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End QVC on air

Gabidog — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:08:54 GMT

Sorry but on air QVC is unwatchable and i suggest doing away with it and concentrate on better short video online only. Get rid of several hosts and hire professional product reps. Get rid of half hour repeat presentations all day long of one product. Buyers only need to see a really good short video to decide on buying. There are thousands of items online that now never see a studio and do not even have more than one photo. How can you buy that item? We need several photos or short video. We do not need fifteen minute on air presentations of a handbag. On air, if kept, should be new items only with time limits and no more all day beauty programs or all day food programs. How boring can you get?

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TheMemphisVette — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:27:08 GMT

some of us like it

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aroc3435 — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:16:12 GMT

@Gabidog Include me as one of the ones who likes watching on a large television screen. And I enjoy the presentations by hosts and vendors.

aroc3435

Washington, DC

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Carolina925 — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:22:06 GMT

I happen to enjoy some of the programming although I don't spend my entire days watching. If it were to go off the air, I doubt that I'd shop on QVC with all the other choices. I find that I can at least see some details that I don't get to see on other online retailers. I do find it beneficial to get to see the fashions actually on a body.

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geezerette — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:25:04 GMT

I prefer the on air presentations. I get a much better, more realistic view of the product. Much better than from a video on a computer screen or a photo in a catalog. It's as close to seeing the product in person as I can get without actually being able to see and feel it in person. I still think that is QVC's strength as a retailer. And please don't say check online. Often the online descriptions don't have any more information than on air.

If they actually describe the product, that is.

For me, that's more of the problem than anything else with the current presentations. I could even stand all the silliness if they took time to describe and show the products, like they used to years ago. Right now I feel they're squandering their strength.

But in all fairness, lately I've found that QVC is not the only retailer to be short on product descriptions. It seems like more and more places have a "take our word for how wonderful this is" attitude than trying to give the customer as concise a product description as possible.

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wifey2qt — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:28:23 GMT

@Gabidog - nothing like rooting for people to lose their jobs.....

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:29:08 GMT

I don't watch as much QVC as I used to, but I still prefer to see an online presentation of something that I might be interested in. I don't think I would purchase much if they were to go off air completely..

I think a good presentation of a product goes a long way!

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KittySoftPaws — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:32:34 GMT

@wifey2qt That was my first thought. Not to mention, if it's that upsetting to her then why watch at all? I enjoy most of the hosts and their rapport with the vendors. It sets QVC apart, which is the objective after all.

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Imaoldhippie — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:39:11 GMT

I too like watching QVC. Because you dont why do you think they should end it just for you?

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Icegoddess — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:40:20 GMT

@Carolina925 and on a real body instead of it being computer-generated. That's all you see for clothing on Amazon. It's all computer-generated, and those bodies are far from real.

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Marp — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:41:22 GMT

@Gabidog, how incredibly selfish and self centered.

I don't like it so no one else should have access to it.

If it is so "unwatchable" for you then simply stop turning it on which, clearly, you must still do.

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manny2 — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:57:47 GMT

@wifey2qt wrote:
@Gabidog - nothing like rooting for people to lose their jobs.....

Drama! She is expressing an opinion, that's all.

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We rescue cats — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:02:22 GMT

While there are some hosts that I do not care to watch, the airing of the products attracts my attention and often entices me to buy. I ordered 3 items from HSN this morning that I did not know existed, and this past month QVC's on air shows sold me on a Dyson, 2 food items, bras, and 6 holiday gifts.

Don't lose the on-air side of business QVC!!!!

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haddon9 — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:12:25 GMT

I like many of the on air presentations. However it would be nice if they could make short videos of the many different items that they sell which don't make it to the big screen.

That would probably cost them too much to do but I think many of those items that only have a photo or two would have a better chance of selling.

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Gabidog — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:12:30 GMT

Most commentary on this forum usually complains about hosts and presentations so I now see everyone loves on air QVC when I suggest eliminating it! Well, I am neither selfish, self centered or rooting for unemployment! How nasty! I believe if QVC wants to be better and do better then bold moves need to happen. I see no reason for multiple channels when more products with shorter presentations could be done on one. Online items need better information. I used to have QVC on almost every day for hours and now I find it simply annoying...sorry, my opinion and would rather tune in to a charmin ad. After an all day food show I can't eat! So I don't watch anymore. I watch the presentations after so I can not waste time watching people chew. Trying to boost sales with silliness just seems well, silly. So those who really enjoy watching silly be my guest! I just think maybe an Amazon should buy QVC and then maybe there would be more emphasis on product and customer satisfaction. When a stock tumbles to delisting then hopefully changes will occur.

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RespectLife — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:39:47 GMT

@Gabidog

Paragraphs and a larger font would make it easier to read all your complaints. Too difficult on my eyes to go very far.

Posters have mentioned how much it helps them read, and I have found that to be true also.

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Venezia — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:08:57 GMT

LOL - when other posters disagree with the OP, suddenly they are "nasty" or "silly".

Or someone else is criticized for expressing a differing opinion by being told that the OP is only expressing "her opinion"! Ironic. (The second poster isn't allowed to express her opinion?")

And jumping to the conclusion "now everyone loves on air QVC"? I don't believe everyone has commented or said that. From the sublime to the ridiculous, in my opinion.

(Just to add: I'm fine with live on-air QVC. I don't watch 24/7. I watch the shows I'm interested in, period.)

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mspatmac — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:11:31 GMT

@Gabidog

While I agree with many of your suggestions I don't think completely removing host led shows should go away but they can use a make over! Shorter presentations, more and different presentations, hosts concentrating on product information and NO SILLINESS would be a good start.

Hosts are not our friends but salespeople who care about sales. I don't care about their kids, or anything about their personal lives, just product info.

How would you improve YOUR QVC watching experience?

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beckyb1012 — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:46:45 GMT

I do not watch period. If someone mentions something of interest on these boards I will go look at the online recorded presentation just to see what it is. If I am purchasing a new D&B from their website I come here to see if a presentation was done on that bag to get a better view of it. Since I have only purchased one item from the Q. in the last 12 years and 8 months then I would not be bothered if they changed up their programming.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:49:30 GMT

@Gabidog. QVC is expert on what techniques grenerate the most sales. They aren't likely to change anything that makes the cash registers ring just because it may be our preference. Their first responsibility is to their stockholders and making a profit.