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Hosts Perks....

3CatMom — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 20:04:43 GMT

I get it - there are lots of perks to being a QVC host. (I once saw a host, while on air, moan about not getting the color handbag she wanted because it was sold out and the guest assured the host not to worry, she would give her one)
But JEEPERS! do they have to be so blatant and obvious about it?
I mean, really, I don't need to see items that Shawn Killinger purchased "pre-launch"!
sheesh.

Here endeth my rant.

Re: Hosts Perks....

gmkb — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 20:30:26 GMT

Many places of employment have perks for their employees. I worked for physicians and received medical care and medical advice. When I worked for a retailer I received a 20% discount on purchases. I don't see any problem with perks that are legal.

Re: Hosts Perks....

ChynnaBlue — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 20:31:50 GMT

@LillyAnne wrote:
I get it - there are lots of perks to being a QVC host. (I once saw a host, while on air, moan about not getting the color handbag she wanted because it was sold out and the guest assured the host not to worry, she would give her one)
But JEEPERS! do they have to be so blatant and obvious about it?
I mean, really, I don't need to see items that Shawn Killinger purchased "pre-launch"!
sheesh.

Here endeth my rant.

QVC is a sales site. That means they will use every sales tactic to sell you something. Talking about the things they pre-order and buy is a sales tactic. If you prefer few sales from a sales site, you're in the wrong place and may want to turn on CNN or Lifetime.

I don't understand why so many people get mad when a shopping channel actually tries to sell us something. It's like going to a restaurant and getting mad when the server asks to take your order. You came to them.

Re: Hosts Perks....

3CatMom — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 20:58:41 GMT

@ChynnaBlue wrote:

QVC is a sales site. That means they will use every sales tactic to sell you something.

@ChynnaBlue, that's a good point. It's just another sales tactic. I always get annoyed that it sounds like bragging. Yeah, that's my issue but obviously that tactic doesn't work on me.

Re: Hosts Perks....

millieshops — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 21:09:14 GMT

@gmkb wrote:
Many places of employment have perks for their employees. I worked for physicians and received medical care and medical advice. When I worked for a retailer I received a 20% discount on purchases. I don't see any problem with perks that are legal.

So true - the QVC perks are small compared to what some get, Ever talk to parents who work at some colleges where their kids get major, major tuition breaks? A few bottles of Philosophy hardly compare.

This is nothing new either. In the sixties I ended up living a few houses away from a distant cousin who managed the children's department for a major chain. His daughter had a wardrobe the Kardashians might envy.

Re: Hosts Perks....

ChynnaBlue — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 21:10:54 GMT

@LillyAnne wrote:
@ChynnaBlue wrote:

QVC is a sales site. That means they will use every sales tactic to sell you something.

@ChynnaBlue, that's a good point. It's just another sales tactic. I always get annoyed that it sounds like bragging. Yeah, that's my issue but obviously that tactic doesn't work on me.

Good for you! We're all better off whenever a sales tactics doesn't work on us. We'll get in less trouble that way.

Re: Hosts Perks....

Moonchilde — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:45:04 GMT

@LillyAnne wrote:
@ChynnaBlue wrote:

QVC is a sales site. That means they will use every sales tactic to sell you something.

@ChynnaBlue, that's a good point. It's just another sales tactic. I always get annoyed that it sounds like bragging. Yeah, that's my issue but obviously that tactic doesn't work on me.

I never believe the hosts when they say things like that. To me it's a very annoying sales tactic because it clearly shows they believe their audience to be gullible and will believe anything. It reeks of phony to me.

Re: Hosts Perks....

HappyDaze — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 01:15:05 GMT

@Moonchilde wrote:
@LillyAnne wrote:
@ChynnaBlue wrote:

QVC is a sales site. That means they will use every sales tactic to sell you something.

@ChynnaBlue, that's a good point. It's just another sales tactic. I always get annoyed that it sounds like bragging. Yeah, that's my issue but obviously that tactic doesn't work on me.

I never believe the hosts when they say things like that. To me it's a very annoying sales tactic because it clearly shows they believe their audience to be gullible and will believe anything. It reeks of phony to me.

True but I think for some, it DOES work. Just like saying that it is a popular item and going fast, better get it before it is gone because it is flying out the door! It feeds into some people's impulse buying. Trust me,if these tactics didn't work, they wouldn't do them. Crazy to think some fall for it!

Re: Hosts Perks....

Moonchilde — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 01:28:08 GMT

@HappyDaze wrote:
@Moonchilde wrote:
@LillyAnne wrote:
@ChynnaBlue wrote:

QVC is a sales site. That means they will use every sales tactic to sell you something.

@ChynnaBlue, that's a good point. It's just another sales tactic. I always get annoyed that it sounds like bragging. Yeah, that's my issue but obviously that tactic doesn't work on me.

I never believe the hosts when they say things like that. To me it's a very annoying sales tactic because it clearly shows they believe their audience to be gullible and will believe anything. It reeks of phony to me.
True but I think for some, it DOES work. Just like saying that it is a popular item and going fast, better get it before it is gone because it is flying out the door! It feeds into some people's impulse buying. Trust me,if these tactics didn't work, they wouldn't do them. Crazy to think some fall for it!

Oh yes, some do buy it. And the thought that they believe makes me cringe.

Re: Hosts Perks....

