Community Chat

[ciao_bella]

Back in the day, I used to buy a lot from QVC.  These days, I don't buy much anymore.  Having said that, I recently saw a question posed on another social media site,  what their Best and Worst purchases were at a particular vendor. 

So, I thought this might be a good place to ask that same question. 

For me,  Best  QVC Purchases:   LUG handbags, Cook's Essential Oval Pressure Cooker (still going after all these years)    Worst QVC Purchases: Any and all plants from either Roberta's or Cottage Farms.  None have ever grown.  

[amyb]

Pilates Reformer (2 over 24 years)

Vitamix

Dyson Vacuum

Laura Geller Balance & Brighten, Blush & Brighten; been my Holy Grail makeup items everyday for the past 20 years. Never have liked liquid foundation, never needed lots of coverage...this solved that for me, still working great for me.

Quilts from back in the day, I still have, use, love

Northern Nights, sheets, pillows, comforters

Other items too...but those are some of my best.

Worst..the first thing that comes to mind were these small, set of 6 battery operated lanterns for my deck, many moons ago...ate batteries (double A) up weekly...back they went. Honestly, I can't think of other items, though I've definitely had other returns for various reasons...but those lanterns were pure junk, made in China.

[on the bay]

I'd already posted so many of my favorite things but the worst has been clothing I've tried-

Women with control tsv dress-like wearing a heavy bag of weights attached; and a D&C sleeveless top on drastic sale-it has a seam right down the middle and is so unflattering! Both had no shape to them. So, I learned.

Oh also years ago, 3 mercury glass flameless candles from Valerie-they just were so thin and kind of garish I decided. They just didn't fit in. Probably the only thing I've ever returned from her.

[brandiwine]

Bare Minerals when Leslie was here and they offered great prices on wonderful kits.

Pilates performer from over 20 years ago

Worst:  Robertas plants.

[wagirl]

My faves----

vitamix

fasta pasta cooker

slices perfect

faroe island salmon

nesco roaster ovens

cooks essentials 4 qt electric pot

techniques hard anodized pressure cooker

the worst--

most foods I've tried recently

those awful, nasty crab(p) cakes from the 90's

got those stupid tap lights 

plants- various vendors

[LindaSal]

I think these are hard questions, maybe because I have purchased so much over the years!  (LOL)  Getting older and can't remember.........but I'll give it my best shot.

Best:

Lori Grenier jewelry armoire

Oreck vacuum

Certain jewelry/clothing

Some VPH

Worst:

Some VPH

Cottage Farms plants

Some Clark shoes

Some foods

[Grand Happy]

It's definitely a challenging question after being a shopper for many years LOL
Best
American Leather Co crossbody purse
Kim Gravel clothes
Fireplace insert
Different Jewelry
Halo
Sharper image hair styler
Worst
Live plants never had luck
Scott brothers towels
All foundation

[Marsha2003]

In general, I would say kitchen items have been the longest lasting items that I've bought from QVC with some holiday decorations from VPH coming in a close second.  

I recently downsized and donated many items, but a few kitchen items made the cut like the Fasta Pasta cooker, a Ninja blender/food processor device, some clamps to remove hot pans from the oven or microwave, a Kitchenaid mixer and some Lock n Lock slant top caniisters that I use for flour, sugar and baking soda.  Many Luminara candles also made the journey.

Most of the items I have were purchased some time ago.  I still enjoy looking at the new decorative items offered, but I don't buy as much any more.  I don't have the space to store items and I have fewer surfaces and walls on which to display them.

[Suzeecat]

I purchased an InStyler curling iron when they first came out - was it 20 yrs ago?  Maybe longer.  I still use that thing!  Definitely got my money's worth!  I got an early model air fryer when it was a TSV, not sure of the brand but it says "Power Air Fryer XL Pro" on the front.  I still use it several times a week.  Good investment.  Luminara candles when they first came out were cool, and made good, impressive gifts.  They're everywhere now, and for a lot less.  Lots of Susan Graver and WWC that I still wear on the regular.

The worst, I would have to say I have tried to forget.  What comes to mind most are holiday and VPH decor.

[Effie54]

Its hard to choose. I would say the best purchases are:

BEST:

Laurie Felt cambre jeans

LOGO denim jacked, frayed bottom

Dooney & Bourke large suede bag from last fall

WORST: The yellow diamond Affinity ring that Amy Stran wears (terrible quality)

     A pair of Jennifer Miller Diamonique earrings