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Sometimes I get irritated

GoneButNotForgotten — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:16:34 GMT

...and not just with QVC, but they're doing the same thing.

They are doing a "refresh and redecorate" campaign, I noticed. Do they, or any other retailers, seem to understand that there are a lot of people out there who haven't had a paycheck in weeks/months or unemployent compensation; that a lot of people are going to foodbanks to feed their children and a lot of people can't make rent/house payments? What world do these people live in, anyway?

Where to these bozos think that anyone can sink a couple of hundred--much less a few thousand--dollars into "refresh and redecorate"?

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

Lali1 — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:21:22 GMT

Absolutely! Even if you still have a job no one knows what's coming shortly.

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

wishmoon — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:21:45 GMT

QVC is a business, they exist to make money. Doubtful if they're going to have any sympathy for anyone losing jobs. This needs saying occasionally, the hosts are not your friends, more than likely you will never meet them. They are there to sell, sell, sell. There are many other channels that don't ask for your money, you can change the channel.

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

GoneButNotForgotten — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:24:33 GMT

then we can all vote with our checkbooks--take your business elsewhere (if yo have any, that is).

BTW, since QVC exists to make money -- as all businesses do -- they're not going to have much in the way of profits if they continue to ****** off shoppers.

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

RollTide2008 — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:26:26 GMT

And some of us are still working. Since I’m spending more time at home, I’m noticing household items that need replacing more than usual. I’m spending less on entertainment and clothes so I don’t mind a few new purchases for my home.

I’ve had the same tired dinette set in my kitchen for years that we avoid using because it’s so uncomfortable. I replaced it with a counter height table and 4 padded stools. Now my family is more comfortable to gather to play cards in the evening.

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

bluehost — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:30:06 GMT

GoneButNotForgotten, hard to get blood out a turnup. In otherwords, empathy from some is not to be had.

Some do understand your irritation.

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

Puppy Lips — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:30:24 GMT

They are trying to take advantage of the fact that many are stuck at home, looking around, and not liking their surroundings. All the decorating things, casual clothes, garden stuff, and cooking items may appeal to customers who still have money to spend. Those of us who don't, me included, should not be shopping anyway. I have never heard the word, "Virus" come from any host or vendor. It is like they dance around the subject, but never come out and say it. I am sure that is what they were told - to never say, "virus," or "covid-19."

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

Janey2 — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:40:25 GMT

No extra money to spend....why are you watching a shopping channel?

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

bluehost — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:41:40 GMT

Really Jewel22? REALLY? Perhaps to pass the time stuck inside!

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

KKJ — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:43:48 GMT

@Janey2 wrote:
No extra money to spend....why are you watching a shopping channel?

I agree, don't get the comment the OP made about the Q "*****people off." It's a shopping channel, they are supposed to sell and they sell a variety of things. I buy some things from them and what's out of my price range I do not.

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

Janey2 — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:46:02 GMT

@bluehost Her TV only has one channel? There are other “things” to put on for company. Or listen to music. Everyone has choices

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

RollTide2008 — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:46:11 GMT

I was laid off 3 times in 2 years between 2008 and 2010. I didn’t begrudge nice things for anyone in better financial circumstances than me. I can be empathetic to those who aren’t working right now, but I had an 8 day stretch a few weeks ago where I worked from 8 am til after midnight each of those days. I won’t feel guilty for buying a few treats after I get my bonus check.

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

Pecky — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:48:09 GMT

QVC is a business to make money. Do you expect them to just shut down until this is over with because people can't or shouldn't spend money? Why should the hosts talk about the virus? We hear enough of that every day. I like alittle escape from what is going on in this crazy world. Like someone stated on this post not everyone is in the same boat with spending or not spending money. I have purchased a few things to spruce up my house. It makes me feel good and I enjoy my home.

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

ahoymate — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:49:08 GMT

Jewel22, you don't have a clue. Get some empathy.

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

GenXmuse — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:49:10 GMT

What should they be selling?

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

Kachina624 — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:49:57 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten Look around your city or any mountain or seashore resort community. There's a lot of money out there among the unemployed. If the unemployment rate is 20%, that means 80% of the workforce is still working, plus there's a plethora of retired and people who don't need to work. Do you think any merchant worth its salt is going to ignore this potential market?

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

ahoymate — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:50:16 GMT

A lot of people are very defensive on this topic. Let it go. Let it go.

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

Peaches McPhee — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:51:58 GMT

I don't understand this thinking.

They are a shopping channel; their business is selling. Are they not supposed to sell while people are out of work? What else will QVC do? If they don't sell stuff, even more people will be out of work.

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

Pecky — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:52:10 GMT

@GenXmuse wrote:
What should they be selling?

@GenXmuse I would like to know too. What is considered appropriate to sell?

Re: Sometimes I get irritated

KKJ — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:52:22 GMT

@ahoymate wrote:
Jewel22, you don't have a clue. Get some empathy.

So what are you saying? That the Q should ONLY sell what the OP deems appropriate for HER situation?