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Three Stations Question

LOVEMYFURBABY — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 07:56:35 GMT

Maybe it is me, but I get so confused between Q2 and the Q. I am used to live programs and when the host says what the next program is, it is a taped progrram and a different one comes on. Maybe they could put up the next program and then I could choose what I wanted to see. Does any one else get confused like me?

Re: Three Stations Question

TX-starlight — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 09:44:13 GMT

I can barely stand to watch QVC anymore. I rarely watch anything, but occasionally check to see what is airing. QVC is nothing like it used to be, annoying host, prices out of sight. I can find better values elsewhere. (jmo).

Re: Three Stations Question

MomCat — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 13:13:24 GMT

If the programming on Q2 indicates it is a previous recorded program, then don't pay attention to what they say is coming up next. It appears they run the most popular programs as repeats on that channel, even tho they are running more live programs as well. Of course, the beauty channel is a continuous run of misc products, which is a little too boring for me to tune into that often.

Re: Three Stations Question

Patriot3 — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 13:45:15 GMT

@LOVEMYFURBABY wrote:
Maybe it is me, but I get so confused between Q2 and the Q. I am used to live programs and when the host says what the next program is, it is a taped progrram and a different one comes on. Maybe they could put up the next program and then I could choose what I wanted to see. Does any one else get confused like me?

Ha, ha, yes. Last night when I went to bed, I checked both channels. Jane Tracey was on both, wearing the same dress! I thought oh, good heavens, can't they do any better than that? Too obviously a rerun!

Re: Three Stations Question

febe1 — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 14:38:42 GMT

It appears with financial losses, the Q believes buying more channels to show the same products is the answer when the problem is more products.

The Q must believe not enough people are seeing their products even though they're on 24/7. In 2017, DVR's are available and providers provide access to recording.

I've been with the Q since 2003. Many times they come up with expensive ideas and then let them just die on the vine.

Why won't the Q make more vendors available with lots and lots of lovely products with very competitive prices. You know, quality, value, convenience...

Re: Three Stations Question

x Hedge — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 14:57:22 GMT

@LOVEMYFURBABY wrote:
Maybe it is me, but I get so confused between Q2 and the Q. I am used to live programs and when the host says what the next program is, it is a taped progrram and a different one comes on. Maybe they could put up the next program and then I could choose what I wanted to see. Does any one else get confused like me?

Fortunately No, @LOVEMYFURBABY.

The main channel is all live programming, so there's nothing confusing there. When the host says 'whatever' is next, then 'whatever' will be next.

Q2 is live approximately 6 hours every day, during the hours with the heaviest viewership. It's really easy to tell when the show is 'live' on Q2 since they keep the word LIVE on the screen right above the item number at all times.

On a LIVE Q2 show, just like on QVC, when a host says 'whatever' is next, then 'whatever' will be next.

When Q2 is re-broadcasting a previously run show, the LIVE graphic is absent from the screen, and you can feel free to completely disregard any comment from the host about the next show.

Re: Three Stations Question

Q4u — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 15:36:43 GMT

@febe1 wrote:
It appears with financial losses, the Q believes buying more channels to show the same products is the answer when the problem is more products.
The Q must believe not enough people are seeing their products even though they're on 24/7. In 2017, DVR's are available and providers provide access to recording.
I've been with the Q since 2003. Many times they come up with expensive ideas and then let them just die on the vine.
Why won't the Q make more vendors available with lots and lots of lovely products with very competitive prices. You know, quality, value, convenience...

I agree that the Q needs more diverse products. Take today.... every time I've turned the channel to the Q, it's that odd little Susan Lucci and her odd little Pilates chair.

But many people only have one channel available. I don't have Q2 and I'm sure many who get Q2 can't get regular Q and some don't have ether..... so having this extra channel allows many people to finally have the ability to see the Q and purchase. From the Corporate profit standpoint, I think it'll pay off. We'll see.

Re: Three Stations Question

bonnielu — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 18:25:19 GMT

I cannot get QVC2. Our Comcast does not carry it. And the one we do get I no longer watch live. When I do look some of the products just don't interest me. I don't want exercise equipment for example. If I want a camera or something electronic I want to touch it, feel it and get an idea from an expert who offers me choices.

What we buy, need, want are individual preferences. These days there is so little being offered that I will buy. AND THE SHIPPING... THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER WAY. Shopping cart, combined shipping for the day or the weekend. Ebates more than 1% off. Two for one or buy one get the next one half off. My latest purchases have been clearance or AS IS or not at all. I lay wait to see what will happen just in case I do see something I want. Need really is not on my list anymore.

