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What to do ?

QVCkitty1 — Wed, 11 May 2022 00:29:22 GMT

Here's the thing , thanks Mary Beth. Some can't abide Jane, Courtney, Shawn , Carolyn, Kirsten, etc.etc. Q will never satisfy everyone. I have several I just won't watch, that's my decision andI know QVC doesn't care. If I gave my reasons, I would be poofed for being unkind. I imagine sales decide who stays and goes, but really if you give a host good time slots they will sell more regardless of how much they annoy some. 🤷‍♀️

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San Antonio Gal — Wed, 11 May 2022 00:38:46 GMT

I agree @QVCkitty1 that sales will be good during the popular time slots no matter who's hosting.

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781Florist — Wed, 11 May 2022 04:53:42 GMT

I think that a lot (most) of the dynamic of the television shopping experience is the connection between the host/presenter and the viewer at home. Since we live in a very diverse country there are going to be a million strong opinions (pro AND con!) on every host.

That said, it seems to me that in exploring these boards for a few months now, there are 2 hosts who seem to engender more negative comments than most of the others.

One of them wears pajamas and the other one is JT.

I feel a little bit bad for Jane because while I don't watch her a lot (women's shoes and clothes are not for me, sorry.) I have seen her enough over the years to think that she seems to be a genuinely nice person who enjoys a laugh. When she is working solo she is able to focus more on the product and the viewer and she does a fine job.

It is when she partners up that her exuberance overcomes her and product details and her relationship to the viewer take a backseat to the giggles and the stories and the whole "best pals" "honey" saccharine that is off-putting to many.

Let's be kinder and more tolerant. These folks are human and they are trying to feed their families. If someone is a real trigger for you, there is a remote control right there beside you.

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LizzieInSRQ — Wed, 11 May 2022 10:48:11 GMT

Sorry, i'm missing the point of the original post.

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Johnnyeager — Wed, 11 May 2022 10:53:19 GMT

I agree with the first post completely. The right product at the right price will move regardless of host.

(Thanks for the free remote control advice.

That's novel and has never been offered as sage words of wisdom here before.)

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Imaoldhippie — Wed, 11 May 2022 11:28:34 GMT

There are hosts that I enjoy more than others, but if I am interested in the show or a special item I watch regardless who the host is.

We, the viewer will probably never know what all factors are into putting hosts with certain shows. Im sure that sales is the #1 tho.

All the hosts are doing their job, which is to sell us the products. Each host has their own personalities that is interjected into their sales pitch.

But trashing any host on these boards is uncalled for.

however, saying benign things such as I wish Host XYZ would show the inside of coats I want to see if its lined or not and what kind of lining. That is not being mean just an opinion,

The use of constructive criticism is just justifying a rude and hurtful slam.

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CalminHeart — Wed, 11 May 2022 11:41:51 GMT

I don't care who hosts a show as long as they give all the details about the products first.

I turn the channel if they are sharing personal stories or acting up. Hosts are not my friends. They are salespeople. Q's CEOs have repeatedly stated they want to provide entertainment and I'm just not interested in their version.

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occasionalrain — Wed, 11 May 2022 12:39:53 GMT

When I watch, I just mute the lot of them.

Over time, I'm learning to read lips.

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millieshops — Wed, 11 May 2022 12:50:16 GMT

We just have to keep in mind that some people's favorites will include the least favorites of others.

Can't imagine all of us ever being totally pleased with either all the hosts or all the products.

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Citrine1 — Wed, 11 May 2022 12:55:54 GMT

@Johnnyeager wrote:
I agree with the first post completely. The right product at the right price will move regardless of host.

(Thanks for the free remote control advice.

That's novel and has never been offered as sage words of wisdom here before.)

What's your deal @Johnnyeager ? I've noticed that your posts are dripping with more sarcasm then usual. What's got your panties in a bunch?

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Shanus — Wed, 11 May 2022 13:24:12 GMT

What annoys me the most is two chatty hosts plus a vendor. It's completely unnecessary and adds to the chaos.

