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Who is really buying?

NativeJax — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 05:52:39 GMT

I haven't been watching much lately but when I get on here and read the posts it seems the active posters are buying less. The reality is that there must be a lot of people who are buying. I have not seen much lately that interests me on any channel. I shopped at Belks and their sales were great! I purchased Nautica, Clarks, Columbia and Izod for my young adult son today and spent $199, this was two pair of pants, leather shoes, two tops, leather belt, sweatshirt and dress socks. I rarely buy much here and use to watch a lot more than I do now but I am not a long time customer either. I can shop at other places and receive quality and value for much less. I was at marshals today too and saw philosophy sets for $16.99 and on the Q it would be $50....

Re: Who is really buying?

millieshops — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 06:12:21 GMT

Not me. Nothing to do with QVC; I pretty much just quit buying everywhere I could this year.

I used to buy new jewelry or some other accessory as well as clothing almost every week. Totally ridiculous and now I just quit.

I'm a brick and mortar shopper (or was) and I don't even go looking now. Not much use for all the winter fabrics and colors here in SE Florida, but that's undoubtedly what's in the stores even here.

Re: Who is really buying?

Snowpuppy — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 06:34:07 GMT

This time last year I figured out my home purchases for this year which took up about all of my discretionary $ this year.

I did buy a couple of sweaters and a new pair of boots but thats about it.

Im not on a strict budget but Im planning my spending more carefully so I can meet some goals. Nothing is worse than looking back over the year and saying like what did I buy?

Re: Who is really buying?

betteb — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 06:56:14 GMT

I ordered a Cannon Pixma printer from Office Depot. Black Friday price $29.00 free shipping.

I don't print a lot, but sometimes I really need to, and this printer will do the job just fine. It had good reviews.

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ctinaw — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 07:06:36 GMT

I've been buying stuff but not a lot of gifts. Most of the stuff I've bought from QVC has been for myself - makeup, kitchen stuff, etc.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 07:26:05 GMT

I never shop during the black Friday weekend ..... all the amateur shoppers are out! I got most of my holiday shopping done a few weeks ago.

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Burnsite — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 10:50:34 GMT

I got started late on gift planning this year, so I have been making many purchases in the last month or so--there are some great buys out there and this year they started well before Black Friday.

My Black Friday favorite: for my best friend from high school, who loves to gamble and play cards, on the Kate Spade "Surprise" sale I found a little leather cosmetics case designed to look like an Ace of Hearts (with the red playing-card pattern on one side and the Ace of Hearts on the other).

The Boden and Nordstrom sales online have been great, with free shipping and (if necessary) returns. I've replenished my own wardrobe, too, which really needed doing.

Re: Who is really buying?

jlkz — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 12:12:40 GMT

@betteb

Love your tag line !!!!!!!

Re: Who is really buying?

MomCat — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 12:55:22 GMT

I've learned to not rely on this forum for information about purchases on QVC. I like to hear about bargains from other retailers, but it's not necessary to brag about not shopping at QVC. I don't believe you anyway so you're wasting time telling me that. QVC actually has a deal every so often, which makes them as easy to shop with as any other retailer, so to answer your question - plenty of people are buying.

Re: Who is really buying?

NativeJax — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 15:26:58 GMT

i couldn't shop for my adult son of I wanted to on QVC, they do not offer much for clothing and shoes for men....so for me, I have to shop brick and mortar for them....are there things I would like to buy on QVC for myself or others....yes, but you pretty much have to budget for $50 an item on here.....I can't afford to spend tons of money so unless I really love it on here I don't buy that often....I have bought 13 items on the q this year....sorry you feel like I am bragging I am sharing information....there are lots of posters on here who complain about affordability and there are deals out there but you have to go out and find them....if you have an item you must have and can't bargain shop then there is the option of buying here, pay for shipping and wait to have it delivered....

Re: Who is really buying?

MarthaStewardess — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 15:57:06 GMT

I love going out shopping Black Friday weekend, starting Thursday night. Got several great deals in Macy's. Haven't bought anything ftom QVC. In fact, they are quite a turn off. They are showing the same things over and over, there are better deals elsewhere, their hosts are full of more cr@p thsn a Thanksgiving turkey and it's not the dreadful madhouse at the malls that they are making it out to be.

Re: Who is really buying?

jaxs mom — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 15:59:04 GMT

I think it's just the same old complainers complaining. I'm not buying less. Most QVC customers don't post on the boards anyway, and clearly there are many people that don't actually shop QVC that do post here.

Re: Who is really buying?

NativeJax — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 16:15:41 GMT

If the QVC business model works for you then that is fabulous....clearly as I mentioned earlier it works for many many others. I like the forum though, it is a pastime for me. I wonder what amount people have to spend and buy here to fit in with others???? Lol......if QVC meets all your needs that is just wonderful it doesn't meet all mine not can I afford to just randomly buy things I like.....I purchased 13 items this year so I am a customer just not a QVC groupie I guess....you know what I mean? "All things Q, all day, everyday".....I sometimes chuckle at people who obviously frown upon others for shopping elsewhere....too funny to me

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jaxs mom — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 16:39:23 GMT

Who's frowing on people shopping elsewhere? I spend more money on Amazon than at QVC. I do shop at QVC though and pretty regularly. My point was about the whining that is so rampant by certain posters that freely state they don't shop here. Obviously the comment doesn't apply to people that do shop QVC, so I'm not sure why you bothered.

There are lots of places I don't shop, such as HSN. But I wouldn't be going to their forums and whining about it.

Re: Who is really buying?

NativeJax — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 16:39:47 GMT

Yeah there are lots of whiners on here....oh and yes, people are frowned upon on this forum for petty things....there are a few posters on here who troll the board looking for an opportunity to pounce on others....I mean someone actually posted they didn't believe me on this thread and also made a comment that I was bragging for shopping and getting a bargain elsewhere and tried to shame me for doing so. I suppose that person doesn't have to worry about how they pay things....they must be blessed financially to not have to worry how much they spend.

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jaxs mom — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 16:53:49 GMT

Just try and ignore them. I do wish we still had the ignore feature but we don't. I can't believe someone would infer you were lying about getting a bargain, but people are wierd. Commuity Chat does seem to have the worst of it. We post about bargains all the time on Handbags and Beauty.

Have a great weekend.

Re: Who is really buying?

cah — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 16:53:16 GMT

Me too!

Re: Who is really buying?

NativeJax — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 16:58:37 GMT

I usually ignore most things I read on here and yes, I wish there was an ignore button! I still enjoy the forum most of the time....sometimes I have some time to kill and I enjoy the banter.....

So, I had mentioned that even if I wanted to buy here for my son, I simply couldn't, the Q doesn't offer any of the items I bought for my son. He needs clothes and shoes....he is 21.....not a whole lot available for that demographic at the Q.