topic Re: Gem Day Venting in Jewelry

Gem Day Venting

Crazed4Gems — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 15:04:26 GMT

OK I'm annoyed with Mother Nature! Yesterday was Gem Day and I was at work getting things done feverishly because of the impending snowstorm here in Northern NJ. Today, my workplace is closed because of the nasty weather and Gem Day is over! I didn't get to see one second if it. Why couldn't Gem Day be today? What's on today - blenders and mattresses?!

Just needed to vent!

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Kalli — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 15:09:12 GMT

crazed4gems, sorry this happened to you. Think of it this way: at least you avoided spending money! Seems I'm always at work when these days come up on Q's schedule. Yesterday I was off and due to that, I spent some money I hadn't intended to spend. In fact, I'm having a little buyer's remorse today and I'm considering cancelling the Sleeping Beauty ring and bracelet that are on waitlist/delayed shipping.

-Kalli

Re: Gem Day Venting

Crazed4Gems — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 15:16:15 GMT

On 1/3/2014 Kalli said:
crazed4gems, sorry this happened to you. Think of it this way: at least you avoided spending money! Seems I'm always at work when these days come up on Q's schedule. Yesterday I was off and due to that, I spent some money I hadn't intended to spend. In fact, I'm having a little buyer's remorse today and I'm considering cancelling the Sleeping Beauty ring and bracelet that are on waitlist/delayed shipping.

-Kalli

Kalli - you are so right. I certainly don't need to spend one more dime on jewelry but it's so fun! And ladies - I know in the grand scheme of life this isn't important obviously but it's fun to plop down on a soft couch and just TV shop and forget about life's problems for a bit!!

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stevieb — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 15:26:28 GMT

But I agree... I got to see some of the end of gem day, but not most of it, given yesterday was a work day. My office isn't closed today, so I might be headed in, but regardless, not interested in today's programming and certainly not the coming weekend's programming, which is all to typically predictable and boring. My gripe was why they couldn't have scheduled gem day on a holiday or weekend... Instead, on those days when watching is an option, they give us the same tired offerings...

I also heard Jane say they wouldn't be having another gem day until summer... What the heck is THAT about. Between now and six months down the road, they can't spare a single day to skip the blenders and computers? Ridiculous. Gem Day used to be Gem Week and it used to be several times a year. The least they could manage is a quarterly gem day...

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depglass — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:12:29 GMT

At least it was a full day. With all the future deliveries, its like they are testing the waters. I think they got badly burned on jewelry during the recession.

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Cardamom — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:26:41 GMT

I know, today's shows are boring! I wished I had taped the overnight shows. It's not like there was special pricing.

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HandJive — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:12:43 GMT

On 1/3/2014 depglass said:
At least it was a full day. With all the future deliveries, its like they are testing the waters. I think they got badly burned on jewelry during the recession.

It's also a bad sign when none of the on-air sales people wear it. If I worked at a retail shopping venue, I'd be dripping in the product!

Re: Gem Day Venting

Crazed4Gems — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:28:41 GMT

On 1/3/2014 stevieb said:
But I agree... I got to see some of the end of gem day, but not most of it, given yesterday was a work day. My office isn't closed today, so I might be headed in, but regardless, not interested in today's programming and certainly not the coming weekend's programming, which is all to typically predictable and boring. My gripe was why they couldn't have scheduled gem day on a holiday or weekend... Instead, on those days when watching is an option, they give us the same tired offerings...

I also heard Jane say they wouldn't be having another gem day until summer... What the heck is THAT about. Between now and six months down the road, they can't spare a single day to skip the blenders and computers? Ridiculous. Gem Day used to be Gem Week and it used to be several times a year. The least they could manage is a quarterly gem day...

Stevieb - I hear ya! Why can't gem day be on a weekend? How many "In the Kitchen with David" shows must there be every Sunday?!! Oh well....I saved my money!!

Yes - Gem WEEK would be awesome! Shop HQ can do it to some extent why can't QVC? Shop's week will be in February. Can't wait to TV shop there!

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Perkup — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:32:16 GMT

See, that's why I don't like any 24 hour presentation. Lots of folks aren't available on that particular day and they miss it completely. Think how much better it might be if they broke up Gem Day and did it over a three day period - eight hours at a time. Then do the blenders and mattresses during the other 16 hours. Or even better for me, divide it up into several four hour segments. Did anyone watch all 24 hours????

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KentuckyWoman — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:43:32 GMT

It was cold and snowy here yesterday so I watched off and on. I wasn't interested in anything I saw and to me it was kind of "meh." Lots of unusual gemstones that didn't really appeal to me. Most were kind of pricey. That said, I don't need anymore jewelry so I'm glad I didn't see anything that spoke to me.

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catprincess — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:45:44 GMT

I watched a few shows on & off and checked the website. I did not buy! The prices were just way too high for me. Yes, some of the jewelry was set in 14K but even on 5 flex pays $500 & 600.00 is too high for me!

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SANNA — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:54:23 GMT

I watched all day due to the weather and did not spend a dime. Some pieces I would consider , but they did not offer value payments. Then you do your math and see : expensive price plus tax plus S&H minus value pays. It all equals 0 desire to buy. and strong desire to wait for ShopHQ deals on anyway more interesting desgns.

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tdog — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:06:57 GMT

The only new gems they are concentrating on seem to be morganite and alexandrite, neither of which appeal to me. And of course the black spinel. I finally decided to order the mexican fire opal tennis bracelet, because that is a rare stone and I thought if they sell out it may never be seen again. I have had it on my wish list forever hoping for easy pay, but of course, it never was on easy pay. They will put a $25 item on 5 easy pays, but not a $250 bracelet?? Who makes these decisions? They have always been so stingy in this area and I have always wondered why. I enjoyed watching the gems as a nice break from the other dreadful programs they have offered the last couple of years.

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ennui1 — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:08:20 GMT

On 1/3/2014 Crazed4Gems said:

it's fun to plop down on a soft couch and just TV shop and forget about life's problems for a bit!!

Yes, yes it is. I'm sorry you missed out.

Kali, don't cancel the SB right away. You have a few days to think it over.

The prices were high, but someone out there has money because all of the $2,000+ items sold out.

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RubyinNE — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:11:44 GMT

I thought most pieces were overpriced. If I wanted to get a nice piece of jewelry, I would buy it in person, perhaps at Borsheims.

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JavaQueen — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:13:39 GMT

This weather is awful. So sorry you missed out.

Two words for you: Jewelry Television. You can watch via your laptop or tablet if you don't carry it. They often jewelry that is just as nice and is more affordable. I can't watch it for long periods of time, but try that.

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BlingQueen022 — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:51:30 GMT

Sorry you missed out, but then again, you won't have a bill for hundreds of dollars from buying. It's nice to receive the ring you ordered, but the thrill wears off when you see the bill. Enjoy the weekend.