topic Re: Why do they raise clearance prices? in Fashion

Why do they raise clearance prices?

Sunniegirl — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 23:32:53 GMT

I was just watching a video that had a Denim & Co. skort on clearance and when the host said the price it was $24. something and yet the current clearance price is over $28.? Why not keep the lower clearnce price - if they are trying to move inventory - don't change the price. I have noticed this before... Seems strange to me...... Just a Friday afternoon post.....

Re: Why do they raise clearance prices?

Unhooked42 — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 23:37:00 GMT

I was wondering also, awhile ago they had a jean jacket on clearance by Laurie Felt for 49.98 the next week when I searched to buy it the price was back up to $70 or more.

Re: Why do they raise clearance prices?

ValuSkr — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 23:39:22 GMT

That's strange. It's as if QVC's clearance is on money in your account.

Re: Why do they raise clearance prices?

kaydee50 — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 23:42:31 GMT

Excellent question. I don't know of any other retailer who does this. If it doesn't sell at a lower price, why would it sell at a higher one?? Maybe a moderator can explain????

Re: Why do they raise clearance prices?

fthunt — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 23:46:26 GMT

I've noticed some really ugly whatever (tops - shoes) and if they don't sell at the lower price - why would Q expect it to sell for a higher price. Granted - some people may not have watched when it was offered at the reduced amount - but Q's pricing logic is beyond me. I don't bother with it cuz I've mostly given up on their clothing line. (period)

Re: Why do they raise clearance prices?

Diva on The Q — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 23:48:21 GMT

Clearance prices are supposed to keep getting lower and lower because the ultimate goal is to sell all of the merchandise to make room for new items. Why QVC would raise a clearance price makes no sense to me.

Re: Why do they raise clearance prices?

IMW — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 00:03:45 GMT

QVC will charge whatever the market will bear. Caveat Emptor.

Re: Why do they raise clearance prices?

grandma2pkmh — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 00:21:08 GMT

I've decided that when an item is put on clearance and it sells well, they up the price thinking to make more money. That is ok I guess. What is bad is when they also increase the "regular QVC price" making it seem you are getting a good deal.

@Sunniegirl

Re: Why do they raise clearance prices?

iwrite — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 01:16:34 GMT

i think it's because consumers think "clearance price" means reduced priced, until the product sells out.

i have heard hosts say that "clearance price" means it something that they cannot or won't be reordering.

Re: Why do they raise clearance prices?

MoonieBaby — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 02:32:05 GMT

that tactic of the Q has been going on for a LONGDARNTIME....now it's become a sad and unworthy habit on HSN too.

Re: Why do they raise clearance prices?

Katcat1 — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 02:39:37 GMT

I guess they thought no one would notice but you cannot fool the Forum Fashiion Girls! LOL

Re: Why do they raise clearance prices?

chrystaltree — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 11:06:13 GMT

Obviously, QVC has a good reason for doing it and that reason is based on sales. There's a lot more the business of operating a world wide mega corporation than any of us can even fathom. Still, even as someon with no retail experience at all, I know that sale prices are not always about moving inventory out.

Re: Why do they raise clearance prices?

ginirn — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 16:39:48 GMT

They play games all the time with prices. I have noticed if it is free shipping day they raise the prices to cover shipping.