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Fashion Pricing

Sassycoco — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 02:24:26 GMT

OVC , sizing used to be XS-3X...

Now, it's XXS-5X.. .

JMHO, doesn't seem fair to charge everyone the same.

Think about it, if you're the average woman...say M or L....you could probably make 2-3 say blouse for the size of a 5X....

Iam in no way shaming anyone ...jmho....I realize a lot of people will think I'm being mean ....just logical

They have stores in my area like Torrid ,Lane Bryant etc...for larger sizes....

Anyone else, ever think about this 🤔

Re: Fashion Pricing

SaveTheTurtles — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 02:34:25 GMT

Nope, actually never thought about this. They are attempting to be inclusive of many sizes and you are suggesting they be exclusive with pricing. Makes no sense nor would that ever go over with the demographic of QVC, IMO.

Re: Fashion Pricing

Etoile308 — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 02:53:12 GMT

@Sassycoco wrote:
OVC , sizing used to be XS-3X...

Now, it's XXS-5X.. .

JMHO, doesn't seem fair to charge everyone the same.

Think about it, if you're the average woman...say M or L....you could probably make 2-3 say blouse for the size of a 5X....

Iam in no way shaming anyone ...jmho....I realize a lot of people will think I'm being mean ....just logical

They have stores in my area like Torrid ,Lane Bryant etc...for larger sizes....

Anyone else, ever think about this 🤔

I always thought that if someone thinks others may think they're being mean, then deep inside they are...jmho.

I have confidence that QVC has given great thought to their pricing and what they feel is fair to their customers without any outside logic.

I don't understand the need to point out that they have other retailers in your area for larger sizes. What is the point in mentioning that?

Re: Fashion Pricing

Love my grandkids — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 02:55:52 GMT

@Sassycoco Boy you sound disgruntled that women who wear larger sizes are paying the same as the other sizes.

What do you care? No skin off your nose.

Re: Fashion Pricing

Sassycoco — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:02:20 GMT

@Etoile308

I feel that way because some on these forums....always think the worst....

I'm definitely not being mean ,just an observation 🙄

So ,many on these boards complain about clothing prices

My point in mentioning other stores is they do exist

Maybe QVC since they're trying to be inclusive....would have fashion shows and models that need those sizes....

Re: Fashion Pricing

TheMemphisVette — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:13:31 GMT

@Sassycoco

you are missing a few facts

1. the cost of the fabric they use is a small percent of the item cost.

2. the cost averaging to determine the selling cost is also affected by volume selling. volume selling would include all sizes to get the selling cost lower.

i have a few more .........

Re: Fashion Pricing

Foxxee — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:16:24 GMT

@Sassycoco

Yes, I have thought about it.

I have seen QVC's clothing prices increased among all sizes. We all have. One of the reasons I think is adding more plus sizes. Someone has to pay for the extra fabric, thread, and time to make them.

I have also seen a few retailers in the past charge extra for plus sizes. It certainly hasn't been widespread.

Would QVC do it? No Way. The average size is now 18. All heck would break loose.

Re: Fashion Pricing

Qvcmeow — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:25:55 GMT

As someone who wears a larger size, i feel like this post tells f
full-figure ladies are being told, "They have places for you. Go there." OR "You want that D&C blouse in 4x? Watch the 'plus size' hour." I know that I am quite sensitive; maybe it's just me.

Are their brick-and-mortar stores that price clothes this way? I don't recall seeing them, but I haven't shopped in a while.

Re: Fashion Pricing

Tori3569 — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:47:08 GMT

I wear a size 9 shoe, should I pay more than a size 7?

Inclusive is much better for sales and carries over to other categories as people find a place they can rely on to shop for a wide assortment of clothing.

Re: Fashion Pricing

Sassycoco — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 04:21:18 GMT

@Tori3569

Well considering size ranging in shoes is 5-12 .... Nah

In clothing Xs-3x....if Ovc is being inclusive....then ALL fashion should be to 5X...IMHO

@Love my grandkids

Òh ,my goodness...No ....but you are
Very rude ...
I do purchase some fashion from QVC..So ,I'm entitled to my opinion as well ...

Re: Fashion Pricing

Goldengate8361 — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 04:47:24 GMT

I personally wear Medium and Larges in most items at Q. If they charged higher prices for 3X, 4X, 5X ( larger sizes), I'd be extremely offended! I doubt I'd continue to shop at Q based on principle alone. The attitude that larger sizes should pay more masks sheer prejudice and unkindness. Consider this. I used to be a professor. If your kid is dumb, then should you have to pay double tuition because your dumb kid takes up twice as much of my time? How would you like that? Same principle.

Re: Fashion Pricing

on the bay — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:24:58 GMT

They most always charge more for larger bedding and sheet sizes which makes sense.

