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QVC clothing prices are now out of my range

geegerbee — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:14:06 GMT

First I had to stop buying shoes because the same brand had inconsistent sizing and it costs $12 to try and return. Then I had to stop buying SG because all the tops are over $50. Now the D&Co are all over $40--for clothes to wear around the house. Over half my closet was filled with QVC items, but no more. The D&C crop pants on today were $39.50 ..wow. Last year I bought some for $23 and $26.

And the styles are nothing special. Today's D&C midi dress in coral looked like something prisoners wear. Lori Goldstein clothes all hang in layers and as others have said, looks like something the homeless wear. I know, lots of people love it, but I don't get it.

Add that to the same old, same old products and showing the TSV EVERY HOUR, shipping policy and I have been watching less and less. Guess they have enough new people shopping who don't know any better, so they won't miss my business. Too bad. I used to have QVC on in the background all day. Enjoyed the repartie of the hosts. Can't do that anymore because of the high pitched, high volume salespeople. And don't get me started on steel, brass and resin-filled jewelry selling for the same prices as gold used to sell for. Enough of my rant. Sorry. And sorry those in charge aren't listening to their customers.

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Chickadeeme — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:20:45 GMT

Couldn't agree more and the lunchtime specials are not special!!!!

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ID2 — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:27:27 GMT

I found out years ago that there are plenty of other stores to shop at other than QVC.

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ellaphant — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:27:28 GMT

Prices always go up and products change. QVC is no different than any other retailer. Their pricing is reflective of what the market will bear and what is profitable.

You should shop elsewhere.

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WSfan — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:30:43 GMT

Well put. I have given up on QVC's clothing/shoes quite a while ago, due to sizing problems, and the money out of my pocket it costs to return them, with nothing to show for the money spent. I find that it's less aggravating and more cost efficient to just shop at actual stores.And as you said, the cost of their clothing has gone up considerably. My husband and I are retired, so to buy a top that is $35 and up to wear while doing housework does not make sense.

As far as their jewelry, it has to wow me to purchase, as I have quite a collection that was purchased years ago when precious metal prices were so much more affordable, and inherited quite a few pieces of my mother's, who also shopped on QVC. Don't mind the stainless steel, but the prices of those pieces are now creeping up to where sterling silver was.

I do purchase a few things here and there from QVC, but not nearly as much as before. Once in a while you do find a good deal on something you can use, or a gift, but nothing like years ago.

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Daludog — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:31:41 GMT

I am sorry to say, i agree with all you have said. The only way i shop is by using easy-pay now. But i am starting to shop other sites more often these days. I do not like logo, not much of Susan graver, little of denim and co ( would rather pay more, for good quality) and gili is not what it used to be. I am sick of the tsv on so often, and don't care for vionic and clarks. So whats left ? Feel like i lost an old freiend.

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scotnovel — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:34:13 GMT

It is up to each of us to shop where we can afford to buy. I can't afford high end boutiques, department, or furniture stores etc so I don't shop there. Companies don't change their business plan because some people can't afford to purchase their goods. There are plenty of brick and mortar and online stores that sell at different price levels.

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bonnielu — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:42:37 GMT

If you like QVC products... wait and watch for AS IS, CLEARANCE, or LAST CLICKS.

Also there are online stores... I think Zulily was acquired by QVC.

I look at Blair and partners. Buy one time and you will get a whole bunch of associated sales from the others.

Once you get the hundreds of catalogues or emails from all the companies online... you will have many choices as well as being over stocked with emails daily. Chose wisely and know how to unsubscribe.

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hoosieroriginal — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:54:03 GMT

Help your local economy - buy local!

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scotnovel — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:02:01 GMT

@bonnielu wrote:
If you like QVC products... wait and watch for AS IS, CLEARANCE, or LAST CLICKS.

Also there are online stores... I think Zulily was acquired by QVC.

I look at Blair and partners. Buy one time and you will get a whole bunch of associated sales from the others.

Once you get the hundreds of catalogues or emails from all the companies online... you will have many choices as well as being over stocked with emails daily. Chose wisely and know how to unsubscribe.

In August 2015, Zulily was purchased by Liberty Interactive's QVC division for $2.4 billion plus stock.

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Hooty — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:06:51 GMT

@geegerbee, ITA with you! I have almost stopped buying clothing from them, D&C use to be my favorite, but OMG the prices are outrageous for a little top, when I could buy a top on sale at a Dept. store cheaper, as well as cuter and not in french terry, ugh!

