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AS IS

Imaoldhippie — Mon, 22 May 2017 13:54:10 GMT

Just a suggestion but I think when an "as is" item sets on the shelf, so to speak, week after week that just maybe the as is price is too high. Items setting on shelves not selling, not only collect dust, but cost the company daily, subtracting from the profit.

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Jackhound Mom — Mon, 22 May 2017 15:42:41 GMT

Perhaps you are right! My thoughts are to not sell "used" items at all as regular stores do not do this. QVC could possably donate damaged or used items and they could also change their return policy for the better of the company. Just MHO.

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DJs mom — Mon, 22 May 2017 15:56:54 GMT

@Jackhound Mom wrote:
Perhaps you are right! My thoughts are to not sell "used" items at all as regular stores do not do this. QVC could possably donate damaged or used items and they could also change their return policy for the better of the company. Just MHO.

Regular stores do sell "used" items. What do you think B&M stores do with reutrns they get? I have seen them get clothes back and put them back out on the sales floor.

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Pearlee — Mon, 22 May 2017 16:00:02 GMT

@Imaoldhippie wrote:
Just a suggestion but I think when an "as is" item sets on the shelf, so to speak, week after week that just maybe the as is price is too high. Items setting on shelves not selling, not only collect dust, but cost the company daily, subtracting from the profit.

Oftentimes the As Is price for a returned or used item is a lot higher than the Lunchtime Special price for a brand new one of the same item. That's just wrong!

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NickNack — Mon, 22 May 2017 16:13:36 GMT

@Jackhound Mom wrote:
Perhaps you are right! My thoughts are to not sell "used" items at all as regular stores do not do this. QVC could possably donate damaged or used items and they could also change their return policy for the better of the company. Just MHO.

@Jackhound Mom Retail stores absolutely do sell "used" items. They put them back on the shelves. If it's clothes from a past season they often send them to their outlets.

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Imaoldhippie — Mon, 22 May 2017 17:13:20 GMT

Most certainly B & M stores sell used clothing. Years ago I worked a nice department store at Christmas Time for extra cash. When people returned clothing, it was sprayed with Lysol Spray and hung out side to air out and then put on a Sale rack.

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Moonchilde — Mon, 22 May 2017 18:41:39 GMT

@DJs mom wrote:
@Jackhound Mom wrote:
Perhaps you are right! My thoughts are to not sell "used" items at all as regular stores do not do this. QVC could possably donate damaged or used items and they could also change their return policy for the better of the company. Just MHO.
Regular stores do sell "used" items. What do you think B&M stores do with reutrns they get? I have seen them get clothes back and put them back out on the sales floor.

Just to name two, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Best Buy both sell used/As Is merchandise.

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kaydee50 — Mon, 22 May 2017 21:07:39 GMT

I'm just amazed that QVC keeps the items in stock for so long. I've had clothing in my "wish list" for years! Can't imagine a b&m store doing that. QVC's warehouse must be beyond huge!

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Jackhound Mom — Tue, 23 May 2017 12:41:19 GMT

Hi,

Sorry if I made a mistake about stores and used items. Way back in the 70's when I worked in a department store in MI they only placed returned items back on the shelf if it was still brand new and the tags were usually still on. They donated "used" to local charities, really.

I don't take advantage of QVC's 30 day policy for returns or consider "As Is."

Lunchtime special prices are the very lowest and I try to look each day if I am home.

Great thread, thank you and happy shopping everyone!

Cat

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Lipstickdiva — Tue, 23 May 2017 14:59:10 GMT

The as-is prices used to be a lot better. You could really get a good deal. Now, many times the price difference isn't that much cheaper.

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DiAnne — Tue, 23 May 2017 18:44:29 GMT

I thought the As Is prices were clothing the models wore or items used to demo on air. I think the returns are just sent out to wait list or new orders.

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Lipstickdiva — Tue, 23 May 2017 20:49:32 GMT

@DiAnne wrote:
I thought the As Is prices were clothing the models wore or items used to demo on air. I think the returns are just sent out to wait list or new orders.

@DiAnne, this is the blurb that QVC has on all the as-is product pages:

This product may be a customer return, vendor sample, discontinued inventory, or on-air display and is not in its originally manufactured condition. It may not be new. In some instances, these items are repackaged by QVC. Accordingly, the manufacturer may not honor any original warranty. However, QVC's standard return policy still applies. A card will be included in your package explaining these points in greater detail.

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nycgrl — Wed, 24 May 2017 14:01:37 GMT

I buy "as is" and I would say most of the time I received a brand new item - just had a red as is sticker on it. Lately though the as is prices have gone up quite a bit and it's not quite as tempting. But, the good thing is if you do receive something defective in as is, just call CS and they will reimburse the full amount including shipping even though you know in advance that the item may not be perfect. I am not in a financial position to buy multiple items at $50+ per item when I don't think the item is worth that to begin with. I have also bought jewelry which was perfect at more than 50% off and handbags at more than 50% off. I personally love "AS IS".

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sunala — Sun, 28 May 2017 17:13:00 GMT

@nycgrl wrote:
I buy "as is" and I would say most of the time I received a brand new item - just had a red as is sticker on it. Lately though the as is prices have gone up quite a bit and it's not quite as tempting. But, the good thing is if you do receive something defective in as is, just call CS and they will reimburse the full amount including shipping even though you know in advance that the item may not be perfect. I am not in a financial position to buy multiple items at $50+ per item when I don't think the item is worth that to begin with. I have also bought jewelry which was perfect at more than 50% off and handbags at more than 50% off. I personally love "AS IS".

@nycgrl I'm with you! It's a win-win situation, and I've gotten some great deals over the years on "as is" items, including jewelry.