topic Re: Albany In Italy in Q Talk

Albany In Italy

Sheilaray — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 23:28:52 GMT

I’m thrilled for her job repping Italian jewelry on a competing channel.

However, I find it a bit intriguing that she is once again spending her time shopping for, talking about, and promoting Italian jewelry with and from yet another competitor. Methinks something is in the works...

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RoughDraft — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 23:35:08 GMT

What competing channel would that be?

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I am still oxox — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 23:40:56 GMT

I thought she was working with Lisa Robertson at one point

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Shelbelle — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 23:40:56 GMT

Albany was on Evine last week repping Italian made gold and gold overlay jewelry, she did a very nice job.

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Annabellethecat66 — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 23:49:49 GMT

I sometimes watch Evine, I wish I'd known. Thanks for the heads up.

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hovis — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:14:21 GMT

I was not impressed with Albany's selling ability on Evine. I thought she was much more herself on QVC.

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VaBelle35 — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:18:28 GMT

My Take:

What Albany knows about Jewelry can fit in a thimble. What she knows about Italian jewelry and Italy can fit on a gnat's eyelash.

Teaming up with Lisa to visit Italy, to go to the jewelry shows, and learn everything she can about the different factories and towns and who makes what, will be invaluable to her continued success at Evine.

It's a smart move on Albany's part.

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NycVixen — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:25:00 GMT

Albany wasn't my favorite host but she was very engaging. I'm not sure why she's no longer at QVC but if she was let go IMO that was not a good move. Albany is a good host, she's attractive and full of energy. I think she's better than some of the new hosts. I hope she moves up and this turns out to be a great thing for her.

It seems to me like QVC is purging older hosts for younger ones in order to attract a certain demographic. I'm young and I only care about the selection and quality of the merchandise. No particular host will ever make me buy things I don't want or need for the sake of being presented by someone in their twenties or thirties. Younger people are not keen on paying S/H on every item and order regardless of the dollar amount.

Furthermore, we're used to shopping online where there is no host or personality so that is of little importance to us. I don't anticipate women my age watching QVC when I no longer do and when the company is not even on their radar. I'm a rare breed. QVC should focus on their base customers who ultimately support the company. I'm already doing most of my buying elsewhere and I don't anticipate coming back anytime soon.

If QVC ever got rid of Or Paz or the prices got ridiculous they would lose me for good. That's the only reason I still shop here for the most part.

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Sheilaray — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:27:44 GMT

@VaBelle35, certainly someone at Evine should responsible for her training and education? She and LR are now essentially competitors in Italian jewelry sales. This teaming up (so far) makes no sense, even if they are friends. Speaking of which, why did we never hear of them traveling together when they both worked at the same place if they are such great friends?

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:32:02 GMT

@Sheilaray wrote:
@VaBelle35, certainly someone at Evine should responsible for her training and education? She and LR are now essentially competitors in Italian jewelry sales. This teaming up (so far) makes no sense, even if they are friends. Speaking of which, why did we never hear of them traveling together when they both worked at the same place if they are such great friends?

Who cares ??

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NycVixen — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:35:28 GMT

@Sheilaray wrote:
@VaBelle35, certainly someone at Evine should responsible for her training and education? She and LR are now essentially competitors in Italian jewelry sales. This teaming up (so far) makes no sense, even if they are friends. Speaking of which, why did we never hear of them traveling together when they both worked at the same place if they are such great friends?

Albany is a go getter just like LR. She's not going to work for anyone long term when she can make her own way. True friendships withstand and respect when each person is striving to succeed. Success for each person looks different. I'm sure they are just fine. Albany has had a lot of training already at QVC. She's good to go. I did hear they traveled together to Italy and I believe I saw photos.

I'm a super ambitious person and very particular with my friendships. All of my friends understand I'm busy, can't meet every week and I'm making my own way. We support and help each other as needed but we respect that we are aiming for greatness and the path is not always clear and things will happen.

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Mz iMac — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:39:58 GMT

"can fit on a gnat's eyelash"

@VaBelle35

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proudlyfromNJ — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:49:36 GMT

Where's Jonnysbro when you need him??

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ellaphant — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:50:43 GMT

The assumptions people make are ridiculous. QVC is not purging older hosts for younger ones to attract a younger demo! Q is geared to women over 50- look at the cover up clothing, endless ortho shoes, etc. Younger people would not want the Q style at ALL!!

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culebra — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 01:10:00 GMT

Albany probably left because she has four children. Possibly the hours at QVC were too tough. It might be easier representing an Italian jewelry maker a couple of times per month.

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SXMGirl — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 01:16:11 GMT

I don't usually watch jewelry shows, but I did tune in for a few minutes to watch Albany on Evine. I think that she did a fine job.

What I really think, though, is how exciting to be traveling to Italy, probably quite a few times a year, as she works with LR. I would do that in a heart beat.

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iTalia — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 02:43:53 GMT

@Sheilaray, I agree. I find it quite interesting Albany hanging out with Lisa in Italy. Wouldn't Evine be paying Albany and THEIR team to be doing work for THEM?? I think they're just meeting up for a good time but not necessarily for buying purposes although it makes me nutty how Albany tries to gush all over Lisa's items just to try and help her sell more. It doesn't say much about the company Albany now works for - Evine.

To me, Albany is much better on her own. When around Lisa she acts very foolish and it's off putting to say the least.

It's funny we never heard of this "close friendship" only until AFTER Albany left Q. Then again Lisa seems to get enjoyment more out of those who are against Q.

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Sheilaray — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 03:00:06 GMT

@iTalia, Albany was just in Italy a few months ago for “some girl time” as she and LR call it. Albany is a wife and mom who supposedly quit to spend time with her family. I find it odd that “girl time” are expensive trips to Italy every few months all the while talking jewelry and shooting video for LR’s business.

My girlfriends and I love to get together, even for girls only weekends. But trips like Italy are something we would do with our husbands and families and couldn’t justify the price, experience and time away from our jobs and families . I’m sure many others feel differently, nevertheless, this Albany thing seems like more than meets the eye.

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iTalia — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 16:37:35 GMT

Speaking of the Fair, how "creative" can LR really get!? She goes all the way to Italy just to offer the same worn out "designs" she's done for the tribe multiple times over already?? Making everything sound fresh & exciting. Yawn! But it's coming from someone who repeats their clothes over and over too so it doesn't shock me she can't come up with anything truly NEW & exciting to offer. Just how long are those tribe peeps going to sustain.

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cosmic1 — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 17:11:41 GMT

Albany probably has to go to the fair for her new job. Lisa goes to the fair for her own business. It may be that they just decided, since they were both going, to travel together because it would be more fun.

I would do that if I had a friend who worked at another company in the same business and we were attending the same conference. Why not? I