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QVC Phone Calls

sunala — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:43:03 GMT

I read Shawn's post and felt really bad for her and her husband. She asked to please not mention her loss when she's on the air, but how many people are going to listen? Either they didn't read her request, or they don't care.

This is yet another reason why I think they should do away with those ridiculous phone calls. They serve absolutely no purpose, as far as I can see.

I hope, at least, they will do away with the phone calls for Shawn when she returns. Why take the risk of someone bringing it up, which will only be awkward and hurtful.

NO MORE PHONE CALLS!!

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tansy — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:45:02 GMT

The phone calls should bite the dust.

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brii — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:45:35 GMT

I agree.

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Mj12 — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:45:58 GMT

On 8/13/2014 tansy said: The phone calls should bite the dust.

ITA. They are awful, pitiful.

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reese2 — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:48:59 GMT

I agree. I remember hearing Jill ask for privacy after her loss and guess what? Yep, someone had to mention it to her. It's time to get rid of those for good.

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sunala — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:49:53 GMT

Phone call:

Welcome to QVC and to whom am I speaking?

This is Ethel.

Hi Ethel what did you pick up tonight?

I bought the Susan Graver sweater.

Oooh what color did you get?

I got the pink.

Oooooh I love the pink! It's my favorite!

Um I mean I bought the blue.

Ooooh I love the blue. That's my favorite!

I also got the red.

Ooooh I love the red. That's my favorite!

NO MORE PHONE CALLS!

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tansy — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:52:18 GMT

LOL, Sunny! You nailed it.

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Elstongunn — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:59:36 GMT

On 8/13/2014 sunala said:
Phone call:

Welcome to QVC and to whom am I speaking?

This is Ethel.

Hi Ethel what did you pick up tonight?

I bought the Susan Graver sweater.

Oooh what color did you get?

I got the pink.

Oooooh I love the pink! It's my favorite!

Um I mean I bought the blue.

Ooooh I love the blue. That's my favorite!

I also got the red.

Ooooh I love the red. That's my favorite!

NO MORE PHONE CALLS!

Excellent!!

Except you forgot to add, "Hi, Ethel...say hello to (name of vendor standing next to host)." Because, you know, callers are like little kids and have to be reminded to acknowledge everyone in the room.

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Mj12 — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:03:16 GMT

And the 'shout-outs' to a caller's sister/hairdresser/second cousin/pet.

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Preds — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:04:47 GMT

"Ethel! Is that you, Ethel? You get your clothes on!" (Roger Miller)

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:26:12 GMT

I hate the phone calls as well but it has nothing to do with Shawn's situation.

If people didn't read Shawn's blog or don't read her FB page, I'm not sure why anything would be said on air. It's not as if she'd made the announcement that she was pg and if people didn't read, they don't know what happened. Jill was in that situation but she made a one time announcement on air, asked that nothing be said about it and to my knowledge it never was.

I feel more sorry that she felt the need to make such an announcement because people were demanding an answer, making things up and speculating about what was going on.

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happycat — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:36:25 GMT

On 8/13/2014 reese2 said:
I agree. I remember hearing Jill ask for privacy after her loss and guess what? Yep, someone had to mention it to her. It's time to get rid of those for good.

And I am sure someone will do the same thing to Shawn. The phone calls really do need to go!

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chrystaltree — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:47:57 GMT

My guess is that when Shawn returns, there will not be any viewer phone calls. Not for a very long time. Because we all know how inconsiderate, inappropriate and selfish people can be. I don't know why QVC does it anyway. Those calls add nothing to the shows and sometimes, they are complete turn off.

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foundinlv — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:59:41 GMT

I think the calls are just filler material for their hour on air.

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circles — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:00:16 GMT

anyone hear the caller when Nancy and the Diamond guy were on at 1pm....the Affinity show....she went on and on about how beautiful...well made...the diamonds are....then she asked if they were made in China...and kept asking....

Nancy and the gentleman seemed to be hedging...saying they couldn't read what it said on the Heart Cross necklace...and she continued on about the quality...how she had lots of high end diamonds...

She just would not stop....I had to change the channel...she was so over the top and annoying....but Nancy and the gentleman were very nice to her....even though I bet they would have liked to hang up on her.....

We do not need calls...ever....for any reason...

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brii — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:02:13 GMT

They can always throw it to Facebook...

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corita — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:24:15 GMT

On 8/13/2014 happycat said:
On 8/13/2014 reese2 said:
I agree. I remember hearing Jill ask for privacy after her loss and guess what? Yep, someone had to mention it to her. It's time to get rid of those for good.

And I am sure someone will do the same thing to Shawn. The phone calls really do need to go!

I also remember Jill's plea for privacy...her request was so heartfelt! I really hope that no calls get through to Shawn! I think that whole issue with viewer/buyer "phone calls" needs to go. I can't, in my wildest dreams, even imagine anyone wanting to talk to a host while the Q show is running! I have been asked by the CS and have always declined!

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qvcaddition — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:37:11 GMT

Plus they love bragging about number of grandchildren or something about family. Does not belong on a home shopping channel. The host will agree with any color you pick, or whatever. They may care, but they are limited.

With Carolyn today, some caller started to say something, and she said, we have to go.

We can read the reviews, don't need the calls.

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MomOf4 — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:44:56 GMT

Those testimonial calls are the MOST irritating thing on QVC. I don't even use the mute button on them. I just change channels and rarely go back to QVC unless it's something I'm really interested in.

Testimonial calls =

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Andrewsgrandma — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 23:44:38 GMT

They need to stop taking calls period. The calls serve no purpose. Some of the calls are sad, some are just ridiculous. Sometimes I cringe listening to them. Yep, time to lose the calls.