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I am so weak!

deew58 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 04:51:53 GMT

I totally got sucked in by the 5 easy pays on everything. I went nuts and had all these packages show up on my doorstep. It was like I went into some kind of dream state and didn't even realize what I was doing. Now I've got hundreds of dollars worth of shoes, clothes and handbags. What happened!! I'm such a weakling.

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LUVNLIFE — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 04:58:33 GMT

Have fun trying all your stuff on. If you love it, and it works in your budget- enjoy!

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AKgirl2 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 08:12:13 GMT

Choose what you like, need and what fits and return the rest...you also have the option of sending back everything...maybe just keep one item?

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PINKdogWOOD — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:38:17 GMT

And if you return more than one thing, bundle it all together in one package and pay yourself one s/h charge. Yes you can do this, just be sure you secure each return slip with each item.

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PhilaLady1 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:49:13 GMT

Don't feel bad. It happens to the best of us : ) Enjoy your new purchaces. If you can afford the payments, I would keep it all. I do not like the hassel or cost of returning items to QVC

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LTT1 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:53:45 GMT

@deew58

If you return, you might give CS a call. You can bundle items that will go to the same return address.

CS also will put a note in the computer that says you will only be charged one return fee per bundle. HTH

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dex — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:36:42 GMT

Only keep what you love and then you can really enjoy your purchases and the easy pays won't become evil pays...as some posters call them.I am at the point in my life where I only want new things that I really love and put a smile in my day.

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MomCat — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 14:12:52 GMT

Try staying away from ALL shopping opportunities for awhile.

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bookwriter — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 14:39:49 GMT

Been there, done that too! Then I got scared about paying for it all and sent almost everything back. I've done it mor than once and I got a mean letter from QVC telling me i have to be more careful about my purchases and threatening to prohibit me from shopping! They don't have to worry about me bacause now I rarely shop with them but when I do if it's too big or too small or I don't like the fit, I send it back with a note! Lol

took me a while but. My Q shopping has all but ceased it can be hypnotic and costly in the long run falling for easy pay but I finally got it!

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Adamlambert — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 14:44:36 GMT

Evine has 5 or 6 payments all the time!!!!!

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Winkk — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 15:28:10 GMT

I hate to say this but you did exactly what QVC wanted you to do. They offer these low easy payments hoping people will buy items they don't necessarily want or need. QVC comes out ahead because most people don't want to be bothered returning items.

In your case, I would return what you don't want. It will cost you postage but will be cheaper than keeping everything.

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3suwm5 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:38:11 GMT

I feel your pain. I have done the same many, many times - for many years. Now I read the shopaholics posts and get my power from them.

I try to think about each product by checking the reviews first, has to have at least 4 stars. Consider if it is something I really need and question what really happens to me and my life if I don't buy it. If it passes those tests, I put it in my cart and walk away from the computer.

I also think about my poor husband who has worked soooooo many years and wants to retire.

These exercises help me, maybe they will help you too! Good luck!

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febe1 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:57:55 GMT

@deew58 wrote:
I totally got sucked in by the 5 easy pays on everything. I went nuts and had all these packages show up on my doorstep. It was like I went into some kind of dream state and didn't even realize what I was doing. Now I've got hundreds of dollars worth of shoes, clothes and handbags. What happened!! I'm such a weakling.

If it was impulse buying, and you don't want, RETURN.

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Pearlee — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:05:46 GMT

@deew58 wrote:
I totally got sucked in by the 5 easy pays on everything. I went nuts and had all these packages show up on my doorstep. It was like I went into some kind of dream state and didn't even realize what I was doing. Now I've got hundreds of dollars worth of shoes, clothes and handbags. What happened!! I'm such a weakling.

Clearly QVC accomplished its five easy pay "goal" in your case.

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judianne — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:08:23 GMT

I never use easy pay, it's a trick to get you to think your purchase is only $ ? And change for the rest of your life ! Who wants to pay for a t shirt that's already 5 months old ? I used to fall hard for it , too , until I added up all those easy pays on my credit card from just 1 month ! It was a huge amount of cash and I didn't even remember what the payments were for !! That's when I stopped the habit .

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NativeJax — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 18:27:44 GMT

If you return them because you have buyers remorse you will probably get one of those letters people post about on here from QVC. It is tempting when there are easy pays/ flex pays but you really must be careful unless you are not on a budget and can afford the items. I will sometimes put several items on easy pay when funds are a little lower and then when I get paid I just pay them all off at once.

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hoosieroriginal — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 20:35:44 GMT

Do you reallly need more "stuff"? I'm sure these hosts are very convincing, but ask yourself - do I need it, or do I want it.

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Reba055 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 20:47:44 GMT

I have to admit I've gotten sucked into trying things I probably wouldn't buy if it weren't for easy pay. That's both good and bad. I've discovered some things I love, I've also ordered things I really didn't need, at all!, for fear of missing out on the TSV or TS price and free shipping.

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seaBreeze — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 20:47:44 GMT

That always happens to me when watching after 6 p.m. -- when all of my coffee has kicked in. Then the next day ... Buyer's Remorse. @deew58

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Pearlee — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 21:17:16 GMT

@NativeJax wrote:
If you return them because you have buyers remorse you will probably get one of those letters people post about on here from QVC. It is tempting when there are easy pays/ flex pays but you really must be careful unless you are not on a budget and can afford the items. I will sometimes put several items on easy pay when funds are a little lower and then when I get paid I just pay them all off at once.

@NativeJax If you are referring to the "you are returning too much" letter from QVC, which I assume you are, what you say isn't true about just that one day. The letter isn't sent out based on just one day, but of an amount of history during which they look at percentages of merchandise returned as opposed to kept. I can't believe QVC would sent out a letter based on returns from one single day, or even month.

IMO you are alraming the OP unnecessarily.