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Who is this arrogant manufacturer and

Andreatoo — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:23:07 GMT

why do you continue to give them your business Susan??

If I've heard it once I've heard it 20 times: 'my manufacturer told me that they wont make this again for me!'

I was watching some of a repeat presentation on Q2 before work this morning when she told the story (again) and even Jayne Brown seemed to have trouble with it. "well they'll make it I'm sure but it will cost more....'

Why would you continue to patronize a manufacturer that repeatedly refuses to manufacture a garment more than once??

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FrostyBabe1 — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:27:13 GMT

I think it's just a sales tactic to try and people to buy NOW. It's an odd one, but that's all I think it is.

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catter70 — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:27:38 GMT

Just another sales tactic, I'm sure.

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Snowpuppy — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:28:58 GMT

Because it's owned by the Q?

Next up, worldwide polyester shortage

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Puppy Lips — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:31:33 GMT

I always found that comment strange too - and she does say it with many different styles of clothing. Who is the customer here? Susan is. The manufacturer gets paid to do the job Susan hires them to do. I find it hard to believe that the manufacturer would refuse the work.

That being said, this could just be another sales ploy on Susan's part to get you to buy it because this is your last chance to get it. Personally I think that is the way she spins it on styles she does not want to do again. She has a LOT of different items, and I suppose that QVC may want to limit the space or number of things they have to warehouse for her.

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JosieBoyl — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:35:23 GMT

yes, I also think this is a sales tactic

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depglass — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:37:42 GMT

I interpret this comment as sales do not justify a reorder, period. She can't say that after praising sales to the sky. What can she say, "this item is mediocre" but we are diving back in?

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Group 5 minus 1 — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:41:02 GMT

Do you really believe what she says?

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ALRATIBA — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:50:36 GMT

@Andreatoo

I've often wondered the same thing!

With the state of the world's economy - one would think that the garment makers would be looking for business, not turning it down! SG's manufacturer appears to be the only one refusing business.

Something else I've often wondered about.

Why is she so happy when an item's price has been reduced. If it were my product - I'd be really unhappy if the price is lowered. I will donate something to charity before I sell it at a lower price.

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hellodali — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:53:46 GMT

I too believe it is a sales tactic. Sometimes I don't think Susan actually knows what she is saying because she is talking so fast and just saying stuff to get the viewer pumped up and think there may never be another top, pants, dress, etc., so they better get to the phones and order quick!

Every night I check the TS and TSV. The TS on HSN interested me so I wanted to see the live presentation. I think I found the match for Susan. It is Chip (?) from Perlier. He wouldn't even let his mother get a word in!!

It did cross my mind that I would like to see him and Susan together presenting something. What a duo that would be.

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wilma — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:18:16 GMT

I've heard this same comment from Gary explaining why D & Co. items aren't restocked. I've also heard it from Angel with QF. I always assumed it meant the manufacturer can't do it at this price. Since they know the price point customers are willing to pay, they don't reorder more at a higher price. I have no idea if that's correct, but that's what I'm assuming. I don't think Susan, Gary, or Angel have final say in these issues. I think someone higher up in the Q makes final decisions about orders and price points. I agree it can be used as a sales tactic.

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Andreatoo — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:55:23 GMT

@depglass wrote:
I interpret this comment as sales do not justify a reorder, period. She can't say that after praising sales to the sky. What can she say, "this item is mediocre" but we are diving back in?

@depglass

I hadn't considered that . Hadn't really paid attention to the specific items; only that she says it repeatedly!(and we're to believe she simply shrugs her shoulders and says 'ok'.).

Are they usually the dogs that don't sell?

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fthunt — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:06:54 GMT

I think you've all nailed it...........losing money on particular item

IF a good seller - you need MORE to sell - not zero

It wouldn't surprise me if Susan owns some of the manufacturing facilities - Dennis does.

QVC says NO more of that one

Trying to get us to buy now

Got a warehouse full of this item - don't need more

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Kachina624 — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:27:29 GMT

Why would you continue to patronize a manufacturer that repeatedly refuses to manufacture a garment more than once??

@Andreatoo Probably the manufacturer refuses to make it AT THE SAME PRICE and neither Susan or QVC wants to pay the increase. Wouldn't you like to hear his side of the story?

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pupwhipped — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:28:42 GMT

It's just the same old spiel...she can rattle it off in her sleep.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:30:05 GMT

Why would you continue to patronize a manufacturer that repeatedly refuses to manufacture a garment more than once??

@Andreatoo Probably the manufacturer refuses to make it AT THE SAME PRICE and neither Susan or QVC wants to pay the increase. Wouldn't you like to hear his side of the story?

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catter70 — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:47:39 GMT

Sounds like Jay King sales tactics. Seems like almost every piece of jewelry he presents will never be available with that stone again because the mines have all closed and that stone is gone forever

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Imaoldhippie — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:00:07 GMT

I have heard other vendors say the same thing. I dont remember who it was but a vendor said the factory refused to make the item anymore. Im thinking .............what!?? Its time to open a clothing factory here in the US.

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fthunt — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:01:09 GMT

Usually the more you make the cheaper it becomes. Measurements have been made - cutting tables assembled - colored thread is in the sewing machines - zip zip - and everybody knows their assigned chore.

5 blouses very expensive - make 200 and cost per blouse comes down.

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Jaspersmom — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:12:11 GMT

What I've heard her say or implied is the manufacturer won't do business for the same price. So if she's presented something and says it won't be back, it's because to make it again in the factory would raise her costs and the QVC's customers' as well. If she thought she could sell the same item at a higher cost and people would buy it, then believe me, the manufacturer wouldn't have any problems churning them out. I agree with other posters that sales dictate everything.