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EVINE

Moonchilde — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 04:10:54 GMT

Okay, so I've been channel surfing in and out of the Special Event/launch for the past couple of hours. Good heavens, but it seems to be sow's ear redux. Same hosts behaving the same mundane and dreary way, whether or not they have a glass of water-masquerading-as-champagne in their hand and there are faux photographers' flashbulbs going off right and left.

The clothing worn by the female hosts is making me wince. But the kicker - they are just dressing their everyday merchandise up as new and different and wheee! Waterford glass (most not crystal and made in Asia), Invicta, sheets & comforters, the usual clothing lines - same old/same old. The only thing new I've noticed is the Vanderpump stuff, which is reminding me of a dollar drawer of 1950s paste jewelry at Goodwill.

I'm disappointed in Kathy Levine as "hostess" - not the fun, witty, irreverent person I enjoyed once upon a time.

I had no preconceived notions of whether the channel's splashy debut would be a true new page or not, and was prepared to be pleasantly surprised. Only - I'm not. Meh.

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Deb1010again — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 04:13:54 GMT

OY, they're bringing Paula Deen back. Kathy is interviewing her right now.

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Moonchilde — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 04:15:51 GMT

I just saw that - selling pet food, among other things.

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september — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 04:16:25 GMT

Thanks for the reviews. I've never really been into this channel/website, but did place one order years ago..and it was for an Invicta watch. I've thought they don't have much variety? If they aren't going to mix it up more...well....I don't need any more watches.

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mjmm — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 04:34:02 GMT

The name is hard to say. What does it mean?

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Kachina624 — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 04:48:19 GMT

Methink it's much ado about nothing.

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Deb1010again — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 05:05:02 GMT

On 2/13/2015 mjmm said: The name is hard to say. What does it mean?

I equate it to a vine or weed that permeates every part of your life.

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Buck-i-Nana — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 05:27:22 GMT

This woman on now selling the DEVINE treats? She sounds like the woman who reps for Davids bake goods on HSN.

ETA - I just found a video for a David's Cookies product on HSN and it IS the same woman. So, it looks like EVINE is harvesting products and personalities from HSN for the most part. Guess she won't be on HSN repping for David's anymore and that's a good thing in my book, she sounds like Fran Dresher!

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Moonchilde — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 05:27:36 GMT

On 2/13/2015 Kachina624 said: Methink it's much ado about nothing.

That's definitely my feeling. All the weeks of build-up to splash! - and...that's IT?

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Buck-i-Nana — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 05:37:14 GMT

On 2/13/2015 moonchilde said:
On 2/13/2015 Kachina624 said: Methink it's much ado about nothing.

That's definitely my feeling. All the weeks of build-up to splash! - and...that's IT?

This noisy background is just as bad with EVINE as it is when the Q does these ""bashes"". It's annoying and distracting.

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Deb1010again — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 06:29:31 GMT

On 2/13/2015 Buck-i-Nana said:
On 2/13/2015 moonchilde said:
On 2/13/2015 Kachina624 said: Methink it's much ado about nothing.

That's definitely my feeling. All the weeks of build-up to splash! - and...that's IT?

This noisy background is just as bad with EVINE as it is when the Q does these "bashes". It's annoying and distracting.

ITA, the hosts are straining their voices trying to speak above it all. Very annoying and distracting. Plus someone broke some glass just a little while ago.

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madcity411 — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 06:55:41 GMT

What's happening at that shopping channel anyway. The clothing quality is down, the jewelry they have isn't up the the standard they once offered. Now food items. Paula Deen? Come on, what a let down. Saving a lot of money.....that's a good thing!

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cody2 — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 06:58:30 GMT

I haven't found the station and don't know what it is all about but...I though Evine looked like Levine without the L. Guess it is just a coincidence.

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shamalamadingdong4 — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 08:58:02 GMT

Evine? Is it a new shopping channel?

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Topaz Gem — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 10:25:46 GMT

I wish them luck in their new venture. It never hurts to have more shopping choices. I've gotten some nice things from them over the years and hope they continue to expand their product offerings.

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AngelLove2 — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 14:26:56 GMT

Todd English is also going to be on. I only watch Dimitri now. Will probably watch more. They will need to reduce their shipping to get me to buy. Adina, from David's cookies moved from HSN. It seems they recruited a lot of vendors from other stations. Since I already know them, I will watch more and probably buy.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 16:56:01 GMT

I was so surprised to see Adina from Davids Cookies on there, her brand now is called Devine Treats.

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brii — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 16:58:43 GMT

How many times have they changed their name now?

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Shelbelle — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 20:03:42 GMT

On 2/14/2015 brii said:
How many times have they changed their name now?

Value Vision, Shop NBC, SHQ, Evine did I forget any other names?

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LyndaGee — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 20:06:14 GMT

"Sow's ear redux." Yup, excellent description.