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Watching QVC TV

KathyPet — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 07:10:47 GMT

JUst interested in getting a idea of how many hours average in a day the TV in your house is tuned to QVC? I don't care whether you are specifically sitting and watching or just have it on in the background while you do other things but how many hours (average) in a day is it on?

For me the answer is zero. WHat little QVC shopping I do now is done strictly on line. I may watch a video of a item I am interested but that's it. YEars ago when Kathy Levine was a host it was on probably 3-4 hours a day. How times have changed!

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phoenixbrd — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 09:50:37 GMT

@KathyPet Rarely unless I am looking for a specific item. I do enjoy checking in with the tribe on this forum....I've found most posters to be informative, smart, funny, and supportive of one another.

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goldensrbest — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 11:29:09 GMT

I really don't watch, like you years ago i watched,had it on in the background i just don't enjoy it any longer.

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software — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 12:53:27 GMT

I used to watch an entire hour or more at a time way back when

If it was Jane's Sunday morning sterling silver show, oh yeah.

Or Kathy Levine, she was such a hoot, I'd watch an entire hour at a time.

I work so I don't watch much during the week. I filp around watching news or other programs weeknight evenings, I doubt I watch 1 hour a day. Weekend, maybe a total of 2-3 hours a day, if not actually watching, then it's on in the background.

@KathyPet wrote:
JUst interested in getting a idea of how many hours average in a day the TV in your house is tuned to QVC? I don't care whether you are specifically sitting and watching or just have it on in the background while you do other things but how many hours (average) in a day is it on?
For me the answer is zero. WHat little QVC shopping I do now is done strictly on line. I may watch a video of a item I am interested but that's it. YEars ago when Kathy Levine was a host it was on probably 3-4 hours a day. How times have changed!

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haddon9 — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 13:00:39 GMT

Sometimes I'll have it on as background noise but since I can no longer view any of the product videos I'm not going to be purchasing!

It seems that a LOT of people can no longer watch product videos due to some of the Q's bad servers. It appears to not affect everyone but it does to many....very frustrating! I know it's not on my end becuase I've tried watching on my iPhone, iPad, MacAir, & PC desktop...none work!

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Mominohio — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 13:04:23 GMT

I watch kitchen shows and holiday events mostly.

And many of those are on in the background while I'm doing other things.

There are weeks at a time I don't put the channel on except to check the program guide, and when I see days on end of fashion, beauty, handbags and jewelry, I don't tune back in again until something worth watching comes on.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 13:23:08 GMT

@KathyPet- it's about Zero for me also.

During the day, my husband pretty much has custody of the living room tv. I could certainly change the channel if something interested me or go to another room, but I usually don't bother.

I used to love to watch QVC. I'd specifically tune in for the 50 in 50 shows. I loved Silver Style on Sunday mornings, both the one hour and four hour shows. I watched them religiously. Made a point of it.

Thanksgiving weekend, I'd watch for hours, as I wrapped gifts.

What really has kind of ruined watching QVC for me is the repetitive products and the overly lengthy presentations on all products.

Weekends are the worst, especially Sunday's. The TSV's are usually the same things over and over (Vitamix, Bed, computer, recliner, my pillow, Kitchen Aid mixer). And then they have hour long shows dedicated just to one product. So say I'm not interested in a pillow, then they've lost me for several hours that day. Not even going to tune in.

And I don't understand why the presentations have to be so long. Really.....it's a set of plastic bowls with lids. Run through the sizes, show me the colors and move on.

Finally, if I'm going to watch, Sunday nights at 8:00 or 9:00 are really good for me and, more often than not, if I tune in then, it's a full hour dedicated to the TSV. I quickly change the channel and they've lost me again.

I wish they'd have more variety and not just show the same brands over and over (Dooney, VIonic, etc).

I don't understand why they continue to stick to their merchandise and program models. They're getting stale.

They could offer such great loyalty programs- yearly shipping fee like Amazon, $$ off if you reach a certain threshold in fashion purchases or whatever. Reward certificates after you've spent a certain amount (like Talbots does). Offering 5 or 6 easy pays and calling that a great deal, leaves me absolutely cold.

