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What Has Happened To QVC And Their Programming Lately?

Luvtoshopathome — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:19:57 GMT

I don't know about any of you but QVC's programming is getting worse and so monotonous. It looks like every time I turn it on, it's Dooney & BOURKE, I mean really they must be making tons of money on these bags because they are on constantly and they certainly aren't cheap bags. I guess they took over the never ending Bruce Makowsky programming. Then there's Philosophy, IT cosmetics, Logo, leggings, leggings and more leggings, oh and now it's the skirted leggings, Susan Graver, who I Used to be able to watch but lately she really needs to calm down, she's just do hyped up all the time she actually makes me nervous. And why do they need to have whole entire days dedicated to only one product? It seems like silver has been on for daysI. It really has become so monotonous , nothing new, the same old boring items and shows. I check in to see what's on but I usually wind up changing the channel. Thanks for letting me vent but it's really a shame what has happened to this shopping channel. I remember the good old days when Quality and Value really meant something to them but unfortunately not any longer.

Re: What Has Happened To QVC And Their Programming Lately?

Pavanne — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 02:08:02 GMT

I think it is probably time to try a new shopping channel. This is not to be negative. I actually like to look at items on the website and then see what I can find in the stores. I have to try things on. I like Isaac and Liz Claiborne but the prices are too expensive for me. JC Penney has a very nice Liz Claiborne line and with sales and coupons it is very affordable. Change up your shopping options.

Re: What Has Happened To QVC And Their Programming Lately?

jbnh — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 16:00:54 GMT

I have been watching and shopping at QVC for years. It is sad to see how the programming has changed. From what I can see, these are now QVC's core brands and the ones that air adnauseum:

Vitamix

Dyson

Dell, Apple & HP

KitchenAid

SleepNumber

WEN

Philosophy

Susan Graver & Isaac M

Keurig

IT, Josie M. & BE

If you are not one of these brands, good luck getting some air time and a TSV. It seems pretty clear by the repetitive shows that the QVC cares more about getting new customers than retaining the current ones. This too is also very sad and foolish as it is less costly to keep existing customers than to get new ones. Vitamix, Dyson, SleepNumber, KitchenAid, the computer brands and to some extent Keurig are infrequent purchases. If you buy one of these you should have it for years. Only the beauty and clothing items are frequent purchases and what the existing customers would purchase regularly. Most regular customers are likely to have already purchased a vitamix, dyson, etc by now due to the nonstop airings.

Instead of looking for new and unique, less known vendors like they used to do, now they only want brands with existing well known brand recognition. I can see how this can make for easier sales but I do miss all the unique items you could only find at the Q .

Re: What Has Happened To QVC And Their Programming Lately?

circles — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 16:14:50 GMT

as much as I hate the repetitive programming...therefore I rarely watch....those core brands must sell...and make them lots of money...

the few of us that do not buy these items...and have turned to other sources to purchase...there must be way more that they are able to keep watching and buying...

so until their sales reports start to go down...the boring shows will continue....sadly...

Re: What Has Happened To QVC And Their Programming Lately?

Ptaz — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 16:54:37 GMT

I think the repetitive programming is because they cannot do jewelry like they used to, so they have to emphasize other things where the profit margins are high. Nobody can buy gold like they used to and QVC cut their teeth on jewelry shows. Even when they do jewelry any more it's a large majority of it advanced orders so they don't have to maintain inventories of pricey items. I don't watch nearly as much as I did, but there are a few things that I do try to catch like Monday/Friday fashions, but even those are getting repetitive.

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MalteseMomma — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 17:25:14 GMT

Never watch and never buy anymore.Every Q check I make is the same thing no matter what time I make it. All desire to shop is gone,I cannot believe it myself...........lol

All I order are my already ordered a/d programs now

I was a huge buyer in my day................lol QVC itself has cured me of my addiction

Re: What Has Happened To QVC And Their Programming Lately?

jmsmall — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 17:34:12 GMT

I don't buy jewelry from Q because I would rather go to jtv.com

and see Misty and Nicki sell their jewery trays which I really enjoy.

Re: What Has Happened To QVC And Their Programming Lately?

JavaQueen — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 17:50:09 GMT

On 3/2/2015 jmsmall said:
I don't buy jewelry from Q because I would rather go to jtv.com

and see Misty and Nicki sell their jewery trays which I really enjoy.

And the quality is about the same--for less.

Re: What Has Happened To QVC And Their Programming Lately?

Qshopper1991 — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 18:08:20 GMT

When Q first started, they were predominately jewelry shows. Tons of jewelry shows.

If it feels like dejavu, it's because whatever makes Q money they will sell - and you will see their vendors frequently, like it or not.