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PINKdogWOOD — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:12:12 GMT

@ellaphant I must say that I don't find the Q to be like other retailers because I find them to be very expensive and have been for the last few years. Certainly not worth the money they expect for them. Yes the styles are very much the same but I can find the same styles much less at many places albeit online or in B&M stores. I don't shop here anymore because I can no longer afford to especially when I find the same for much less elsewhere.

It's very funny to even peruse evinelive (as only one example) and find SO MANY of the same styles many for a lot less - amazon is another example.

It blows my mind how much the Q prices their very few lines of clothing - perhaps because there are only about 5 or so is why they're SO expensive.

Which leads me to us seeing tsv's every other hour. There simply is no variety here anymore at least in clothing. And the new line inD&Co called 'studio' is graver priced - $50 for a teeshirt? I saw a new one in this line very sheer with a tank, I flipped at the price.

$200 for a lamb leather jean jacket? I heard one caller saying she bought 2 of them - EGAD!!!

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ellaphant — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:18:46 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD wrote:
@ellaphant I must say that I don't find the Q to be like other retailers because I find them to be very expensive and have been for the last few years. Certainly not worth the money they expect for them. Yes the styles are very much the same but I can find the same styles much less at many places albeit online or in B&M stores. I don't shop here anymore because I can no longer afford to especially when I find the same for much less elsewhere.

It's very funny to even peruse evinelive (as only one example) and find SO MANY of the same styles many for a lot less - amazon is another example.

It blows my mind how much the Q prices their very few lines of clothing - perhaps because there are only about 5 or so is why they're SO expensive.

Which leads me to us seeing tsv's every other hour. There simply is no variety here anymore at least in clothing. And the new line inD&Co called 'studio' is graver priced - $50 for a teeshirt? I saw a new one in this line very sheer with a tank, I flipped at the price.

$200 for a lamb leather jean jacket? I heard one caller saying she bought 2 of them - EGAD!!!

QVC is not very expensive, although everything is relative. I don't know ANY retail company that does not raise prices. If you all can't afford QVC, go somewhere else! Plenty of choices out there. QVC's profits are huge and they will continue to raise prices!

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millieshops — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:26:00 GMT

It sounds to me as if the price of QVC's clothes shouldn't matter to OP. Why would things she says are ugly be any better if they were cheaper?

Meanwhile everything Susan Graver I liked last night sold in the thousands. That tells me QVC IS listening to their customers.

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Puppy Lips — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:28:11 GMT

Well, I have to wonder why their prices have gone up so much. It could be for any number of reasons, including: the costs to manufacturer the items have gone way up; QVC over extended itself in the way of employees or facilities to pay for; or just plain greed to see how much they can profit. It is likely a combination of all three and more reasons as well. I am still buying from QVC and think I have become numb to the prices. I have to really stop and think if it is worth it to me to buy a top for $50 when I don't really need it. I do laugh when the hosts say an item is a MUST HAVE. Really? It is bordering on insulting when they talk like that.

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Bird mama — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:28:48 GMT

@geegerbee

I understand what you are saying. I used to go crazy on Denim & Co TSV days, not so much for the TSVs but the new Denim & Co items that would be featured/presented.

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Lipstickdiva — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:34:42 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
It sounds to me as if the price of QVC's clothes shouldn't matter to OP. Why would things she says are ugly be any better if they were cheaper?

Meanwhile everything Susan Graver I liked last night sold in the thousands. That tells me QVC IS listening to their customers.

I was thinking the same thing. What difference does it make what the price is if you don't like what is being sold?

Would you like a dress that looks like something a prisoner would wear if it was $20.00 cheaper? LOL

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TY — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:36:54 GMT

QVC is the TV equivalent of a showroom, you look at what they have and find the same or similar elsewhere.

The customer has to ask themselves just what are they paying for and why?

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ValuSkr — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:41:38 GMT

I suppose QVC says good-bye and don't let the door hit you on the way out.

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kahootz — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 20:17:06 GMT

I quit ordering shoes a long time ago on QVC because I could never get the right fit. I still have some boots that are way too big (mostly too wide) that I probably should have sent back. I'm just over paying the postage for returns on shoes and clothing. If I'm ordering shoes or clothing online, I'll usually order from Nordstrom's because they have free shipping and free returns. Also, their shoes usually fit my true size. I think a lot of times QVC will produce shoes for the masses and will make them a little more loosey-goosey.