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Where did all of HSN's free S&H items go????

Sue98 — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 13:55:25 GMT

That is why I have always preferred HSN over QVC. They have always offered many items with free S&H. I've been noticing that is no longer the case. I guess I'll be saving more money now.

Re: Where did all of HSN's free S&H items go????

emmysmom — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 14:21:22 GMT

@Sue98 wrote:
That is why I have always preferred HSN over QVC. They have always offered many items with free S&H. I've been noticing that is no longer the case. I guess I'll be saving more money now.

I think its because they were purchased by the Q...I remember when all beauty items were FS..

Re: Where did all of HSN's free S&H items go????

Shelbelle — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 14:17:48 GMT

Yes, shipping on HSN is showing up everywhere now, some items as high as 7.50, and now here in MD we pay tax, so now HSN is now off my shoppping radar for the most part, such a shame.

Re: Where did all of HSN's free S&H items go????

annespan — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 14:19:58 GMT

For sure -- all the fees go to the same place, the coffers of Qurate!

I can understand that the corporate view might have been that HSN, bless them, was a touch too generous with the free S&H. As I recall, if a vendor had a TS, it was almost always offered with free S&H as were the other products available in their line. HSN also frequently offered free S&H in connection with other promotions, e.g., beauty events. I sure do miss that LOL but again, I can understand from a pure business perspective why Qurate might reduce the frequency overall.

What I can't understand is why TS/TSV's on both channels seem to have been completely exempted from free S&H? That's penny-wise and pound-foolish IMHO. Most recent example: from what I observed in these forums over the past few days, many Dooney fans took a pass on yesterday's beautiful TSV due to the always ridonk S&H that QVC routinely applies to Dooney bags.

Re: Where did all of HSN's free S&H items go????

Krimpette — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 16:45:31 GMT

@emmysmom. Did QVC buy HSN? I thought Qurate owned them both.

Re: Where did all of HSN's free S&H items go????

cherry — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 16:47:12 GMT

I think the bargains I used to get at H ,are a thing of the past. You used to really be able to save a lot there.

Re: Where did all of HSN's free S&H items go????

homedecor1 — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 16:58:17 GMT

Those days are long gone...I noticed even the TS are no longer free shipping🙁 and prices (inc. flex pay) are no longer good. I was going to order something but decided against it $12.00 added to "sale" price...nope pass for me!

Re: Where did all of HSN's free S&H items go????

emmysmom — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 18:28:20 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
@emmysmom. Did QVC buy HSN? I thought Qurate owned them both.

Guess they do now...!

Re: Where did all of HSN's free S&H items go????

MJDinVegas — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 03:41:28 GMT

Since the full acquisition of HSN bu Qurate, HSN is no longer a bargain. For example, shoes used to be Free Shipping but not any more. IMO, Flex Pay is also less generous from the perspective of number or if it is available at all. What I do like is that I can select the number of Flex Pays if more than 2 are offered. I think the Q’s computer system is too antiquated/inflexible to allow us to choose, especially if the Easy Pay on an Auto-Ship item extends beyond the ship frequency on an item. Why would I want to pay for an item I’ve used up while I’m also paying for a new shipment?

Re: Where did all of HSN's free S&H items go????

stevieb — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 04:01:42 GMT

Qurate spreading the joy... I have one item to return to HSN and the cost to do so is even worse than were I returning it here. It'll probably be the last time it's an issue... I don't order much from either of them anymore. I plan to keep it that way...

Re: Where did all of HSN's free S&H items go????

this is my nic — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 04:39:53 GMT

HSN and QVC are now owned by the same company. So, they are going to play by the same rules.

Re: Where did all of HSN's free S&H items go????

CANDLEQUEEN — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:55:23 GMT

Yep, they used to have Free Shipping on most Beauty Items, especially if they were TSV's..... Now everything has a shipping charge.. Some of the shipping charges are very high too......

Re: Where did all of HSN's free S&H items go????

Lipstickdiva — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 15:18:59 GMT

I was shocked to see Dr. Graf on HSN with anniversary shows and nothing I saw had free s/h or even flexpay. I didn't watch the entire show so maybe some things showed up.

As an aside, I hate the new graphics on HSN.

Re: Where did all of HSN's free S&H items go????

Imaoldhippie — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 15:26:00 GMT

When Qurate came in the front door, free S&H on HSN went out the back door. I dont order as much as I would from QVC, HSN or Evine because of the high rising shipping costs.

Re: Where did all of HSN's free S&H items go????

handygal2 — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 16:51:18 GMT

Alienating the customers from BOTH of their networks seems to be the primary goal of Qurate since they took over HSN. 😧

Re: Where did all of HSN's free S&H items go????

mom2four — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 18:19:45 GMT

As soon as the HSN acquisition was announced I knew it would be bad news.

There used to be free shipping on shoes, and I did buy alot from them. No more.

Of course VC moved to QVC and with it the good selection and prices (IMO).

As everyone else stated, they used to have frequent shipping specials, which has now become extremely infrequent.

It seems they've taken a page from the QVC playbook by marketing flex pay as some great incentive to make a purchase, which most of the times it doesn't.

It really is a shame. I used to like HSN so much better before.

The upside is I save money, which is always a good thing.

Re: Where did all of HSN's free S&H items go????

SilleeMee — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 18:43:01 GMT

I remember when everything on The Beauty Report show shipped for free. And Adam Freeman's Monday Night Show had free shipping, too. Too bad those days are gone now.