Does QVC "get" who their customers are? - Page 4

CardinalGirl · ‎03-09-2010

I guess I'm in the minority on this board. I go to the Pumpkin Patch every year with grandkids. I do like to entertain. I love doing formal dinner parties that I plan weeks advance. However, I might also throw together a casual supper and extend a last-minute invitation. Sometimes it's as simple as having friends over for dessert and coffee. I also have friends who do the same. We had friends call us just yesterday to see if we were free to come for cocktails and finger foods tomorrow night.

It doesn't really have anything to do with having money or not having money.....some people just like to entertain. Way back in my early married days when I had zero extra income, I still had friends over. Back then, it was a couple bags of chips, some french onion dip and a 2-litre of Pepsi. LOL! Add a deck of cards and a stack of poker chips and that was a good time.

The parties might be a little more refined these days, but I don't see it as a "fantasy" life.....I see it as enjoying life with people I enjoy. Any time you can get together and share a laugh or two is a good day.

dmod nj · ‎10-04-2011

On 12/9/2014 CardinalGirl_ said:
I guess I'm in the minority on this board. I go to the Pumpkin Patch every year with grandkids. I do like to entertain. I love doing formal dinner parties that I plan weeks advance. However, I might also throw together a casual supper and extend a last-minute invitation. Sometimes it's as simple as having friends over for dessert and coffee. I also have friends who do the same. We had friends call us just yesterday to see if we were free to come for cocktails and finger foods tomorrow night.

It doesn't really have anything to do with having money or not having money.....some people just like to entertain. Way back in my early married days when I had zero extra income, I still had friends over. Back then, it was a couple bags of chips, some french onion dip and a 2-litre of Pepsi. LOL! Add a deck of cards and a stack of poker chips and that was a good time.

The parties might be a little more refined these days, but I don't see it as a "fantasy" life.....I see it as enjoying life with people I enjoy. Any time you can get together and share a laugh or two is a good day.

CG, ITA! You expressed what I tried to say, in my post, so very well. Thank you!

Happy holidays! All my best for 2015. ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

You can take the girl out of Jersey, but you can't take Jersey out of the girl. Jersey Girl living in CNY.

CardinalGirl · ‎03-09-2010

On 12/9/2014 dmod nj said:
On 12/9/2014 CardinalGirl_ said:
I guess I'm in the minority on this board. I go to the Pumpkin Patch every year with grandkids. I do like to entertain. I love doing formal dinner parties that I plan weeks advance. However, I might also throw together a casual supper and extend a last-minute invitation. Sometimes it's as simple as having friends over for dessert and coffee. I also have friends who do the same. We had friends call us just yesterday to see if we were free to come for cocktails and finger foods tomorrow night.

It doesn't really have anything to do with having money or not having money.....some people just like to entertain. Way back in my early married days when I had zero extra income, I still had friends over. Back then, it was a couple bags of chips, some french onion dip and a 2-litre of Pepsi. LOL! Add a deck of cards and a stack of poker chips and that was a good time.

The parties might be a little more refined these days, but I don't see it as a "fantasy" life.....I see it as enjoying life with people I enjoy. Any time you can get together and share a laugh or two is a good day.

CG, ITA! You expressed what I tried to say, in my post, so very well. Thank you!

Happy holidays! All my best for 2015. ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

We are often on the same page, my friend. And right back atcha--I hope your holiday season in MAHHHHHVELOUS, dahling! Kiss

blackhole99 · ‎08-22-2013

People with money don't shop at QVC, I agree it's middle class and people who like using easy pay.

goodstuff · ‎03-09-2010

On 12/9/2014 hennypenny said:
When I take my private jet to Hawaii I always wear my denim and company pull up pants and dyed to match tunic.

Don't we all?

Chrystaltree2 · ‎12-08-2014

On 12/9/2014 LipstickDiva said:
Honestly if people think the prices at QVC are so reasonable, they aren't bothering to look anywhere else either because they don't care or they aren't that computer savvy and don't know how to search quickly.

I've been looking for a certain pair of shoes. QVC carries them as does just about everywhere else including on-line only stores. Those shoes are $63.00 at QVC after I add s/h. QVC is offering a 4% rebate on Mr. Rebates.

I can get them elsewhere for a total of $38.49. And the rebate amount with Mr. Rebates is 8%.

This is the norm. Very, very rarely is anything cheaper on QVC if it's sold in retail.

Yesterday Philosophy and Tarte both had 30% off at their websites. Why would you order that stuff from Q?

I ordere my fair share from QVC but it's items you can't find elsewhere because the pricing here just isn't competitive.

You just don't get it. Many of us, probably most QVC shoppers don't CARE if we can find those shoes somewhere else for $11 less. We don't look for cheaper prices because the prices we pay at QVC or Amazon are perfectly okay with us. We haven't the time or the engergy to sit around all day scouting coupons and cheaper prices. We are much more interested in convenience and we prefer to shop with a retailer we know. Life isn't all about money.

stevieb · ‎03-10-2010

I'm sure they think they do... But I'm here to tell you, if there aren't some extensive changes for the better in the coming months, they'll need to rely on all those new customers they're constantly telling us about. This is one 'old' customer who's just about had it with pretty much every aspect of this outfit! This miserable, repetitive array they offered as their version of holiday shopping sealed the deal.

In my pantry with my cupcakes...

CardinalGirl · ‎03-09-2010

On 12/9/2014 baker said:
People with money don't shop at QVC, I agree it's middle class and people who like using easy pay.

I know several people who have "real" money. They definitely shop QVC.

AngelLove2 · ‎03-14-2010

For those who can afford the Q's prices, keep on buying. I pretty much stopped shopping because their prices are too high after you add tax and shipping and handling. Add me to the group who can almost always find identical items for less without much effort. Also, it would be nice if the Q would give their customers an incentive to buy like their competitors.

Mj12 · ‎03-09-2010

On 12/9/2014 LipstickDiva said:
Honestly if people think the prices at QVC are so reasonable, they aren't bothering to look anywhere else either because they don't care or they aren't that computer savvy and don't know how to search quickly.

I've been looking for a certain pair of shoes. QVC carries them as does just about everywhere else including on-line only stores. Those shoes are $63.00 at QVC after I add s/h. QVC is offering a 4% rebate on Mr. Rebates.

I can get them elsewhere for a total of $38.49. And the rebate amount with Mr. Rebates is 8%.

This is the norm. Very, very rarely is anything cheaper on QVC if it's sold in retail.

Yesterday Philosophy and Tarte both had 30% off at their websites. Why would you order that stuff from Q?

I ordere my fair share from QVC but it's items you can't find elsewhere because the pricing here just isn't competitive.

Almost $25! That's a ridiculous price difference.