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Your "Unboxing/Unbagging" Routine?

timeless — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:49:41 GMT

When you get your item from QVC (or other online retailer), what is your usual routine when it comes to opening and trying it out?

When the package comes in, it is usually during the afternoon. I just let it sit until the next day if I know it's clothes. Open right away otherwise.

For me, if it's clothes that touch my skin, I always wait until after my shower to try on. I first smell the item. I've learned not to assume smells, especially chemical, will go away in the wash. Then I try it on. Usually, I'll go into my closet and see what will go with it. Then if I like what I see, I'll check the seams, buttons and zippers for defects.

If it's a jacket or shoes, I'll try that on right away. Sometimes if the shoes are "iffy" I will wait and try them on late in the day when my feet have swollen just to be certain they fit.

If it's a kitchen item, I'll wait until I empty the dishwasher (if dishwasher-safe) and then unpack and inspect for cracks, etc. Then wash with that night's full load.

If it's an electric, I'll plug it in and try all the buttons.

I always keep the packing materials in case it doesn't perform as advertised. I've seen so many regrets in reviews of people who threw out the packing stuff just to discover the item is a dud!

If I'm unsure about an item, I'll repack it and let it sit for a week or so while I think about it more. Sometimes trying it out again. Usually if I have to do this, I end up sending it back.

This routine has worked well for me. What works for you?

Re: Your "Unboxing/Unbagging" Routine?

Puzzle Piece — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:04:11 GMT

Ordering so much less if at all and sending things back.

Re: Your "Unboxing/Unbagging" Routine?

Ainhisg — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:26:47 GMT

Open everything as soon as I get it. Inspect it, try it on, try it out, etc. Simple.

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wilma — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:12:22 GMT

I don't order as much from the Q as I used to, but I usually open my delivered packages from any retailer right away unless I'm getting ready to go somewhere. I try things immediately, and I can usually make decisions very quickly about keeping them or not.

I definitely do the smell test even when shopping for clothes in stores. I learned that lesson many years ago when I couldn't get a chemical odor out of dark wash jeans I purchased. Strong odors aggravate my asthma, but even if they didn't, I wouldn't want to have that smell on my clothes.

Re: Your "Unboxing/Unbagging" Routine?

timeless — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:15:10 GMT

@Puzzle Piece

"Ordering so much less if at all and sending things back."

I've gotten more picky, too.

Re: Your "Unboxing/Unbagging" Routine?

deepwaterdotter — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:17:59 GMT

1) Check address to make sure it was delivered correctly.

2) Unpack and find invoice.

3) Make sure invoice and items match.

4) Make sure items are operational and fit my needs.

Re: Your "Unboxing/Unbagging" Routine?

rms1954 — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:29:32 GMT

People have the oddest questions.

Re: Your "Unboxing/Unbagging" Routine?

Snowpuppy — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:39:06 GMT

Then there's filming yourself and posting to Tik Tok. 🙄

Re: Your "Unboxing/Unbagging" Routine?

spumoni99 — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:47:08 GMT

I usually open right away and try on when I am in the mood, if its something I am excited about I will try on right away.

Re: Your "Unboxing/Unbagging" Routine?

ALRATIBA — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:51:15 GMT

Not necessarily a routine ... so much depends on the contents.

Clothes - open and handwash and hang to dry.

Food: I order all my canned goods by subscription from Amazon (amazing how much I save!) Those items are stacked in the kitchen until I"m in the mood to put them away.

Canned goods I bought to donate to our monthly food drive usually sits on the counter until I'm going to bring it over.
Toiletries ... into the linen closet
Books .... opened and stacked on the coffee table.
Yarn.... opened and stacked in the box next to the coffee table.
I get a lot of miscellaneous stuff related to various groups / activities I'm involved with. That usually goes in the tote with other related articles.

Two clothes orders are out for delivery. When the package room emails me they arrived - I'll go pick them up.