Lipstickdiva — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 14:38:16 GMT

I don't begrudge them anything they get but the perks are more than a few bottles of Philosophy. Some of the hosts have talked about the big boxes of items arriving on their doorstep from vendors/lines. I think many times, if not all the time, they get the TSV for free. But that is all part of their job and more power to them.

I know people who work at various retail stores and get the good merchandise as soon as it arrives or they buy things as soon as they are marked down. When I worked in a hair salon, I never paid to get my hair done and got all my hair products at cost. That saved me a ton of money.

That being said, I think the hosts "fib." Some hosts will say they aren't allowed to order anything new prior to their show, that it has to be presented to viewers first. Then you have a host claiming she bought all kinds of new stuff before she came on air to make sure she got it. It's all a sales tactic.

Re: Hosts Perks....

aggravated — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 15:04:55 GMT

You still watch programs with Shawn?

Re: Hosts Perks....

bebe777 — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 17:16:23 GMT

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
I don't begrudge them anything they get but the perks are more than a few bottles of Philosophy.  Some of the hosts have talked about the big boxes of items arriving on their doorstep from vendors/lines. I think many times, if not all the time, they get the TSV for free. But that is all part of their job and more power to them.

I know people who work at various retail stores and get the good merchandise as soon as it arrives or they buy things as soon as they are marked down.  When I worked in a hair salon, I never paid to get my hair done and got all my hair products at cost. That saved me a ton of money.

That being said, I think the hosts "fib."  Some hosts will say they aren't allowed to order anything new prior to their show, that it has to be presented to viewers first. Then you have a host claiming she bought all kinds of new stuff before she came on air to make sure she got it. It's all a sales tactic.

@Lipstickdiva, that's what really annoys me... there's a level of insincerity that surrounds these requests to producers that such and such a product be ordered for them before it sells out in their size/color. Or the disappointed tone in their voice when the product sold out before they were able to purchase it. It just doesn't add up.

If they are the show host, then it's part of their job description to know something about all 5-7 products they will be presenting in a show.

So if they really can't purchase the product beforehand, then all they have to do is to tell the producer to order it for them as soon as the product is launched.

Alternatively they could have a friend or family member purchase it for them in advance, to make sure they got a particular limited item. Sure, they wouldn't get their employee discount but at least they would be assured of getting their much wanted product.

Something just doesn't add up... and I'm less likely to believe the hosts who go on and on about this on a regular basis. From my perspective, it permanently damages their credibility.

-- bebe

Re: Hosts Perks....

handygal2 — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 23:07:46 GMT

I hate when salespeople lie. It seems unethical to me. But it's part of the job description, lol. "Caveat emptor" (let the buyer beware).

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Q4u — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 00:51:41 GMT

I agree as well, it's all part of the sales tactic... and I personally don't care if the vendors give them a mountain of expensive goods... just don't care. If I'm unable to get what I want from QVC, I'm sure that the item is sold elsewhere. As a matter of fact, I'm positive it is.....

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happygolfcartrider — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 13:53:25 GMT

Lillyann, I agree withyou, when the host starts yelling for someone to call my husband and order this for me I change the channel.

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culebra — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 20:56:17 GMT

I think it sounds silly when hosts use those kinds of sales tactics.

Re: Hosts Perks....

febe1 — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 05:27:14 GMT

@LillyAnne wrote:
I get it - there are lots of perks to being a QVC host. (I once saw a host, while on air, moan about not getting the color handbag she wanted because it was sold out and the guest assured the host not to worry, she would give her one)
But JEEPERS! do they have to be so blatant and obvious about it?
I mean, really, I don't need to see items that Shawn Killinger purchased "pre-launch"!
sheesh.

Here endeth my rant.

I've heard it said that if a host uses the cosmetic item on air,it's hers. You will notice, they're always putting lipstick and other products on while selling. 8)

Re: Hosts Perks....

febe1 — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 05:32:18 GMT

@gmkb wrote:
Many places of employment have perks for their employees. I worked for physicians and received medical care and medical advice. When I worked for a retailer I received a 20% discount on purchases. I don't see any problem with perks that are legal.

Many high end retail do not permit their employees first choice on sale items. I've heard some of them say they're hiding certain items, by placing them in less obvious places so the customer does not see. The customer should always be first on sale items. Who wants all the left overs after they've taken the good stuff

Re: Hosts Perks....

febe1 — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 05:40:54 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
@gmkb wrote:
Many places of employment have perks for their employees. I worked for physicians and received medical care and medical advice. When I worked for a retailer I received a 20% discount on purchases. I don't see any problem with perks that are legal.
So true - the QVC perks are small compared to what some get, Ever talk to parents who work at some colleges where their kids get major, major tuition breaks? A few bottles of Philosophy hardly compare.

This is nothing new either. In the sixties I ended up living a few houses away from a distant cousin who managed the children's department for a major chain. His daughter had a wardrobe the Kardashians might envy.

I think more than Q perks, the hosts get most of their gratuities from vendors. It's shameless how some will almost come out and ask for freebies.

Re: Hosts Perks....

Pearlee — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 14:53:08 GMT

@gmkb wrote:
Many places of employment have perks for their employees. I worked for physicians and received medical care and medical advice. When I worked for a retailer I received a 20% discount on purchases. I don't see any problem with perks that are legal.

@gmkb I don't think the OP has a problem with the hosts getting perks. It's their flaunting them in front of the viewers - esp. when the viewer can't get an item - that is really tacky. And I agree with the OP.