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So disappointed in QVC

mdgrammy — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 04:26:21 GMT

My friend directed me to the Walter Drake website for a baking item. While surfing there,

I couldn't get over how many QVC items I saw that were so much cheaper!!!

Mark Charles silicone pot cover to stop boil overs, microwave crisper trays, aluminum wallets, etc......

Also, George Stella's cook book, go to Stella Style dotcom and get all the recipes

free!

I'm so tired of being ripped off.

Re: So disappointed in QVC

stilltamn8r — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 04:42:16 GMT

I never thought the Q had the cheapest prices-but it is easier to buy something knowing how it looks and works. The live presentations are way diferent than seeing it in a photo....

Re: So disappointed in QVC

KYToby — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:14:09 GMT

Please explain how you are being "ripped off" because one retailer has a lower price than another for a similar (i.e. NOT ATHE EXACT SAME) item. If I find something similar at ShopHQ that Walter Drake has on its sit (e.g toaster oven cookware), does that mean Walter Drake is now the "rip off"? If Kroger sells cheese for $0.10 more per pound than Publix, is Kroger the "rip off"? I am just trying to understand your definition of "rip off."

I noticed that Walter Drake has a baking sheet on sale for $6.99. I just spent 10 times that for a baking sheet from a 140-year-old cookware company from France. I know that the one I purchased is one that, with care, could be used by my grandchildren's children while the one from Walter Drake is thin, cheap junk that would be useless in months with regular use. Was I "ripped off" or the poor, unsuspecting customers of Walter Drake.

George Stella, while offering some recipes on his site, does not offer them all. Since many retailers will have the book, is QVC the "rip off"? Amazon? George Stella himself (for even producing the book)?

Again, I am just trying to figure out why you are disappointed in QVC. Were you somehow under the impression that they guaranteed the lowest prices on all items? While I understand waning to be treated fairly as a customer and getting value for your money, I think it is a little harsh to accuse QVC if somehow "ripping off" its customers because someone else has different price points.

Re: So disappointed in QVC

occasionalrain — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:46:32 GMT

QVC offers the 30 day return and gives live demonstrations, both cost money and that cost is added to their items and their S&H. It's worth it to some shoppers who may not have internet to shop online.

I don't find that unfair or a ripoff.

Re: So disappointed in QVC

lulu2 — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:49:03 GMT

QVC does not claim to have the lowest prices.

Re: So disappointed in QVC

terrier3 — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:51:33 GMT

On 4/28/2014 lulu2 said:
QVC does not claim to have the lowest prices.

I agree...they never say they are lowest.

I admit I like to see the cookbook demos on Q - but I order all my cookbooks thru Amazon Prime. They are ALWAYS less money and no shipping.

Re: So disappointed in QVC

Yuban3 — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:52:29 GMT

The o/p is NOT being ""ripped off"" simply because QVC does not have the rock-bottom lowest prices ever to be found anywhere.

How stupid to think that they would.

Re: So disappointed in QVC

sammyjobeagle — Thu, 01 May 2014 01:58:07 GMT

May I recommend Shoebuy.com for shoes. Most are priced less than QVC and they ship for FREE!!

Re: So disappointed in QVC

dimin — Thu, 01 May 2014 02:43:49 GMT

Sorry OP that you got blasted with your post. I on one hand can see how it looks like a rip off, but I always feel like if I watch the presentation and buy elsewhere I am ripping off QVC. We all do that sometimes though. Sometimes the QVC quality is not the best and I am ripped off, so it's a wash. A deal here, a loss there. I am going to check out the site though

Re: So disappointed in QVC

skuggles — Thu, 01 May 2014 03:55:35 GMT

It's often true. Many have said it for years. Find the opportunities offered by the Q that can't be found elsewhere, and only shop then, if at all. Last night they offered an unbeatable deal on Elemis that included easy pay. I didn't try it because it is still too high for my budget. It may represent products reaching an expiration soon. I don't know. But there are still some deals or opportunities to be had.

