I've bought lately from QVC doesn't fit.

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AKgirl2 — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 20:54:34 GMT

I find that if you are large busted, have a big waist/stomach

you are hard to fit and take a big chance ordering from shopping channels or online...even when I had success with a particular item in clothing, and ordered more, it didn't fit, or the material wasn't the same...it's a pain to get out there (parking, searching racks endlessly, trying on, exhausting) and then finding nothing as well. Win/lose with both options, but at least not another trip to post ofc., and paying for return shipping...

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granddi — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 21:15:08 GMT

My sister is not a big Q shopper. She told me that she was shocked at the cost of shipping and double shocked at the cost of returning an item. She, like many of us, is questioning the VALUE in the Q. Even if you consolidate multiple items, scrunch them into a self mailed box, you will still pay a lot for returns.

I've said nothin' new here just venting a little!

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Twins Mom — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 21:32:37 GMT

I think that the Q has some lovely unique items but I shy away from anything that I might need to return since the shipping costs can get out of hand. I enjoy seeing trends, getting in on new products and uses as well as unique items. I wish to emphasize, however, that the pleasure and convenience of B/M stores might be a thing of the past if we don't utilize them more. Some great shopping centers and stores are having to close their doors after being a center of communities for so long due to on line shopping and outlet malls. I realize that online is a necessity for many and do not want to talk down to those that habitually use this needed service, but I want to encourage others to take advantage of feeling, touching comparing, trying on while we still have that luxury. Seeing these malls try to stay open for consumers while maintaining stock, service, and conveniences is painful and I dread the day when I have to deal with added traffic and congestion to get those services. thanks for listening since this has been on my mind a lot.......

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Bhvbum — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 22:56:04 GMT

My TIME has a big value.

I love most of the variety QVC sells and I can see the product in a video. I ALWAYS check the "click here" for the actual garment measurements (I compare with things I have that fit well with the same measurements) and I stick with brands that fit me well. So I almost never send items back.

I have learned I cannot buy shoes from QVC because there aren't actual measurements for them and that's what's been returned. I think QVC is a great value for me to shop when I want to, and not to drive and then find nothing in my size.

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Kay Vee — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 23:22:49 GMT

I have also stopped ordering clothing because of the sizing issues and the s&h the only thing I continue to buy are the swimsuits because I can't buy a swimsuit that 50 other people have had on

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Perkup — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 23:31:44 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
@Perkup

"And every article of clothing I've bought lately doesn't fit. And every article of clothing I've bought lately doesn't fit."

Why didn't you try on the clothes first?

Why didn't you check to see that I had made a change to my post to finish a sentence? It's true, every piece of clothing I've bought from QVC lately doesn't fit. Too large or too small.

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febe1 — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:51:51 GMT

I used to buy lots of casual tops from the Q and everything fit. Now, nothing fits. I've stopped buying b/c of the lack of quality control on the fitting. You can't count on anything fitting. And I'm so easy to fit.

The same with shoes: I could buy all brands previously and they fit. Now, nothing fits and even in the same brand, sizing is different. And there's nothing unusual about my 8M foot. I'm 5'4", 108 lbs. and an 8M shoe size. I've spent way more than I should have in shoe returns and clothing returns. I gave up....

What is the quote about doing the same thing and expecting different results is insanity? And the quote about fool me once, and you know the rest. 8)

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Catch71 — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 14:44:54 GMT

After reading the comments on this post I know a lot of people have stopped ordering clothing for the same reasons, mainly sizing issues and cost of returns. I know that is why I have stopped purchasing clothing from Q. I still watch because I love fashion and I see the new trends but when I am tempted to hit the order button I remind myself of how many items I have had to return lately and the money I have spent on those returns. I now resist ordering any clothing. I know there are people who cannot get out to shop for good reasons, and then there are the compulsive shoppers, but anyone who has stores nearby and can get to them can get a much better value elsewhere. I also shop online at times, but only from sites with free return shipping. Money saved on returns pay for the gas to get to the store!!

