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Has anyone noticed?

maggie04 — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:53:44 GMT

Qvc is raising prices by a couple of dollars and they are also doing this to clearance items I noticed it on my wish list.

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MommyAngie — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:21:16 GMT

Yes! I’ve been watching a few items hoping for sales. Now the prices are higher. Not buying now.

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Sooner — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:25:22 GMT

@MommyAngie wrote:
Yes! I’ve been watching a few items hoping for sales. Now the prices are higher. Not buying now.

@MommyAngie Have you been to the grocery store? Everyone is raising prices and interest rates and everything except what banks are paying to use our money. And we're not done yet.

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Snowpuppy — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:33:16 GMT

I'm watching in stock and clearance rise on a few items I wanted at WS.

Not buying, either.

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maximillian — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:53:49 GMT

QVC often raises prices on many items right before they offer us a "Free Shipping" day. Some of their business practices are deceptive and not customer friendly at all. Others that come to mind: Slapping an "Advance Order label on a product AFTER it was ordered, and of course the ongoing problems of slow shipping and making the return process slow and painful.

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kaydee50 — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:56:38 GMT

I'm not sure why it is raising prices on items that have been in stock for months if not years but then I've never understood QVC's marketing strategy!!

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HisElk1 — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:02:09 GMT

@maximillian wrote:
QVC often raises prices on many items right before they offer us a "Free Shipping" day. Some of their business practices are deceptive and not customer friendly at all. Others that come to mind: Slapping an "Advance Order label on a product AFTER it was ordered, and of course the ongoing problems of slow shipping and making the return process slow and painful.

@maximillian , your post describes why as a long time customer, I can count the number of times on one hand that I have placed any orders recently.

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Etoile308 — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:06:34 GMT

I just had one item in my Wishlist drop $12 in price. One item went up $5 last week. Others stayed the same. I don't think there is a rhyme or reason. I put things in my Wishlist and when a free shipping day comes along I decide if I'm happy with the price or want to wait until the next free shipping day.

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GoneButNotForgotten — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:11:15 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@MommyAngie wrote:
Yes! I’ve been watching a few items hoping for sales. Now the prices are higher. Not buying now.
@MommyAngie Have you been to the grocery store? Everyone is raising prices and interest rates and everything except what banks are paying to use our money. And we're not done yet.

But there's a difference; you have to eat but you don't have to buy jewelry. I've seen some nice pieces for sale but I can't afford a $700 +/- necklace.

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NYCLatinaMe — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:12:51 GMT

Yes, QVC has been raising prices on old stock clearance items at least all year, maybe earlier. I have posted about this. Eventually the price goes down if the item remains in stock. I see this in my wish list.

QVC is the only retailer I know where a clearance is not a clearance, except for the fake "everything must go" storefronts we used to see in NYC in the past (Now, storefront retailers are really closing, and they mean it!). QVC, after a clearance price, often raises its old stock back to regular price. Also with lunchtime specials. It is obvious old stock because the availability of colors, sizes remains the same, limited.

QVC has messed with its pricing strategy, not for the better.

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frenchie — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:13:37 GMT

Some things are temporarily on clearance sale prices then go back to just clearance prices. Or lunchtime specials go back to regular pricing to lower inventory I'm guessing. It's a game. Have to catch it at the right time.

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Etoile308 — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:19:34 GMT

Yes, it's a game. The same game played by many retailers.

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Grace729 — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:25:39 GMT

Noticing, as well, and cannot say anything has ever come inexpensively at the Q

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JoyFilled Warrior — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:55:31 GMT

Of late, my head continually hurt, & I wasted soo much time trying to translate the continual foibles, & trying to untangle the games by this new QVC.

This after many eons of a GREAT, TERRIFIC QVC of yore, that lived up to their logo. Quality, Value, Convenience.

If I ever deemed to forget this, I just look at the wonderful, true quality, incl high dollar items I once bought from the QVC of yore, still in terrific condition & use, like Sleep Comfort bed (when they 1st came out), Air Filter System, Vacuums, Steam Cleaners, Big Hall Standing Grandfather Clock, Pressure Cookers, Total Pilates set up with Accessories just for starters. plus, many, many gorgeous Diamonique, 10K-14K gold, & other gorgeous jewelry & stones, ALL these were mistake-less, & all reasonably priced. NEVER a complaint by me, not a one. This just for starters.

Now, No more. Had enough. Taking back my life, & my time, +.

Am letting QVC "do their thing" now. cause nothing's changed.

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hckynutjohn — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 19:36:35 GMT

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@maggie04

Nope.

hckynut 🇺🇸

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RetRN — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 19:42:11 GMT

Due to the economy and inflation I am only purchasing needs, no more wants. People had better start cutting back or they will find themselves in deep financial trouble. If you are wealthy--go for it, otherwise think twice.

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Auntie Goose — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 23:30:24 GMT

Yes, I have noticed. Items on my wish list, particularly jewelry, the QVC price has gone up about 10% of so. Also, I wish the notes feature would come back where you could keep notes on your wish list items. I would note the price changes.

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tototwo — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:56:01 GMT

What @JoyFilled Warrior said. Exactly.

I have many QVC items and clothes from years ago that I still love. Pricing is now ridiculous, quality is poor.

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NYCLatinaMe — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 07:14:28 GMT

@Etoile308 wrote:
Yes, it's a game. The same game played by many retailers.

That is not my experience, @Etoile308. Usually with other retailers the lowest price is the clearance until the item is gone, in QVC prices go on clearance, then regular, then lunchtime special, then regular, then sale, then who knows. QVC manages its pricing/inventory in odd ways. A favorite is when I order an item that is the last of its kind, and QVC, after taking the order, states the item is backordered. Of course it's not, It is the last of its kind. I guess they can't find it or are waiting to process a return. Usually, eventually, it shows up.

Never order from QVC something I really need. Who knows when they will ship and what the shipper will do. Maybe the package will travel the country. Maybe it will sit for weeks waiting for acceptance. Or maybe I will get it in a week. Who knows! It's an adventure.

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Steffdoggy10 — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 12:20:08 GMT

Yes, I did notice this morning that just about every on my wishlist went up in price. Not buying.
I agree that everything has gone up in price, but stores right now are having excellent sales. Much better deals are to be had in retail stores