But as most feel, charging more for larger clothing sizes doesn't go over well and would lose a lot of customers.

And as one talented sewing poster here has said, it actually is much more difficult to make smaller sizes.

So perhaps they should charge more for those xxxs to xs!

No, I don't think that would work either. It's nice the way it is. Same amount for all.

Re: Fashion Pricing

Venezia — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:55:52 GMT

@Sassycoco wrote:
@Goldengate8361

JMHO , Your theory lacks common sense....

Since you asked .... Double tuition ...Dumb kid ..I just Thank God ....your no longer a professor !

@Sassycoco - And you called someone else rude?

Just because someone doesn't agree with you, there is no need to respond like that, especially when you've called someone else on it. You asked for opinions and you got them.

And to answer your original question: it doesn't bother me one bit that clothes are priced the same, regardless of the size. No B&M stores where I am charge different prices for different sizes.

Same garment? Same price.

Re: Fashion Pricing

Carmie — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:04:45 GMT

It doesn't bother me at all that QVC or any retailer charges the same price for all of their sizes.

I know that it takes longer to make a garment in smaller sizes. Smaller XXS garments are not the norm, nor are the 5X larger garments.

Then again, there are petite sizes, average and tall within the xxs to 5x sizing.

The prices will average out across the board when retailers charge one price.

Can you image how much time, effort and energy it would take to set up the computer system and pricing out all these sizes?

I like it the way things are now....one price for all sizes. I also like that everyone can shop in one place....no more running into speciality store to find your size.

I am thrilled that QVC and other retailers carry petite sizes and I usually don't have to pay extra for petite sizes anymore.

Re: Fashion Pricing

cjm61 — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:14:59 GMT

@Sassycoco I haven't really thought about apparel sizing costing more for larger sizes. I am a petite XS, sometimes an XXS or a Small, depending on the designer.

From my experience, when I shop at an exclusively petite shop the prices are outrageous. I've never shopped at a store for plus size but I would imagine they would have increased prices as well. I don't mind my XXS top the same price as a 5X. However..............

What really does irk me a bit is when bracelets in a 6 1/2" cost the same as an 8". QVC has some real gold bracelets in small, medium and large and they are all the same price. At gold costing $2,048 an ounce, the bracelet with over an inch less gold should be cheaper. I don't feel costume jewelry should cost less/more dependant on the size but precious metals definitely should. I can never commit to buying a bracelet when I see I am paying the same price as the large size but getting less. Clothing? I just really don't mind.

Re: Fashion Pricing

Sassycoco — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:33:58 GMT

@Venezia

I didn't know ..your the "rude" police ...my bad !

Comparing the sizing ,price of a garment and double tuition...really ?!?....that's my opinion

I've had a lot of responses...not agreeing...I've only responded to those that 1...was rude 2. Ridiculous

This was simply my observation...as I thought we were aloud to post...

I respect your opinion.....as I have others ...

Maybe you should let the ppl I responded to....lmk, how they feel?

Otherwise , it would be nice if you myob

Re: Fashion Pricing

KingstonMom — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:19:43 GMT

@Sassycoco

I have several personal points to make:

You call out 'rude', yet you are just as rude back to them, that tells me a lot.

You should have paid more attention to your Professor when you were a student, going by your punctuation and spelling.

Last, but not least, 'Spellcheck' is your friend!

Have a great day!

Re: Fashion Pricing

KingstonMom — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:21:50 GMT

@Sassycoco wrote:
@Venezia

I didn't know ..your the "rude" police ...my bad !

Comparing the sizing ,price of a garment and double tuition...really ?!?....that's my opinion

I've had a lot of responses...not agreeing...I've only responded to those that 1...was rude 2. Ridiculous

This was simply my observation...as I thought we were aloud to post...

I respect your opinion.....as I have others ...

Maybe you should let the ppl I responded to....lmk, how they feel?

Otherwise , it would be nice if you myob

Guess what? This is a public forum, so it's everyone's business!

Re: Fashion Pricing

Travone — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:59:07 GMT

@Sassycoco wrote:
They have stores in my area like Torrid ,Lane Bryant etc...for larger sizes....

@Sassycoco we all have other choices of where to shop regardless of our size. If you are not happy with inclusive pricing you may want to shop elsewhere.

Re: Fashion Pricing

wifey2qt — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:24:50 GMT

I totally understand your point, but man is it a sensitive topic,as you can see by the pirannas in this formum. Rude love to call out Rude...You have every right to post your thoughts and opinions just like everyone else!

I know larger gals are appreciative that they don't have to pay more for their 5x vs Medium.

I remember when Q stopped at 3X...........says a lot about the state of our society that now 5x is common.