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Comedy Show or Shopping Channel?

dmeasy — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:05:33 GMT

I turned the TV on at 9a.m. and I didn't know what to make of all the banter going on among the people on the screen. They were laughing but not describing tehe ittem they were selling. When I watch QVC I expect to be enlightened about the product, not silliness. I am looking for a correct size, the length, or other particulars of the item. I am not interested in the host or guest and their comments unless these comments are about the product. I watch very little lately especially when they are presenting shoes. Their shoe presentations are useless.

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millieshops — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:21:45 GMT

@dmeasy I've solved the problem for me. I don't watch for details unless what I see is already something I know I need to buy. Makes it easy to listen and catch the details among the banter because I surf out in less than 10 or 15 seconds when I know nothing said will convince me to buy.

That's the same procedure I use for the posts on the Forum. I read very few of them.

I found I was spending far too much time watching online and reading here with too little helpful information for me either place. I don't expect the rest of the shopping world to bend to what I can use. I'm old and we are a tiny part of our nation's population.

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manny2 — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:22:19 GMT

I agree with you. Especially, when they start the show and either two hosts are talking or host and vendor are engaging, and they continue as if the viewer isn’t there. Then the surprise oh I’m host so and so and this is……

I know it’s all part of the sales tactic. They want you to think you are listening to this private moment. It’s all scripted and we know it.

Time for a new format!

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We rescue cats — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:27:57 GMT

I agree, I don't even check online as often as I used to, but if I need to return an item it is usually one that I bought from seeing it online instead of a presentation.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:49:11 GMT

I don't normally like the playing around but I love Mary and Kim together. They play off each other so cleverly but still manage to include all the pertinent details. I wouldn't want them to change a thing.

It's a shame a couple of people can't have fun doing their jobs without the public gripping about it.

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RollTide2008 — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:01:15 GMT

It would be really boring if the hosts just recited measurements all day.

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PamfromCT — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:06:40 GMT

Kidding around is one thing in moderation, but so many are so LOUD. I avoid loud people, in my real life, and certainly on my TV. And some are both loud and crude, a real no-go for

me.

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kitcat51 — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:17:32 GMT

I shop the website, I only watch the Holiday shows & usually they're on mute. I stopped watching because of over-talking & nonsense but I know others enjoy that...We're your friend, shop with us. I don't feel I'm missing out because I enjoy shopping the website, loads of items that never get on air & great sales, many with free shipping. In the past 3 years I returned 1 item, a Gravel blouse that I did see presented on air.

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snipsnapsnur — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:53:16 GMT

I can't imagine the life of such pessimistic people.

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TheMemphisVette — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:02:48 GMT

i enjoyed the entire 3 hour presentation

i heard all the product info i needed

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skatting44 — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:14:36 GMT

@manny2

Find this approach as you described a very rude to the customer viewers.

Makes us seem as an after thought

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Effie54 — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:20:13 GMT

@PamfromCT wrote:
Kidding around is one thing in moderation, but so many are so LOUD. I avoid loud people, in my real life, and certainly on my TV. And some are both loud and crude, a real no-go for
me.

@PamfromCT That's how I feel. Kidding in moderation...you said it perfectly. Certain vendors really elicit hijinx much more than others. They're too loud and it translates as overdoing it. My personality is much quieter than that.

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manny2 — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:31:33 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
@dmeasy

Just stop watching it. I just shake my head at ALL the people complaining about QVC's shows and hosts but they keep watching. I can't think of anything I'd watch if I disliked it that much. In fact about 4 years ago I disliked ALL tv so much I just stopped watching. Do I miss General Hospital and My Lottery Dream Home? Yes, yes I do. I stopped watching the news after weeks in front of the tv after 9-11. I'm happier without ingesting daily, horrible news.

Do you live in the same universe as the rest of us. It’s human nature to complain. You are complaining about the rest of us.

People don’t watch to complain. People watch and complain when they see something they don’t like.

What's the problem?

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manny2 — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:39:38 GMT

@snipsnapsnur wrote:
I can't imagine the life of such pessimistic people.

Pessimistic! You’re on a discussion board. I’m certain you know other people have different points of view.

It’s about tolerance. Learning to be respectful of different opinions.

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lgfan — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:59:32 GMT

@manny2 wrote:
@monicakm wrote:
@dmeasy

Just stop watching it. I just shake my head at ALL the people complaining about QVC's shows and hosts but they keep watching. I can't think of anything I'd watch if I disliked it that much. In fact about 4 years ago I disliked ALL tv so much I just stopped watching. Do I miss General Hospital and My Lottery Dream Home? Yes, yes I do. I stopped watching the news after weeks in front of the tv after 9-11. I'm happier without ingesting daily, horrible news.

Do you live in the same universe as the rest of us. It’s human nature to complain. You are complaining about the rest of us.

People don’t watch to complain. People watch and complain when they see something they don’t like.

What's the problem?

I agree with you. I find it funny that people constantly complain about people who constantly complain about QVC.

Just like the wonderful advice of changing the channel people should stop reading pessimistic threads. They will save themselves a lot of grief.

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Effie54 — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:33:59 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
@Effie54

One of dad's words of wisdom throughout my life has been "everything in moderation".

@monicakm That's true....my mother said the same thing.

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PamfromCT — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:39:39 GMT

@monicakm and others,

Please don't think people complaining are sitting there watching the shows being complained about! All it takes is a few minutes once, and that show is forever "banned in Boston" in my house.

Ask me how much I buy? From other sources, that routinely offer my size (petite) in all their clothing. For background noise, I prefer HSN, where I don't buy clothing but lotions and potions. We have some people in assisted living we like to give to.

To continue to watch a show with behavior you don't like....well,

that would be really stupid. And I am not. And just because others have other standards than you does not make anyone

"pessimistic." That is a bit condescending.

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SandySparkles — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:58:11 GMT

@TheMemphisVette wrote:

i enjoyed the entire 3 hour presentation

i heard all the product info i needed

I concur!😊 Getting specific information needed in order to make an informed purchasing decision is what it is ALL about!👍

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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manny2 — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:27:35 GMT

@lgfan wrote:
@manny2 wrote:
@monicakm wrote:
@dmeasy

Just stop watching it. I just shake my head at ALL the people complaining about QVC's shows and hosts but they keep watching. I can't think of anything I'd watch if I disliked it that much. In fact about 4 years ago I disliked ALL tv so much I just stopped watching. Do I miss General Hospital and My Lottery Dream Home? Yes, yes I do. I stopped watching the news after weeks in front of the tv after 9-11. I'm happier without ingesting daily, horrible news.

Do you live in the same universe as the rest of us. It’s human nature to complain. You are complaining about the rest of us.

People don’t watch to complain. People watch and complain when they see something they don’t like.

What's the problem?

I agree with you. I find it funny that people constantly complain about people who constantly complain about QVC.

Just like the wonderful advice of changing the channel people should stop reading pessimistic threads. They will save themselves a lot of grief.

It’s outrageous. @lgfan This should be a safe place to give an opinion or point of view without the mob mentality. One person starts and then everybody jumps in with the negative posts about the poster! Not about the subject matter.

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ROMARY — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:56:26 GMT

I like the entertainment.

Better than the possibility of a boring host who recites colors, fabric, measurments, etc.

I gave up the TV news years ago.

I get plenty of updates from various seniors 90 plus age who love to read their newspapers every Sunday. I learn from them.

I've saved a lot of money re: newspaper subscriptions which are very high priced around here.

Of course, watching real court and crime shows isn't very 'positive', but I do learn from them.

Trying to keep safe and careful is a positive thing, imo.