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QVC and HSN

PBGV — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 23:36:37 GMT

I wonder how everyone feels about this integration if HSN and QVC? I have always felt each had their own vibe or flavor. But now, interchanging guests and merchandise, sort of taking away from each program's individuality and I don't like it. Almost like, same old, same old on each channel. How do other people feel?

Re: QVC and HSN

jackthebear — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 23:38:33 GMT

@PBGV wrote:
I wonder how everyone feels about this integration if HSN and QVC? I have always felt each had their own vibe or flavor. But now, interchanging guests and merchandise, sort of taking away from each program's individuality and I don't like it. Almost like, same old, same old on each channel. How do other people feel?

It doesn't bother me that much, other than I think QVC wants to get rid of HSN and that's too bad b/c they started this business

but only stronger business' survive , each station has their pluses

Re: QVC and HSN

Daysdee — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 23:50:39 GMT

@PBGV I totally agree with you. I don't like seeing the same items on both channels especially with different reps also. I bought more at QVC, but for certain items I did go to HSN. I don't care for this merger and both channels selling the same items. Also, lost some advantages (for customers). For example, HSN doesn't have nearly as much free shipping now.

Re: QVC and HSN

wilma — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 23:51:43 GMT

@PBGV

I understand what you are saying. Since we are seeing some of the same vendors and brands on both channels it does seem a bit repetitive. I think the individuality of the channels as they were has diminished. I wonder if sharing vendors will become even more common in the future eventually resulting in one network.

Re: QVC and HSN

SharkE — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 23:53:12 GMT

HSN never charged me tax, they do now.

QVC never has 20% off code either.

Re: QVC and HSN

wishmoon — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:10:20 GMT

I don't like the fact that some of the same products are sold on both channels and it depends which channel makes a better deal with the company. So...to get the best deal, we have to check both channels, no rhyme or reason.

Re: QVC and HSN

IMW — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:14:33 GMT

losing the positives specific to HSN, and becoming

homogeneous = boring

less competition is always a loss for customers

Re: QVC and HSN

RoughDraft — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:18:51 GMT

To me it shows a laziness on the part of the parent company that owns both. Each had its own individual characteristics which seemed beneficial to the buyer. Now it's like watching the same program on two channels.

Re: QVC and HSN

willdob3 — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:36:38 GMT

@PBGV

I can only assume that the parent company wants to destroy both Q & HSN. Or it has no clue what it is doing. It is going to sink the ship. If there has been anything positive resulting from the company’s actions I missed it.

Re: QVC and HSN

willdob3 — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:39:05 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
HSN never charged me tax, they do now.

QVC never has 20% off code either.

@SharkE

HSN charges tax because of laws in the state you live in. It has nothing to do with QVC or anything else.

Re: QVC and HSN

Spacrazy — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:40:17 GMT

@PBGV : Yes, I agree - something feels different but not ?!?!

Re: QVC and HSN

millieshops — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:48:45 GMT

@PBGVI don't care, and I do understand that to compete with huge companies like Walmart and Amazon, the little guys like QVC, HSN, Zulily. etc. probably have to combine forces or face extinction.

Re: QVC and HSN

froggy — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:52:53 GMT

@willdob3 wrote:
@SharkE wrote:
HSN never charged me tax, they do now.

QVC never has 20% off code either.
@SharkE

HSN charges tax because of laws in the state you live in. It has nothing to do with QVC or anything else.

For many years HSN did not charge sales tax for online orders. That has changed as of a few years ago (can't remember when it changed).

Re: QVC and HSN

SharkE — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 01:14:18 GMT

never used too, but, I've read where they're clamping down on that.

One place I use still doesn't charge me tax, might change in future, but right now i'm riding high. LOL

Re: QVC and HSN

Love my grandkids — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 01:14:28 GMT

I only watched HSN for a couple of hours more than 10 years ago and not since. I have no opinion.

Re: QVC and HSN

SharkE — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 01:16:05 GMT

@froggy wrote:
@willdob3 wrote:
@SharkE wrote:
HSN never charged me tax, they do now.

QVC never has 20% off code either.
@SharkE

HSN charges tax because of laws in the state you live in. It has nothing to do with QVC or anything else.

For many years HSN did not charge sales tax for online orders. That has changed as of a few years ago (can't remember when it changed).

changed for me when Q got involved with HSN. HSN is closer to me too. I see Andrew Lessman is coming over to Q.

sigh..........n/comment

Re: QVC and HSN

SahmIam — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 02:27:32 GMT

I stopped watching HSN some time in the past year because every time I tuned it was like watching a used car sales ad; screaming, over the top antics, cheap sets, etc. If there is a specific vendor on, I'll tune in but that happens less and less as more people leave for whatever reason. To me, HSN is a clearing house of stuff; nothing unique in any way.

QVC still has some nice shows but again, few and far between. If I shop, it's QVC online and not during a show.

Re: QVC and HSN

Diva on The Q — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 02:40:25 GMT

QVC and HSN have been cross selling for a while now (maybe a year?). I think we should be used to the changes by now. Personally, it doesn't matter to me one way or the other. Since both channels are under the same management, I'm sure there are going to be many more changes to come.

Re: QVC and HSN

Kachina624 — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 03:03:24 GMT

I spend a lot of time doing channel checks and avoiding certain vendors on HSN, then have to turn around the next week and do it over again on QvC. Do you suppose they really think they have two different audiences? I find that the only thing I watch regularly is D&C, the rest less and less, if at all.

Re: QVC and HSN

Kachina624 — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 03:07:36 GMT

@froggy. @SharkE. It changed just a year ago due to a Supreme Court decision. Now all states must collect sales tax on Internet sales. Thank you, Supreme Court.