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Wondering

FlowerBear — Sun, 06 May 2018 12:33:58 GMT

So I have been wondering why people buy clothing and jewelry from shopping channels?

Why not just shop in real stores?

Im not bashing anyone. I am just asking a question.

With shipping costs for returns no way would I be buying these from any shopping channel.

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SahmIam — Sun, 06 May 2018 12:40:53 GMT

Personally? Because that specific brand/item is not available anywhere else.

Example: I love David Yurman and John Hardy items; have for years. There was a time when I could purchase multiple pieces each season. Then, things happen. I discovered JAI here and Bali at HSN and the quality and similarity to the designer lines are....amazing (and with good reason, lol). They're only available, however, from these shopping channels. So, when it's a good deal, I purchase and add to my collection.

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Harpa — Sun, 06 May 2018 12:41:20 GMT

Years ago, the gold and silver presented on QVC supposedly was purchased in bulk, and you really did get better than store prices.

Also, you had access to some of the better designers, like Nolan Miller!

I rarely purchase anything now, but still wear the pieces I got from QVC.

Clothing? Not so much for me - years ago or presently.

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 06 May 2018 12:42:11 GMT

Many people have mobility issues that makes getting around and shopping difficult.

Others live in very rural areas where there isn't a lot of variety in stores to shop at.

I'm sure there are many other 'reasons'.

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Laura14 — Sun, 06 May 2018 12:43:40 GMT

Before asking these types of questions, look at yourself and recognize that the assumptions you are making about others are not their reality as much as you think they would be.

People live in very different places with different access, personal mobility, time constraints, etc. Besides, if we all did the same thing, how boring a world or forum would this be?

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Another new name Sue — Sun, 06 May 2018 13:01:46 GMT

With all respect @FlowerBear—-Surely you can imagine circumstances in which people would shop here. Enough people have reasons to shop here to sustain two 24 hour shopping channels. What brought you here?

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KathyM23 — Sun, 06 May 2018 13:00:03 GMT

I find better quality at qvc despite all the comments otherwise from posters about sizing issues etc. Same sizing issues in stores. quality of material is better in the brands I buy at qvc than is what in the stores unless yoi go high end. I have cataloged shopped for many years so I am used to paying shipping. Not a problem for me. I an happy with what i purchase from qvc and other sources than stores. In the stores the items offered don't change much once the season's clothes are in and there is constant new each program at the Q.

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Pook — Sun, 06 May 2018 13:07:38 GMT

I've wondered the same about those who still waste time shopping at "real stores" (whatever that means). I can go online and in a few minutes I have done my shopping for whatever I want and need. I have access to so many more brands that suit my style and can get clothing that I probably won't see others wearing

and can actually watch on tv or online videos plus get all the details which while you can see, touch and try on (which I never did then had to make a trip back to exchange or return) at a "real store"... I don't have to get dressed to go out, weather never an issue waste gas, park, walk to stores, don't have to put up with rude people, looking for a clerk, etc. How much extra time is that compared to a few clicks after seeing what I want on tv or online. I don't have to carry packages to the car and from the car to my home, possibly forgetting some along the way when I stop to eat, look at things, etc. There is also the extra money I always spent on spur of the moment purchases, food (since I am out I might as have something positive for my efforts) etc. I can't really find anything beneficial by going to so called "real stores"! I just don't like the whole experience when I can just sit home (in my underwear if I want) and order and wait for delivery! Shipping costs are nothing compared to gas, wear and tear on vehicle, buying spur of the moment, food, snacks I always bought and the biggest plus is no waste of my time!! I have better things to do than shop. I also rarely have to return or exchange anything since once I find my size in certain brands I can get a great fit nearly always.

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KKJ — Sun, 06 May 2018 13:10:29 GMT

I happen to love qvc shopping--actually online shopping in general. It's convenient and being high-anxiety & not a people person I like being able to shop from the comfort of my home & not having to deal with annoying sales people in stores.

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happycat — Sun, 06 May 2018 13:25:32 GMT

Well, I will speak for myself. I live in a rural area. Decent shopping is at least 45 minutes away. And even with that, I'd be hard pressed for find certain things that QVC offers. Specifically speaking, Vionic shoes, and when the brick and mortar stores do carry them, half the time, the sizing is sparse and I'm out of luck anyway.

Online shopping and shopping channels just have more to offer.

That being said, I haven't had near the luck with clothing as I have with the vionic shoes.

There are other items that qvc offers, that are just not offered locally where I live. That is why I order from them.

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kelsey17 — Sun, 06 May 2018 13:29:14 GMT

Years back the jewelry prices were very reasonable....these days i very rarely order jewelry......as far as clothing...i didn't for many years.....but unfortunately ...i have had to order from different online vendors as getting out to the B & M

stores over the last few years at times have been a struggle and thats where the convenience comes in......

. . .

debic — Sun, 06 May 2018 13:29:25 GMT

I don't wear much jewelry but my only brick and morter choice is Walmart.