Re: Your "Unboxing/Unbagging" Routine?

kitcat51 — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:06:54 GMT

My Q purchases are limited to blouses & pj's from 4 clothing lines & home-holiday decor...I don't have a routine, I just do what's needed for each item to make sure it's in excellent condition & it works for me. I buy everything online with a cash back CC & a cash back company like Rakuten & prefer to use local retailers, it's easy to order, pickup & return...I don't like mailing items back.

Re: Your "Unboxing/Unbagging" Routine?

CatsyCline — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:08:34 GMT

i order very few clothing items online. i use to order a lot of jewelry. UPS delivers at noon, and i have a lurker aka DH nearby so i wait til later. i do slice the boxes open and see if all items are accounted for. i like to examine and try on my purchases alone.

later when he's watching TV. if i'm in the kitchen at my computer i'll take the jewelry items out - if i order a ring i will chant PLEASEFITPLEASEFITPLEASEFIT. (iknow sounds fruit loopy)

Clothing - i have to wait til he goes out for a walk to try on. i do the PLEASEFIT thing only with jeans because i am so jeans-fit challenged. Tops and sweaters almost always fit. i don't care for B&M dressing rooms so all clothing gets tried on at home

i do not order shoes online, but B&M shopping i will let them sit in the box for a day or so. i only try one on in the store mostly because i hate walking around trying with lots of other shoppers milling around.

if i need to return, online returns i wait a week or do in case i change my mind.

Re: Your "Unboxing/Unbagging" Routine?

Desertdi — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:09:28 GMT

I take it to our neighborhood community center and throw a grand opening party.

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LindaSal — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:08:52 GMT

I'm not ordering as much as I used to either. Normally it just depends on the day. I will bring packages in and sometimes they will sit in my garage for several days before I can get to them. I never buy "real" expensive items , I've mostly just bought candles or lanterns other than clothing. So when I have time I open them in out there so the mess stays out there too with that God awful styrofoam packing.......same with the clothing, I'll unpack and I do the opposite of you........try it on just before my shower in case there is anything "gross" on it that I cannot see, LOL!

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beckyb1012 — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:51:28 GMT

I get all my deliveries here at my office and the drop off boxes for all shipping is in our garage parking. Many times I get a delivery around noon and the shipping company is putting back in their truck by around my dinner time. So I do open immediately.

Re: Your "Unboxing/Unbagging" Routine?

JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:06:49 GMT

Unboxing routine? LOL, it sounds so ceremonious.

My routine - hubby brings it in, I rip open the envelope or get a scissor and slice the box open. I look at the item, try it on, and decide if I like it enough to keep it or put it back in the package and have it ready for return the following day.

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shoptilyadropagain — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:16:14 GMT

I order very little from the Q and, off the top of my head, I can't even remember what my last order was. However, I open everything immediately after getting home from work. If it is a clothing item, I will try it on and if it's a washable item, into the laundry basket it goes.

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beach-mom — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:25:51 GMT

I won't open or try on when it's dark outside. So sometimes my orders have to wait one day.

I won't try on clothing that is a "return" unless I can take a shower after!

If there is no problem with a "return," I wash it right away.

If clothing is brand new and in the right season, I have been known to wear it right away. I have also been known to try something on, decide it's OK, and put it right in my suitcase!

Re: Your "Unboxing/Unbagging" Routine?

SportyShorty07 — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 16:01:04 GMT

@timeless I love your description of your unboxing routines- so attuned to all of your senses and really thorough. If I get a pair of Any Body Joggers in the mail, I immediately throw the packaging away because I know that I love them and then I try them on and wear them lounging around the house for the rest of the day. When I order a hair spray or styling product, I open the box and then I wash my hair and lightly towel dry my hair, use the styling product and blow dry my hair. If I'm unboxing candy (I purchased a Lindt truffle TSV and a peppermint bark TSV years ago) I open it and try it immediately .

Re: Your "Unboxing/Unbagging" Routine?

goldensrbest — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:35:27 GMT

First,i hope there is a return slip,which half the time there is not!!!