30 days without QVC

granddi · ‎03-16-2010

From mid Dec for about 30 days, I had no access to my Q account due to probable fraud? Everyone I talked to was very polite but it did take a few calls to various departments at the Corp level to get the problem resolved.

During this 30 days of no Q purchases, I learned some things about my shopping. I admitted to myself that I was impulse buying kitchen stuff, storage do dads,cosmetics, tee shirts and things that I just don't need. It is very easy to be logged into the Q site and just click on a purchase or to reach over and use the app.

I missed the forums. I have been informed and entertained by just about all the various categories. If I wasn't on the forums, I was not shopping. My experience showed my that Q may undervalue the forums and how the forums keep shoppers engaged on the site. The longer a shopper is on a site the more likely he/she will make a purchase.

Just a few thoughts..............

icezeus · ‎10-30-2010

I have a similar story with a few differences. One of my goals for this year, would be to seriously reduce my QVC shopping. For the most part it's a bunch wants and very few needs.

I have not watched QVC since they shutdown Christmas Eve. Surprisingly I do not even miss it. I do visit the forums regularly and the two items that I have purchased this month were due to threads on the TSV.

One thread was on the Periea TSV, which I have two sets already and love so I purchased.

The second item was the IHKWIP TSV crossbody that I need for a trip that I will be taking in a few months.

I do receive e-mails from QVC, but I quickly delete them and others as I am going through several on my phone. I generally have no idea what the TSV is on a daily basis anymore

I agree that they may not value these forums as they should.

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

Years ago, I would have missed QVC. Not anymore. And although I have learned some useful things on the forums, wouldn't miss them either. IMO for some QVC is an addiction--too easy to spend money on unnecessary items.

GenXmuse · ‎05-15-2016

Thank you for sharing! Lots of great observations there. I think there comes a time when most people need to self reflect on their spending habits. There is temptation every where you look.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

I love coming here, but I have not made a Q purchase in over ten years. i went cold turkey and have never looked back, but I still watch for the entertainment value. I do still order from HSN.

alliswell · ‎07-12-2012

@granddi wrote:
From mid Dec for about 30 days, I had no access to my Q account due to probable fraud? Everyone I talked to was very polite but it did take a few calls to various departments at the Corp level to get the problem resolved.

During this 30 days of no Q purchases, I learned some things about my shopping. I admitted to myself that I was impulse buying kitchen stuff, storage do dads,cosmetics, tee shirts and things that I just don't need. It is very easy to be logged into the Q site and just click on a purchase or to reach over and use the app.

I missed the forums. I have been informed and entertained by just about all the various categories. If I wasn't on the forums, I was not shopping. My experience showed my that Q may undervalue the forums and how the forums keep shoppers engaged on the site. The longer a shopper is on a site the more likely he/she will make a purchase.

Just a few thoughts..............

Same here, I would greatly miss these forums -

my purchasing from Q is almost zero now.

Forbidden Fruit · ‎09-04-2014

@Shelbelle

@Shelbelle wrote:
I love coming here, but I have not made a Q purchase in over ten years. i went cold turkey and have never looked back, but I still watch for the entertainment value. I do still order from HSN.

Can I ask, what made you stop buying "cold turkey"? Was it $, your taste changed, Q not offering what you need/want? If it's too personal, then don't answer. Thanks!

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

@Forbidden Fruit wrote:
@Shelbelle
@Shelbelle wrote:
I love coming here, but I have not made a Q purchase in over ten years. i went cold turkey and have never looked back, but I still watch for the entertainment value. I do still order from HSN.

Can I ask, what made you stop buying "cold turkey"? Was it $, your taste changed, Q not offering what you need/want? If it's too personal, then don't answer. Thanks!

I just came to realize prices were too high, got tired of paying the shipping fees, and found i could same find things on ebay and other sites for less.

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

@Shelbelle wrote:
I love coming here, but I have not made a Q purchase in over ten years. i went cold turkey and have never looked back, but I still watch for the entertainment value. I do still order from HSN.

Just curious and with all due respect what is QVC's "entertainment value"??? And agree about HSN. Order more from there than here.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

@kaydee50 wrote:
@Shelbelle wrote:
I love coming here, but I have not made a Q purchase in over ten years. i went cold turkey and have never looked back, but I still watch for the entertainment value. I do still order from HSN.
Just curious and with all due respect what is QVC's "entertainment value"??? And agree about HSN. Order more from there than here.

I mainly watch the beauty and fashion shows, I find them entertaining and I can learn about new beauty products.