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Shanus — Sun, 06 May 2018 13:35:32 GMT

I enjoy online shopping, not necessarily QVC. There are very few items I cannot purchase elsewhere without shipping and free returns. There are sites, for clothing, where I have purchased enough clothing that I know how the sizes run and can fairly sure if I order, it’ll be a keeper.

Mall shopping is also enjoyable. I can actually see/feel the items. This is the only way I’d purchase makeup or jewelry, for example. It can be frustrating purchasing clothing at B&M stores. I find exactly what I find, but then not in my size or preferred color. So I have to go to their site anyway to purchase it.

Besides the mall has Chick Fil A and Cinnabon (🤪)!!

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 06 May 2018 13:37:29 GMT

@FlowerBear wrote:
So I have been wondering why people buy clothing and jewelry from shopping channels?

Why not just shop in real stores?

Im not bashing anyone. I am just asking a question.

With shipping costs for returns no way would I be buying these from any shopping channel.

Imagine living in an area where Walmart is your only shopping choice and real stores are at least 45 min. away.

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Krimpette — Sun, 06 May 2018 13:40:04 GMT

I buy from shopping channels because it's something I enjoy doing! Can't say that about bucking traffic, crowds, check-out lines, etc., that I might encounter shopping B&M stores.

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Jazzygurl — Sun, 06 May 2018 13:45:07 GMT

Quality Value Convenience

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Annabellethecat66 — Sun, 06 May 2018 13:51:23 GMT

I'm also not bashing anyone. However, I have to wonder if the question was asked by someone who has no problem getting out of a car and walking and walking around in stores, etc.

For various reasons many people (especially as the Boomer generation gets old(er) it becomes difficult to do many of things (like shopping in stores).

I (like many of you other 'Boomers used to shop for hours, come home, fix dinner and on and on. Doesn't happen much anymore. Often I'm lucky if I can stand up long enough to fix myself a good meal.

One year ago this month I had both knees replaced (at the same time). It wasn't difficult for me at all because I live with constant terrible back pain. Every time a Dr or another patient (in rehab) would say, "Wow! I'll bet your knees hurt". I'd say, "No, but my back hurts".

So, there you have it. I'm speaking for myself (and maybe some who don't come to this QVC forum). There are people (not all Boomers) who have to rely on friends and family to shop for them.

As for me, I'm grateful for on line ordering. I have two cats who eat special prescription food. I'm able to order it on-line. I can call the kid next door and he carries it up to my kitchen after it's been delivered. My groceries? Well, I can order them on-line, drive up and have them put in my car and.....again, call the kid next door...(Ah! Youth!).

So, there you have MY reason and probably many other's for WHY we/us/them shop on line.

The human spirit in us makes us want to be part of society. We want to wear nice things and give nice things.

In order to do that many of us have to make the concession of ordering on-line. It isn't easy, but just something that needs to be done......or give up.

Which would you @FlowerBear do? If you're lucky you'll live long enough to be able to make that decision....

Incidentally, my daughters (and some of my grandchildren) don't shop in stores much. Not because they can't but because they are busy or can't find what THEY want, not what the store decides THEY want.

If a person is overweight, it's also difficult for them to find the size and kind of clothes they like. An on-line store doesn't have an issue with storing large quantities of many sizes of clothing. Just another reason to shop on line.

Here's the story in a nutshell....it's all about choice...the choice to be able to shop where and how we want to.

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Shanus — Sun, 06 May 2018 13:57:17 GMT

@Jazzygurl wrote:
Quality Value Convenience

@Jazzygurl. Really?

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CAcableGirl2 — Sun, 06 May 2018 13:57:34 GMT

Another reason might be the "easy pay" options for those on limited monthly budgets, it might be easier to pay over several months time. For me, I do a lot of purchasing on-line (not jewelry or clothing) for the convenience of having it delivered to my home.

I purchase the items that I can't seem to find in my local stores - lock & lock being one of them. Although I have purchased jewelry on-line that I could have gotten locally before more then once - ebates was 10% that time, so the extra $ paid for the tax.

There are lots of reasons that people may order clothing or jewelry, or even mattresses online, I'm just glad we have the option. When I was younger, it was what was available at the local stores, or it was nothing.

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Jazzygurl — Sun, 06 May 2018 14:12:52 GMT

Why yes!!! I am probably the type of consumer that QVC targets. I shop QVC and other online sites mainly for the convenience. I live in an area where I am no more than 20 minutes from high end stores to discount stores. I can afford to shop at any of them. I prefer to shop online. I am not one to always constantly hunt for sales or always looking for discounts. I buy what I want when I want it and if it is at a price I am willing to spend. I absolutely hate shopping for clothes in stores. I have not shopped in a mall in years. I also do not care about the shipping costs. I return very few items I purchase. QVC works for me.

I am sure there are many people like me out there. You just don't here from us that much. I have been on these boards for more than a decade and read all the time about people's issues with QVC. I always wonder why they are still here if they are so unhappy. If and when I get tired of QVC, I just won't come here anymore.