topic Re: Where has everyone gone? in Judith Ripka

Where has everyone gone?

QPrincess — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 23:30:34 GMT

Seems that ever since the Q changed the forum format, people post far less that they usually did. This board in particular seems to have gone on hiatus. I checked Delphi and there isn't much going on there either. I have purchased Judith's jewelry since her very first appearance and even during times that I might not post, I do read. I miss the great ideas, pictures, and reports of luncheons in NYC with Judith. Oh where oh where has everyone gone?

Re: Where has everyone gone?

traveler — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 23:37:29 GMT

I think some people already own a lot. And when she sold the company I lost interest.

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CalMom — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 23:42:36 GMT

I agree. The forums are dead since the change. At first people complained and then they just stopped coming by. I'm one of them so thought I might share. Perhaps this was the intention of QVC. If it wasn't, then someone should be fired.

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fthunt — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:04:22 GMT

We have to be so PC correct - if you insult a host QVC zaps it. If you cross your eyes wrong, other posters cream you. What fun is that? Just play the..... name everything in your kitchen that starts with an "E" or...... do you wash your feet with a washcloth?

Some of us just don't play 3rd grade games any more.. The Q made a mistake with the change.

Re: Where has everyone gone?

newjerseygirl — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:35:11 GMT

Some people joined the Ripka group on Facebook.

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Blondelle — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:02:45 GMT

I think a lot of people have lost interest in the line. The quality isn't the same, and the prices have gotten ridiculous. I also think the line has lost a lot of it's cache and luster since her higher end boutiques closed. The too wide distribution and in stores such as Sams Club and TjMAXX hasn't helped. I love some of her pieces but I've been selling off a lot of them too. I don't have the interest I once did. I also think some of her newer pieces have gotten to be a bit much both in look and cost and the style now seems to be a lighter, sparer look. I don't feel it looks that fresh any more. The JR group is no bed of roses. There can be a lot of unpleasantness there from the gal who runs it, and I feel ruins it, but that's a matter of opinion. I don't know why there aren't more FB groups dedicated to JR. There didn't seem to be other groups even before it was sold. I also can't find on the net many photos of people wearing her pieces as I like to see how people put their looks together both with her pieces and especially mixed with pieces from other lines.

Her designs are just beautiful and I love the pieces I'm keeping but I live in the heart of Manhattan and I've never seen a really stylish woman wearing any of them in any of the best places which is strange. I don't see much jewelry worn at all but when I do it's always something hipper looking that makes me feel like I'm trying too hard sometimes wearing them. I've also never seen them accessorize clothes in the magazines. I'm always surprised when looking at jewelry on JTV and other shopping channels how much more her pieces are for the same silver and gem stones. It's a vast difference and sometimes looking at the prices I feel a bit taken advantage of if I want her name on it. I still love her work, but I don't know if I want many more.

I would love her to do a younger, hipper, much less expensive line. It still can be with her designs which are just beautiful, but something lighter, fresher and more current with more edge.

Re: Where has everyone gone?

wishd4it — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 16:37:49 GMT

Posts such as this is EXACTLY why many of us have reduced our conection to this forum. No need to say much more other than JR jewelry is alive and well & being enjoyed.

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kaplan206 — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 17:13:21 GMT

I'm still here and enjoying my Ripka treasures, old and new. I love interacting with the Forum ladies when shows are on. I am NOT happy at all about the physical changes in the layout/usage of the Forum.

Everyone is entitled to their opinions. I stiil LOVE Ripka jewelry, as my CCs can attest.

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MickD — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 17:32:29 GMT

I am still here.....just bought j284527 green goddess cuff yesterday! WooHoo! Do not like the format changes.....

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QPrincess — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 18:23:28 GMT

Wishd4it , are you talking to me? I enjoy all of my jewelry too. I'm just trying to find out if everyone has gone somewhere else to post. Guess I don't understand at all if your post is directed towards me.

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wishd4it — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 18:29:42 GMT

Definitely not directed at you.

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Ripkacrazed — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 19:15:03 GMT

I have been apart of this forum quite a number of years and still read it daily. I enjoy Judith's jewelry and will continue to enjoy it. I believe the price range is designed to reach each and every economic statis. Being a member of the FB group that honors her jewelry has been only the most rewarding experience I have ever had. Our facilitator has only displayed love and enthusiasm for Judith's jewelry, and everyone apart of the group has done the same in the most positive and caring way. We have developed many friendships because of her jewelry, and I believe this love will continue to grow.

