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HOSTS PURCHASES

miss shirley — Thu, 25 May 2017 03:26:31 GMT

How can the hosts buy all they say .....and where do they put it.?

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phoenixbrd — Thu, 25 May 2017 03:31:56 GMT

Most likely by making a lot of money and owning a huge home

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Carmie — Thu, 25 May 2017 03:34:36 GMT

I have heard, but can't verify, that the Hosts get samples of many of the products to try and use before they present it.

There was a picture of a host's garage ( supposedly) that showed boxes, and boxes of QVC stuff. Many hosts donate unneeded stuff.

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miss shirley — Thu, 25 May 2017 03:35:19 GMT

So True.

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HappyDaze — Thu, 25 May 2017 03:46:18 GMT

oh please they don't! Just a sales tactic. LOL I totally forgot they used to say that. Lisa was the worst about that, at least during beauty shows which is all I watched. So silly.

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makena — Thu, 25 May 2017 03:51:58 GMT

It's their business.

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Graciesmom — Thu, 25 May 2017 07:30:45 GMT

No they don't buy all of it ... If that were true Jane Treacy has a warehouse in her backyard ... They do it to endear themselves to the designer/vendor ...

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Krimpette — Thu, 25 May 2017 11:26:16 GMT

I've always thought of it as a sales ploy. However, if they do, in fact, buy all they say, good for them. I'm sure they have much bigger houses than I'll ever have!

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StylishLady — Thu, 25 May 2017 11:40:21 GMT

Kind of like when you order something at a restaurant and the server always says it is their favorite. Are they taught to say those things?

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hoosieroriginal — Thu, 25 May 2017 12:11:06 GMT

A giant fake warehouse in the sky - they don't buy everything they say they do - they wouldn't have room in their house to live. They're just trying to get you to buy that item - like LR used to do - and that sales pitch worked for her.

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kelsey17 — Thu, 25 May 2017 13:54:03 GMT

@Graciesmom wrote:
No they don't buy all of it ... If that were true Jane Treacy has a warehouse in her backyard ... They do it to endear themselves to the designer/vendor ...

Yes...i agree......but i think MaryBeth would hold the record....she would have TWO warehouses in the backyard!! ha

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millieshops — Thu, 25 May 2017 14:04:38 GMT

It used to be when I heard the hosts say "I have...." I wanted to start of list of what I saw her wearing and keep track for a month to see how many different things she wore. Then I got smart and realized I'd never know unless I watched QVC over and over to catch them all. Just not doing that, but I'd still not know what else she had and wore in her life.

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Krimpette — Thu, 25 May 2017 14:19:07 GMT

I have to believe that Carolyn Gracie holds the record. More power to them.

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software — Thu, 25 May 2017 14:20:31 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
I have heard, but can't verify, that the Hosts get samples of many of the products to try and use before they present it.

There was a picture of a host's garage ( supposedly) that showed boxes, and boxes of QVC stuff. Many hosts donate unneeded stuff.

This came to mind as well.

Someone should check the thrift stores around West Chester, PA

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bonnielu — Thu, 25 May 2017 14:34:36 GMT

Long time ago I heard a host say that they could not buy because the customer came first and they were not allowed to make any purchase while the product was active on air. Not sure if this was true but times change and it could be true. NO way to know.

No doubt they are given samples, products, whatever to try and use. That makes sense if they are to KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT what they are selling.

And it is a ploy in many cases. IT IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME SO YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE IT. AND I AM YOUR FRIEND SO TRUST ME. It is testimonial that is supposed to make us think we really really really need this item.

See why I rarely watch QVC live! LOL

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Oznell — Thu, 25 May 2017 19:18:10 GMT

I do believe that no host with a conscience would lie about product ownership. For example, frome what I've observed of her, I would believe Mary Beth would not say she had something, if she didn't.

Idealistic? Not really, when I've seen scrupulous sales and business people up close and personal. My Dad was a realtor, and was known for being a terrific salesman, but he would rather have cut his wrists than tell a lie, or misrepresent anything in business. Thank goodness, among the frauds, there will always be people of integrity...

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shoppersince1989 — Thu, 25 May 2017 23:26:45 GMT

If I remember correctly, in Kathy Levine's first book, she mentioned that the hosts received a today special value - every day.

Now that would be a nice perk!