topic Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it? in Fashion

Waitlist - Is it worth it?

kimsu1 — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 02:49:27 GMT

Can anybody tell me if Waitlist is really worth it? Am I going to wait 45 days only for something to be cancelled? In the past, I've just cancelled things I put on Waitlist just because I didn't believe it would ever ship. But it seems like lately more items are selling out before I can get to them argh--little time to watch presentations live. Waitlist only. If anybody has experience with Waitlist items, please let me know what my chances are :-) Thanks for any help or info.

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

ECBG — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 05:44:51 GMT

I don't often use waitlist, but when I do, there's no problem. I did get a letter once telling me they were waiting two weeks and then it would come.

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

Kachina624 — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 05:49:36 GMT

I almost always get my wait list items and sometimes very fast. If you really want something, yes, it's worth it.

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

californiamomofthree — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 06:16:29 GMT

In the past 6 years that I've been ordering from QVC, there's only been one time I didn't get a waitlist item (and I use it regularly) and that was only because I was on waitlist for white bottoms at the end of the season. It's worth it, unless you know for certain you are no longer interested in the item.

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

TX-starlight — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 06:41:28 GMT

On 9/29/2014 kachina624 said: I almost always get my wait list items and sometimes very fast. If you really want something, yes, it's worth it.

I agree. I have gotten on waitlist & the item might in within a week.All depends on the item.

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

hopeQ1 — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 06:50:36 GMT

In 26 years, I have used waitlist numerous times. Only once could my order not be filled, because of manufacturing problems. I didn't mind as I was notified as early as possible. Otherwise, I always get exactly what I order.

I'd say it is well worth the risk if you really, really want the item a great deal and are willing to wait for it.

I use it most for gift items all year long.

HTH

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

qualitygal — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 09:39:28 GMT

If I have to wait 45 days, to me, I don't want it. If they sell it, they should have enough on hand and if they don't I don't go on the list. But that's just me.

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

millieshops — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 10:34:48 GMT

I think it's "worth it" to waitlist. It doesn't cost anything to wait if you truly want what you're waiting for.

Also, if you decide along the way that you don't want to keep on waiting, you can cancel the waitlist.

Seems to me all the risk is on the companies you're waiting for, not on you. Unless you count the frustration of waiting maybe.

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

Rottie_mama — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:53:31 GMT

I don't mind waitlist, for the most part you get what you are waiting for. Sometimes you are notified if it will be longer but for the most part it is very reasonable.

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

kimsu1 — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 14:38:39 GMT

Thanks everybody! I don't mind the wait if it's 45 days or less. Sounds like most of the time, they fill the orders in that time period which is what I was wondering. I've purchased so many fall items recently, the old credit card could use a wait list :-)

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

jmsmall — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:14:00 GMT

I don't really use waitlist because a lot of the time

I shop on the spur of the moment and if I have

to wait a month and half to get the item

I may not evaen want it by then.

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

MomCat — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 20:26:55 GMT

I have always gotten my waitlist order. Even when it has run over the 45 days.

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

ChynnaBlue — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 21:04:17 GMT

I don't know how it wouldn't be worth it. If it comes in, you get the item. If it does not, you don't. The alternative is you don't get it at all and have no chance that you will get it.

Going on waitlist has no adverse risk.

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

kimsu1 — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 21:09:22 GMT

Well, I guess I was thinking, if there's less than a 50% chance of getting the item, then just find something else. In the past I've always cancelled, doubting QVC was ever really filling most of the waistlist orders, thought it was a sales tactic. Buy yay, most people seem to receive their waitlist orders! Good news ?? !!!

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

kimsu1 — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 21:10:54 GMT

Really what I should've said "Waitlist, is it real?" :-) Hopefully it'll work!

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

Trix — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 21:14:11 GMT

The majority of times I have used waitlist, I have received the item within the specified time period. More often than not when there has been a delay, I have been notified in writing of the revised possible ship date period. If the item can't be shipped and the order cancelled, I have received written notification of that too.

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

Tique — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 22:39:33 GMT

For me one advantage of waitlist is that I usualy get a chance to read a few reviews. If they are mixed or favorable, I will usually stay on WL but if many of the reviews are negative, then most of the time I cancel. At HSN, I put the item in my Favorites and continue to check reviews. If the item comes back in stock then I'll decide if I still want it.

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

kimsu1 — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:41:39 GMT

Tique, great idea!

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

kimsu1 — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 01:59:46 GMT

Just cancelled 2 items due to poor reviews....

Re: Waitlist - Is it worth it?

brewhaha — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 02:04:09 GMT

You don't have anything to lose. If you get it, great. If not, you weren't expecting it anyway.