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Only Venting In Hopes It Helps QVC

Gracie11 — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:29:07 GMT

As I said in the title the only reason I am posting this is I hope it helps QVC. Please accept my apologies if our views differ as I know they serve lots of different clientele. My normal routine each morning is watching the Q as I get dressed for the day. Pat and Susan were on and one of the outfits really caught my attention. As I get older it is hard to find simple, classic pieces that fit my lifestyle yet have a little spunk. Pat was doing an outstanding job offering just the amount of detail in a genuine classy presentation but was interrupted so many times she hesitated and Susan chimed in saying she was merely trying to explain how exceptional her fabrics are. You could cut the tension with a knife. I turned the channel and felt so bad for Pat.

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NC Bandwagon — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:51:37 GMT

Hello, grandgracie and welcome.

I get what you're saying. This isn't to be mean to Susan Graver, but many have said that Susan can be rather hyper a lot.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:59:17 GMT

...whatever.... year after year, decade after decade this SG foolishness continues. I suspect the real problem some you have with her is that she's rich, small, cute, happy and self confident. Drives you bonkers!!! lol Well, she's QVC's highest grossing clothing vendor and she's been with QVC longer than any other clothing vendor. What does that tell you? If you don't like the woman, don't watch her or put your tv on mute when she's on. But I don't think SG is going to change her entire demeanor and personality just because handful of viewers have a problem with her. If ain't broke.....don't fix it.

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blackhole99 — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:04:27 GMT

QVC will never do anything about the outlandish behavior of SG ,so just don't watch and more importantly don't buy.

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wildcat fan — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:13:42 GMT

So many different perspectives. . .I watched Pat and Susan this morning and thought about how much I enjoyed the show and how well they worked together.

ETA: They even convinced me to purchase a couple of pairs of pants: A261949.

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piperbay — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:22:57 GMT

I guess everyone has a different perception of things... I always think Susan and Pat work well together.

I admire Susan for her talent and spunk so I don't mind watching her at all.

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StuffnSuch — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:39:43 GMT

There's no tension between Pat and Susan. They've worked together for nearly 25 years. Pat is the best at giving SG a very wide berth, so that is why she defers when Susan interjects excitedly.

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brewhaha — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:53:32 GMT

It might help you and the few posters who complain about it but I don't see how it's going to help QVC in the big picture. Susan is an institution on QVC and she or they are not going to change.

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Gracie11 — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:04:42 GMT

Guess I was wrong and stepped on some toes. Sorry about that. As far as the comment from chrystaltree referring to jealousy due to rich, small, cute, happy and self confident. I'm afraid not. Got that all covered.

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momma3gs — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:08:10 GMT

On 2/26/2015 grandgracie said:
Guess I was wrong and stepped on some toes. Sorry about that. As far as the comment from chrystaltree referring to jealousy due to rich, small, cute, happy and self confident. I'm afraid not. Got that all covered.

LOVE your response, grandgracie ... perfect!!!

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momma3gs — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:09:05 GMT

On 2/26/2015 grandgracie said:
Guess I was wrong and stepped on some toes. Sorry about that. As far as the comment from chrystaltree referring to jealousy due to rich, small, cute, happy and self confident. I'm afraid not. Got that all covered.

d/p

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NC Bandwagon — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:12:31 GMT

On 2/26/2015 grandgracie said:
Guess I was wrong and stepped on some toes. Sorry about that. As far as the comment from chrystaltree referring to jealousy due to rich, small, cute, happy and self confident. I'm afraid not. Got that all covered.

It's all right. You didn't do anything wrong. I honestly don't know how much more nicely you could've worded your post.

In all seriousness, I know that Susan gets very excited about the clothes she makes and I'm guessing that's why she comes off as a bit hyper at times. She's very popular and I'm guessing she's a nice person, but I think it can get to QVC viewers at times.

One time, she made a top that looked like a one of the old Star Trek uniforms. People made a whole thread about that and were posting pictures and GIFS of Spock, Captain Kirk, other members of the Star Trek crew and it was just a fun thread. No one said anything bad about Susan and Susan Graver herself liked it so much that she even commented about it on her Facebook page.

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LTT1 — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:15:11 GMT

On 2/26/2015 StuffyBug said: There's no tension between Pat and Susan. They've worked together for nearly 25 years. Pat is the best at giving SG a very wide berth, so that is why she defers when Susan interjects excitedly.

