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Hope Mike George reads this

Shopgirl8 — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 03:20:46 GMT

Hi, Mr. George,

oh my, I’ve been watching QVC since the beginning. I go back to Kathy Lavigne days. I’ve seen hosts come and go, merchandise change and there have been times when I’ve been a constant shopper and then other times just a viewer.

What i I want to comment on is what I notice to be some annoying things that are happening. First up, please don’t allow your hosts to talk endlessly about “behinds” being lifted and then forcing the models to show their backsides. It’s unnessary, crude an annoying. It’s also offensive. Same goes for endless references to the “girls”. Please! Enough of this. I don’t want to have to be embarrassed that I have it on if my grandchildren drop in. It used to be family friendly. Also, you have a few designers who are just downright crude and boorish. Thinking here about Kim Revelle, (endless gushing about why we should love ourselves. I feel so bad for any model that she manhandles and forces to look at herself in the mirror. This is abusive. Make her stop! Now, Susan Graver, you must not let her go crazy every show. She seems like a lovely lady but I can’t understand why she can’t modulate her gig. She is over the top. You cannot indoctrinate people to love your clothes; they either see a style that resonates with them or they don’t.

In general, your hosts talk too darn much and gush inordinately. There is a lot to be said for being a little low key and also choosing to say nothing for a few moments and letting the camera do some work. We aren’t idiots and if we are watching TV or viewing on Facebook, we probably have the gift of sight.

Now, the last thing I want to talk about is your merchandise. It really is not cool to see so much redundancy of things, shoes, shoes, shoes, Graver, Graver, Graver, Denim and Company ad infinitum. Please go on the hunt for new designers, new merchandise, new categories. Too much prepared foods too. Not interested. Organizers, too much. How many bags do we need?? Also, speaking of bags, why do you beat us to death with Dooney and Bourke. This is a very overpriced clunky line imho. I’ve owned many and I’ve yet to buy one that has a good, smooth operating zipper. And how can people lay down that kind of bucks to have a garish red lining on almost every bag of theirs??

I’m baffled by some of QVCs decisions. It seems like you guys are desperately searching for the next quintessential host—you know, your new icon, but you also need exciting merchandise. I see nothing that gets me excited. I do buy a few things time to time as I like to shop, but I’d buy so much more if there was something to buy.

thanks for listening.

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Equuleus — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 03:28:06 GMT

If you're that disappointed in the very existence of QVC, which it appears you are, why would you invest any time at all in viewing it?

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Venezia — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 03:37:33 GMT

Just another "newbie" post in the same old, same old style.

But I'm sure Mr. George will read it and get right on it, putting everything right, to the OP's specifications.

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sunshine45 — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 03:47:00 GMT

mike george

QVC Inc. Global Headquarters.
1200 Wilson Drive.
West Chester, PA 19380.

Qurate Retail Group

1200 Wilson Drive
West Chester, PA 19380
484.701.1000

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Warrior2022 — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 03:55:04 GMT

Oh wow. Yes ma'am, you nailed it! i am sure Mike is typing a reply.

I too have been a customer since day one. i am able to see the change in times.

I hope Mike reads this too! I also hope he will reconfigure every demand of yours.

I am sorry that you are afraid to be embarressed by your lovely grandchildren, what a shame.

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shopperqvc — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 04:02:39 GMT

I got bored long ago with the same items over and over. I check in on the TV or the computer from time to time, but I'm usually off to another channel soon. There's just too much of the same thing. I miss the days of new items that weren't in the stores yet. I miss the gadgets of the What-A ... company. They had some good things. I miss the 50 in 50 tours. The back ground talks of Paul Kelly telling about the area of the country they were in. I know a company has to grow. But, some of the things yuo did before was worth keeping at least a part of. A whole month of WEN. That's about 29 days too many. Hours of whoever the TSV is, I'm gone to something else. Even if I'm interested in that TSV I don't want to see it that many times. I know the maybe someone just tuned in, but it still gets old. Kim Gravelle is just another Paula Dean only not in the kitchen. Too over the top. I'll watch if you don't yell at me or degrade the models. Is there anything Lori Goldstein doesn't stick her name on? Does every jewlery designer have to use Diamonique? White topaz is nice and it's a real stone, not man made. Silver is selling for around $17.00 an ounce. You're selling it like it was the cost of gold, it's not. Yes, it's more expensive than it was before at $3.00 an ounce, but when you get to around $400.00 for a silver bracelet, you are over reaching. I know, designer, but it's not Tiffany or Chanel. You've lost the spark that got you going. Now, it's the same stuff over and over. You were different, that's what people liked about you. One hour, one class of items. No 4 or 5 hour shows of the same thing.