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RespectLife — Wed, 11 May 2022 14:38:56 GMT

@Johnnyeager wrote:
I agree with the first post completely. The right product at the right price will move regardless of host.

(Thanks for the free remote control advice.

That's novel and has never been offered as sage words of wisdom here before.)

REALLY not necessary. That post was kind and well written.

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Johnnyeager — Wed, 11 May 2022 14:43:20 GMT

Thank you for more free insight QVC ladies.

Boxers firmly in place and intact.

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Lucky Charm — Wed, 11 May 2022 14:48:55 GMT

I feel like a traitor as I rarely watch QVC looking for items to buy.

And yet here I am, almost every weekday, enjoying the forums.

I would never say anything unkind about a host. Never. Look back, you won't see it! There's no need for me to do that. (Maybe because hosts remain totally neutral in all things, lol--as it should be!)

There was a past host who I really enjoyed. Won't mention her name, it causes a stir. That's about when I stopped watching.

I do look and shop online here. Not as often as in years past, but there really are more options now.

There's probably one host, when I'm channel surfing, I can't help to stop and watch. Jayne Brown. Love her!

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lgfan — Wed, 11 May 2022 14:49:41 GMT

@Johnnyeager

"(Thanks for the free remote control advice.

That's novel and has never been offered as sage words of wisdom here before.)"

I too get tired of the change the channel if you are not happy comments. People can do the same when they read a thread and complain about hosts being "bashed". They can also find another thread that is more to their liking.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 11 May 2022 14:57:36 GMT

I am sure the hot time slots go to the higher sales people. It seems to me that Shawn is now on the back burner; however, I do not watch the Q like I use to. In fact, hardly ever. I got discouraged when the Q repeated the TSV all morning long.

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CherryHugs — Wed, 11 May 2022 15:13:38 GMT

99 % of the time I watch shopping channels on mute! Works very well. I dont watch very often anyways unless it is something I am interested in and if not, I just change the channel.

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Sooner — Wed, 11 May 2022 17:00:05 GMT

My take on all this is that some people live to grouse and complain. Some people cannot stand if someone else is happy. Some people are jealous of others.

Some people are just plain old mean and probably are so avoided by people they have nobody to annoy and gripe about other than people on tv.

Then others are pretty nice folks, have a decent life with other hobbies and interests and you don't hear much about hosts from them.

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pupwhipped — Wed, 11 May 2022 18:27:13 GMT

This is what I want to hear. Instead of other posters saying to just change the channel, I want QVC to tell me to change the channel if I don't like the host's presentation style. Right. I'm sure that's part of their grand business model and how they think they will ultimately sell more product. Annoy your customers to no end and run them off from even watching. GET REAL! 😲

People complain here because they want to watch the channel, and to make purchases, and to enjoy the experience as they've done for so many years. But that's becoming harder and harder to do! It's very frustrating. And, yes, there is one particular host who does get a lot of criticism...and deservedly so at this point in her career. She did not act like this years ago and she doesn't need to now.

The person at QVC who is in charge of hosts and the current on air pairings and presentation style really needs to listen to what is being said here and take heed...before it's too late.

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proudlyfromNJ — Wed, 11 May 2022 18:36:00 GMT

@pupwhipped wrote:
This is what I want to hear. Instead of other posters saying to just change the channel, I want QVC to tell me to change the channel if I don't like the host's presentation style. Right. I'm sure that's part of their grand business model and how they think they will ultimately sell more product. Annoy your customers to no end and run them off from even watching. GET REAL! 😲

People complain here because they want to watch the channel, and to make purchases, and to enjoy the experience as they've done for so many years. But that's becoming harder and harder to do! It's very frustrating. And, yes, there is one particular host who does get a lot of criticism...and deservedly so at this point in her career. She did not act like this years ago and she doesn't need to now.

The person at QVC who is in charge of hosts and the current on air pairings and presentation style really needs to listen to what is being said here and take heed...before it's too late.

@pupwhipped It seems not everyone likes or dislikes the same hosts. How should that work? Whose likes and dislikes should QVC listen to? Maybe send questionnaires out and go from there? I see many likes and dislikes that I don't agree with at all.