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Suggestions how to update QVC

skatting44 — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 23:29:09 GMT

Have a few suggestions that would be more productive and enjoyable for customers .

How abt no Hosts , just have the vendors/ designers showcase their wares ,

How abt hiring a real Chef for cookware shows.

A younger good looking Chef who can share receipes while really cooking .

Offer free shipping or free returns

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 23:39:11 GMT

@skatting44

Every time I see suggestions ... good or not very likely .... I wonder exactly what statistics they use to decide what gets on the air, and what they pass on.

Who, exactly, is QVC's target market?

What is the average age of their audience?

What market do they currently consider untapped?

Broken down by each calendar month .... what do they sell the most of?

What portion of their sales are on easy pay?

What do the get the most product requests for?

I can't even remember why, but I got the impression that a LOT of customers buy all their Christmas and holiday gifts on here because of easy pay. I could be wrong.

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

Kachina624 — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 23:45:27 GMT

I must say, I find most, if not all, of the vendor only presentations to be deadly boring. It makes you realize what good acting and presentation skills the hosts have. The vendor who have the most experience and who you'd think would be the best, are awful.

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

skatting44 — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 23:54:22 GMT

I watch the QVC 2 when they have the vendors do the selling demonstration without Hosts. I prefer this type of selling on TV. None of that goofy talk or nonsense laughing

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

mspatmac — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:16:51 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 I'm sure Q upper management has all that information on a weekly if not daily basis. It sure would be fun to take a look at it. I'm sure, like the OP we all have suggestions that we would like to see. Good thought about Christmas.

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

PA Mom-mom — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:22:24 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

I must say, I find most, if not all, of the vendor only presentations to be deadly boring. It makes you realize what good acting and presentation skills the hosts have. The vendor who have the most experience and who you'd think would be the best, are awful.

@Kachina624 Totally agree. When I see the vendor only presentations, I'm out. The QVC hosts ask good questions and point out features the vendor doesn't bring to light, and they do it in an animated and interesting way.

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

Trailrun23 — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 01:18:58 GMT

Being a vendor does not mean you have the personality or camera presence needed to convince viewers to buy your product. Many Q customers are older, live alone, and have the channel on most of the day/ night for company. Hosts for the most part have been DJ's, actors, or have had other jobs in media or entertainment. They enjoy being in front of the camera; required if you want to be a good host.

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

mspatmac — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 01:24:22 GMT

There are some vendors that don't need a host Like Susan Graver. As a Q employee she could certainly add how many left etc. It's cringe worthy to see her with most hosts. Kim Gravelle is another. Erin with Diamonique is great and of course Kathy. There are others that with a bit of coaching would be fine. Others not at all! Just think, no more competition for talk time to say basically the same thing. I don't really care for two hosts and throw in a vendor and its too much. Just my opinion.

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

Trailrun23 — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 01:39:39 GMT

Two hosts at once turns into a cackle- fest. Q has done that and doesn't need it again. Ever.

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

KathyM23 — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 02:09:10 GMT

A host is necessary to facilitate the show. The vendor would not only have to try and sell their product but would have to keep track of the timing and other duties to keep the program flowing and also provide some entertaining to break up the presentation; otherwise, the program would be nothing but a total commercial. and as @Kachina624 said, the show would be a total bore.

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

Trailrun23 — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 02:49:58 GMT

Updating would need to start with bringing in fresher merchandise and more current fashion and competitive shipping rates. Don't expect any of it will take place.

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

jonbon — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 02:54:53 GMT

@Trailrun23 wrote:
Updating would need to start with bringing in fresher merchandise and more current fashion and competitive shipping rates. Don't expect any of it will take place.

I see this suggestion frequently. What is it that people would like to see?

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

RespectLife — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:55:34 GMT

@skatting44 wrote:
Have a few suggestions that would be more productive and enjoyable for customers .
How abt no Hosts , just have the vendors/ designers showcase their wares ,
How abt hiring a real Chef for cookware shows.
A younger good looking Chef who can share receipes while really cooking .
Offer free shipping or free returns

@skatting44

You don't quite have your facts straight. Aaron McCargo Jr IS a real chef.
So is Geof Zarkarian, Alex G and many more that regularly appear.

Are you seriously saying you have to be YOUNG AND GOOD LOOKING to be a Chef on TV?

Your looks and age should have NOTHING to do with your qualifications for a position!!

What a silly ageist statement!!!!

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

Krimpette — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:59:15 GMT

I like having the hosts (at least the ones I watch), but I don't see the need for 2 hosts so I choose not to watch those programs.

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

Imaoldhippie — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:28:22 GMT

QVC is selling to huge masses of different people and different products. Not to just one person that wants to see just what they want.

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

Cakers3 — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:42:02 GMT

@jonbon wrote:
@Trailrun23 wrote:
Updating would need to start with bringing in fresher merchandise and more current fashion and competitive shipping rates. Don't expect any of it will take place.
I see this suggestion frequently. What is it that people would like to see?

@jonbon I guess the runway looks which, btw, nobody here could pull off. LOL

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

Cakers3 — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:46:01 GMT

Having only the vendors presenting products would not work out-vendors have other commitments and scheduling would be a logistical nightmare.

At least having Q hosts on hand guarantees that the show would go on.

I'm SMH at the "younger good-looking chef" comment.

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

Caaareful Shopper — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:47:38 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

I must say, I find most, if not all, of the vendor only presentations to be deadly boring. It makes you realize what good acting and presentation skills the hosts have. The vendor who have the most experience and who you'd think would be the best, are awful.

@Kachina624 I agree that most (OK, all) of the vendor shows are boring, but I don't think it's a fair comparison.

The vendors are set up on their own in what is usually their living room or kitchen, with one camera in a static position the entire time. No one, no host or even an Oscar winning actor could provide much enthusiasm or interest after just 15 minutes in that setting.

My suggestion: if management sticks with QVC 2 live programming, then make it truly worth watching! Get rid of the other two repeat-only channels, and invest more in QVC 2.

Hosts or not, make that channel more professional and not like I'm back in 1996 watching anyone with a product and a tripod come on camera. Provide a real set for the vendors that can travel in; give them a full crew and a much better camera set-up.

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

bonnielu — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:56:51 GMT

My suggestions:

1. Free shippping or shopping cart approach like Zulily.

2. More products per show or hour so hosts don't have to babble about nothing. I don't care about personal life or whatever comes in their head to take up time.

3. More information about products

4. Perhaps take a few questions from the shoppers online (got to vet them first).

5. Lower price points. Some are over the top ridiculous and if I am interested I can go to Walmart or Amazon or Blair or......

Re: Suggestions how to update QVC

Sooner — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:10:32 GMT

@skatting44 wrote:
I watch the QVC 2 when they have the vendors do the selling demonstration without Hosts. I prefer this type of selling on TV. None of that goofy talk or nonsense laughing

@skatting44 Obviously QVC2 is what you enjoy. So nice that you don't have to watch QVC then. Some people enjoy laughter, some not so much.