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When/Why Did You Start Watching QVC?

World Traveler — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 22:33:10 GMT

I was thinking the other day about what brought me to QVC around six years ago, and it was Bare Minerals. I went into a Bare Minerals store for a makeover and purchased many items. Of course, I was put on their mailing list.

Then I received an email from Bare Minerals saying they were going to be a contender for a beauty award on QVC, giving the date and time, and saying there would be special pricing for at least one of their products.

So I found where QVC was on my Direct TV, scheduled to record the Beauty Awards show, which happened to be the last time Lisa Robertson presented the awards. It was a very glamorous program with, I think, Alberti Popaj greeting each of the winners before receiving their award. Very black tie and gown night.

I purchased many of the items from different vendors that night and have been with QVC every since then, with the first thing being the Clarisonic. I already had everything of Bare Minerals I needed.

Before then, I always wondered when I would scroll by QVC looking for something to watch, why in the world anyone would want to watch a channel that is 24/7 commercials! Now I know.

How about you? What brought you to QVC and what did you purchase first?

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queendiva — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 22:36:43 GMT

Started watching the Q from the very beginning. For me, it was mid-April of 1986- almost exactly 35 years ago to the day. The cable installer came to my first, new (to us) house. When he connected the bedroom TV he turned to QVC and said it was a new shopping channel that women were enjoying. I introduced the Q to my mom. She did not dare to shop until my DF passed away- then she went at it a bit too much. we had both watched HSN previous to finding QVC

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software — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 22:39:42 GMT

Silver jewelry got my attention.

I used to watch Jane every Sunday morning, I still have the pieces I purchased.

Had to be around 30 years ago

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World Traveler — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 22:40:21 GMT

@queendiva Do you remember what your first purchase was?

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Q4u — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 22:41:14 GMT

Oh my..... about the early to mid 90's our city (San Diego) had a shopping channel called America's Shopping Channel and QVC bought them out. So I started watching and loved what was sold, loved the quality and bought a lot. The first thing I bought was a pair of .50 Diamonique earrings in 14k gold. I wore, wore and wore those earrings until I lost one. Tried to buy the same earrings later but the gold was lighter, not the same and never did end up with another pair.... lol but I'm still here....

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World Traveler — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 22:43:25 GMT

@Q4u Goodness....didn't realize Diamonique was around that long.

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QVCkitty1 — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:03:48 GMT

It was right from the beginning. At first I thought it was dumb, but then I ordered a gold bracelet and the rest is history. I really liked Kathy Levine.

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MW in Iowa — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:09:12 GMT

I ordered the first Pilates machine , i think i may have watched for a couple years before that.

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ECBG — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:15:07 GMT

I began watching Q during summers when things could only be ordered at the time they were shown.

I had sleeping babies up stairs and had to be near.

Does anyone remember "Ellen" selling LaMiradore?

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AuntG — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:18:03 GMT

I bought my first home in 1988 and got cable soon after. Was intrigued by QVC and watched a lot of jewelry shows. A sapphire ring - which I still have - was my first purchase.

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Goodie2shoes — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:21:47 GMT

Well for me it was 2006. I was recovering from carpal tunnel surgery (work comp) I was lying in bed flipping channels and came across QVC. The first thing I bought was some kind of curtain rod for my living room that I had never seen before. I don't even have it anymore

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Diamonds22 — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:23:33 GMT

I think it is 1995 just as they were starting to do the 50/50 Tour. They had a big bus & they presented vendors from each state to showcase their products. That is how Quacker Factory got started. I remember I bought something from each state & also they sent a pin of the state that the product represented. I acquired all 50 pins & attended the top 10 products that presented in Washington,D. C. I got a t-shirt saying 50/50 tour & got autographs on the shirt & then I put all 50 pins on that t-shirt. That is where I got Mary Beth to autograph her cookbook.

I remember Paul Kelley would state on air if he really liked a product he would say "Dad buy this".

I wish they would do this again which they could update the tour. By doing this they made a lot of small vendors rich. That is how Quacker Factory got started.

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Susan Louise — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:24:24 GMT

I 'discovered' QVC in 2004 when I was home recovering from lung cancer surgery. My 1st purchase was a Lee Sands eelskin wallet...the large one with the change purse attached and a place for a checkbook.

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Still Stylish Lady — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:27:59 GMT

Not sure, but it was after we moved to Florida in 2001. I watch to see if any new fashion I'd like was showing. Back then there was indeed more leather clothing, skirts, dresses, pants. Alas, not much these days.

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Diamonds22 — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:30:53 GMT

@Diamonds22 wrote:
I think it is 1995 just as they were starting to do the 50/50 Tour. They had a big bus & they presented vendors from each state to showcase their products. That is how Quacker Factory got started. I remember I bought something from each state & also they sent a pin of the state that the product represented. I acquired all 50 pins & attended the top 10 products that presented in Washington,D. C. I got a t-shirt saying 50/50 tour & got autographs on the shirt & then I put all 50 pins on that t-shirt. I still have the t-shirt. That is where I got Mary Beth to autograph her cookbook.

I remember Paul Kelley would state on air if he really liked a product he would say "Dad buy this".

I wish they would do this again which they could update the tour. By doing this they made a lot of small vendors rich.

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NEvans2 — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:31:18 GMT

I was a little late to the party. My sister and my dear friend Sue ( God rest her soul ) kept telling me to check out the Q, and I kept saying I wasn't really interested. About seven years ago I checked it out and have been checking it out ever since. I was always a shop in person kind of girl. My first purchase was a Steel by Design watch. My first clothing purchase was two IM cotton tunics. Still have them, still wear them. The watch I kind of destroyed at work. It wasn't worth the money to get it fixed. But it held up very well until that happened.

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twinny70 — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:32:15 GMT

My first purchase was a Christmas tree sold by David V. in October of 2001. I had recently been diagnosed with CIDP & was bed/wheelchair bound. It saved my sanity and I ordered quite a few things. Fast forward & after 3 years, I was able to do almost everything that I want to. I thank God everyday that I can get out of bed and walk.

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Diamonds22 — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:32:24 GMT

Sorry for the double posting. I was trying to correct a mistake.

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chickenbutt — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:33:18 GMT

1999. I don't know why - because it was there?

Back then I also watched ValueVision, which sold amazing fine jewelry and loose gemstones. Also, back then, QVC sold some pretty nice fine jewelry and I got a number of pieces here. Now that they pretty much only sell costume, I don't watch jewelry shows anymore.

I remember how it was kind of exciting seeing all those products on my tv and buying them. I never went totally crazy on my buying but I bought plenty for a while.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:42:12 GMT

I first watched HSN, then QVC. My house had been burglarized and I wanted to replace a few pieces if jewelry. Ha! Thousands of dollars later, I don't even look at jewelry any longer.