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QVC Outlet Shopping Yesterday!

ciao_bella — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:34:49 GMT

Generally twice a year, spring or summer and fall, my sister, daughter and I take a trip to PA and go to the QVC outlet. It's about a 90 minute drive to get there and after shopping at the outlet, we go for a nice lunch and then head home with our finds.

You never know what you'll find at the QVC outlet either, so you have to be open minded and not want something in particular. Today, among other things, Christmas trees were 60% off the already reduced outlet price. I already own a Balsam Hill Christmas tree, so didn't need a big tree, which they had several boxed of different sizes and one 12 ft blue spruce tree on display in the store. It was a beautiful tree! I noticed a small 3 ft Bethlehem Lights table top tree with lots of lights, white and color with changing modes and a remote and timer. I purchased this small tree to put on a table in my livingroom since the main 7 foot Christmas tree is located in my family room. I bought the tree for under $10. They had other fall and Christmas decorations there as well and my sister bought 2 Bethlehem evergreen wreaths with lights for her double front doors. I believe she paid under $20 for each wreath. She also got a few clothing items and a pair of winter boots.

My daughter bought a pair of Skechers Air sneakers, a pretty top and a Dennis Basso jacket. I also got a pair of Skechers but they're a winter ankle boot.

All in all we had a nice day shopping, got some good buys and then had a lovely lunch at a local Italian restaurant in the area before heading back home.

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Sammycat1 — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:38:23 GMT

Which PA outlet were you at--Lancaster or Frazer? I assumed the Lancaster outlet was closed by now.

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fthunt — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:39:54 GMT

I'd enjoy a chance to paw around a Q outlet - if they would lower their TV prices...... perhaps they'd sell more at the first offering.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:42:39 GMT

We used to go to Lancaster twice a year to Q outlet, I would spend hours in there, mostly buy jewelry and clothes. Not gone in last 8 years, last time we went it just was not the same or worth the 90 minute drive, bought nothing.

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Etoile308 — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:46:04 GMT

@ciao_bella, that sounds like such a nice day trip. Not just the thrill of the hunt, but also the time spent together. It's those small traditions that make life so enjoyable.

And I love a small tree. I always wrap presents and write Christmas cards in a spare bedroom. I always have a small decorated tree in there to put me in the mood.

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spumoni99 — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:56:10 GMT

Sounds like a fun tradition!

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Kachina624 — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:59:59 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
We used to go to Lancaster twice a year to Q outlet, I would spend hours in there, mostly buy jewelry and clothes. Not gone in last 8 years, last time we went it just was not the same or worth the 90 minute drive, bought nothing.

@Shelbelle. The one and only time I went to the Lancaster outlet, I made one tour around the perimeter and out the door. It was such a mess, I didn't want to touch anything.

I did have good luck at the Frazer outlet many years ago.

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ciao_bella — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:00:14 GMT

@Sammycat1 wrote:
Which PA outlet were you at--Lancaster or Frazer? I assumed the Lancaster outlet was closed by now.

Frazer... (Lancaster outlet is closed)

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ciao_bella — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:03:16 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

@Shelbelle wrote:
We used to go to Lancaster twice a year to Q outlet, I would spend hours in there, mostly buy jewelry and clothes. Not gone in last 8 years, last time we went it just was not the same or worth the 90 minute drive, bought nothing.
@Shelbelle. The one and only time I went to the Lancaster outlet, I made one tour around the perimeter and out the door. It was such a mess, I didn't want to touch anything.

I did have good luck at the Frazer outlet many years ago.

The Frazer outlet is neat and well kept. I only visited the Lancaster outlet one time many years ago and also found it to be unkept and messy.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:08:02 GMT

The last time we were in the Q Outlet in Lancaster, no lie, the dust bunnies on the floor in the dressing room were about 3 inches high.

The one in Rehoboth Beach was great no tax in the state of Del.

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mspatmac — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:18:44 GMT

What a lovely day you had @ciao_bella with your DD and sister. Nice that you all found some bargains too! I enjoy happy stories like yours, thanks for sharing.

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LTT1 — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:44:35 GMT

@ciao_bella @ciao_bella

I agree!
What a lovely day to spend for the three of you!

Those BL wreaths were a STEAL!

Happy Holiday!

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luvzchiz — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:50:45 GMT

@ciao_bella I've never been, but now you've made me very interested in going. What a wonderful day!

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PA Mom-mom — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:54:11 GMT

@ciao_bella Such a fun and successful trip! I haven't been to that outlet in many years, even though I'm only about 40 minutes away. Never thought of the BL possibilities. I did buy some Luminara when I was there. Gotta remember to get back there, even though I only have DH to bring along. Thanks for the great story and the reminder.

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roeroe1005 — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:59:55 GMT

What a fun day to spend with your sister and daughter.

I've been to that outlet several times, and got a kick of seeing items that I would never think of buying on TV. But somehow, when you see them on a shelf ... how did I live without it??

I especially loved the outlet in Rehoboth and had gotten some great buys. I think my favorite was my LDO jacket for $8.

You got a deal with that table top Christmas tree.

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newjerseygirl — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 21:37:27 GMT

Hi @ciao_bella , glad you had a good day. You got some good deals.

I have done a similar trip with some friends also.

Years ago, we would to the QVC Studio, go on the tour, shop in the Studio Store with the $10.00 coupon we got at the end of the tour.

Then we went over near the Outlet, had lunch and then shopped in the Outlet.

I used to work in the Catholic school here in town (that was known by three Capital Letters and recently closed).

One time I took some teachers and the principal on the QVC trip I described. It was a lot of fun and they really enjoyed it.

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roeroe1005 — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 21:50:17 GMT

Hello newjerseygirl! I miss those outlet trips!

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Catstamper — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 02:34:24 GMT

Did you get lunch at the Dixie Picnic? They make good food, and a cupcake called an upcake, turned over and iced all the way around the sides and tops! Yummy!
I miss the Lancaster outlet. I always found treasure and the staff were wonderful!

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ciao_bella — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 12:21:11 GMT

@Catstamper wrote:
Did you get lunch at the Dixie Picnic? They make good food, and a cupcake called an upcake, turned over and iced all the way around the sides and tops! Yummy!
I miss the Lancaster outlet. I always found treasure and the staff were wonderful!

@Catstamper We've been to Dixie Picnic several times in past shopping trips. Have also gone several times to Nudy's Cafe which is located about 2 traffic lights down from the outlet on the same road that the QVC shopping center is located. They also have delicious food and it's always crowded there, no matter what time of day. This shopping trip, we decided to have lunch at Tonino's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, which is located in the same shopping center as the QVC outlet. The food was delicious there as well.

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Estellee — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 13:28:19 GMT

@ciao_bella Thanks for sharing, if I lived closer I would love to go.