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Thanks, QVC

chessylady — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:16:15 GMT

Now that more and more of your programming is Christmas related, I will be watching less and less. I don't care to be in the Christmas spirit until after Thanksgiving. So I am saving money by not watching. The time I save will be used for cleaning, reading, socializing with friends and enjoying the beautiful fall weather.

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LizzieInSRQ — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:32:15 GMT

Good for You! Sounds like tv was getting in the way of a balanced life.

Now is the time for me to get some shopping done and save money with the sales. I get busy after Thanksgiving with projects at home and at work, then vacation, baking for small gifts and all the celebrations.

As Tim Gunn says "make it work" for you.

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Caaareful Shopper — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:32:47 GMT

QVC is in the business of selling, not entertainment. Most people decorate the day after Thanksgiving. So they need their decor before that time, and surely before trying to prepare for Thanksgiving. So the 2 months [from today] before decorating time at Thanksgiving gives people time to have it all delivered, make exchanges or returns, and get all their planning settled. It's not really too early at all. So I say, without sarcasm -- Thank You QVC!

This is every year for retail. That's why they started Fall clothes shows in July, and Spring clothes will air in February. Every year.

I've seen Christmas items starting to appear in stores as well.

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hopi — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:46:48 GMT

Actually enjoying looking at the Christmas items but the prices and shipping seem to be higher so not buying anything. It gives me a good price comparison when shopping elsewhere. Carolyn and Leah are giving that relaxed feeling I need this morning.

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World Traveler — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:56:47 GMT

@LizzieInSRQ wrote:
Good for You! Sounds like tv was getting in the way of a balanced life.

Now is the time for me to get some shopping done and save money with the sales. I get busy after Thanksgiving with projects at home and at work, then vacation, baking for small gifts and all the celebrations.

As Tim Gunn says "make it work" for you.

@LizzieInSRQ LOL!!!! Love it!

I too like to get the sales prices and not have to trudge out into the mall (or other places) experience when everyone else seems to be doing it.

I have become much more relaxed around the holiday when I have taken care of all my purchases. And it feels good to be able to get good prices on things I know my friends and family will love!

I was able to pick up some things during the July Christmas sales at QVC too.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:01:09 GMT

There's always the QVC website. Many offerings.✆

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stevieb — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:10:16 GMT

I'm sorry, but these rants about Christmas programming have grown old... I support the rants when there is too much CIJ going on, but at this point, we're almost into October and most entities, and most especially those relying on mail order, ARE going to be pushing Christmas. It's entirely up to us whether we participate or not. If we participate, fine and if we opt out then get over it... If they waited until 'after Thanksgiving' to start the Christmas overkill (and really, no retailer does anymore) they'd be the big losers... I no longer much care for QVC and I rarely watch, regardless of the programming, because I think most all of it has grown stale, but I'm not going to fault them for a focus on Christmas... What I WILL fault them for is the endless array of the same stale, tedious merchandise they seem to feel meets all our holiday requirements year after year...

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Peaches McPhee — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:12:34 GMT

I am positive that the money they don't make from you is FAR OUTWEIGHED by the money the make from people buying Christmas stuff.

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Maltichonmom17 — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:23:01 GMT

QVC is a retail store without a door, they are in the business of selling, not entertainment. There are many tv stations and streaming services who’s only focus is entertainment. QVC isn’t one of them. Is the QVC host more entertaining than your local store clerk? Most likely, but both of them are there being paid to sell merchandise.

Every store in America is already pushing the Christmas merchandise, not just QVC. The retail seasons run a season ahead of the actual seasons. That’s just how it’s always been and always will be. Don’t look for a decent selection of swimsuits in August or winter coats in January. The good stuff is already gone.

I’m going to enjoy the Christmas programming, do a little Christmas shopping and then go out and enjoy the fall weather. Then maybe this evening, I’ll take in some entertainment on one of those streaming services. I can enjoy it all. Moderation in all things. 😊

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redwingsgal — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:29:57 GMT

I agree with most here, I tend to get my shopping done (most of it any way) before the weather gets bad and the stores get crazy. I keep my eyes open for gifts all year long. I rarely set out to just shop!

