Community Chat

[LTT1]

Today (Thanksgiving) 

ShopHq has a 20% off coupon 

and free s/h!

what I am noticing 

Because viewers can access "Live stream" free on YouTube, shopping channels may be going from "Live viewing on television" to offering programming thru websites (.net) and  YouTube.

Do you think this would be a viable plan? Especially if shopping channels could offer reduced pricing?

I wonder?

What Americans seem to gravitate to in their buying habits is often convenience. I wonder if this method of selling would adapt better/worse to the American lifestyle ?

[millieshops]

@LTT1    I can't speak for the American public. but for me it would be a total waste.

[hopi]

@LTT1 

Xfinity/Comcast  & other cable companies which are a huge monopolies have cancelled their contract . They are in negotiations which means the cable companies want lots more money.  They have settled in some areas is my understanding. You can get  ShopHQ through Roku and your computer.

[chrystaltree]

Speaking just for myself, all the shopping channels have been on YouTube for many years.  It's not new.  And through their apps, every one of the shopping channels is available 24/7.  Watching them on tv is optional for anyone who has a computer, smart phone, tablet or smart watch.  Live programming has been available on all those things for years.  I think for the time being, tv viewing is still the principle method for shopping channel shoppers.

[Shelbelle]

We lost SHQ on Comcast Xfinity but now they are airing it part time from 8 AM to 7 PM ET on our channel 1098

[LTT1]

@Shelbelle @chrystaltree @hopi @millieshops 

Here is what has been going thru my mind recently.

I leave the tv on (habit) and my channel is QVC. Sometimes I look up and get an idea to purchase. So mine is a "what do you call it?" Spur of the moment purchase.

This will not happen for me by viewing channels online.

[MG Chris]

I don't watch TV, so I don't have cable. If there is a show I want to see or I missed an hour of something that interests me, I watch their shows on FB. The Valerie shows are on at 1 am a lot, and I miss them, so it is convenient. 

Shop HQ and HSN allow you to watch the shows from their program guide after they air. 

[hopi]

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@LTT1 wrote:

@Shelbelle @chrystaltree @hopi @millieshops 

Here is what has been going thru my mind recently.

I leave the tv on (habit) and my channel is QVC. Sometimes I look up and get an idea to purchase. So mine is a "what do you call it?" Spur of the moment purchase.

This will not happen for me by viewing channels online.

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@LTT1 

Are we related 

[LTT1]

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[willdob3]

@LTT1  We've always been able to livestream shopping channel free  online. Also using apps. YouTube is just another app/site. Another way for them to reach more prospective customers.

I cut cable years ago so I do not have regular programmed TV (Well, I have access to some on my smart tv but I don't use it.) and I stream everything I am interested in.