Finally, I would LOVE to watch more QVC. I like watching the hosts and I certainly love the message boards. But they need some serious changes.

I wish they'd have a customer advisory group. I'd love to be on it.

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willdob3 — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 13:14:21 GMT

@KathyPet

I don't watch QVC TV or any other shopping channel. For entertainment, I watch movies and TV shows, not hardcore sales pitches. I'm not looking for excuses to buy things I don't need.

If I need something I search on the site online. I usually check the Lunchtime Specials and Primetime Specials and get notices about what the TSV is.

I lieten to music when I am doing things around the house.

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Drythe — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 13:39:27 GMT

Zero.

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Mistreatedbycs — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 13:46:13 GMT

I'm a flipper so I'll check and flip.

I just have to mention when I saw those leggings last night, I had to stay on the channel for maybe 2 minutes, I couldn't believe the patterns I saw and

THEN the gal said she went on a retreat and never took them off!

Then I flipped.

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RedTop — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 13:48:01 GMT

I only view QVC items online; no actual watching.

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sweetee2 — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 13:51:55 GMT

I'm finding I don't watch TV at all any more. It's changed so much and with all the commercials it gets on my nerves. I do keep an eye on the Q for the holiday decor shows. Decorating is my passion.

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yellowBeetle — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 14:05:47 GMT

My DVR is set to record any IT Cosmetics shows....but then I usually fast forward through them except for demos on products I like!

Other than that I rarely watch QVC anymore. Frankly I think it has become kind of stale, repetitive, and predictable. I have read comments here about new hosts but have not seen a single one!

I used to love Joan Rivers and always watched or recorded her shows. Same for the Jackie Kennedy jewelry line. And I have watched and bought Susan Graver items but don't watch the TV presentations anymore.

Have found lately what little "shopping TV" I do watch is over on HSN with the Wolfgang Puck, Curtis Stone, Signature Club A, and Joy Mangano shows.

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esmerelda — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 14:37:44 GMT

Used to record years ago. Now I'll do a Q (and HSN) check during commercials. And online I'll check items recently aired and lunchtime specials...and primetime specials when I remember.

I see more of HSN as I'm at the arcade daily and there's (live?) programming in the corner of the screen.

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 14:42:19 GMT

Never watch on TV, only videos of products I'm interested in.

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Krimpette — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 14:49:04 GMT

Not sure, but I do know that it's far, far less than it used to be.

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moondust — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 14:57:17 GMT

Oy.

Double, Triple.....Oy!!!

QVC is on my tele 'almost' 24/7, that has been going on for many, many years and I am STILL a Big Q Shopper.

Me....odd Lady....out.

smiles

moondust

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Bri36 — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 15:42:34 GMT

Sometimes in the mornings, I'll put it on when I get disgusted with the news.

The hosts are too hyper and they spend way too long on one item.

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GCR18 — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 15:46:45 GMT

It varies. I like to watch Saturday morning q. So if I'm home on a Saturday, it's on. I not one to just sit and watch. I'm multitasking while it's on. That's the only regular show I follow. I'll watch home decor shows if they are on at night. Occasionally, I'll flip channels and watch. So maybe 6 hrs a wk.

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catchersmom — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 15:48:07 GMT

@moondust wrote:
Oy.
Double, Triple.....Oy!!!

QVC is on my tele 'almost' 24/7, that has been going on for many, many years and I am STILL a Big Q Shopper.

Me....odd Lady....out.
smiles
moondust

I'm right there with you Moondust, you are not alone!

If I'm home the downstairs TV is usually on QVC. Sometimes I watch it, but mostly it's the background noise. When it's not hurricane season I will occasionally leave it on the Weather Channel. Once a hurricane appears in the Atlantic, no Weather Channel until it gets close enough that I have to. Too stressful.

I've never been much of a television series or movie watcher. It's a time committment and not one I like to give out freely.

Sports doesn't count