Also, my deco need to be here long before Thanksgiving!!

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Krimpette — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:53:31 GMT

I enjoy the Christmas shows, though I wish they were more gift-oriented, rather than mostly decorating. But at any rate, I have no problem with the amount of Christmas programming.

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World Traveler — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:23:28 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
I enjoy the Christmas shows, though I wish they were more gift-oriented, rather than mostly decorating. But at any rate, I have no problem with the amount of Christmas programming.

Hi! This truly is not a criticism of what you said. I was just wondering what you meant by gift-oriented. I guess I see anything and everything that is being sold on QVC or any other place can be a gift for someone. Do you mean something that is special, not like clothes or necessities? Something you might find in a boutique or specialty items?

My thoughts in this regard might be something I got one year, a beautifully framed wall mirror that had my name and a meaningful date on it. Is that what you mean by more gift-oriented?

My mother used to give my sister and I a Christmas arrangement each year, in addition to other things. Over the years we have collected so many of what I would call gift-oriented" items like that from her that we used to decorate our home.

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homedecor1 — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:50:58 GMT

@chessylady

🙄! Why be mad at Q or post this? Many enjoy these shows including me but I dislike the endless clothing, beauty & food shows.

Thats why one can change the channel but good thing you don't like holiday shows you'll get more accomplished😊 with your life!

Ps: QVC doesn't care if you spend $$ here there's a million other people who do! Hope you do something fun with those extra $$$.

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homedecor1 — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:55:35 GMT

@hopi wrote:
Actually enjoying looking at the Christmas items but the prices and shipping seem to be higher so not buying anything. It gives me a good price comparison when shopping elsewhere. Carolyn and Leah are giving that relaxed feeling I need this morning.

@hopi

this is exactly what I did today at both Hobby Lobby & Old Time Pottery. I calculated the s/h costs into the items. Most things I like lately in the holiday shows can be bought at traditional stores (or something comparable) at better prices.

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Krimpette — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 19:09:20 GMT

@World Traveler Most of the Christmas shows I've watched are decorator items. As a rule, I don't give Christmas decorator items as Christmas gifts. Just a thing about me, I guess. I always felt that there would be very little, if any, for the recipient to use the gift until the next year. I'm looking more towards accessories, winter scarves and gloves, tools or gadgets, etc., etc.(Hope I've explained that in a meaningful way!!!

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Mominohio — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 19:11:03 GMT

Don't know what kind of programing OP prefers, but the clothing/shoes/ handbags/beauty still fill about 90% of the on air hours at QVC in any given year.

So, sorry today's programming doesn't suit you, but stay tuned, because the same old same old will be back by tomorrow.

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DJs mom — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 19:20:59 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
I enjoy the Christmas shows, though I wish they were more gift-oriented, rather than mostly decorating. But at any rate, I have no problem with the amount of Christmas programming.

@Krimpette QVC will start having gift shows on very soon. I think they focus more on decor shows first. Then every host will have a show titled "Carolyn's gift show", "Jill's gift favorites", etc..

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World Traveler — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 19:28:31 GMT

@Krimpette Oh, now I get it. And, yes, you explained it in a meaningful way.

Thanks!

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stevieb — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 20:23:26 GMT

@DJs mom wrote:
@Krimpette wrote:
I enjoy the Christmas shows, though I wish they were more gift-oriented, rather than mostly decorating. But at any rate, I have no problem with the amount of Christmas programming.
@Krimpette QVC will start having gift shows on very soon. I think they focus more on decor shows first. Then every host will have a show titled "Carolyn's gift show", "Jill's gift favorites", etc..

And unfortunately, they'll feature pretty much the same things, just as they have for the better part of the last decade, most of which will not be anything most of us would want to give or receive as gifts... I agree with those who posted above that anything they sell is a potential gift... Those awful generic gift shows, once they start, are lethally boring...

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blueskys — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 20:29:36 GMT

I notice to the prices are higher and with 5.50 for shipping even tiger. I bought all the am as stuff I wanted in July .I hope you all have fun shopping .