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SunValley — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 04:27:18 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
mike george
QVC Inc. Global Headquarters.
1200 Wilson Drive.
West Chester, PA 19380.

Qurate Retail Group

1200 Wilson Drive
West Chester, PA 19380
484.701.1000

Exactly!

Re: Hope Mike George reads this

Georgiagrama — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 04:37:24 GMT

@Shopgirl8

I hope you get an answer to your letter. You make viable points and many more of us relate than you know. I no longer watch QVC for all the reasons you mentioned.

Of course, those who adore QVC and watch all the time will make hurtful remarks, but you posted in the suggestion box which is exactly where you should have posted.

Don't be discouraged. and I would forward your suggestions on to Mr. George in a letter.

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wishmoon — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 04:42:40 GMT

I'm sure Mr. George will read one paragrapth before throwing it in the circular bin.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 04:51:42 GMT

@Shopgirl8. There has never been any evidence that anyone with QVC management reads this board. It's for customers, and I feel certain they're much too important to waste their time here. Too bad because they might get some important information, namely how customers feel about some of the things going on on the air and in the warehouses.

I hope you print out your message and send it to Mr. George. Somebody in his office will read it and probably contact you. Good luck.

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Pook — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 08:24:20 GMT

With so many places to shop why would OP insist that any business change to cater to her? Why also would she watch QVC if there is nothing about it she likes - especially if her grandchildren were visiting?!!! She should be paying attention to them! I suspect the issue isn't QVC here!!

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CalminHeart — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 10:52:42 GMT

Q has a business plan of some kind. This is part of a larger corporation and they will sell whatever makes money. They aren't going to change their plan unless it helps their bottom line. Yes, the products are the same old, same old but someone must be buying or they wouldn't keep selling them.

I find comments about the behinds amusing. They are supposed to keep your jiggle from jiggling. How else would they show that?

If Q is embarrassing when grandkids or others are around, turn the channel. Kids some first, not after tv.

I don't watch Q much anymore. Most people who have been watching could recite the spheels about products since they, or a variation, are repeatedly on air.

This is OP's first post. What was the OP's prior user name on these forums?

Q is a big business. Big business only cares about the bottom line. They're not as interested in adjusting anything unless it makes them more money. They've had some layoffs, moved some of their staff overseas due to tax and other benefits, and really don't care. It is the way big businesses operate these days.

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OKPrincess — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 11:38:05 GMT

If I ever had a complaint or suggestion, it would not be addressed on this board. I would email or write management and hopefully receive a response because I would leave my name and contact information. I doubt the Q management act upon anonymous posts.

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sandy53 — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 11:49:56 GMT

I suggest doing a spell-check before sending it on to Mike George. Misspelling Kathy Levine in the second sentence hurts your credibility.

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pupwhipped — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 12:50:37 GMT

@sandy53 wrote:
I suggest doing a spell-check before sending it on to Mike George. Misspelling Kathy Levine in the second sentence hurts your credibility.

I would imagine Kim Gravel would appreciate her name being spelled correctly, too.

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Orphanannie1 — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 13:38:21 GMT

My peeve is the constant Graver, graver, Graver. She is so over the top and is like a long playing record. Sales can be made without being hyper. She is constanly on as well as LoGo. Far too much air time for these two. D&C is getting to be the same as above. I agree there is a need for more choices .What's wrong with more air time for Linea or some of the better vendors.

TSV is on every other hour..far too much. I just check the programs on for the remainder of the day to decided if I want to watch and don't waste my time.

I have watched the Q for years, bought plenty and find the current programming out of sync. I have also noticed huge price increases making things unaffordable for me.

Just my opinion.

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Junebug54 — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 13:59:45 GMT

The op is a newbie to the boards not to QVC. That being said I agree with everything she said.

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QVCkitty1 — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 14:11:57 GMT

@Venezia wrote:
Just another "newbie" post in the same old, same old style.

But I'm sure Mr. George will read it and get right on it, putting everything right, to the OP's specifications.

I'm quite sure that he couldn't care less what any of us think, but the OP made some good points.

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Sweet Caroline 1 — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 16:05:31 GMT

It is what it is. Crude sounds crude and refined sounds refined. I've heard it all. Girls raised in the "lady like" era do recognize the "crude" more easily. Times, they are a-changin.

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 16:20:44 GMT

OP: When you reference someone, AT LEAST spell their name correctly. Sheesh.

It's Kathy Levine, not the way you spelled it.

And if you think Mr. George will ever read your post on this board...dream on!