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culebra — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 20:55:16 GMT

I like my Judith Ripka jewelry. Yes it is more expensive, which makes me more selective. Everything is more expensive. I still go the Ripka site when I want a new piece of jewelry for an outfit. The poster who made the big statement about Ripka losing her cache was certainly tough on the Judith Ripka Lovers Group on Facebook. I am a reasonably new member and I think the gal who runs the site is awesome and helpful to the group. She was wonderful at setting up the live show event for the members. I could not attend but I bet everyone who attended had fun. I have never read a cross word from anyone on the Facebook Judith Ripka Lovers site. I think what a great group. I like to read what they think about all of the jewelry, etc.

As far as the QVC Forums. I am glad they do not allow posting about hosts, former hosts or vendors. Some of the posters for no reason just liked to criticize everyone especially some of the more popular hosts and former hosts. With the new format I feel I am no longer getting information on the products as much as from the old forum. I love reading about the products and purchaser informed opinions. They inform my choices along with the reviews. I am quite computer literate and I feel possibly QVC should consider going back to the old forum setup.

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lshopaholic — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 22:13:15 GMT

There are currently 399 members in the Judith Ripka Lovers FB group. I know facebook isn't for everyone, in fact I thought it wasn't for me. However, I do want to say I am part of that group and I absolutely love it! I have meet some amazing women and made wonderful friendships through the group, all by having the common bond of Judith Ripka jewelry.

The group is very active in posting pictures, sharing ideas and information and having fun along the way. I also can not say enough positive things about the admin of the group. . She created another place where we could come together and talk about our love for Judith Ripka and not have to deal with any unnecessary rudeness. She has also arranged some very special events, where any one of us could participate. I hope to someday join in one of the events and meet some of my fellow Ripkanistas. But whether you were there in person or not, you felt like you were there because of the pictures and posts in the FB page. That is why this group is so special.

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Sammycat1 — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 01:29:25 GMT

I miss the chats based around show times here.

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Blondelle — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 05:01:54 GMT

I miss the chats too. Even before the change in the board there wasn't that much posting here. Make no mistake. I do love JR jewelry. Her designs are gorgeous and It's mostly all I wear. I just wish the prices were more moderate and the quality of some pieces better. There was a piece I was admiring on Ebay and wondered why it was so cheap and no bids. I read the description and 8 stones had fallen out of the cuff. A large stone fell out of mine. That's not acceptable. Some of the pieces on the bay show the gold plating coming off. Not sure if they were always ion plated. Some of the stones are custom and there aren't many options to repair the piece elsewhere.

There's so much fluctuation in prices that many of us have learned to wait before buying a more expensive piece. I realize nothing stays the same but a lot of pieces are just too much money which is no fun if you really want the piece. I wouldn't mind paying the higher price if I considered it an investment piece but sometimes they don't hold up to constant wear. There are some better priced pieces, and sales like the daily LTS and Ebay make it more affordable. I don't know why in a city like NY more women don't wear it day to day as it's one of QVC's best jewelry lines. If they do, I'm not seeing it. I don't see many bloggers either talking about it and doing daily looks like they do with clothes. This isn't a criticism but just an observation. I wish there was more buzz outside of the FB group about her jewelry. It should be on this board, and it's not for some reason. I've only worn her pieces for a short time compared to a lot of gals here, but I just don't have the same excitement I once had.

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GREEN BLADE — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 17:12:25 GMT

I used to buy a lot of Ripka but in th recent year, I think her quality went down hill. But I still look now and then. She is still my favorite designer. I own quite a few of her pieces and love every one. I do not seem to post much lately

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VixenGail — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 19:51:14 GMT

I am an avid facebook user due to the two industries I work in, and as a way to share my love of animals. Being able to post in the Ripka group, and being able to share stories and life with those fantastic ladies is a joy. No one is critical, no one acts superior, no one plays games, just a great bunch of ladies and girls sharing a love of jewelry! I have seen many, many overly critical, host bashing, spending , price as well as quality bashing posts here for years. I have never been one to back down from an argument, but why go there? It gets tiring, and there should be no need to explain what we choose to buy or why. I love what I love as do most of you, and it's nice to "hang" with like people. And our moderator there is a kind, gentle woman whose love of life and jewely is obvious.

Gail

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Pitzel — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:32:44 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
We have to be so PC correct - if you insult a host QVC zaps it. If you cross your eyes wrong, other posters cream you. What fun is that? Just play the..... name everything in your kitchen that starts with an "E" or...... do you wash your feet with a washcloth?

Some of us just don't play 3rd grade games any more.. The Q made a mistake with the change.

But do you wash your feet with a washcloth fthunt? LOL

Re: Where has everyone gone?

MickD — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 17:20:33 GMT

I missed everybody so much that I just joined Facebook so I could talk with my fellow ripkanista sisters and share pics. I joined on Monday and was ok'd into the group yesterday.