Re: Three Stations Question

Daysdee — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 00:58:04 GMT

I didn't think I got Q2 or the Q Beauty, but I do. Everytime I turn on Q2 it is something I already viewed on "old" QVC. Either it is an actual repeat or it is the same product being presented by a different host.
Still seldom see anything new. I am watching and buying less and less.

Re: Three Stations Question

febe1 — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 15:57:57 GMT

@Q4u wrote:
@febe1 wrote:
It appears with financial losses, the Q believes buying more channels to show the same products is the answer when the problem is more products.
The Q must believe not enough people are seeing their products even though they're on 24/7. In 2017, DVR's are available and providers provide access to recording.
I've been with the Q since 2003. Many times they come up with expensive ideas and then let them just die on the vine.
Why won't the Q make more vendors available with lots and lots of lovely products with very competitive prices. You know, quality, value, convenience...

I agree that the Q needs more diverse products. Take today.... every time I've turned the channel to the Q, it's that odd little Susan Lucci and her odd little Pilates chair.

But many people only have one channel available. I don't have Q2 and I'm sure many who get Q2 can't get regular Q and some don't have ether..... so having this extra channel allows many people to finally have the ability to see the Q and purchase. From the Corporate profit standpoint, I think it'll pay off. We'll see.

You're not going to miss anything, @Q4u, unless you only have Beauty IQ. They're showing the same products on both the Q and Q2.

And as for Beauty IQ, except for just a few, they're the same products as on the Q and Q2.

It's a waste as I see it, and it does not attack the problem.

It's like the grocery store carrying only apples and oranges. So, instead of offering more produce, they just bring in more apples and oranges.

Re: Three Stations Question

Q4u — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 21:20:55 GMT

@febe1 wrote:
@Q4u wrote:
@febe1 wrote:
It appears with financial losses, the Q believes buying more channels to show the same products is the answer when the problem is more products.
The Q must believe not enough people are seeing their products even though they're on 24/7. In 2017, DVR's are available and providers provide access to recording.
I've been with the Q since 2003. Many times they come up with expensive ideas and then let them just die on the vine.
Why won't the Q make more vendors available with lots and lots of lovely products with very competitive prices. You know, quality, value, convenience...

I agree that the Q needs more diverse products. Take today.... every time I've turned the channel to the Q, it's that odd little Susan Lucci and her odd little Pilates chair.

But many people only have one channel available. I don't have Q2 and I'm sure many who get Q2 can't get regular Q and some don't have ether..... so having this extra channel allows many people to finally have the ability to see the Q and purchase. From the Corporate profit standpoint, I think it'll pay off. We'll see.
You're not going to miss anything, @Q4u, unless you only have Beauty IQ. They're showing the same products on both the Q and Q2.
And as for Beauty IQ, except for just a few, they're the same products as on the Q and Q2.
It's a waste as I see it, and it does not attack the problem.
It's like the grocery store carrying only apples and oranges. So, instead of offering more produce, they just bring in more apples and oranges.

Everyone who doesn't have QVC and could never get it can now get Q2 and therefore all those products are being shown to a new audience/customers, so I can see an advantage to this (potentially) to QVC... I've always gotten QVC and am not interested in Q2 whatsoever.... and I agree that more diverse products are really, really needed....

Re: Three Stations Question

febe1 — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 22:11:45 GMT

@bonnielu wrote:
I cannot get QVC2. Our Comcast does not carry it. And the one we do get I no longer watch live. When I do look some of the products just don't interest me. I don't want exercise equipment for example. If I want a camera or something electronic I want to touch it, feel it and get an idea from an expert who offers me choices.

What we buy, need, want are individual preferences. These days there is so little being offered that I will buy. AND THE SHIPPING... THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER WAY. Shopping cart, combined shipping for the day or the weekend. Ebates more than 1% off. Two for one or buy one get the next one half off. My latest purchases have been clearance or AS IS or not at all. I lay wait to see what will happen just in case I do see something I want. Need really is not on my list anymore.

If they would show lots of new merchandise, I would buy. For instance, @bonnielu, they had the new Garden Fresh plant protein with Ingrid Bergman's grandaughter presented it. I bought that along with her Super Greens, all USDA approved. It's the best I've had and am loving it.

Once in a while they come up with something new. But don't hold your breath.

Re: Three Stations Question

febe1 — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 22:14:56 GMT

@Daysdee wrote:
I didn't think I got Q2 or the Q Beauty, but I do. Everytime I turn on Q2 it is something I already viewed on "old" QVC. Either it is an actual repeat or it is the same product being presented by a different host.
Still seldom see anything new. I am watching and buying less and less.

Exactly, @Daysdee. I have Direct TV and on the menu they're lined up, 315, 316, 317 and 318. The 316 is Evine. So this way, I can see exactly they're moving them from channel to channel.

Even with Beauty IQ, if it's on the Q, it'll go to Beauty IQ, also.