topic Re: Are Lunchtime Specials Customer Returns? in Fashion

Are Lunchtime Specials Customer Returns?

foundinlv — Thu, 29 May 2014 16:40:26 GMT

In many cases I believe they are, especially when the hosts had stated that there was no reorder and you've seen stock disappear during presentations and while surfing the site over the years. I know that on occasion I received a garment that clearly had been laundered and a handbag that had sold out in my favorite color 2 years ago. Is that fair? Maybe they should change the category to, Lunchtime Customer Returns NOT So Special.

Can you imagine getting penalized for a return for that??

In fact, it wouldn't surprise me if these were returns from As-Is.

Re: Are Lunchtime Specials Customer Returns?

Kathlen — Thu, 29 May 2014 19:12:14 GMT

I've never received a used/returned item from QVC and I've purchased a fair share of lunchtime specials.

Re: Are Lunchtime Specials Customer Returns?

Group 5 minus 1 — Thu, 29 May 2014 19:28:13 GMT

Maybe a few. I think LTS are items in short supply and not returning. I have never (to my knowledge) received a returned item.

Re: Are Lunchtime Specials Customer Returns?

Ibby114 — Thu, 29 May 2014 19:38:25 GMT

I think LTS are as much returns as regular purchases might be. From posts on the boards it seems some have received returns - but the majority do not. I probably have over the years but none stick out in my mind.

The sell outs during a presentation doesn't account for cancelled orders, credit cards not going through, etc. Q has such an extended 'process order' timeframe, I wouldn't be surprised if that has something to do with the inventory reappearing!

Re: Are Lunchtime Specials Customer Returns?

foundinlv — Thu, 29 May 2014 19:40:40 GMT

On 5/29/2014 ibb38 said:
I think LTS are as much returns as regular purchases might be. From posts on the boards it seems some have received returns - but the majority do not. I probably have over the years but none stick out in my mind.

The sell outs during a presentation doesn't account for cancelled orders, credit cards not going through, etc. Q has such an extended 'process order' timeframe, I wouldn't be surprised if that has something to do with the inventory reappearing!

I agree with you on that but many of the Lunchtime Specials are super old inventory. Have been around for 2 or more years.

Re: Are Lunchtime Specials Customer Returns?

Lipstickdiva — Thu, 29 May 2014 19:42:56 GMT

Some of the LTS are way older than even 2 years. The other day there was a Motto item in there and when is the last time Motto was on air? Or Dialogue? If something doesn't sell out as a LTS, the price goes up to a clearance price, I've noticed that.

Re: Are Lunchtime Specials Customer Returns?

MJDinVegas — Thu, 29 May 2014 23:02:31 GMT

On 5/29/2014 LipstickDiva said:
Some of the LTS are way older than even 2 years. The other day there was a Motto item in there and when is the last time Motto was on air? Or Dialogue? If something doesn't sell out as a LTS, the price goes up to a clearance price, I've noticed that.

I agree that LTSs are items set to go to clearance if they don't sell out as the LTS. I've seen a number of items go up to a clearance price after being LTSs. The items I've bought as LTS have not been returns but, in all fairness, I've not bought that many.

Re: Are Lunchtime Specials Customer Returns?

Clover29 — Thu, 29 May 2014 23:12:28 GMT

I haven't received a "used" LTS, nor have I ever received an obvious return when I've ordered "as is" items. I probably couldn't tell if someone reboxed a piece of jewelry unless it was all greasy or hairy or something, but clothes from QVC have always arrived factory fresh in brand new packaging.

I did once get a pair of "as is" sandals that didn't have quite as much packaging as another identical pair (different color) ordered at the same time, but they didn't look to have been tried on, let alone worn, and I wouldn't have thought anything of it if I hadn't had the other pair to compare.

I think they just find LTS items in a dusty box at the back of the warehouse.

Re: Are Lunchtime Specials Customer Returns?

maryebrown_1 — Thu, 29 May 2014 23:40:26 GMT

Recently there was a tattouage item on LTS. The item was from 2007 (and I never knew that Carolyn Yovan, the vendor from HSN, had her items here!)

Re: Are Lunchtime Specials Customer Returns?

lovepink — Thu, 29 May 2014 23:48:56 GMT

I have bought lots of LTS and nothing has looked like a return to me. Remember even when things looks sold out on shows, many cancel, credit cards are denied or some use check holds and never send the check.