topic The Set and Vendors in Suggestion Box

The Set and Vendors

qbetzforreal — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 19:10:16 GMT

Can you lose the the expansive white set. It's too big. The brown, wooden one looked much better especially for the presentation of clothes. The cameraperson was able to get better close-up shots. Also, lose the shabby chic sofa.

Further, most of the hosts do not need the vendor with them. The vendor offers nothing to the presentation. One vendor did not even know the colors of the product. Example, Carolyn Gracie can soar and do an exemplary of D&C on her own.

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Karnerblue — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 19:26:54 GMT

I have to laugh at these personal requests.

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millieshops — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 19:29:25 GMT

I don't really know about the set - although I certainly know one reason I virtually never watch HSN for more than 30 seconds at a time is that their sets are horrific - way too crowded for my old eyes -- but no vendors? Never happen!

Can you imagine Linea with no Louis or WEN with no Chaz? Those 2 come to mind first for me even though I don't watch either of them (I buy Wen, but don't need Chaz any longer).

And plenty of posters complain that the hosts don't talk enough, let alone having them just disappear.

Finally, if anyone has ever had a job for which you had to talk practically nonstop for an hour or two or three, you know why they've added a second host or a vendor.

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Love my grandkids — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 19:42:27 GMT

Seriously? That "request" is just too darn funny!

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Zita — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 19:46:31 GMT

If you think HSN sets are bad -- and they are -- take a look at Evine. Someone said it looks as if they shot it in someone's basement with the neighbors as hosts. Seriously, it's that bad!

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Krimpette — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 19:50:22 GMT

Ok, I'll chime in with my wishes. I wish that the vendor did all the talking describing the product and the hosts only did the routine stuff, like color choices, etc. Who knows more about the product than the vendor? The hosts, too often, try to show their knowledge, rather than deferring to the vendor.

But in reality, I'm fine with the way things are. Set and all.

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nana59 — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 19:53:34 GMT

New set-that explains why the models were slipping all over the slippery floor during Isaac's show last night!!

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wildcat fan — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 20:00:37 GMT

I can take or leave the sets. I wish they'd put all energy into bringing more variety instead of focusing on how things look. A Dyson and Denim & Co. pants are going to look and function the same no matter what the set looks like.

I agree that some vendors may as well not be there, yet there are some vendors who can fly solo without the need of an annoying host by their side. Seems like I do enjoy watching more when there are fewer people on screen.

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qbetzforreal — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 22:47:08 GMT

@Karnerblue wrote:
I have to laugh at these personal requests.

not a request, sorry

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qbetzforreal — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 22:48:06 GMT

@Zita wrote:
If you think HSN sets are bad -- and they are -- take a look at Evine. Someone said it looks as if they shot it in someone's basement with the neighbors as hosts. Seriously, it's that bad!

so true, so true

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skuggles — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 22:52:40 GMT

@Zita wrote:
If you think HSN sets are bad -- and they are -- take a look at Evine. Someone said it looks as if they shot it in someone's basement with the neighbors as hosts. Seriously, it's that bad!

@Zita This just made me LOL!

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ChillyTulip — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:48:46 GMT

I agree about the poor vendors. 99% of the time the host is being rude and interupting them constantly. What's the point of inviting them on the show??

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Karnerblue — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 03:13:36 GMT

@qbetzforreal wrote:
@Karnerblue wrote:
I have to laugh at these personal requests.
not a request, sorry

Ok, then your demand. Better?

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gmkb — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 13:58:19 GMT

I like the look of the sets, but it seems like the carpets are somewhat of a tripping hazard to the models

As far as vendor/ host combos, it varies. SG does best with hosts that do not try to out talk her. Pat is good with her. Sunday night host usually tries to compete with her.

The vendors selling technical things need a host to balance all the technical talk, so we don't begin snoring.

I don't think it takes two hosts and a vendor to sell a handbag. When there are two hosts, I like to see one at a time.

Some of the vendors are so respected (Louis, Bob M., David D.) that they need a host that complements them rather than make the presentation about her.

There are more examples, but just wanted to mention a few ideas.

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qbetzforreal — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 22:46:02 GMT

@Karnerblue wrote:
@qbetzforreal wrote:
@Karnerblue wrote:
I have to laugh at these personal requests.
not a request, sorry

Ok, then your demand. Better?

The original post was placed in the Suggestion Box forum. So, they are merely suggestions based on my observations. It's cool, tho. SMDH

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LilacTree — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 18:31:14 GMT

@qbetzforreal wrote:
Can you lose the the expansive white set. It's too big. The brown, wooden one looked much better especially for the presentation of clothes. The cameraperson was able to get better close-up shots. Also, lose the shabby chic sofa.

Further, most of the hosts do not need the vendor with them. The vendor offers nothing to the presentation. One vendor did not even know the colors of the product. Example, Carolyn Gracie can soar and do an exemplary of D&C on her own.

I agree, she doesn't need the "please don't squeeze the Charmin" man.

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febe1 — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 23:33:11 GMT

@Zita wrote:
If you think HSN sets are bad -- and they are -- take a look at Evine. Someone said it looks as if they shot it in someone's basement with the neighbors as hosts. Seriously, it's that bad!

LOL. That's so true! A strange thing with Evine on my flat screen, HD large TV, all of their models look like they're about 5' tall and all heavy. I know they're not, bc I've heard them give their height. Evine is the only channel that looks like this. Can't figure it out.

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TY — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 19:57:37 GMT

I think the white set that looks like an NYC loft is gorgeous. I notice it more than what is being sold especially with the cameras that look like they are at least 10 feet off the floor so that they give a camera angle that looks like a selfie on PMS.

I channel surfed all the U.S. shopping channels when I recently visited my relatives and Evine isn't in HD and the set sure did look small and somewhat cheap looking. HSN on tv didn't seem interesting either for some reason during that visit.

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febe1 — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 20:57:10 GMT

@TY wrote:
I think the white set that looks like an NYC loft is gorgeous. I notice it more than what is being sold especially with the cameras that look like they are at least 10 feet off the floor so that they give a camera angle that looks like a selfie on PMS.

I channel surfed all the U.S. shopping channels when I recently visited my relatives and Evine isn't in HD and the set sure did look small and somewhat cheap looking. HSN on tv didn't seem interesting either for some reason during that visit.

My Evine channel says HD..

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bookwriter — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 01:43:57 GMT

I love Gary who is extremely knowledgeable and calm. This last TSV show with Carolyn had me yelling at the tv for her to let him speak. I like her as a host normally but she talks way too fast an wouldn't let the poor guy get a word in. I'm glad she finally let him describe the difference in this Jean because I've sent every other d & co Jean I've purchased back and waited til almost the end of the day but he convinced me to try them with the changes he so slowly and carefully explained. I just got them and for the first time in my shopping experience with QVC which has been 30 years these d & co jeans are a keeper! Carolyn was so loud, talkative and repeating "umm" so much I almost turned her show off. I'm so glad I waded through her chatter and listened to Gary......he truly "sold" me on these jeans.