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Clearance?

Catch71 — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 16:55:01 GMT

I really have to laugh when I see what the Q calls "clearance prices". Occasionally there is a huge markdown - like on a specific pair of shoes or boots, etc., but in general the markdowns (especially on clothing) are a few dollars. Really? Department stores have their clothing and Christmas items 50% off or more. How is a Susan Graver top marked down $5. a clearance price? I guess they have room in their warehouse because it doesnt appear they really want to clear it out!

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appm — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 17:52:17 GMT

That is the truth. Their clearance prices are unbelievably ridiculous. I was channel surfing and saw some clearance prices on HSN. They had one item that I saw (clothing) - HSN price was $69.00 - clearance price - $9.00. Now that's a deal. And if I remember right the clothing was one of the designers (Iman maybe). Didn't stick around to watch anymore - didn't want to be tempted by those great mark-downs.

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febe1 — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 21:09:28 GMT

After watching the sales at HSN and Evine, the sales are just unbelievable. Retail has 50% and even 75% off. You know, getting rid of the old things; making way for the new.

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Jacie — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 23:38:36 GMT

I learned long ago to have no expections during the holiday shopping season or the traditional after Chrismas mark-down season with QVC. Never happens.

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Kindaglitzy — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 17:05:27 GMT

I agree about what has already been said. Someone has posted on jewelry forum wondering why no discussion about today's jewelry clearance. Think many probably don't see where prices are that good.

Only one thing I purchased this year on Q would I consider a good deal. That was when they had one of their flash sales and I got a Quacker jacket half price.

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MarthaStewardess — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 18:09:30 GMT

@febe1 wrote:
After watching the sales at HSN and Evine, the sales are just unbelievable. Retail has 50% and even 75% off. You know, getting rid of the old things; making way for the new.

I agree. Everywhere else there are really good clearance sales. I guess my definition of a clearance sale and QVC's is very different. To me, clearance is stuff you mark down really low so you can get rid of it and bring in new merchandise. For QVC, it means a slight markdown for a day or so and then put the price back up and keep selling it for years on end.

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Shanus — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 18:38:38 GMT

The fact that the markdowns/clearance prices are so little makes me wonder if the Q execs are receiving the same emails as we are w/ slashed prices. Major dept. stores are clearing out merchandise since spring orders are arriving...ready or not. Why purchase a Q item w/ $10 off when Macy's offering 50%?

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Shanus — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 18:47:42 GMT

Just thinking that sale prices are not that great because prices are too high to begin with...Q has too much invested in this inventory to "let it go" for a low price.

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febe1 — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 19:09:07 GMT

@MarthaStewardess wrote:
@febe1 wrote:
After watching the sales at HSN and Evine, the sales are just unbelievable. Retail has 50% and even 75% off. You know, getting rid of the old things; making way for the new.
I agree. Everywhere else there are really good clearance sales. I guess my definition of a clearance sale and QVC's is very different. To me, clearance is stuff you mark down really low so you can get rid of it and bring in new merchandise. For QVC, it means a slight markdown for a day or so and then put the price back up and keep selling it for years on end.

I just got a Margaritaville top that was $59.95 for $l4.95, free S&H at the Southern channel. They have new items to bring in.

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stevieb — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 21:29:32 GMT

@Jacie wrote:
I learned long ago to have no expections during the holiday shopping season or the traditional after Chrismas mark-down season with QVC. Never happens.

I've learned to have no expectations of QVC. Period. Especially with regard to sales.

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Catch71 — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 15:00:09 GMT

I started this post. Today, January 2, clearance day - much better prices QVC!!

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Rockycoast — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 15:20:52 GMT

Saying that QVC's "clearance prices" are laughable is spot on. They can't really call the items clearance, when only a few dollars are taken off the already inflated price. Get a clue QVC management. Try getting out from behind your desks and walk around brick and mortar stores to see what real clearance prices are. You might actually learn something.

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KaySD — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 02:11:25 GMT

I do generally expect prices called "clearance" will be bigger % reductions. It's their store, though, so they can do whatever they want.

But the thing that made me laugh today was that they are still trying to sell off some of those old Luxe Rachel Zoe items--from how many years ago?--and I swear I don't think the clearance price tags have gone down a bit. So silly!

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Shanus — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 13:16:39 GMT

@KaySD & the leather bags from Bruce M. Has to be 10 yrs. since he's had a show. Also the bags by Matthew Maconnahy's (sp?) wife...think from a decade ago. Why haven't these items been sent to discount outlets instead of collecting dust at the Q warehouse? If no one wanted it for the last 10 yrs., why present it now?

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KaySD — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 16:46:14 GMT

Ha! @Shanus I'd forgotten about the B Mak handbags, which suddenly disappeared after being a huge presence, both at qvc and in stores. I wonder how many other odds and ends are lurking around the warehouses? I used to see some of it in Tuesday Morning shops.

Not everything deteriorates just from being stored, of course, but clothing certainly does, no matter how expensive it was to begin with. Who would want--at any price--a faux fur vest that has spent the last 3-5 years on a shelf already? Getting rid of overpurchased inventory--without cheapening your brand--must be a huge headache for retailers everywhere.

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SuzyBailey — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 02:19:50 GMT

I used to comment about this several years ago! HSN and Evine both have awesome clearances! I rarely shop at the Q nowadays. Nothing new and the. Pitying prices for Logo and Susan Graver are through the roof! Oy! I'll stick with HSN and Isomers on Evine along with Skinn.

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chutson0919 — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 18:41:35 GMT

Check out lunch time specials 11:00a.m. also check late night specials 8:00p.m. or

last clicks or as is. I have gotten a top for $5.00 and other items really cheap. I never pay full price.