topic Re: FOR THOSE WHO SHOP AT ZULILY in Community Chat

FOR THOSE WHO SHOP AT ZULILY

mousiegirl — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 20:09:34 GMT

It is in the process of a new system At this time, no more smart-pay, higher shipping charges, no more free shipping after the first purchase, doesn't even seem to be any new every day, same items listed for days.

No longer the option of saving for later or wish list though I am told they will be back, not so sure.

I think this will do it for me, fun while it lasted. I can't imagine that it is not losing business with this new system.

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JaneMarple — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 20:14:38 GMT

Zulily is under new ownership and is in the process of making changes. I love them and hope they'll keep the old programs up and running. I'm waiting patiently for them to make adjustments.

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Jk9 — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 20:49:06 GMT

I too am waiting to see what the changes are. Everything changes now a days so this isn't anything new.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 20:51:56 GMT

With the changes in shipping charges, sounds like it will be bye bye Zulily for me. Their shipping was already high for just one item.

I used to order a lot there, it was the first thing I checked every morning. After Qurate bought them, they immediately went downhill and my buying waned until it became nothing.

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PansyBoo — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 20:54:01 GMT

They may get back to somewhat of a "new" normal but I'm not so sure. I've bought plenty from them over the last few years and they at times had so very unique items that I loved. But now I seldom even check them out. Too bad.

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laluzdelmundo — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 22:21:20 GMT

Zulily has been a great part of my shopping life for at least a decade. The new owners, a private equity company, I believe have little interest in making it more profitable, even less interest than Qrate had. Already I've cut back there, last ordered in October (should get my last items next week.) No waitlist to check, not so many new items, it's kind of bleak. I've read that some of the previous vendors haven't even been paid since Regent took ownership.

I saw a mention on their "updates" page that our waitlist and favorites will be transferred to "Shopify," and Shopify is $39 a month after a 3 month promo period.

The one charge for shipping -- Friday through Sunday -- probably a thing of the past.

Like you said, @mousiegirl , it was fun while it lasted and I imagine they'll lose business. (looking at you, tax loophole!)

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Spacrazy — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 23:09:07 GMT

Had already stopped dealing with them earlier this year.

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mousiegirl — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 23:48:39 GMT

@laluzdelmundo wrote:
Zulily has been a great part of my shopping life for at least a decade. The new owners, a private equity company, I believe have little interest in making it more profitable, even less interest than Qrate had. Already I've cut back there, last ordered in October (should get my last items next week.) No waitlist to check, not so many new items, it's kind of bleak. I've read that some of the previous vendors haven't even been paid since Regent took ownership.

I saw a mention on their "updates" page that our waitlist and favorites will be transferred to "Shopify," and Shopify is $39 a month after a 3 month promo period.

The one charge for shipping -- Friday through Sunday -- probably a thing of the past.

Like you said, @mousiegirl , it was fun while it lasted and I imagine they'll lose business. (looking at you, tax loophole!)

@laluzdelmundo No way I would pay for these features, good thing I bought like crazy since 2015, really don't need anything except that I wanted a few more of certain Christmas decor items, but I will survive without them.

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Marsha2003 — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 23:56:56 GMT

I had stopped even checking Zulily out once Quarate bought them. The way the site was laid out felt overwhelmingly busy to me. There was never particularly good search or sort functions, so I walked away. It will be interesting to see if the site gets simplified and easier to use. As for paying for Shopify, nope!

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:05:19 GMT

I shop Zulily exclusively on the app and it is much cleaner, smoother and streamlined.

I am getting free shipping all weekend since a purchase on Friday and see no indication that this has changed yet.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:47:11 GMT

I have bought anything recent. For no particular reason. Zulily has a new owner so I would expect changes.

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laluzdelmundo — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 01:03:35 GMT

@They CallMe MRWILKES Thanks, that's good to hear! I have 3 items in my basket there and still on the fence about a few more.

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Jacie — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:58:03 GMT

I gave up on them awhile back. The "deals" weren't good enough for the hassles!

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bonnielu — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:48:39 GMT

One of my favorites I guess until now if all those changes are made. I will shop elsewhere.

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RaniOnTheRocks — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:45:33 GMT

Omg, I just now discovered this , too, as I was just on their site and there is no SMART PAY. Also, on their home page it says "Final Sale. All items must go." Hmmmm, perhaps now they're going out of business?

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bonnielu — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:59:27 GMT

I have always appreciated their shipping policy as well as the clothes they offered at what I considered fair price points. When Quarate took over it was all downhill. Perhaps they were trying to get rid of the competition.

What they should have been doing was follow their selling strategies.Follow their lead. 1. Shopping cart approach to shipping 2. Lower prices or more deals.

I am sure if the Q did all that they would be soaring financially.

Personally I do not shop QVC much anymore... too expensive productwise and shipping is high per item.

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QVCPhobe — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 07:12:29 GMT

I am very disappointed and I will certainly substantially cut back on any purchases.

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mousiegirl — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 23:38:34 GMT

@QVCPhobe wrote:
I am very disappointed and I will certainly substantially cut back on any purchases.

@QVCPhobe Zulily is going out of business, maybe I can save some money now, lol.