It's all about money.

Re: What Has Happened To QVC And Their Programming Lately?

MarcyG72 — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 18:39:38 GMT

I agree LUV. Been a faithful customer since '89 and have lost interest. I spent 30 min. looking for a certain necklace, and about that long searching for a S.G. coat purchased years ago from the Q. With such a large inventory in my 3 closets, I now have a reason to stop this insanity.

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poshmini — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 18:47:34 GMT

I too was a big fan QVC (CVN) of long ago, and the programming is very repetitive anymore. I also buy from JTV for jewelry prices are way better and so much more to choose from. And their Girlfriend Fridays are fun to watch. As for the fashions, on the Q, there again getting so boring and prices keep going up. So I just keep a couple A-D programs for now. Even thinking of giving up WEN, I love the product but it's just getting too pricey for the amount you use. I took back an item for return to the Q to the post office and the postal worker said she gets so many of returns each day for them. I wonder how much the Q is really loosing from returns. From the many posts here, it seems to me a lot of shoppers are going else where to buy and that includes me as well.

Re: What Has Happened To QVC And Their Programming Lately?

Another new name Sue — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 20:58:20 GMT

I wonder why they don't have visiting vendors who come a few times with special merchandise and then that's it for them. (Something like the Irish people who come...yikes...it's this month!!!) Years ago a lady came with some beachy type products, sort of Maine themed décor items, but that's when I was first watching, but I never saw her again. There doesn't seem to be much variety, but it must be working or we'd see a change.

Re: What Has Happened To QVC And Their Programming Lately?

GinaV24 — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 21:03:49 GMT

IMO it isn't just lately. Its been pretty mediocre for the past 2 - 3 years. I watch less and less because there is not much that interests me. fortunately I use my dvr for shows I may not be home to watch and so I have that to fall back on.

I guess I look at it as a mixed bag. If I don't watch, I don't buy. If I don't buy, its much better overall.

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RedHeadedWench — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 21:03:52 GMT

Beats the foofies out of me...I rarely watch anymore. Not even the gardening shows are interesting to me any more.

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parisgirls — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 08:29:10 GMT

I thought it was just me! The clothes were getting boring and way too costly for me. I LOVE fashion but seems there are a lot of other cheaper places to find it now. I've bought quite alot from QVC, esp from Dennis Basso.

I love to just look at what's trending and see if I can copy it, or mix it from what I already own. Love clothes!

Re: What Has Happened To QVC And Their Programming Lately?

Luvtoshopathome — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 10:27:36 GMT

On 3/2/2015 jbnh said:
I have been watching and shopping at QVC for years. It is sad to see how the programming has changed. From what I can see, these are now QVC's core brands and the ones that air adnauseum:

Vitamix

Dyson

Dell, Apple & HP

KitchenAid

SleepNumber

WEN

Philosophy

Susan Graver & Isaac M

Keurig

IT, Josie M. & BE

If you are not one of these brands, good luck getting some air time and a TSV. It seems pretty clear by the repetitive shows that the QVC cares more about getting new customers than retaining the current ones. This too is also very sad and foolish as it is less costly to keep existing customers than to get new ones. Vitamix, Dyson, SleepNumber, KitchenAid, the computer brands and to some extent Keurig are infrequent purchases. If you buy one of these you should have it for years. Only the beauty and clothing items are frequent purchases and what the existing customers would purchase regularly. Most regular customers are likely to have already purchased a vitamix, dyson, etc by now due to the nonstop airings.

Instead of looking for new and unique, less known vendors like they used to do, now they only want brands with existing well known brand recognition. I can see how this can make for easier sales but I do miss all the unique items you could only find at the Q .

Please let's not forget Dooney & BOURKE, they seem to be on every other day oh and then there's Clarks. With all the handbag and footwear companies out there, the Q can't bring us something other than D&B and Clarks. They really need a new revamping of their programming.

Re: What Has Happened To QVC And Their Programming Lately?

Luvtoshopathome — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 10:43:50 GMT

I usually don't purchase jewelry from the Q except for Shawn's ring and a few other inspirational pieces. Their infinity diamond jewelry is a joke, very little diamonds and not great quality. As far as clothing, I love isaacs cardigans and have many, I always get compliments when I wear his cardigans, and I'll buy Linea or George Simonton, that's it. No electronics or their ridiculously priced food items. I've been with the Q from the beginning but now I only tune in for certain shows and my buying has decreased dramatically. I think they need new buyers or whatever it takes to bring us some fresh new lines. I'm tired of seeing the same exact jacket or coat they bring out every year. Give good clearance prices and clear them out instead of letting them sit in the warehouse and bring them out year after year at more expensive prices, of course.