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How often do you watch QVC?

Shorty2U — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 16:42:00 GMT

Time and time again I see posts on all the boards from people complaining about QVCs programming.

So how often do you watch Q? Im just wondering because I don't watch much at all anymore but when I did if I saw (for instance) endless handbags or say jewelry I don't like I flipped channels.

So I am picturing this. There are lots of people who maybe only watch QVC since they don't like it if something like computers, electronics or an all day food event is on. (and by the way I happened to have liked watching computer and electronics more than some other programming others here like more...lol.)

So yes we all like different things. I just don't get that its a big deal if you don't like something when there are 500 other channels? Do you only watch QVC?

(Please don't argue, Im being serious when Im asking this question and am not trying to insult anyone because maybe there are people that only watch shopping channels?).

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

Krimpette — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 16:47:22 GMT

I'm kind of sporadic in my watching. I rarely watch on weekday mornings, and hardly ever watch in the evenings unless there's something specific I want to see. I'll watch off and on in the afternoons, depending on what's being shown. On Saturdays, I watch Leah's show and that's about it. Sundays, bits and pieces of ITKWD.

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

lolakimono — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 16:47:26 GMT

I watch A.M. Style and that's about it. I used to watch the JBK shows if I was around. It's not even good for background noise when I'm doing other things like grading papers or making dinner. The carnival barkers on the Q make it more pleasant to watch the news or something less noisy.

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

MaggieToo — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 16:48:57 GMT

I don't watch QVC to be watching it, I sometimes flip through to see what is being offered, but then switch back to whatever else I was watching. If I am looking for a particular item, I go online.

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

Bird mama — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 16:50:10 GMT

Shorty - I don't have cable so sometimes the pickins are thin TV wise at my house . 9 times out of 10, when the channel is on HSN or QVC, it's for background noise.

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

minkbunny — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 16:50:51 GMT

I never watch QVC programming, haven't for probably 11-12 years or so. If somebody says look at so and so's hair or clothes or something, I will click on Watch Live but I don't shop at the Q so have no reason to watch their programming.

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

nunya — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 16:59:06 GMT

hardly ever.

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

Lila Belle — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 17:03:43 GMT

I only watch when there is something I want to order.

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

gidgetgh — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 17:07:01 GMT

Hardly ever, but I'd like to. I used to watch a lot, back in the fun days. The days of the more varied programming. I'd intentionally tune in for the 50 in 50. I'd intentionally watch the American craft shows with Phyllis George. I'd tune in on Sunday nights for "The Gift Shop". I'd turn QVC on for the Tiffany lamp shows. I'd faithfully watch all 4 hours of Silver Style at 8:00 AM on Sunday mornings. You couldn't pry the remote from my hands on Big Bonanza Silver Day. Those were the days.

I'd LOVE to watch QVC now, but when I find myself with a little extra time and think "I know, I'll turn on QVC and see what's going on", every time I turn it on, it's the $400 blender thing, the sleep number bed, a computer or Wen, Philosophy or an hour of Lazy Boy. I don't have the attention span for it and I turn the channel.

May was Dell Days. It seemed that every time I turned QVC on, there was Dell. This month it's Wen.

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

ShowMe — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 17:24:03 GMT

On 6/8/2014 minkbunny said:
I never watch QVC programming, haven't for probably 11-12 years or so. If somebody says look at so and so's hair or clothes or something, I will click on Watch Live but I don't shop at the Q so have no reason to watch their programming.

minky....have a question.....if you don't watch the Q or purchase anything from them, then why do you use their boards to chit chat with others.....????? Do you think that is really fair to the Q?????

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

Puzzle Piece — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 17:28:16 GMT

I don't watch much QVC at all. I watched when they first came to television over 30 years ago when they weren't QVC they were QVN.

You live long enough and you hear enough lies. The sales folks are just pushing items as they make their living off doing so. Beauty lies, item lies. It's all just about you wanting to believe the hype. Eventually, folks learn.

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

ShowMe — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 17:28:33 GMT

I have certain shows I watch on a regular basis...... Once in a while I will watch the linen shows. But there are some times I wonder where they get some of their vendors from. Guess it is where the money is as to what they pick and chose for folks that are interested in certain things to attract their attention. There is no way everyone can be pleased with their shows.

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

chickenbutt — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 17:30:07 GMT

I frequently check the Tivo guide and the 'recently aired' but I really only watch maybe 2-3 times a week, if that.

I do still have several AD items and order an item here and there. I might order two or three things in a month, then nothing (other than my ADs) for a few months.

The problem is that it's just the SOS over and over. Even in the subjects that interest me I seldom see anything that I haven't seen a hundred times before. It didn't used to be that - or at least that's my recollection.

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

~moxie~ — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 17:31:24 GMT

Zero hours for about 5 years. I can get what I want online.

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

Surfnturf — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 17:33:18 GMT

I watch or at least have on in the background certain shows. I like cooking shows because I enjoy some of the demonstrations. I also like David. If someone posts about a certain product, and I'm interested, I watch the demo online. Recently they offered the Shark Rocket as a TSV. I probably watched every single presentation of that. I bought it, and am very pleased with it.

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

tansy — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 17:38:31 GMT

I flip over to QVC occasionally during commercials if I am watching live tv (rather than a Tivo'd show). Even though I don't buy often anymore, I do check the recently aired shows online.

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

Burnsite — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 17:39:08 GMT

I will watch QVC if my regular channels (HGTV, Food Channel, Cooking Channel) have shows on that don't appeal and if I am in the mood to be watching something.

I am happy to say that I do shop at QVC but mostly online. They are phasing out IPad 2s on easy pay, and I got one with a bluetooth keyboard and case for about $150 less than retail for the tablet. Apple products don't often go on sale. Anyhow, I found that online, but once in a while I will watch the TV. I think the hosts are generally quite good at their jobs, and weirdly, I prefer QVC to 10-minute banks of commercials on HGTV, including the guy shouting about Oxy-Clean.

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

brewhaha — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 18:31:36 GMT

Not very much. Maybe an hour a week.

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

esmerelda — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 18:36:14 GMT

I love how some posters never watch, haven't for years, as if it's beneath them. But they're more than happy to be here, holding court, with an audience courtesy of the Q. I did not edit this post.

Re: How often do you watch QVC?

MomOf4 — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 18:36:46 GMT

The only time I ever watch QVC is late at night during the commercials in the program I am watching while trying to fall asleep.