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Embarrassed ?

QVCkitty1 — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:05:51 GMT

There was a time that if I mentioned that I ordered something from QVC that friends would make fun of me. I'm sure that it wasn't the case, but it seemed that nobody I knew ordered from a shopping channel, so I just stopped saying where I bought something. QVC has come a long way, but I still run into this attitude. Have you ever been embarrassed to admit you shopped at QVC ?

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CalminHeart — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:07:30 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
There was a time that if I mentioned that I ordered something from QVC that friends would make fun of me. I'm sure that it wasn't the case, but it seemed that nobody I knew ordered from a shopping channel, so I just stopped saying where I bought something. QVC has come a long way, but I still run into this attitude. Have you ever been embarrassed to admit you shopped at QVC ?

I made that mistake once and was nearly laughed and teased out of the room. I don't tell people if something comes from Q either.

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Chopsmom — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:12:07 GMT

Yes!!

I never understood why. It's not like I was telling people who only shop at Nordstroms or the like.

I still tell people if they ask just like I'll tell if I found something fantastic at a thrift store.

It's on them for belittling us.

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Imaoldhippie — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:12:57 GMT

I dont tell where I bought something only when Im asked. No Im not embarrassed to say I bought it from QVC. A few years ago I bought a black fleece pullover, half zip at Dollar General. When I got compliments on it I would tell them where I got it just to see the look on their faces.

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Jacie — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:14:01 GMT

Never! My friends are actually amazed at the great things I have gotten through the years at QVC. Many have said they wanted to shop off of TV but didn't dare. Now that you can shop it on-line, many do so!

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On It — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:19:55 GMT

There was an episode on Bones that involved a collectible hummingbird pin (Heidi Daus style.) The high fashion, well-dressed medical examiner recognized the pin from watching a shopping network. Her fiancé exposed her passion for watching, and she was teased mercilessly.

I suppose this happens in real life, or the writers would not have centered an investigation around it. I have never been ridiculed or embarrassed by my purchasing from QVC. More than once I have mentioned QVC and received the reply, "What's that?"

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781Florist — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:50:26 GMT

I have never run into that problem. Most times people ask where I got something it is because it is a clever and useful product that I would never have known about if I hadn't seen it on QVC.

Just an aside....

@Imaoldhippie ---Your tagline about blowing out someone else's candle is a new saying

to me. I think it is fantastic!

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Nancy Drew — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:54:15 GMT

Ummmm.....No. I'm not 12 trying to fit in. If someone laughed or made fun of what I buy where that is their issue not mine.

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cindyNC — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:56:31 GMT

@On It I remember that episode. Bones is one of my favorite re-runs!

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Sooner — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:00:37 GMT

@QVCkitty1 Yes and increasing every day.

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QVCkitty1 — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:08:52 GMT

@Nancy Drew wrote:
Ummmm.....No. I'm not 12 trying to fit in. If someone laughed or made fun of what I buy where that is their issue not mine.

@Nancy Drew , No wonder, you seem delightful. 🥱

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jubilant — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:14:03 GMT

No,I have never been embarrassed. If they should want to laugh that's ok because I'll know I got something I liked or needed. For me, that's a good deal anyway you look at it!!!!!

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chrystaltree — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:28:10 GMT

Never! And I've been shopping with HSN and QVC from the beginning. But there indeed was a time when people didn't understand what shopping channels were about. The was a lot of cheap stuff and people just assumed it was all junk. If you mentioned that the top the top they were complimenting came from QVC, those roll their eyes but I was never embarrassed. As long as I was buying what I wanted and needed, that's all I cared about. Actually, there are still women who turn their noses up at shopping channels. I have a cousin, she's 60ish and she swears she has never watched any shopping channel. She also never shops online and still has the same hairstyle she had in high school. She just doesn't do "new" she doesn't change or do anything different. I'm pretty sure the majority of American women don't shop with QVC or any shopping channel.

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Foxxee — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:40:48 GMT

Home Shopping has always had a cheap, low quality public image.

No, I wouldn't be embarrassed, but then I tell people I shop at Walmart, as well as, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. It's surprising what one can find in Walmart.

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shoptilyadropagain — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:15:07 GMT

I never have felt embarrassed. I rarely order anything now but even in the beginning with CVN I never felt embarrassed or have anyone make a comment.

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haddon9 — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:23:57 GMT

Way back in the beginning I was a bit embarassed but in recent years no, I have not been. All of my friends and family know that I shop here a lot and when they do ask about something and I say QVC they are not surprised anymore.

I have had strangers ask where I have gotten something. If I mention the Q they are sometimes surprised and say they will check it out.

I have never had anyone aske me what is QVC....however I have had people ask me what is Etsy since I used to have an Etsy shop for more than ten years.

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San Antonio Gal — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:26:58 GMT

I've never received a negative reaction when I tell someone I ordered from QVC. I get compliments on clothing, jewelry, etc that I've ordered here.

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faeriemoon — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:28:35 GMT

I think the embarrassing thing with shopping from TV is that people sometimes think you park yourself in front of the TV all day shopping. I don't know why they assume that, but sometimes they do.

Since I seldom watch these days, I can truthfully say I bought an item online. All of my Q purchases are done online; I haven't called in years.

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San Antonio Gal — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:34:13 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:

I made that mistake once and was nearly laughed and teased out of the room. I don't tell people if something comes from Q either.

I can't imagine friends, family or co-workers laughing at me because of where I purchased something from.

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Trinity11 — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:40:35 GMT

I encountered that kind of snobbery years ago. One of the major reasons I can't give any gifts from QVC to anyone in my life except my husband and son. Sad to me how home shopping still suffers a stigma from people who know little about it. Johnny Carson had comedy skits about Home Shopping back in the day.🥺

Years ago a friend mentioned how much they loved my sweater. I shared it was cashmere from QVC. The sweater was beautiful but the look on her face when I shared was memorable. She laughed and said "OMG, you have to be kidding." 🙄