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Oh No

Bonkers1 — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:27:42 GMT

I have to complain. Why do vendors say " oh no" when an item sells out. Isn't that what they are supposed to do? Such ridiculous tactics.

Re: Oh No

Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:29:35 GMT

SALES TACTIC

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:50:33 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
SALES TACTIC

@Group 5 minus 1 @Bonkers1

I don't think it's somehow a "tactic". It's simply an acknowledgment that the product is moving.

When I see the word "tactic" used, it implies they are trying to "trick" you into buying something.

Trickery? Keep in mind that it's a Shopping Channel. Duh.

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:54:19 GMT

Yeah.

If it sold out how is that tricking you into buying .......

Don't get the consternation.........

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Lyttlewyng — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:57:39 GMT

My guess is the "Oh No" is exclaimed because there isn't anymore for others to purchase. A quck sell out is good in one way but it also deprives other folks, just tuning in, to be out of luck.

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skatting44 — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:03:51 GMT

tactic - in this instance it is being used as a psychological tool to influence you to " not miss out " and buy an item

" Oh , No it's selling out "

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rms1954 — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:06:42 GMT

No you don't.

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Bonkers1 — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:06:56 GMT

@Tinkrbl44

To me a tactic is a way of showing how someone handles things.

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magicmoodz — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:49:39 GMT

Clearly some people do not know the definition of tactic. It does not mean trickery.

Tactics are the specific, planned actions and methods used to achieve a short-term goal or win a competitive situation.

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Q-Checker — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:50:50 GMT

@skatting44 To add to what you said, I think that the message is that you should be "quick about" buying other products from this vendor.

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Bella2022 — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:30:03 GMT

@Bonkers1 wrote:
I have to complain. Why do vendors say " oh no" when an item sells out. Isn't that what they are supposed to do? Such ridiculous tactics.

Fake

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LizzieInSRQ — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:39:21 GMT

I always take it as empathy in they wish they had more for others and also financially wished the had made more available for sales.

Neither is wrong.

This is a retail shopping chanel built for sales

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:29:39 GMT

The "whats it" comes in 3colors:red,black and blue. The blue sells out, hurry and buy another color before that sells out and then I can pick up my toys and go home.

Re: Oh No

Kachina624 — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:08:16 GMT

Unlike Kim, most vendors try not to appear too greedy and mercenary.

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OneHappyHiker — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:20:32 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
SALES TACTIC
@Group 5 minus 1 @Bonkers1

I don't think it's somehow a "tactic". It's simply an acknowledgment that the product is moving.

When I see the word "tactic" used, it implies they are trying to "trick" you into buying something.

Trickery? Keep in mind that it's a Shopping Channel. Duh.

@Tinkrbl44 @Bonkers1 @Group 5 minus 1

I pretty much lightly look at the word "tactic" as merely being a sales strategy to achieve a sellout, as that's their goal. So when something has sold out, the "oh no" seems to be contrived (to me) IF I don't care for the vendor or appears an honest "oh no/darn it for others" IF I like the vendor lol. I am pretty fickle as to what "oh no" means as I change my "feeling" for it depending on who uses it

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JazzyGirl — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:09:54 GMT

These vendors and hosts are fully aware of what is selling. They get prompts during each show. It just bugs the heck out of me when they "act dumb" about the price or a sale or state that they had no idea an item was selling fast. KG and SG are the worst at this "I'm so dumb act." Just a poor sales pitch to make us buy. Pure BS.

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Jaspersmom — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:11:18 GMT

We have a business near me that has sold its products on QVC. From what I remember when I watched Shark Tank, a vendor's contract with QVC says that a certain number of orders have to be met. So each vendor (even repeats) goes in knowing that X number of items are available for that particular presentation. Sometimes additional shows are scheduled to sell those items again, but yes, a vendor may be surprised when the item sells out on the first presentation.

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cjm61 — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:50:43 GMT

Thanks for your honesty @OneHappyHiker . I find it very true that one likable host can do/say the same as an unlikable host and it rubs the wrong way with the one you don't care for.

This seems common on this forum. It's much easier to accept things with hosts we like because our positive feelings are a buffer and we assume good intentions. But, with a host we don' like it triggers our bias and their behavior can give us proof of our dislike.

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OneHappyHiker — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:56:13 GMT

@cjm61 wrote:
Thanks for your honesty @OneHappyHiker . I find it very true that one likable host can do/say the same as an unlikable host and it rubs the wrong way with the one you don't care for.

This seems common on this forum. It's much easier to accept things with hosts we like because our positive feelings are a buffer and we assume good intentions. But, with a host we don' like it triggers our bias and their behavior can give us proof of our dislike.

@cjm61 Very well said!

Edited: repeated quotes lol

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manny2 — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:57:25 GMT

When a host or vendor says “oh no” when something sells out, it’s not disappointment. That’s exactly what they want. It’s part of the sales tactic. Acting surprised keeps the energy up, makes the sell‑out feel bigger, and pushes viewers to pay attention so they don’t miss the next item.