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Previously Recorded???

milly1 — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 14:27:05 GMT

When did QVC go to previously recorded programming? I woke up in the night and Albany was on with Vitamix and a Pilates show. There was the program again this morning. QVC always prided itself on "live" broadcasts. I guess the Vitamix is the same old/same old every hour so may as well record one program. I also remember when QVC had everything in their warehouse in stock as well. Changes, but never tackle their high shipping rates.

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Preds — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 14:48:05 GMT

With no more variety than they have had lately they could record most of their shows for repeat. Sad, but true.

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 14:50:35 GMT

I don't know about QVC but I have noticed that HSN is not live all night long, when I can't sleep and turn the tv on HSN has the words previously recorded on the screen...I am not sure what hours they are not live.

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brii — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 15:40:19 GMT

Shop HQ isn't live all night either.

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jackthebear — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 15:57:44 GMT

I don't have a problem with recorded programs, as long as it is not being presented as live when it is not. The hosts might be fresher if they were not juggling hours.

The middle of the night is usually for the new and training hosts isn't it?

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HHC1 — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 16:40:00 GMT

I noticed this weeks ago. It's interesting because I notice threads pop up in this forum regarding shows I missed. Now, a simple change of the channel will allow you to see the show referenced on a thread.

I do think it could cause issues with "sellouts" etc.

Otherwise, while it may be a good idea, there could be more serious implications. QVC may ultimately need "fewer" hosts.

According to the business reports,the forecast for this industry isn't good.

Online shopping is expected to take over en masse rendering live shopping channels obsolete.

Looks like Lisa got out in time.

Re: Previously Recorded???

milly1 — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 16:45:32 GMT

I thought this was the function of QPlus. Maybe they won't be replacing Lisa as the overnight hosts can work more day hours.

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brii — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 16:55:37 GMT

Q Plus is all recorded programming.

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circles — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 17:07:45 GMT

On 1/4/2015 Preds said:
With no more variety than they have had lately they could record most of their shows for repeat. Sad, but true.

you are so right....

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June Lands — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 18:35:49 GMT

I really doubt a huge audience is watching at say 2AM in the morning... it saves money for them to run repeats... most of the shopping channels do it now. I find nothing wrong with it.

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chickenbutt — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 18:39:37 GMT

I think it's pretty smart to have pre-recorded shows in the middle of the night. It saves a ton of money and, especially, these shows where there is one item for a whole hour.

SHQ has pre-recorded shows from 11pm (where I am) to about 5am (IIRC). The weird thing about that is that it's a pre-recorded of their 9pm value of the day show played over and over again. Or at least that's the way it looked from the times I tuned in, intermittently, throughout the night.

I don't care for hsn, so I don't know what they do overnight.

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lovescats — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 19:11:01 GMT

I think it makes sense. Wonder if it will cut back people's impulse buying and returning. To me it seems like a major host has left at end of each of the past years starting with Bob bowersox.

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hennypenny — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 19:14:06 GMT

The brighter ones know to jump ship before it burns and sinks.

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croemer — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 19:15:35 GMT

On 1/4/2015 circles said:
On 1/4/2015 Preds said:
With no more variety than they have had lately they could record most of their shows for repeat. Sad, but true.

you are so right....

Yep

Re: Previously Recorded???

LilacTree — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 19:48:12 GMT

On 1/4/2015 croemer said:
On 1/4/2015 circles said:
On 1/4/2015 Preds said:
With no more variety than they have had lately they could record most of their shows for repeat. Sad, but true.

you are so right....

Yep

ITA!!