topic Re: Kirks Folly in Jewelry

Kirks Folly

Sameolmollysmama — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 09:51:09 GMT

What an awkward show tonight. How sad. It's difficult to watch - like a forced situation. Jenniefer Kirk, if you ever read this, I would like you to know how much I've loved your shows and your jewelry over the years. I've bought several things, and will continue on your website. Shame on you QVC. Really.

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sashamatthews — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 10:02:36 GMT

Amen.

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elated — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 10:10:54 GMT

I always liked Jennifer Kirk. It seems like QC wants only in house vendors so they can make more money. Their prices continue to rise and the quality continues to diminish. I am sad to see this line go away. What a terrible way to send off a vendor after 21 years. What is happening with the management? I hardly watch them anymore.

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goodtobetink — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 10:32:21 GMT

I agree, tonight's show was very awkward! I had hoped the whole family would have been there. I must say that QVC should be ashamed that they did not give Kirks Folly a proper goodbye! I know (they said) they will continue to offer new items on line, but honestly after all these years, they should have had a party to celebrate 21 incredible years.

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susan_ca — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 10:35:52 GMT

I didn't see the show. Can you give a link to a video where they bid fare well, if that's even what it was.....

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mzlg — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 10:46:44 GMT

ITA. I have always looked forward to watching KF shows, but over the years the Q kept putting KF later at night/early morning and making them use a generic set. It was a sad show to watch, but I didn't want to miss it. I will just be going to their website, as a club member there are alot of special offers. What a big mistake the Q has made. It would be great if Jennifer and Helen were on HSN ... it could happen. Diane Gilman/DG2 sales on HSN in the US and on the Q in the UK.

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Nikalette — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 10:49:41 GMT

NO! Kirk's Folly is leaving?! My daughter loves their jewelry. I remember years ago when Judy C. Would do the shows...the hosts would get dressed up. It was such fun.

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Sameolmollysmama — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 11:03:20 GMT

On 3/1/2014 susan_ca said:
I didn't see the show. Can you give a link to a video where they bid fare well, if that's even what it was.....

Susan, Nancy was the host, and she start the show by saying how the show's name had to be changed to "accessories" from "KF" because "too many people had bought the new items online and they were running out of items, and didn't have enough for a whole show." From there it was all downhill. It was very rushed, none of the usual models, no set, no KF usual music. Jenniefer even asked if they would change the music. Nancy interrupted a lot to announce that NOTHING was being re-ordered, even though there were a couple of new things, and said a couple times that tonight was the last KF show of 2014!!! Even though Nancy said there wasn't enough time to show certain items, the show ended about 10 minutes early with Nancy and Jenniefer hugging, and seeming genuinely emotional, and announcing KF upcoming shows on Kirksfolly.com. The End. Very sad. I KNOW the Q is just a business, but geeze, they're cold. When they're done with you, they're done. Employee or vendor.

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Krissie62 — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 11:44:03 GMT

It was a really sad and awkward show. I felt bad for the host, and really bad for the KF lady. Kind of like how corporations bring in an outsider to do lay offs. That's how it felt.

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BlingQueen022 — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 14:22:48 GMT

I saw the show and never heard her say goodbye forever or anything. She said to watch on Tues. either on Facebook or their website to celebrate her 35 years of having her business. She never said she was leaving qvc.

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jetts_mom — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 15:44:33 GMT

BlingQueen, in the Jenniefer's monthly newsletter on their own website, is where it's announced there will be no more KF shows on Q in 2014.

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BlingQueen022 — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 17:13:32 GMT

On 3/1/2014 jetts_mom said:
BlingQueen, in the Jenniefer's monthly newsletter on their own website, is where it's announced there will be no more KF shows on Q in 2014.

That's very sad to hear. Qvc is losing a lot of good vendors. No wonder my jewelry buying has been very little on this channel. They lose vendors, and don't gain any new ones. For always repeating the same items, I'm surprised their sales aren't down. Thanks for your post. I'll miss seeing Jennifer on the Q that's for sure.

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jetts_mom — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 17:21:58 GMT

ITA. I thought they used to proudly tout how they were the largest jewelry retailer in the US, and I have many wonderful things from those days. I don't understand the heavy investment into electronics and such that you can get anywhere, and usually for lower prices. (and often free shipping, or none if you buy local)

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Smrt — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 17:47:55 GMT

I agree with most of everything that has already been said above. I have been a loyal viewer of the Kirks Folly line since the time they came to QVC and have purchased many pieces of their fun and whimsical jewlery. I'm am not surprised by QVC's shabby treatment, since they have done it many times over recent years and have steadily spiraled downhill from once being a premier shopping channel to one that I barely watch or purchase from any longer. I am just happy to say that I am regularly shopping on the Kirks Folly web site and have also viewed a couple of their shopping events broadcast from Jenniefer's home and much of the fun and magic is still there! And, the best part of shopping with them directly is that they don't totally rip their buyers off with high shipping and handling prices and the pieces you order come within just a couple of days, an all around better shopping experience! I would much rather have the bulk of my shopping money go directly the the Kirk's Folly family anyway and cut out the totally disgusting middlemen.

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IEscapedLosAngeles — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 18:00:37 GMT

Instead of promoting a family business they'd rather promote vendors who are in reality TV? I am buying less and less from QVC and more and more directly from Vendors websites. QVC charges too much for shipping anyway. I wonder if they ever heard Greed Kills companies?

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luvsbulldogs — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 18:16:50 GMT

How sad that that Kirk's Folly will no longer be on the Q and also that after all the years and all the wonderful shows there was not a better farewell show. I feel so bad for Jennifer and her family. I too have watched Kirk's Folly from the beginning and have many of their wonderful pieces of jewelry. I always liked that the Q use to have items especially jewelry that were different. I did not get to see the show and maybe that was a good thing from what I have read here. I will be purchasing from their website. Thank you Kirk family for all the beautiful jewelry and the fantastic shows on QVC. You will be missed.

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mousiegirl — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 18:29:31 GMT

I am unhappy to hear that this line will no longer be presented on QVC. I have bought many wonderful items of Jennifer's, she was so pleasant to watch and listen to.

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Smrt — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 19:09:57 GMT

I just checked out the Kirks Folly website sale, very good mark downs and ELEVEN pieces of jewelry are coming my way for only $7.47 in shipping costs! QVC would charge nearly that much for one piece!

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qvcaddition — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 19:39:29 GMT

I got an e mail from the Q here in CA that the show had been canceled. I have many of KF pieces and have been buying on her web site in the last couple of years. Prices better and S&H. I even talked to one of the sisters per telephone answering a question I had. The Q gone downhill, I now also go to web sites of vendors. KF will be missed as was their once wonderful cute display when they were on the air. Shame on you QVC

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Nikalette — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 23:36:52 GMT

I checked out their web site and it really is not well done. I like KF but I couldn't shop there. Maybe it is just the way it shows up on an iPad.