This is so well said... love the words "wide berth" as Pat "deals with" Susan's enthusiam so admirably. (IMO) I am dismayed that there are comments that discourage others from voicing their opinions...

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Kathlen — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:22:58 GMT

On 2/26/2015 chrystaltree said:
...whatever.... year after year, decade after decade this SG foolishness continues. I suspect the real problem some you have with her is that she's rich, small, cute, happy and self confident. Drives you bonkers!!! lol Well, she's QVC's highest grossing clothing vendor and she's been with QVC longer than any other clothing vendor. What does that tell you? If you don't like the woman, don't watch her or put your tv on mute when she's on. But I don't think SG is going to change her entire demeanor and personality just because handful of viewers have a problem with her. If ain't broke.....don't fix it.

Bravo!!!!!!!

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Mtnbikegirl — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:37:30 GMT

OP, you didn't sound malicious in your thread. "It takes a lifetime to gain a customer, and a second to lose one." That's how retail is.

QVC reads these threads, and I think they have acted on the complaints. I check once a week to see "new arrivals." Hardly anything new from SG. TSV's? Boy, have they dwindled. Red carpet shows? Fashionably Late Shows?? No appearances by Susan....I don't know if it has to do with customers complaining about her, or if it's her choice, but something has caused change.

For me, I just don't see much from her line lately that appeals to me. I'm sick of liquid knit. Too many prints. I bought the French terry jacket she had on this morning a few months ago, and it has increased $7 since then. That seems like a lot to me.

I purchased a wool coat from her in September. It was sewn so poorly, One sleeve was sewn almost completely shut? It was bizarre. I exchanged it, and it was too big everywhere. No quality control at all on that coat!

I am hoping she has a great TSV on 3/5. Sadly, my SG purchases have dwindled down to next to nothing. Not b/c of her personality, but because of what she's selling.

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kelsey17 — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 21:08:04 GMT

On 2/26/2015 grandgracie said:
Guess I was wrong and stepped on some toes. Sorry about that. As far as the comment from chrystaltree referring to jealousy due to rich, small, cute, happy and self confident. I'm afraid not. Got that all covered.

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luvdoodles — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 23:03:21 GMT

Pat must have a lot of patience to work with her every week. Seems to me that Pat sometimes lets her just take over the show. Some of SG looks nice but a little too pricey for me.

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MomCat — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 23:15:45 GMT

No offense, but the bottom line is - if you are tuning in to a shopping channel every morning to focus on the interaction of vendors and sales people, you may want to reevaluate how you spend your time. I doubt your venting is of any value to QVC programming. I see complaints all the time about SG. The times I've tuned in, I just don't see the rudeness any of you describe. She's sure silly, but rude? Don't think so, and I'm sure the host doesn't think so either.

On a lighter note - once I get the weather report and local news in the morning, I switch over to the radio for the day. Much more entertaining than daytime tv. There. That's my vent to YOUR vent. LOL

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Mominohio — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 23:19:00 GMT

On 2/26/2015 chrystaltree said:
...whatever.... year after year, decade after decade this SG foolishness continues. I suspect the real problem some you have with her is that she's rich, small, cute, happy and self confident. Drives you bonkers!!! lol Well, she's QVC's highest grossing clothing vendor and she's been with QVC longer than any other clothing vendor. What does that tell you? If you don't like the woman, don't watch her or put your tv on mute when she's on. But I don't think SG is going to change her entire demeanor and personality just because handful of viewers have a problem with her. If ain't broke.....don't fix it.

It's more than a handful, and they won't change it because of money, she makes them money. Those who find her annoying, stop buying, and things might change. I find her so incredibly rude, but I never buy clothing on Q anyway.

I have to wonder what insecurities it takes to accuse others of being jealous. That is so sixth grade.

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Perkup — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 23:22:33 GMT

Grandgracie, there are sooo many of us here on the board who don't watch SG anymore because of her rude and arrogant behavior and we agree totally with your post. Unfortunately when someone starts a blog with negatives about Susan, some people have to jump in and say you're wrong.

Fact is, you're completely right. Susan's behavior is such a turn off that many of us don't watch anymore. Don't think you are in the wrong. QVC owns SG's line, and that's why they won't stop her insolence. They obviously make more money on her things than on those from an outside vendor.

The only way I can think of that will ever work is if everyone stops buying. Then she'll have to change her ways or she may lose her cushy spot.