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Kennedy Collection - Did I misunderstand Sandra?

sashamatthews — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:06:51 GMT

Four shows this week and that's it - the entire collection is being retired for good?

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ennui1 — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:11:07 GMT

Keep watching, I guess. Wait for clarification.

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jackthebear — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:12:03 GMT

yes

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sue52 — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:12:42 GMT

No, you didn't misunderstand. Philip announced that they would be ending the line. I really enjoy watching these shows and learn a lot from them. Very sad

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RachelLiz — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:13:15 GMT

That's what it sounded like. He mentioned they will stop making the jewelry, so there won't be anymore inventory to sell. I wonder why the company will stop,making it? I really like the collection!

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jackthebear — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:15:17 GMT

On 3/26/2014 sue52 said:
No, you didn't misunderstand. Philip announced that they would be ending the line. I really enjoy watching these shows and learn a lot from them. Very sad

I haven't bought anything but I like the jewelry.

I think the "agreement" to license and make the jewelry must have ended, whatever that was.

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Topaz Gem — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:15:55 GMT

That is sad. I've been enjoying the watches I bought over the years. I will miss those shows.

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Petals — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:17:21 GMT

So sad to say, but that's what she said. They will continue to offer the remaining inventory for sale on the the Q website, but EVERYTHING is being retired and this Saturdays shows are the FINAL shows. I for one am very, very sad to see this line go. I have a small collection and love the pieces, but more than anything I will miss Mr. Katz and his wonderful stories and inside info. I have loved every show he presented and will miss him immensely. Thank You, Mr. Katz, for years of enjoyment and for your class and style!

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motherinlaw — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:24:33 GMT

On 3/26/2014 Petals said: So sad to say, but that's what she said. They will continue to offer the remaining inventory for sale on the the Q website, but EVERYTHING is being retired and this Saturdays shows are the FINAL shows. I for one am very, very sad to see this line go. I have a small collection and love the pieces, but more than anything I will miss Mr. Katz and his wonderful stories and inside info. I have loved every show he presented and will miss him immensely. Thank You, Mr. Katz, for years of enjoyment and for your class and style!

Absolutely! Mr. Katz is a wealth of information and he made it fun and interesting. Will miss him very much and all he had to share with us....jewelry and stories behind them.

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sue52 — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:32:39 GMT

This is about the only show I actually sit down and watch anymore on QVC. I have learned so much from Mr. Katz.

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chrystaltree — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:34:48 GMT

What's so sad about it? The company he represents has made a fortune and now the demand for it has dwindled. The women who remember that era have heard the stories and seen the snap shots a zillion times, they've purchased the items they want. The line had successful run for many years on a couple of shopping channels. Now it's time to say good night folks....

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luvmybeetle — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:38:03 GMT

It is very sad they are not coming back. I have ordered and watched since the beginning and have enjoyed all the stories Mr. Katz relates to us. I have a large collection of this jewelry and love to tell the stories about each piece. I will miss Mr. Katz with his great stories and personality. Thank you for giving us this great line of jewelry.

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scotttie — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:38:41 GMT

I am sooooo disappointed as well!!! I came to jewelry board because I know you girls would know the scoop on this. I love these shows and so does my dd . WE have a few of her pieces and am so glad now that we did.

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Another new name Sue — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:43:39 GMT

Chrystaltree, people will miss the shows because they admired and remember Jackie fondly, and because Mr. Katz is low-key and informative, hype-free. Doesn't tell viewers, "It's only a dollar a day." Because it's something many have enjoyed over the years, much more than most other presentations. It's an interesting program.

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PhilaLady1 — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:51:00 GMT

I, for one, do not want to say goodnight folks. Sad is a strong word to describe how I feel, but I will miss this jewelry and the shows. One of the few shows left on QVC that I still enjoy watching, even though I know it is true that the vendor sometimes got the facts wrong, or sometimes painted a picture of a Camelot that existed only in our niaviity (sp?) of those times. I am on a limited budget and have always wanted to purchase much more than I could afford. Wish I could place a huge order now with all of the clearance, but I will be left to love the cherished items I do own. Guess there's always ebay.

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Neena54 — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:52:36 GMT

On 3/26/2014 happygal said:
Chrystaltree, people will miss the shows because they admired and remember Jackie fondly, and because Mr. Katz is low-key and informative, hype-free. Doesn't tell viewers, "It's only a dollar a day." Because it's something many have enjoyed over the years, much more than most other presentations. It's an interesting program.

Well said, happygal!!!! A lot of us enjoy these low-key shows and I enjoy Mr. Katz also. I don't post on these boards often and it's mainly because of people like "Chrystaltree" and their comments. I don't like the drama, so I mainly just read. Thanks again for your positive comments.

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Deanie — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:07:15 GMT

I heard that too. He also stated that the last factory in the Czech republic has shut its doors and they only received one half of their inventory of pearls. He said that he cant imagine selling his product without the pearls. That being said, I will miss him too. He was a wealth of information and I loved the stories. Cant say that I am a Kennedy aficionado, however, I love hearing the history. Big event of our time. I just recently purchased a book, "JFK and the Unspeakable by Douglass." I am looking forward to reading it.

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Gioiella — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:07:33 GMT

It looks like they've added "Retiring Style!" to all Kennedy jewelry items. Not the non-jewelry items (scarves, etc.), so I wonder if those will continue.

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issiestorm — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:07:45 GMT

A few years ago the people in authority (I assume that's the Kennedy family) put a stop to all reproductions of crosses because they thought it was too "personal" (I believe that's the word that was used). I had the feeling then that it would some day come to this.

I usually bought these pieces as gifts for my family, (my sisters and niece), but I do have a few pieces myself. I always wanted that snake bracelet that was a reproduction of a Ptolemy museum piece, but I could never afford it. It was one of several pieces that Jack offered to Jackie, and that's the one she chose. I was always hoping they'd bring it back. Too late now I guess.

The lady certainly had good taste.

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Janet Carter — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:40:48 GMT

On 3/26/2014 chrystaltree said:
What's so sad about it? The company he represents has made a fortune and now the demand for it has dwindled. The women who remember that era have heard the stories and seen the snap shots a zillion times, they've purchased the items they want. The line had successful run for many years on a couple of shopping channels. Now it's time to say good night folks....

Women with class enjoy watching shows that represent a woman with class. Not much of that on QVC any more. Mr. Katz and his beautiful jewelry will be missed.