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IN SHOCK!

eddyandme — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:29:07 GMT

Was watching the Q last nite - I love to watch Shawn and Amy Monday nites.

I realize prices on EVERYTHING these days have skyrocketed, but $67 for a pair of denim shorts - ridiculous!

Guess I will no longer be able to purchase many of my favorite brands - I just can't justify it.

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4kitties — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:33:16 GMT

Plenty of other shopping options out there with better prices and free shipping. I stopped shopping fashions from the Q years ago.

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ECBG — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:36:43 GMT

Watch Appleseeds; their sales come on often as well as free SH.

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lgfan — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:37:05 GMT

I purchase a lot of my clothes through catalogs. It isn't as expensive as QVC because there are no "storytellers" to pay.

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4kitties — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:46:14 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
Watch Appleseeds; their sales come on often as well as free SH.

Yes! I placed my first order from Appleseeds about a week ago. Got four pieces for $90 and free shipping.

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kaydee50 — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:04:13 GMT

I heard about Appleseeds on these forums and have placed a couple of orders with them. Along with Blair I have been very satisfied with the items I've received. IMO they are the same as D&C but at a more affordable price and often with free shipping.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:05:45 GMT

@4kitties Me too, but I only ordered 2 items. Got one over the weekend and the other tomorrow.

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4kitties — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:10:46 GMT

@Kachina624

My order was processed and shipped promptly too!

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ScrapHappy — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:41:27 GMT

My daughter works at the mall at a popular higher end clothing store aimed at teens and 20 somethings. I was in the store a couple of weeks ago to pick her up. Denim shorts that were $59 are on sale for $53. There are other denim shorts that are about $40.

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amyb — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:18:30 GMT

Agree with everyone, as to many other choices, and I definitely shop around, look for deals, sales, and still decent quality. I really don't want fast fashion...though I'll admit, Amazon, Target, Old Navy, get me sometimes on some "fun" "fast" items like maybe a sundress for summer...sometimes those "cheapies" are still cotton and made no different than the things offered at 3 times the price elsewhere. You do have to be selective and diligent to check mfg details and fabrics.

But also, I've recently started shopping some of my local boutiques again, that I thought would be too expensive. Honestly, I've found pricing no different than elsewhere, some reasonably priced pieces, on trend, well made, good brands. So, I'm open to that again. No shipping and I can feel and try on too, is another plus!

I don't need a lot right now, and am just filling in any gaps or updates needed in my wardrobe, but I have lots of clothing, (especially having worked, pre-Covid in retail, and as a buyer, still wearing much of that stuff, spoiled getting things at cost then!) Like others have said, I've held onto classic pieces, from years ago, as much of it is better quality than the over priced/lesser quality I see now.

I'm willing to comparison shop, be strategic in using whatever tools I can to save money and not overspend on something that's simply not worth the inflated pricing!

QVC is nuts lately. @eddyandme I think I clicked on some shorts the other day that were $80.00! I thought, are they nuts?! It was either here or online somewhere. They were average looking.

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Jk9 — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:30:26 GMT

For people who are retired, the prices are getting out of control and budget. But for those working and making salaries that are much higher than what we made, it's just normal. So prices are going beyond a demographic. That's what happens and we have to adjust. Expressing shock or dismay isn't going to change anything.

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AuntG — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:35:43 GMT

Prices are crazy. I've been wearing a lot of older tops from QVC that still look nice. I got them when Q stood for quality. It's time for me to get some new bottoms, but I might try looking at Blair or Woman Within to see if I can find basic pull on pants and capris at half the price I see on QVC.

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TheMemphisVette — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:52:31 GMT

i am shocked that folks can't sort by price.

but then that would kill the agenda

happy shopping!

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ECBG — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:57:09 GMT

@AuntG wrote:
Prices are crazy. I've been wearing a lot of older tops from QVC that still look nice. I got them when Q stood for quality. It's time for me to get some new bottoms, but I might try looking at Blair or Woman Within to see if I can find basic pull on pants and capris at half the price I see on QVC.

@AuntG

Appleseeds has them. They wash well and run generous. They may still have on the sale. Next sale in a week.

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crawford5153 — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:17:07 GMT

Appleseed's IMO is the best place to shop along with Draper's. I just received an order of a flax color and a white color "look of linen" blazer for summer. Plus a linen tank in flax color and two gorgeous blouses.

I purchased a black dressy blazer at Soft Surroundings that just shipped yesterday.

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Goodie2shoes — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:54:17 GMT

I've never heard of Appleseeds! Thanks everyone, I will check it out!

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skatting44 — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:42:31 GMT

@amyb

many online and catalog stores offering sales that a pretty good along with free shipping. Boston Proper having a sale ontop of reduced merchandise . Lands End sales are pretty good . Just have to look . QVC is the only place not reducing their merchandise as much as others .

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spumoni99 — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:29:45 GMT

My goto place now is Macys, I can get something on sale and use a coupon on top of that. I was really happy with the outfit I got for my daughters wedding there and I am happy with the casual clothes I get there.

Since I am retired I don't need a lot. I never have like to spend money on clothing, I would rather invest my money and let it make more money.

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kindred cats — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 23:50:04 GMT

There's some great advice here on this thread.

Thanks everyone for posting.

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bells4me — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:13:28 GMT

I haven't purchased fashion from this channel the past year due to their increase in prices. I buy elsewhere, same brands too.