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APOLOGIES TO PROGRAMMERS

Shanus — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 13:53:56 GMT

I apologize for thinking you would schedule My Pillow all day today. How stupid of me!

No, you were able to sneak in at least 2 more IT shows after they were on yesterday...was it once or twice? The presentations are always the same products and of course, we can't go a day without Susan Graver.

So happy it's supposed to be a gorgeous 80 degree day here in NC. The TV will be off, I'll be outside.

No worries, you just keep programming the same as usual. Then we can make plans to be with friends, garden, read, take a walk........anything but watch QVC.

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rustee — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 13:57:24 GMT

Like department stores in recent news, QVC loads its schedule with products that sell well.

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majaca — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 13:58:41 GMT

What is this post all about?

My Pillow has seen some trouble the past few months...I'm surprised that QVC still sells it!

http://investorplace.com/2017/01/mypillow-bbb-better-business-bureau/#.WKBppLGZMkg

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millieshops — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:09:00 GMT

@ShanusI don't get the big deal - they show what they think they can sell. If it's not something I want I don't watch.

I do understand that different people want different things - we will never all agree, not even close.

For, example - it's unlikely I will tune into QVC at all tomorrow because posters here have reminded me Linea and Logo will have many hours on the schedule - neither are for me, but so what? both sell.

I'm more concerned when companies can't seem to find things their customerts want and end up going out of business. We're certainly seeing that all around us.

PS - I don't have to watch any of the My Pillow presentations because I love the ones I already use every night and don't need more right now. My TV is silent and black even as I sit here!

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I am still oxox — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:20:58 GMT

Thank you and well said and I will add who cares there are many other channels that one can watch

@millieshops wrote:
@ShanusI don't get the big deal - they show what they think they can sell. If it's not something I want I don't watch.

I do understand that different people want different things - we will never all agree, not even close.

For, example - it's unlikely I will tune into QVC at all tomorrow because posters here have reminded me Linea and Logo will have many hours on the schedule - neither are for me, but so what? both sell.

I'm more concerned when companies can't seem to find things their customerts want and end up going out of business. We're certainly seeing that all around us.

PS - I don't have to watch any of the My Pillow presentations because I love the ones I already use every night and don't need more right now. My TV is silent and black even as I sit here!

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fthunt — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:14:35 GMT

I still think the Q 'sells broadcasting time' to vendors so they aren't interested in how many pillows are sold - they got paid for providing TV time. That wouldn't apply to Susan Graver because QVC owns her line. Did the Q buy out LOGO?

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PinkyPetunia — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:14:49 GMT

There probably will be an overdose of those pillows today, but I can find other things to do. I rarely watch Q anyway. I will tune in for a moment to see what's on but if I'm serious about shopping I will check the items presented online.

I've been buying great pillows from Costco. I like to see what they look like before buying.

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Nomorebirthdays — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:23:07 GMT

@rustee. If this is about what I think it is her sales are up 21%.

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rustee — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:31:45 GMT

@Nomorebirthdays wrote:
@rustee. If this is about what I think it is her sales are up 21%.

@Nomorebirthdays

Sounds like a Fox News flash ~ up some places/down others ~ time will tell what the true story is!

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mishka14 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:44:21 GMT

@majaca wrote:
What is this post all about?
My Pillow has seen some trouble the past few months...I'm surprised that QVC still sells it!

http://investorplace.com/2017/01/mypillow-bbb-better-business-bureau/#.WKBppLGZMkg

I was wondering the very same thing...and WEN is another one....they are in the news a lot and not of it is good. I received some WEN for Christmas from my daughter-in-law and I am afraid to use it....

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hoosieroriginal — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:46:13 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
I apologize for thinking you would schedule My Pillow all day today. How stupid of me!

No, you were able to sneak in at least 2 more IT shows after they were on yesterday...was it once or twice? The presentations are always the same products and of course, we can't go a day without Susan Graver.

So happy it's supposed to be a gorgeous 80 degree day here in NC. The TV will be off, I'll be outside.

No worries, you just keep programming the same as usual. Then we can make plans to be with friends, garden, read, take a walk........anything but watch QVC.

@Shanus - I don't watch anymore and get so much more done in my life during the day. I record my regular weekday programs and if it's cold out I watch them on the weekend instead - saving lots of money and am so much happier. I also don't watch the news anymore and that makes me much, much happier, and discontinued my newspaper. We need to take care of our mental health too.Yesterday walked dogs two one-hour walks and worked in the yard since it was really nice out - so much healthier than sitting in front of a TV - have fun today!