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febe1 — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:53:33 GMT

@Catch71 wrote:
After reading the comments on this post I know a lot of people have stopped ordering clothing for the same reasons, mainly sizing issues and cost of returns. I know that is why I have stopped purchasing clothing from Q. I still watch because I love fashion and I see the new trends but when I am tempted to hit the order button I remind myself of how many items I have had to return lately and the money I have spent on those returns. I now resist ordering any clothing. I know there are people who cannot get out to shop for good reasons, and then there are the compulsive shoppers, but anyone who has stores nearby and can get to them can get a much better value elsewhere. I also shop online at times, but only from sites with free return shipping. Money saved on returns pay for the gas to get to the store!!

So true, @Catch71. I love the convenience of seeing and shopping the show. I still watch the fashion,shoes, skin care shows, but I only buy what I am sure of.

My biggest temptation is shoes. After a few $12. to try on a pair that didn't fit, shoes just don't work for me anymore. Now I watch, and then buy perhaps online with free S&H.

They've manipulated the S&H and returns with raising the prices. Almost forcing one to look elsewhere.

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nycgrl — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:12:17 GMT

@febe1 wrote:
@Catch71 wrote:
After reading the comments on this post I know a lot of people have stopped ordering clothing for the same reasons, mainly sizing issues and cost of returns. I know that is why I have stopped purchasing clothing from Q. I still watch because I love fashion and I see the new trends but when I am tempted to hit the order button I remind myself of how many items I have had to return lately and the money I have spent on those returns. I now resist ordering any clothing. I know there are people who cannot get out to shop for good reasons, and then there are the compulsive shoppers, but anyone who has stores nearby and can get to them can get a much better value elsewhere. I also shop online at times, but only from sites with free return shipping. Money saved on returns pay for the gas to get to the store!!
So true, @Catch71. I love the convenience of seeing and shopping the show. I still watch the fashion,shoes, skin care shows, but I only buy what I am sure of.

My biggest temptation is shoes. After a few $12. to try on a pair that didn't fit, shoes just don't work for me anymore. Now I watch, and then buy perhaps online with free S&H.

They've manipulated the S&H and returns with raising the prices. Almost forcing one to look elsewhere.

I just had a similar experience with a pair of shoes - that $12 try on fee was a first and a last for me. I stopped buying clothing here a while ago. I'll only buy what I already know I'll like or what I've used in the past. No more clothing, purses or shoes for me. I have also found other online retailers that offer me "perks" like free shipping or discount coupons. At that point I may try a top or two and if it doesn't fit I take it to the post office and return it myself for about $2.00. I can live with that.

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MandyG06 — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:27:35 GMT

Well, I have the complete opposite opinion. I'd rather pay $40 for (1) stunning Isaac shirt than $40 for (4) shirts from a large box store that will fall apart/everyone on the sidewalk has. I love the uniquiness of everything from the Q. I want to step in a room and feel confident in the items I am wearing (clothing, beauty, shoes, accessories, etc), and the Q gives me that feeling. I don't have time to walk around a mall or botique store, so the Q has been my first source of shopping for a couple of years now. I also enjoy watching all of the hosts and learning about fashion and beauty and how to have fun with what I wear!

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KathyPet — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 19:01:16 GMT

My Q purchases of clothing and shoes are way, way down. Fit issues, quality issues etc and then throw in the non refundable postage and the cost to return makes it a no brainier to shop elsewhere.

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MarthaStewardess — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 20:53:44 GMT

I think QVC needs to change it's name since quality, value and convenience isn't there anymore. My QVC shopping over the past several years has gone waaay down to maybe an order or two every eighteen months or so. I honestly still prefer going to the malls and looking around. I like to check things out or try them on before I buy. I know what I'm getting and won't have the inconvenience of packing something up to send back due to fit, poor quality or just not what I thought it would be. Plus, my favorite places have real sales and coupons. QVC wouldn't know what a sales was if it bit it on their a$$. I understand that some live where there's not a lot of choices or they aren't able to get out and it's their best option for shopping.