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JUST CURIOUS

grooms — Wed, 27 May 2020 01:26:24 GMT

How does QVC plan to stay in business with their horrible prices, delivery charges and constantly late deliveries when the USA goes into another great recession - and it is sadly coming.

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KarenQVC — Wed, 27 May 2020 01:28:45 GMT

It is a valid niche. The question is how big a niche.

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Dinaki — Wed, 27 May 2020 01:40:34 GMT

QVC has survived the pandemic, hence it will thrive post COVID-19.

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FancyPhillyshopper — Wed, 27 May 2020 01:48:55 GMT

Well, NM, JCP and Hertz all filed for bankruptcy so far and there will probably be more to come.

I do not think the Q is quite at that stage yet, and hopefully never, but smart businesses figure out what their customers want and try to be the best at providing the service or the product.

Change is a constant.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 27 May 2020 01:59:59 GMT

@grooms QVC's prices are not horrible. Their clothing prices are less than comparable online retailers for similar merchandise. Their $3.50 shipping charge is more reasonable than most. Customer service is suffering the same fate as CS with other companies.

Aren't you glad you can shop wherever you wish?

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SandySparkles — Wed, 27 May 2020 02:36:05 GMT

@grooms I know the global financial picture looks bleak right now-it really does, and is very disheartening. I am probably one among many customers that will continue shopping here until it is no longer wise to.(fingers crossed that doesn't happen)🤞

I am howver, being a little more selective about how I shop--TSV, clearance, 6 easy pays, etc. Retail therapy is one of the ways I am handling the stress of it all.😁

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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lovesrecess — Wed, 27 May 2020 02:17:33 GMT

QVC needs to offer free shipping with a minimum purchase; one of the few companies I have not see do this. This simple change could help them immensely. It's called being competitive.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 27 May 2020 03:23:27 GMT

People don't seem to grasp that QVC depends heavily on profits from s&h to balance the books. Some quarters it's the only thing that keeps them out if the red. Probably more important than ever right now. In short - Free shipping? They can't afford it.

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Mominohio — Wed, 27 May 2020 03:30:18 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
People don't seem to grasp that QVC depends heavily on profits from s&h to balance the books. Some quarters it's the only thing that keeps them out if the red. Probably more important than ever right now. In short - Free shipping? They can't afford it.

It's going to come to the point that they can't afford NOT to.

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Linmo — Wed, 27 May 2020 03:48:30 GMT

QVC was one of the first online retailers and developed quite a following with people who are now in their senior years. My mom was the one who turned me on to it. She is no longer able to watch due to her health. I like a couple of current brands that they offer, but overall, their prices are not very competitive anymore. As more of us senior folks age and pass, I think they'll have a harder time appealing to younger consumers. I do appreciate their customer service.

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Lindsays Grandma — Wed, 27 May 2020 03:56:34 GMT

I am so glad I gave up all of the home shopping networks when I retired. For many years I was my sole support and was fortunate to have a great paying job with Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, CA. Even in my young days when raising a family I was the one handling the money and I learned how to shop wisely.

Yes, I spent quite a bit of money with the three shopping networks and still have lots of jewelry to show for it. However, I didn't spend foolishly and still don't. By staying away from the networks I have no temptation and that's the way I like it.

I don't care to order clothing simply because too often things didn't fit and I had to deal with returning them. Other essentials can be bought in stores. So ladies, I am happy you are enjoying the shows and ordering whatever it is you order, it just isn't and hasn't been my thing for many years.

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SandySparkles — Wed, 27 May 2020 04:34:59 GMT

@Lindsays Grandma I must have picked up shopping where you left off, as I now shop at the three major shopping networks(and other places)😁. I really enjoy bargain shopping, but also indulging myself sometimes, as I did with my recent handbag purchase.

I think you have a very healthy shopping perspective-if only I could.😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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Lindsays Grandma — Wed, 27 May 2020 04:46:29 GMT

@SandySparkles wrote:
@Lindsays Grandma I must have picked up shopping where you left off, as I now shop at the three major shopping networks(and other places)😁. I really enjoy bargain shopping, but also indulging myself sometimes, as I did with my recent handbag purchase.

I think you have a very healthy shopping perspective-if only I could.😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

@SandySparkles ...Speaking of handbags, that was a weakness of mine and I had lots of them. Still love buying them, just not as many.

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SurferWife — Wed, 27 May 2020 05:31:25 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
People don't seem to grasp that QVC depends heavily on profits from s&h to balance the books. Some quarters it's the only thing that keeps them out if the red. Probably more important than ever right now. In short - Free shipping? They can't afford it.

@Kachina624

I know that too well. I just put a WEN gallon in my cart. $27.47 shipping, so QVC makes a butt-load in shipping off of HI & AK customers. Good thing I love my WEN!

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SurferWife — Wed, 27 May 2020 05:37:19 GMT

@Linmo wrote:
QVC was one of the first online retailers and developed quite a following with people who are now in their senior years. My mom was the one who turned me on to it. She is no longer able to watch due to her health. I like a couple of current brands that they offer, but overall, their prices are not very competitive anymore. As more of us senior folks age and pass, I think they'll have a harder time appealing to younger consumers. I do appreciate their customer service.

@Linmo

My mama turned me on to QVC, too. When she was alive, we would call each other to find out who ordered what. She never had a computer and didn't shop QVC.com, but I had fun looking things up for her. I've lost count of how many times, she'd call and ask me to look up something from a show that she missed and give her the item number so she could order it. She's been gone 2 years now & to this day, when I'm watching certain shows I immediately think, "mama would like that". I miss her so much; I don't think I'll ever stop watching QVC because of those memories. 😢

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Pook — Wed, 27 May 2020 09:18:34 GMT

Prices are bound to be going up everywhere as the country is reopening. Businesses will have no choice but to charge more since their supplies will cost more.

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kaydee50 — Wed, 27 May 2020 12:09:37 GMT

With all the b&m stores going away--unfortunately--I think QVC, et al have a chance of surviving. They will have to stay competitive with more variety, better s&h but a lot of people like the "convenience" and of actually seeing the items on real people. Time will tell.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 27 May 2020 12:11:57 GMT

QVC prices are high, if you shop with other retailers, they have sales, so for you that think their prices are not high, you need to compare.

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Cakers3 — Wed, 27 May 2020 12:32:18 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
With all the b&m stores going away--unfortunately--I think QVC, et al have a chance of surviving. They will have to stay competitive with more variety, better s&h but a lot of people like the "convenience" and of actually seeing the items on real people. Time will tell.

@kaydee50 You made a very important point.

The Q sells from so many clothing vendors it can be difficult to really know what a brand is all about.

Plus showing the look on women of all shapes and sizes is important.

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PamfromCT — Wed, 27 May 2020 12:38:44 GMT

You can shop other sites and get some amazing bargains. I recently bought two classic and heavier knit classic jackets from Talbots for a total of $30 each. And in petite sizes, I might add. And the vast majority of sites offer free shipping when you spend a specific amount. And when I purchase with LLBean, and use their charge card, shipping is free, and any return shipping back to them is free.