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GSPgirl — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:51:56 GMT

@majaca wrote:
What is this post all about?
My Pillow has seen some trouble the past few months...I'm surprised that QVC still sells it!

http://investorplace.com/2017/01/mypillow-bbb-better-business-bureau/#.WKBppLGZMkg

Why does QVC still sell Wen?? Because it still sells. Every company has some problem or another.

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Shanus — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:52:08 GMT

@I am still oxox. Perhaps my concern is that after viewing & purchasing from the Q for 25 yrs., I don't want to see it go "under". Many of us have suggestions about programming options, not all day shows of gold, beauty, or anything else.....Bring in new & exciting vendors and products and vary the programming.

While BR, Sears, J Crew and other B&M stores have fallen away for lack of business brought on by not meeting customer demands, I'd be disappointed to see the Q meet the same fate. Sure I can change the channel. That helps me, but doesn't help the Q out of the hole it has dug for itself. I am hoping that eventually someone upstairs will take enough control to turn things around before it's too late.

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Shanus — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:54:04 GMT

@fthunt. You think the Q sells time slots like a TV network sells time for an infomercial spot?

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I am still oxox — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:57:23 GMT

QVC is not going anywhere in our life time, and PS I have no clue what BR is and J Crew is still very much is business both in retail and online

@Shanus wrote:
@I am still oxox. Perhaps my concern is that after viewing & purchasing from the Q for 25 yrs., I don't want to see it go "under". Many of us have suggestions about programming options, not all day shows of gold, beauty, or anything else.....Bring in new & exciting vendors and products and vary the programming.

While BR, Sears, J Crew and other B&M stores have fallen away for lack of business brought on by not meeting customer demands, I'd be disappointed to see the Q meet the same fate. Sure I can change the channel. That helps me, but doesn't help the Q out of the hole it has dug for itself. I am hoping that eventually someone upstairs will take enough control to turn things around before it's too late.

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Shanus — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:58:48 GMT

@hoosieroriginal. That's what I've been doing as well. Thanks for suggestion about newspaper. Don't need it to pad holiday gifts for mailing anymore.

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dex — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:07:23 GMT

@Shanus I believe that Q does sell time slots.It seems to me that they do whenever Bob warden in on too.

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Mominohio — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:09:02 GMT

It seems customary for Q to continue to show a recent TSV for days after it has launched, or if they have had an 'event' of some kind (cooking, beauty, etc.) they bring back the big items of that day for the next week or so.

I think there are several reasons.

First they have a lot left, the vendor is there, the sets are created. Use all that to move more of the product.

Not everyone saw the items when the event or TSV was aired, and they are banking on those with palm to forehead saying "I can't believe I missed......." and selling to them in the days afterward (and at a higher price!).

I have noticed that during an event now (at least with Christmas events and cooking events) they aren't giving the entire event time (day, weekend, or multi hour block) solely to the topic at hand. This past year, Christmas event weekends had many hours of Dyson or some other totally unrelated things mixed in. They do this much less with fashion/beauty, but it does happen some.

I think they are mixing up the programming slightly more as there have been so many complaints about extensive blocks of event programming.

Now, if they just bring in more new and more variety, and stop showing the same few products over and over, they might just start to get it right!

People assume that Q is showing what sells. I'm beginning to think they are simply selling some of their air time to companies like Dyson and are getting a big payoff, regardless of how much product sells.

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Bri21 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:27:48 GMT

I would believe they're selling their airtime to feature certain products. It's starting to make sense now.

I am not interested in mattresses, Dysons, My Pillow - things like that. I don't watch on the weekends usually.

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Perkup — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:29:35 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
I apologize for thinking you would schedule My Pillow all day today. How stupid of me!

No, you were able to sneak in at least 2 more IT shows after they were on yesterday...was it once or twice? The presentations are always the same products and of course, we can't go a day without Susan Graver.

So happy it's supposed to be a gorgeous 80 degree day here in NC. The TV will be off, I'll be outside.

No worries, you just keep programming the same as usual. Then we can make plans to be with friends, garden, read, take a walk........anything but watch QVC.

`Not meaning to be critical, but you must have forgotten to include LOGO NOGO and all those wonderful mattresses, computers and TempTations. DH made the mistake some months ago of buying two king size My Pillows. He tried them, as I did, then we gave them to a daughter, who gave them to her daughter, who gave them to The Salvation Army. Hopefully they gave them to someone who was desperate for a pillow of any kind. Sleeping on lumps of questionably soft foam wasn't for any of us. 'Nuff said.