Re: So disappointed in QVC

seattlegirl98026 — Thu, 01 May 2014 07:20:14 GMT

Sellers can charge what they please for a product. I feel as a shopper, it's my job to find a price point I am willing to pay. QVC, to my knowledge, has never claimed to have the lowest prices in the marketplace.

Re: So disappointed in QVC

ennui1 — Thu, 01 May 2014 07:47:54 GMT

On 4/28/2014 lulu2 said:
QVC does not claim to have the lowest prices.

True. But they do claim to have Quality Value Convenience, and they don't have those, either.

Re: So disappointed in QVC

insomniac — Thu, 01 May 2014 08:41:36 GMT

What a crazy post. You're free to shop with Walter Drake anytime you want to.

QVC is not a bargain basement, but that's okay with me.

Re: So disappointed in QVC

Deb1010again — Thu, 01 May 2014 10:59:14 GMT

I see what the OP is saying. Mark Charles supposedly is stuff only designed for QVC and you'd assume where you could get the best deal. You wouldn't expect to find his stuff elsewhere. I think that's what the OP is saying. I'm gonna check out the Walter Drake site, although none of Mark Charles things tempt me.

Re: So disappointed in QVC

millieshops — Thu, 01 May 2014 12:59:22 GMT

I don't understand why OP thinks she's being ripped off - and I'm thinking that what she says is cheaper elsewhere is stuff no longer sold by Mark Charles on QVC. Makes absolutely no sense to me to compare unless both items are being sold by both companies at the same time.

Unfortunately, OP doesn't give even one specific example including items numbers, dates, and prices. As with anything else, the devil is in the details.

Re: So disappointed in QVC

stilltamn8r — Thu, 01 May 2014 13:13:24 GMT

On 4/30/2014 Golden Sky said:
Sorry OP that you got blasted with your post. I on one hand can see how it looks like a rip off, but I always feel like if I watch the presentation and buy elsewhere I am ripping off QVC. We all do that sometimes though. Sometimes the QVC quality is not the best and I am ripped off, so it's a wash. A deal here, a loss there. I am going to check out the site though

I think the term "rip-off" is a very strong and perjorative one-

To say one has been "ripped off" by any retailer, HAS to entail a lot more than just finding something somewhere at a better price- To me, that term certainly implies a lot worse than just paying too much-

I would say we need to blame ourselves if we do not do our due diligence when purchasing ANYTHING..Especially with internet search engines at our fingertips...

Re: So disappointed in QVC

Group 5 minus 1 — Thu, 01 May 2014 13:16:00 GMT

There you go again Toby.

Re: So disappointed in QVC

RedHeadedWench — Thu, 01 May 2014 16:28:26 GMT

On 4/27/2014 mdgrammy said:
My friend directed me to the Walter Drake website for a baking item. While surfing there,

I couldn't get over how many QVC items I saw that were so much cheaper!!!

Mark Charles silicone pot cover to stop boil overs, microwave crisper trays, aluminum wallets, etc......

Also, George Stella's cook book, go to Stella Style dotcom and get all the recipes

free!

I'm so tired of being ripped off.

You have to shop around. I don't think QVC has ever claimed to be have the lowest prices on items. Sure they have deals, but you have to watch those too.

Personally, I look at QVC more of a convenience, because sometimes it's hard for me to get out to shop. But I also check other internet sites too.

Re: So disappointed in QVC

NewerNickname — Thu, 01 May 2014 18:33:07 GMT

On 4/30/2014 sammyjobeagle said:
May I recommend Shoebuy.com for shoes. Most are priced less than QVC and they ship for FREE!!

I second that recommendation. Shoebuy is great! My last purchase was the Clarks Amelia Air sandles, which on QVC sell for $116 + $8.72 S&H + tax. At Shoebuy, they are $89.95 and free shipping. With a 20% coupon I found on line, the total came to $71.96 - a savings of just over $60.00 compared with QVC!!!