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Interfering With Vendors

Catastrophe — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:00:44 GMT

"Please let the Vendor Reps speak."

3 people on show: Kersten, Alberti and HP. Rep.

The Rep. hardly gets a chance to present his product : Computer.

Kerstin and Alberti constantly butting in. I did not purchase the computer too much of their interference. Wanted to hear more from the Rep. regarding the computer.

Tired of the screaming and jumping around with those two. That is not a selling item for me. I didn't purchase - I changed the channel. Had enough of that.

Re: Interfering With Vendors

Meowingkitty — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:29:38 GMT

I just don't understand why they need a vendor for every single product. Seems like a waste of time and money trying to coordinated a person for 10-15 minutes for only one product.

Re: Interfering With Vendors

PansyBoo — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:47:35 GMT

I don't understand why they need two hosts ganging up on one vendor.

Re: Interfering With Vendors

Carmie — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 13:04:24 GMT

I don't think vendors are needed for most things, but for electronics and computers, they are important.

The Host's should let the vendors explain the products and stay quiet while they are doing so. I wouldn't want to spend money on a computer unless I got all of the details.

This issue should be addressed with the Hosts, I agree with the OP.

Re: Interfering With Vendors

CalminHeart — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 13:15:44 GMT

@Meowingkitty wrote:
I just don't understand why they need a vendor for every single product. Seems like a waste of time and money trying to coordinated a person for 10-15 minutes for only one product.

It's the vendor's product. I'd prefer to hear from the vendor instead of watching hosts behave like middle schoolers.

Re: Interfering With Vendors

kze — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 13:34:20 GMT

I completely agree. However, most of the time the hosts have the producers in their ear telling them what to say and other instructions. Plus upper management still wants them to entertain us. It's a no win for everyone.

Re: Interfering With Vendors

Meowingkitty — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 14:19:42 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:
@Meowingkitty wrote:
I just don't understand why they need a vendor for every single product. Seems like a waste of time and money trying to coordinated a person for 10-15 minutes for only one product.

It's the vendor's product. I'd prefer to hear from the vendor instead of watching hosts behave like middle schoolers.

I don't need to see the vendor for a tee shirt, pajamas or shoes. For higher end items like a vacuum, computer, ok. They can explain the ins and outs of the products. But for a $25 item it's not necessary.

Re: Interfering With Vendors

kaydee50 — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 14:24:07 GMT

I don't think they need hosts at all. Let the vendor present the product. Maybe have an AI voice over introduce the product and vendor. Save money, cut prices, make it a true "shopping" channel and not a pseudo "entertainment" channel.

Re: Interfering With Vendors

Pixie12 — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:42:09 GMT

On Q2 the vendor would present their product without the host. A very relaxed atmosphere. I haven't seen that in awhile. Sometimes the host is dismissive of the vendor's comments. Bitsy, the Joan Rivers rep, told the host if they could get back to describing the pants. The host was talking about a family vacation. I like the idea of an AI voice. Of course there are viewers who watch for fun so they would not care for no drama.

Re: Interfering With Vendors

Kachina624 — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 17:50:08 GMT

I tried to watch an American West show last night hosted by Stacy who obviously knew nothing about SW jewelry. Yet Carolyn could scarcely get a word in edgewise due to Stacy's inane remarks.

Re: Interfering With Vendors

TheMemphisVette — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 17:59:52 GMT

Shopping channels have yet to air something that i need spoon fed info on

basic everyday stuff

and even if by a rare chance i need something i can always view the details on line

and in no case would the hosts/vendors presentation prevent me from buying what i want or need. all the information is a few clicks away on line

Re: Interfering With Vendors

happilyretiredgirl — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 18:12:47 GMT

@Kachina624 I agree with you, Carolyn could hardly even describe her pieces of jewelry and was trying to explain her inspiration of the designs, in specfic, that lovely bracelet that was inspired by the mountains where she lives. Carolyn was rushed the entire show.

Re: Interfering With Vendors

Goodie2shoes — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 19:18:06 GMT

I think it depends on the Host and the Vendor. There are some hosts who go on and on but there are some vendors I would rather not hear because they will go on and on and say the same thing over and over especially fashion vendors. It's like they have a rehearsed line or lines that they repeat over and over again. I mute

Re: Interfering With Vendors

Kachina624 — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 19:32:17 GMT

@happilyretiredgirl wrote:
@Kachina624 I agree with you, Carolyn could hardly even describe her pieces of jewelry and was trying to explain her inspiration of the designs, in specfic, that lovely bracelet that was inspired by the mountains where she lives. Carolyn was rushed the entire show.

@happilyretiredgirl. I just have to say that I'm sitting here looking at that very mountain right now. I'm very attached to it.

Re: Interfering With Vendors

dmeasy — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 19:39:58 GMT

On the suject of vendors and hosts, why do they do all that hugging and kissing of each other? It seems so out of place in the selling market.

Re: Interfering With Vendors

1tuffcookie — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 19:51:52 GMT

I thought for sure this thread was going to be about the way host Shawn put her hands on the Evelyn and Bobbie vendor's breast. Why is QVC management okay with that?

Some of these vendors do a better job than the hosts and should just go solo. I really enjoy it when they do that on Q2.

Re: Interfering With Vendors

nascarfan — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 21:02:54 GMT

This past week I have officially given up watching live QVC broadcasting. Hosts are off the rails. The straw that broke the camels back for me were the Valerie Parr Hill shows Every host talked over Valerie or wouldn't let her speak at all. Each host should be made to watch the shows they had with VPH to learn what NOT to do while on air.

Re: Interfering With Vendors

They CallMe MRWILKES — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 21:07:18 GMT

Interference!

Love the sports references QVC!

Re: Interfering With Vendors

Catch71 — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 22:51:08 GMT

@TheMemphisVette wrote:

Shopping channels have yet to air something that i need spoon fed info on

basic everyday stuff

and even if by a rare chance i need something i can always view the details on line

and in no case would the hosts/vendors presentation prevent me from buying what i want or need. all the information is a few clicks away on line

In other words, you don't need the shopping channel at all. I watch because I like to see the item demonstrated. I can go online and read anywhere; qvc presents the items so we can see them and hear details explained.

Re: Interfering With Vendors

Catch71 — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 22:52:43 GMT

@dmeasy wrote:
On the suject of vendors and hosts, why do they do all that hugging and kissing of each other? It seems so out of place in the selling market.

Because they love each other, lol. At least they say they do! I'd say they use the word love lightly.