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Get more QVC Viewers

cjm61 — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 17:28:12 GMT

I'm fairly new to the blog and forums with QVC. However, I have been a customer since 1986. I rarely contribute to these forums but find it entertaining with some useful info. I have read so many comments how people no longer actually watch QVC, they go online or just don't shop due to the hosts, the items, whatever. Here's my thoughts................

Years ago they had a game. There was a machine similar to lotto ball machines. Every couple hours they would draw new numbers through the chute. They did this in a 4 number sequence. If your QVC number had the first 4 numbers, or the last 4 numbers, you could call and they would give your account $25. Not only myself, but my entire family, cousins, aunts, etc. would watch all the time. You didn't have to actually see the numbers come up, they would put the 4 numbers on the description screen every few minutes. We had each others numbers and would watch to see if any of our numbers matched. We all actually won at some point. It definitely kept us all watching, and of course, ended up buying much more.

Don't you think people would watch more if they could win something? I miss it and think it would actually generate more sales than it would cost them. It really made it kind of fun to watch the hosts pull the numbers. Anybody else remember those days? Thoughts?

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banned again — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 17:41:11 GMT

Why don't you email QVC corporate? corporate@qvc.com programming@qvc.com

You're not going to get anywhere posting here.

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icezeus — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 17:49:06 GMT

I give you points for putting forward a helpful suggestion. Perhaps for some it would be a motivator.

I do have to say that for me that I would not increase my QVC viewing for a chance to win $25.00. The incentive would have to be much greater like an airline ticket to a great destination to get my attention.

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pupwhipped — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 17:58:50 GMT

I do remember those days well and there was lots of fun going on back then. I think it would be good for QVC to do some kind of "throw back" contest or event on air. Us old-timers would get it and appreciate it, anyway. Ha! And would you believe I still remember my QVC number by heart...it rolls right off my tongue no problem.

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kitcat51 — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:00:19 GMT

I have no interest in watching Q & giveaways won't change that, Q is just another website that I comparison shop. My shopping has changed...I buy what I need, occasionally treat myself to a want & I don't pay full price for anything.

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LindaSal — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:02:00 GMT

I also give you credit for putting this out there but IMO, I think the shopping channels are slowly becoming somewhat a thing of the past. It's just doesn't seem nearly as popular as it once was. I've been a longtime customer too, both here and HSN. I'm even getting bored with it.

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Karie2022 — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:09:11 GMT

I personally would not watch more often for that, but if they lowered their prices and had free shipping i would partake more often.

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rms1954 — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:12:06 GMT

@LindaSal wrote:
I also give you credit for putting this out there but IMO, I think the shopping channels are slowly becoming somewhat a thing of the past. It's just doesn't seem nearly as popular as it once was. I've been a longtime customer too, both here and HSN. I'm even getting bored with it.

Make that another positive for your thinking and suggestion. More points and Kudos to you!

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chessygal — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:15:11 GMT

cjm61

Sounds like a retro novel idea. I searched on the internet for retro QVC images 1986 and this came up:

QVC's First Broadcast 11/24/86 - YouTube

Maybe you remember this? It's worth thinking about.

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fthunt — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:19:07 GMT

Thoughts? No.....I'm past the point of watching shopping shows....quality & prices ..one went DOWN & the other went UP.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:19:28 GMT

I honestly don't know if it would generate more viewers, but I agree QVC was fun back then.

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kaydee50 — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:21:11 GMT

I remember that game. But if they started it again, it would not make me watch more. There are too many negatives to watching that the possibility of winning $25 would not overcome.

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bgevan — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:23:36 GMT

I totally agree with you on the FREE SHIPPING. There are too many other sites out there that consistently offer free shipping. I am so tired of the old 5 easy pays on everything. They act like that is a BIG deal for you. I am so over it. I also agree that I like very few of the hosts now. It is just not the same.

Ginger

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pdlinda — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 20:34:55 GMT

@Karie2022 After MANY years of shopping the Q and HSN the thing that has caused me to stop shopping at either are the RETURN policies.

They push this and that item with assurance that "if you don't like it, send it back"....BLAH, BLAH, BLAH.

That is especially true in the several months before Christmas.

I bought a LOT and had several items that simply didn't work out, one of which was defective.

The time and effort I had to go through to get my refunds were too lengthy to recount here, but suffice it to say, I'll stick with Amazon where it's so customer friendly and returns/refunds are a breeze.

With everything going on in our lives, I really don't need to spend my hard-earned $$$ and be aggravated.

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x Hedge — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 20:55:37 GMT

Welcome to the forums @cjm61 .

After reading the initial replies, if so many aren't interested in a $25. credit, but would like to win a day of free shipping, maybe winning a choice between those two would do the trick.

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AlAnn — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 21:54:07 GMT

I agree with photo jo. They need to lower their prices. That would get me to purchase more from them.

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Rockycoast — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:03:32 GMT

No, a retro game would not entice me to watch more or purchase items. They would have to retrain a majority of the hosts to change their presentations. All but a few are unwatchable. They need to get better quality items to sell.

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BoopOMatic — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 23:37:03 GMT

That's a great idea but I doubt QVC would even consider such a thing nowadays.

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CalminHeart — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 13:32:03 GMT

I'm more interested in quality, price, and current products on the market. For example, I would never buy electronics from Q since they are old versions. I want clothes that fit, are natural fabrics, are decent quality, and are cost effective.

As it is, the vast majority of what Q offers is less expensive elsewhere, usually with free shipping and returns. Why would I pay more at Q.

For me, games are schtick, gimmicks.

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KKJ — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:00:44 GMT

Like @CalminHeart , I wouldn't buy electronics from Q either. I used to but no more. In years past when I've purchased small appliances, other electronic items, they've not worked when I got them home. Don't know if they were damaged in transit or what.