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QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

qvc chick — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:20:47 GMT

Has anyone taken this tour? And what did you do, and how did you like it?

I took the regular $10.00 tour a few years ago, I imagine this tour is somewhat different?

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

Topaz Gem — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:26:17 GMT

$75.00? Yikes. I'll pass, thanks.

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

Melania — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:27:09 GMT

Maybe that's the price with shipping and handling.

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

adelle38 — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:28:40 GMT

On 3/24/2014 Melania2 said:
Maybe that's the price with shipping and handling.

LOL. I'll wait until it's on easy pay.

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

deepwaterdotter — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:30:45 GMT

Maybe you get to bob and twirl with Susan Graver or Jane Tracey?

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

adelle38 — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:31:27 GMT

It looks like someone misplaced a decimal. The website says tickets are $7.50 per adult for studio tours.

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

Topaz Gem — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:33:06 GMT

On 3/24/2014 adelle38 said:
It looks like someone misplaced a decimal. The website says tickets are $7.50 per adult for studio tours.

That makes more sense (or cents!) LOL

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

mgm2 — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:34:30 GMT

$75.00 IS NOT worth it! $10.00 is also a stretch for what you see.. Seriously, I think the tour should be free.

(I've done the tour twice)

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

I like celery — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:27:07 GMT

It looks like there are two different types of tours. Studio Tours are $7.50, and All Access Tours are $75.00. The All Access tours are more "in depth," per the Q's website. I think they include "behind the scenes" areas that the Studio Tours may not visit. They also include lunch. ;-) There's an age restriction (must be 18) for the All Access Tour, but not for Studio Tour. Here are the descriptions for the Studio vs All Access Tours:

QVC All Access Tours

Join us for a one of a kind look into the world of QVC! You will start your day on our QVC Studio Tour to learn about the fantastic world of electronic retailing. At this state-of-the-art broadcasting facility, guests will see and experience how QVC products are sourced, tested, brought to life on air, and delivered to millions of QVC customers.

Next you will go beyond behind the scenes at QVC to see areas such as Broadcasting Design; Lighting; the Shop (where many of the QVC sets are created); the Studio Operations Desk; a Green Room; and much, much more!

After seeing where the television magic happens, you will get a chance to learn about the corporate world of QVC.

Lunch is included! You will finish your tour in our Studio Park Commissary where you will be able to choose from our daily menu.

After your meal you will be taken back to the QVC Studio Tour Lobby where you can catch up on any last minute shopping in our Studio Store which features much of your favorite on-air merchandise. Included in the ever-changing selection of products is an extensive collection of jewelry, gourmet items, and authentic QVC Studio Park logo gear.

$75 Per Person. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation please visit Tix.com.

Restrictions:
Persons under 18 years of age are not eligible for this tour. The All Access Tour requires guests to walk and stand for extended periods of time and to walk up and down stairs. Guests with restrictions should email StudioPark@QVC.com in advance to make arrangements to accommodate their needs.

Tour groups are limited and need at least 2 people on the day; reservations are subject to cancellation. Tour guests, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Please note that stops on the "behind the scenes" part of the tour are based on available sets and areas. Not every tour may see all stops.

All guests are required to bring identification. Guests must go through a security search before gaining access to the studio, including a metal detector and bag search.

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Studio Tours:

The QVC Studio Tour is a one-of-a-kind guided walking tour through the fantastic world of multimedia retailing. At this state-of-the-art broadcasting facility, guests will see and experience how QVC products are sourced, tested, brought to life on air, and delivered to millions of QVC customers. There are views into QVC's more than 58,000 square feet of studio space, including a spectacular view from the Observation Deck where guests may be able to watch QVC programs in progress and may even catch a glimpse of a favorite host or guest!

Tours are available seven days a week, at 10:30 a.m., Noon, 1:00, 2:30, and 4:00 p.m ET. Admission is only $7.50 per adult, $5 for children ages 6 to 12 years. Reservations are not necessary for parties up to nine people. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All adult tour guests are asked to bring identification.

Groups of 10 people or more require advance reservations. Group tours are available seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, every hour on the hour.

There are also other QVC event and package weekends that can be found here (plus free studio audience events):

http://www.qvc.com/VisitAudience.content.html

http://www.qvc.com/QVCWineandDineWeekend.content.html

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

MrsLorraine — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:28:05 GMT

On 3/24/2014 Melania2 said:
Maybe that's the price with shipping and handling.

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

MrsLorraine — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:28:47 GMT

On 3/24/2014 mgm2 said:
$75.00 IS NOT worth it! $10.00 is also a stretch for what you see.. Seriously, I think the tour should be free.

(I've done the tour twice)

did you enjoy it?

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

BeckiWV — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:41:52 GMT

For $75.00, David should cook me a snack, Lisa should sing, and Mally should give me a makeover.

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

qvc chick — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:07:26 GMT

Ok, all kidding aside, I asked this question....got 11 replies and not one actually replied to my question!

There are two tours....one IS $75.00, it is a more involved tour. It's listed on the "Come visit us" column on bottom of the website.

Now, again, has anyone taken this tour? Would love to get some feedback!

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

mgm2 — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:16:29 GMT

On 3/24/2014 MrsLorraine said:
On 3/24/2014 mgm2 said:
$75.00 IS NOT worth it! $10.00 is also a stretch for what you see.. Seriously, I think the tour should be free.

(I've done the tour twice)

did you enjoy it?

It was okay. The one point of excitement is when we got to stand on a ledge above the producers , look down in the live studio during a presentation. Rick has sometimes asked gallery viewers to make some noise - other than that, you have to be really quiet.

It's a walking tour looking at photos, in the doors of some departments, photos, etc.

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

jewelfool — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:20:08 GMT

On 3/24/2014 mgm2 said:
On 3/24/2014 MrsLorraine said:
On 3/24/2014 mgm2 said:
$75.00 IS NOT worth it! $10.00 is also a stretch for what you see.. Seriously, I think the tour should be free.

(I've done the tour twice)

did you enjoy it?

It was okay. The one point of excitement is when we got to stand on a ledge above the producers , look down in the live studio during a presentation. Rick has sometimes asked gallery viewers to make some noise - other than that, you have to be really quiet.

It's a walking tour looking at photos, in the doors of some departments, photos, etc.

Me, too, mgm2.

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

Shelbelle — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:47:41 GMT

I took the tour, the regular one long time ago. I think it is very greedy of them to charge their customers to tour, we took HSN tour, it was much better and FREE!!!

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

foundinlv — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:26:56 GMT

I think it's greedy of them to charge for it too. People buy things there and the whole format is set up to provide another method of advertising.

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

mgm2 — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:30:17 GMT

Another thing I don't like is, the small QVC store in the lobby. Did you know if you buy items there, they up the price by the s/h , just as if you bought it online?

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

foundinlv — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 22:05:13 GMT

On 3/24/2014 mgm2 said:
Another thing I don't like is, the small QVC store in the lobby. Did you know if you buy items there, they up the price by the s/h , just as if you bought it online?

Wow!

Re: QVC Studio Tour for $75.00

blackhole99 — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 04:55:13 GMT

QVC should be ashamed of themselves for charging people to tour!