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Flashlights, AGAIN?

Deb1010again — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 21:21:21 GMT

What is it about QVC shoppers that they're so likely to buy flashlights? It's almost funny this time of year to see how many flashlight sets QVC sells, so QVCers must also love to give them as gifts -- stock up the gift closet and have one on hand for late night pumpkin patch visiting.

I do see the utility of a flashlight, but it just seems like QVC has this category over represented.

Re: Flashlights, AGAIN?

chickenbutt — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 21:26:10 GMT

It seems crazy, doesn't it, but it must work. They've been doing this for as far back as I can remember.

I cannot think of a time that I wished somebody would gift me with a flashlight. Does that make me weird? hehe

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Scooby Doo — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 21:57:58 GMT

This time of year I make sure my flashlights are in working order and that the batteries are fresh. I remember a big snowstorm a couple of years ago when the power went out for several hours and the roads were too bad to go to the store to purchase anything.

I was wishing someone would have gifted me with a good flashlight during that storm.

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SydneyH — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 22:02:06 GMT

I think generators are a better idea for a TSV, they'd sell like hot cakes for East Coasters.

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chickenbutt — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 22:24:18 GMT

SydneyH wrote:
I think generators are a better idea for a TSV, they'd sell like hot cakes for East Coasters.

Ha! Good one. Now that would be a seriously helpful gift! Plus, you know how it goes - you could always buy a few extras for the 'gift closet'.

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Deb1010again — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 22:51:44 GMT

@SydneyH wrote:
I think generators are a better idea for a TSV, they'd sell like hot cakes for East Coasters.

I do think that's an EXCELLENT idea. And I live in Atlanta.

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Stormygirl — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 23:50:38 GMT

I have loved getting and giving those flashlights, the 3 with the magnet and extending arm? Is inexpensive, thoughtful, handy and I have already gifted them to my 2 garbage men, mailman who comes a mile up my dirt road to deliver my mail, and to a mechanic. A bore maybe for some but for others who like me are termionally ill and disabled and dont have alot to spend is the thought that counts. I have never had anyone be dissapointed in getting such a flashlight. Living rural these flashlights have been life savers for many who have thanked me profusely. reminds me the pink ones for the gals should be here soon.

Re: Flashlights, AGAIN?

Deb1010again — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 00:06:00 GMT

@Stormygirl wrote:
I have loved getting and giving those flashlights, the 3 with the magnet and extending arm? Is inexpensive, thoughtful, handy and I have already gifted them to my 2 garbage men, mailman who comes a mile up my dirt road to deliver my mail, and to a mechanic. A bore maybe for some but for others who like me are termionally ill and disabled and dont have alot to spend is the thought that counts. I have never had anyone be dissapointed in getting such a flashlight. Living rural these flashlights have been life savers for many who have thanked me profusely. reminds me the pink ones for the gals should be here soon.

I am so sorry to hear you are so ill and disabled. That must be so hard for you and especially at this time of the year. I'm glad the flashlights have been so useful for you and yours.

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Stormygirl — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 00:37:43 GMT

Aww thanks...I do worry about the mixed reviews of the flashlights. LOL. So far I have received good batches but thank goodness for holiday returns LOL. I did find something very useful for the elderly and disabled like myself which only costs about 20 something. On HSN they have the car cane. Has the flashlight, car cane, seat belt cutter and window breaker? I thought they were corny until I ordered a few and kept one for myself. They work and now I can get out of the car without much help. Others I gifted to have been raving about them and have asked where I purchased them.Have you seen them? They come in fancy colors too!

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Bhvbum — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 00:51:13 GMT

Yes! I have bought them twice, one set given to neices and nephews for backpacks. They love and use them. Same for a circle of friends for the 2nd order. They also love them. I was caught in an elevator in a foreign city and had one hooked to the outside of my purse. The lights had gone out and it truly saved me!!
I probably would have remembered my phone but also used it on the flight over to locate the electric plug under my plane seat (after the lights were dimmed) to charge my phone. Great to look for a dropped item in a dark restaurant or theater.
Great for one in a closet - works great to see if navy or black.

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Tantallum — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 01:38:55 GMT

One time during a presentation, the host says "this is great for the flashlight afficianado!"

LOL. It's one thing for for it to be practical gift and admit it, but 'flashlight afficianado'??

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Stormygirl — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 03:42:26 GMT

LOLOL thanks for the smiles and giggles....Is a flashlight afficianado kindred to a Wenner a shoe collector...or a gal who likes one in every color? LOL I love flashlights but don't need 10 of them!! Posh flashlights in designer colors? LOLOL

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Pook — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 08:34:57 GMT

@tantallum wrote:
One time during a presentation, the host says "this is great for the flashlight afficianado!"
LOL. It's one thing for for it to be practical gift and admit it, but 'flashlight afficianado'??

That would describe meand my SO!! WE love flashlights and lanterns of any kind and as far as I'm concerned one can never have enough of them!!! I've given them as gifts and always got more than the fake smile look when someone opens a gift not very useful to them!! It's something everyone can use and kids love to get them! A way better gift than a mug with cheap candy, a scarf, an ornament, smelly candle, bath gel, etc. Bring on more flashlights!! You can make fun of me for this but when anyone needs a flashlight guess who they come to and often walk off with mine??!!! Years later many still thank me and use this gift.

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dex — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 18:15:51 GMT

My husband adores flashlights..he has more of them than I have shoes.He is always looking for the most powerful one and has been seen standing in a crowd of men at Costco admiring the newest biggest and brightest that the season has to offer...QVC is right on with this,the MAN gift.

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Jacie — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 18:20:17 GMT

The flashlight that my Mom gave my husband for his birthday came from QVC and he simply LOVES it. Whatever floats your boat!

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millieshops — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 18:29:49 GMT

The first time I ordered a set of the QVC flashlights, even I thought I was a bit crazy. I'm one person and there's a good light on my terrace and the parking lot if close and (I thought) well lighted.

Besides, I already has flashlights in every room, practically every drawer because I'd just gone through 5 hurricanes!

So - I took most of those mini light with me when I went back to Long Island in the spring. There I have terrible outdoor lighting even though my landlord improved it when I complained, it's still bad and there's little likelihood it will ever be better.

My friends have learned to carry flashlights, most of them picked up on the way out my door. I always want a stash on hand although now the basic ones are easy to find and I've turned to the magnet light, not really for Christmas gifts, but because they are so useful.

I'm sure I could buy sweaters or ties or socks or cookies - but, quite frankly, those things are no better than flashlights --and even more ubitquitous. Besides, I now need a flashlight every day if I want my mail that now arrives after dark, so I can gift myself!

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millieshops — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 18:34:09 GMT

But not all of us can use a generator. I can't - but I can use a flashlight all by my lonesome.

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Stormygirl — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 03:00:53 GMT

Seems those flashlights with the extension and magnets that come in fancy colors by Halo are a big hit here this year and I am again running out of them due to requests for MORE! LOL Ok so I guess I am officially this Years Flashlight Santa Officianado!! So far (cross my fingers) I have received well working ones. WOW who would have thunk they would be so popular? LOL now I know what to buy!

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Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 16:51:49 GMT

Are you kidding? It's the perfect all purpose gift for a guy .... no size needed and you can be sure he'll use it. Who doesn't need another flashlight?

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faeriemoon — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 16:57:52 GMT

I find it odd that they flashlight us to death every Christmas, but seldom offer umbrellas. It's hard to find a good umbrella.