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AS IS prices all bumped up

DeeDT — Tue, 29 May 2018 19:26:48 GMT

I know that it’s an addiction, but what can I say. I scan through the “as is” items once a day to look for bargains. Today when I scanned through every item had an increase in price. Example: nail kit was $4.00 and today it’s $5.00. Almost everything has a bump in price. Is it me or isn’t this a bit of a ripoff?

Re: AS IS prices all bumped up

CAcableGirl2 — Tue, 29 May 2018 19:36:59 GMT

I haven't noticed today when scanning that the prices have changed, but have noticed it in the past.

BTW - it's the FIRST time I've seen any Lock & Lock in the "as-is" section. It's only a couple of dollars in savings, but if you were looking for the set with insulated bag that was sold out, it looks available in several colors.

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Venezia — Tue, 29 May 2018 19:43:00 GMT

@DeeDT- I don't always check things that often, but I have a few items I've ordered from "As Is" recently, so I just had a look.

You're absolutely right - they've all been bumped up by one to two dollars at least. How on earth is that possible, if they're items that were sitting there all along? Same "As Is" item numbers? Sometimes I keep things in my wishlist for days that they might offer free S&H.

With this increase, that benefit is partially gone. Maybe that's what they're doing? Offsetting the cost of S&H? Or the cost of storing these things in the warehouse?

Whatever the reason, I agree with you. (And just means I won't bother ordering those things, when I know I could've paid less. Especially with "As Is", you're taking a chance on the condition.)

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cherry — Tue, 29 May 2018 19:44:44 GMT

I have noticed that sales prices can fluxuate too

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puttypiesmom — Tue, 29 May 2018 19:49:20 GMT

I have noticed an increase in the price of the lunchtime specials which has turned into a joke, imo! If qvc has stock they're trying to get rid of I won't be taking it off their hands any time soon. It doesn't surprise me either to hear that they're jacking up prices a buck here a buck there wherever they think no one will notice.

Re: AS IS prices all bumped up

IMW — Tue, 29 May 2018 21:38:59 GMT

It’s not you.

@DeeDT wrote:
I know that it’s an addiction, but what can I say. I scan through the “as is” items once a day to look for bargains. Today when I scanned through every item had an increase in price. Example: nail kit was $4.00 and today it’s $5.00. Almost everything has a bump in price. Is it me or isn’t this a bit of a ripoff?

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GCR18 — Wed, 30 May 2018 01:59:40 GMT

LOL. I thought prices looked higher. I had something in my cart Sunday at $12. Today it's $13. That's when I knew it wasn't me.

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GCR18 — Wed, 30 May 2018 02:00:53 GMT

@puttypiesmom wrote:
I have noticed an increase in the price of the lunchtime specials which has turned into a joke, imo! If qvc has stock they're trying to get rid of I won't be taking it off their hands any time soon. It doesn't surprise me either to hear that they're jacking up prices a buck here a buck there wherever they think no one will notice.

Yes, lunchtime specials keep getting less and less special.

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faeriemoon — Wed, 30 May 2018 02:04:27 GMT

I think they make up their pricing policy as they go along. When in doubt, they give the item a new item number and pull a new price out of the air.

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nmarie — Wed, 30 May 2018 11:06:08 GMT

Even the clearance price items went up in price. I think that is ridiculous. I was looking at my Wish List and most of the items went up in price. I think once it is at a clearance price, it shouldnt go up.

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Bri63 — Wed, 30 May 2018 11:07:26 GMT

I think once the price comes down on something, it should never be marked up. Keep marking it down...

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SahmIam — Wed, 30 May 2018 12:44:08 GMT

I don't know how they come to the numbers they use for pricing. I DO know that the savings on the Lunch and Primetime specials can vary WIDELY to the point of being ridiculous.

An item is on clearance and then goes on Primetime Special. The discount? $5. That's it. But wait, ANOTHER item on clearance is ALSO a Primetime Special. The discount? 50% of the discount price which is already almost half off the QVC sales price; now THAT is a great deal.

See it all the time. No rhyme or reason to it.

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MomCat — Wed, 30 May 2018 13:09:28 GMT

Shopping is a game. You win some, and you lose some. Personally, if I am going to stalk items, I wouldn't think to do it at QVC. They aren't known for great deals, even tho I definitely manage to find some as I'm comparing prices, so it's all good. I personally don't care what QVC does with their pricing, but like some of you, it does seem odd to raise a clearance price. Of course, 20% off isn't my idea of a clearance. LOL.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 30 May 2018 14:17:57 GMT

I have noticed with both as-is and the LTS, that how great of a deal depends on how much of the item is in stock. Greater amount of inventory? Less special of a price. Very limited inventory? Much better pricing.

For example, I too always check as-is. If there is a top that is 50%+ off, I know it's only in a size or 2 and one color choice.

I have noticed that as-is pricing isn't as great of a deal as it used to be.

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Sheilaray — Wed, 30 May 2018 17:03:26 GMT

It is disappointing that they are charging so much fror returns, samples, etc. I used to buy A LOT from As Is with great success. Not any more.

On the other hand, I just bought a DG2 top, Curations scarf, and Curations capri's which took a 20% off coupon. All free shipping. My total for the entire outfit was about 68 bucks.

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bonnielu — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 14:17:34 GMT

As an avid AS IS buyer I noticed it. And what I also noticed is Walmart has a really good sale section online that has bottom price points. So I will look elsewhere.