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Less updates---more product description

Fressa — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:13:21 GMT

I atttempted to watch the FallY'all program with David and Amy the other night. Harry Slatkin could barely get the scent description in the conversation because both the hosts were giving quantity updates. Now, that's one issue but lately products have been mentioned that they are sold out only be listed later on in the inventory. The issue with that is that the "special pricing" no longer applies. Perhaps just stating once or twice that the product is selling quickly would sufice. I really don't need to know the specific count. I do need to know the specifics of the product presented.

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KingstonMom — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:17:13 GMT

@Fressa

ITA! It seems the chatter with hosts is too much again.

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cjm61 — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:24:20 GMT

@KingstonMom What's ITA? All I think about is Italy and I doubt that is your intent.

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KingstonMom — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:25:25 GMT

@cjm61

ITA = I totally agree!

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cjm61 — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:27:14 GMT

@KingstonMom haha, okay, thanks. I see that used and never asked.

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cjm61 — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:35:24 GMT

@Fressa I agree, I cannot understand the purpose of repeatedly (and interrupting) to give us updates on amounts left and/or sold. I know they want us to feel pressured to buy NOW, for a couple reasons. Of course QVC wants to sell out on everything but also the hosts receive "bonuses" for the amount of items sold.

All I can relate to this is it must work in the long run. QVC, as well as any business, is all about sales. Many studies are done to figure us out, the buyers. As for items being listed later after being told they were close to selling out........ I have been to the studio years ago, several times, when we were able to go everywhere and were told many ins and outs of the business. QVC wants to sell out, but, when items are put into carts it is considered sold with their numbers. They also include people calling in to the order line. This is why numbers can be distorted at times.

I pretty much just ignore it and not let it bother me.

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Marp — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:28:22 GMT

@Fressa, it is not unusual for any company to offer special pricing on a limited number availablility. For example, they may have 10,000 of something in inventory but only allocate 3,000 for the special price. The remaining 7,000 and any unsold at the special price are then regular priced. This is a common practice.

Also, the real time remaining includes items that are in someone's cart that are returned to inventory if not purchased within a limited time period making "sold out" items available.

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Krimpette — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:32:03 GMT

I'm beginning to think that's the only way David can present items. I've stopped watching his Sunday show because of the constant updates. Why can't they just do the color coded crawl across the bottom of the screen similar to what they do for fashions?

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ellaphant — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:40:11 GMT

It's a sales tactic. They are sales people.

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:59:25 GMT

I've never understood the manic, frantic removal of a "sold-out" color from the set. Which usually ends up not being so sold-out the next day.

Are they afraid of some legal ramifications? Just put up a tiny chyron saying color is sold-out (but really isn't.)

It's quite a bizarre spectacle, but ultimately entertaining!

They are, after all, in reality, entertainers!

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Puppy Lips — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:57:17 GMT

What I think is funny is they will say something like, "There are only 3 dozen left." If that is the case, why not say 36?

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jackthebear — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 17:00:44 GMT

@Fressa wrote:
I atttempted to watch the FallY'all program with David and Amy the other night. Harry Slatkin could barely get the scent description in the conversation because both the hosts were giving quantity updates. Now, that's one issue but lately products have been mentioned that they are sold out only be listed later on in the inventory. The issue with that is that the "special pricing" no longer applies. Perhaps just stating once or twice that the product is selling quickly would sufice. I really don't need to know the specific count. I do need to know the specifics of the product presented.

funny that Harry couldn't get a word in once he starts he doesn't stop

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spiderw — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 17:39:47 GMT

This is a valid complaint which often appears on the forums. I also agree. However, as other posters have said, the hosts are sales people and will say anything to sell an item as their job dictates. There are some hosts who repeat and repeat the same selling points but they all do it during their presentations. I do not pay any attention to the selling points . I only purchase what I like and can afford, it is always my choice not the selling points of a host.

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Catch71 — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 20:31:45 GMT

I know the producer is in their ear telling them updates. I always wondered, especially with David as he does it way more than others, if the updates were told to the host so they could know how they are doing. I find it annoying and a waste of time to listen to every color and how many are left.

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ValuSkr — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:16:55 GMT

They should carry these new earrings. They are for men, but I imagine they have them for women too.

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Othereeeen — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 14:07:59 GMT

@ValuSkr

FUNNNEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

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jackiejenny — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 21:37:43 GMT

@They CallMe MRWILKES wrote:
I've never understood the manic, frantic removal of a "sold-out" color from the set. Which usually ends up not being so sold-out the next day.

Are they afraid of some legal ramifications? Just put up a tiny chyron saying color is sold-out (but really isn't.)

It's quite a bizarre spectacle, but ultimately entertaining!

They are, after all, in reality, entertainers!

I have seen David practically gallop across the set to remove a sold out/ but not really sold out item.

Otherwise he takes his normal short baby steps which is bazarre in itself given his stature.

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DJs mom — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:23:00 GMT

@They CallMe MRWILKES wrote:
I've never understood the manic, frantic removal of a "sold-out" color from the set. Which usually ends up not being so sold-out the next day.

Are they afraid of some legal ramifications? Just put up a tiny chyron saying color is sold-out (but really isn't.)

It's quite a bizarre spectacle, but ultimately entertaining!

They are, after all, in reality, entertainers!

If a color sells out in David's show he wants it removed ASAP!

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:50:10 GMT

I've seen him actually stand in front of an item, (allegedly sold out), arms spread, to block viewers from seeing it.

Bizarre, Bizarre, how Bizarre!

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Carolina925 — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:31:01 GMT

It is definitely not a selling point to me. When I'm trying to listen to a vendor tell about a product and the host constantly interrupts to tell me how many are remaining, I instantly turn off the program. If I miss a purchase, I know the world will not end, I need to know about what I'm trying to buy. It always reminds me of the old time used car salesmen who said, we have a motivated buyer interested so you need to get this right now, no you don't need to test drive it, they're coming in any minute now and you'll miss the sale. Realtors do the same thing. Don't rush me into buying something I don't know anything about other than it's flying out the door!