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Q Fashion Price Increases

proshop2 — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 09:10:42 GMT

I know this has already been discussed, but the prices for clothing across the board on the Q are way too high now. Basic items, with no bells or whistles have increased too much. All Q brands are included, too from D & Co to LOGO to Isaac. So I'll soon just shop only clearance, TSV, and lunchtime specials. It's not like I need anymore clothes anyway.

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ladyroxanne — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 09:37:39 GMT

i agree, but i also think that clothing prices have increased everywhere and you have to be a very smart and savy shopper these days and look for bargains and sales.

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MomCat — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 10:19:33 GMT

I agree you have to be a smart shopper, but purchasing from shopping channels has never been considered a bargain. There are so many places to shop so I don't let a single retailer set the price I'm going to pay. I shop at QVC for those occasional values, but to be honest - there is no better way to shop than going to a storefront. I love the convenience of online, but if you want true value, you have to hit the road. I doubt you get much sympathy here since there are many who are happy to pay for the convenience of shopping at QVC.

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okaywitheasypay — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:47:05 GMT

proshop2, I agree with much of what you say. I will not pay $50. +sh&h for a tee shirt that may fit or many other basic items. I have built in radar that just automatically takes me to the clearance aisle no matter where I shop!

For my own shopping purposes though I do like D&Co. for the waist bands , many color choices, matching colors sometimes in items, and I do not find thier prices for the most part as scary and a little more competitive with B&M.

B&M that I have shopped at for pants recently have black,brown, and maybe gray.

I also like SG's coats for fairly good quality and they are practical for my lifestyle. I think her 'placement print' tops are lovely and some of the more artfully done I have seen --but I would only buy clearance priced any more for those.

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Peaches McPhee — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:37:10 GMT

Definitely agree. It has to be rare deal (hello "as is" items!) or something unique that I just have to have, before I buy. Even the luxury goods I can find cheaper elsewhere.

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Teresita — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 06:05:03 GMT

Keep complaining about the rise in prices. I complained about that QVC stands for quality, value and convenience. I find them incongruent with the value part. When I called QVC to complain, it was argue that value does not mean low prices. hm-m-m. Really? I find Kohl's and the Loft to beat their prices. I quess they are losing customers. QVC real figure it out.

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Snicks1 — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:09:46 GMT

I agree that the pricing is too high, it is no value, especially once the S&H is added on. I did enjoy the convenience of online ordering, but for the most part it is no longer a place I do much shopping for clothing.

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Andreatoo — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 17:43:44 GMT

Shopping channels, in general, are a viable resource for those that are geographically secluded. It's nice to see everything, fashion wise, on walking talking live human beings as opposed to a few still shots in a magazine or on a website.

I don't have those limitations; I live in a metropolitan area with access to a multitude of shopping venues; on line and in person.

My issue with the Q, and Shawn voiced it well a week or so ago, is that it needs to be special. I'm not shopping basics (and paying a premium) from a shopping channel unless the price is competitive. I don't have to. Show me something different that I can't find somewhere else; something interesting.

The Q, for the most part, plays it safe to appeal to as many shoppers as possible.

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Katcat1 — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:26:09 GMT

Proshop2, You are so right. I can't believe the prices either and I have stopped purchasing clothes. Between high prices, delivery prices and taxes, I can do better locally. I think the only ladies buying live in remote areas but they are going to get fed up and look elsewhere on the Internet.

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Trix — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 08:10:18 GMT

@Peaches McPhee wrote:
Definitely agree. It has to be rare deal (hello "as is" items!) or something unique that I just have to have, before I buy. Even the luxury goods I can find cheaper elsewhere.

@Peaches McPhee, I'm sending you a high five. QVC Fashion is not the place for a deal.

To be fair, QVC does have competitive prices in Beauty and Home Goods. The Beauty prices often the same as elsewhere, but I shop QVC for exclusive configurations and special sizes others don't have (such as the First Aid Beauty TSV). I also think they do a nice job in home and kitchen goods with competitive to lower prices compared to other retailers. There are some new for 2016 Lenox items available on QVC.com which are priced in the neighborhood of 60% less than the same items are being sold for on Lenox's own, and other retail websites.

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classyand — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 07:30:22 GMT

I so agree Momcat.

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Wackers3 — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 12:31:15 GMT

They seem to overprice certain lines more than others too if they know customers will pay it. I saw a beautiful Louis DO tunic top the other day in his lovely whisper knit fabric. It was regular price at right under $50 dollars and the style was very similar to LOGO. He did point out that on the sides, which hung a bit lower like many of LOGO tops, that he had used extra material to form a godat so they would not stick out as many of that tunic type styles do on the sides.

So between his gorgeous whisper knit fabric and a better style design, Louis's top was still close to $25 less than a similar LOGO top and there is no comparison between the two fabrics or the design features. Just an example of gouging the customer because they know they can.

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TY — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 19:00:57 GMT

I've noticed price increases both in online shopping and in bricks and mortar stores. Those clothes made overseas come at a cost as those foreign manufacturers get paid in U.S. dollars. Then if I compare the identical item sold on QVC in the U.S. and sold on The Shopping Channel in Canada, I've seen the undiscounted prices nearly doubled in Canada. Same with HSN. Even at bricks and mortar stores the list prices easily jump up $10 to 20 dollars each season.

I'm only buying clothes and shoes on sale and I'll research it online too. At least TSC will put clothes on sale with real sale pricing unlike QVC who thinks a 5 dollars off is a sale.

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ROMARY — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 01:57:01 GMT

Just this past Tuesday: 'All of a sudden' I noticed that prices were up in a few local nation-wide local smaller stores. About ten to twenty dollars higher per item than normal for the same items and types of clothing. I recall saying to my friend: 'Gee, they raised the prices in just one week or so', and my friend said: 'It's the holiday season'...........

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Rumpy — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 16:43:40 GMT

I cannot afford the drastic price increases. Even Denim & Co. tops start at $35 plus. The lunchtime specials are even too expensive. $50 for pull up pants with no buttons, zippers or tailoring!

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151949 — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:05:32 GMT

I prefer going to a store and trying things on before buying over shopping online and having to pay S&H .

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seaBreeze — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:19:21 GMT

@proshop2

Last year, I vowed to only purchase LTS clothing (& I do). The prices have skyrocketed almost three-fold in some instances.

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151949 — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:50:35 GMT

While prices have also increased in other places I shop -Blair & woman within to name a couple - they have not done the drastic leap in prices that QVC has taken.

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Snicks1 — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:59:56 GMT

The Q price increases might be palatable IF they also increase consistency in their sizing, used better fabrics, had more designers, and included some kind of S&H reduction. Until then, I am done, I don't even watch any more.

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TY — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 20:23:51 GMT

Q prices have definitely gone up and so have other retailers. The continuing high U.S. dollar makes clothing imported into the U.S. expensive as foreign manufacturers get paid in U.S. dollars. This is also one of the reasons that jewelry made overseas is expensive as those manufacturers also get paid in U.S. dollars too.

Nowadays 97% of clothing sold in the U.S. is made overseas. Expect even higher prices on things imported into the U.S. if a border adjustment tax is ever implemented.