Money Down Drain Due To Returns

moon_gazer · ‎11-20-2016

I realize QVC is in the business of selling products and hosts are going to "gush" over the items and tell you what fantastic deals they are. I must admit I do get sucked in. However, I am beginning to wise up and am SO tired of ordering items that I end up having to return because they simply do not meet my expectations. What I have spent having to return items is a figure I don't even want to think about because it would skyrocket my blood pressure. This last purchase of mine was a TSV - the FitBit. The most recent 8-9 reviews are one star. Everyone says there are no directions for getting the device up and working. Now, I am not a very tech-savy person, so I figure if others, who probaby are more tech-savy are having trouble, then I might as well not even try to figure it out. Can you tell I am a bit frustrated?!!! Maybe I have finally learned to just stick to the old brick and mortar establishments.

Deep In The Heart of Texas

Group 5 minus 1 · ‎03-11-2010

You are so right!

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

I'll say it again. If you really want something, pay through PayPal.

If you return something, PayPal will pay up to $30 return S&H fee (good for big items) for up to 12 times a year. If you have a PayPal account, you must opt into this program..it costs nothing.

I have used it a few times and I am pleased. I have used PayPal for years, it's safe and reliable.

Krimpette · ‎03-09-2010

I'm very selective as to what I buy from the shopping channels. As a result, I've had a minimal number of returns. However, if I found that I had to return a lot, believe me, I'd be shopping elsewhere.

K9buddy · ‎03-09-2010

@Carmie wrote:
I'll say it again. If you really want something, pay through PayPal.

If you return something, PayPal will pay up to $30 return S&H fee (good for big items) for up to 12 times a year. If you have a PayPal account, you must opt into this program..it costs nothing.

I have used it a few times and I am pleased. I have used PayPal for years, it's safe and reliable.

Wow. Thank you for that information. I just signed up!

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

@Carmie, thanks, Ihad no clue! My goal is to order less online items. I shutter to think what I spent sending things back last year. There are things I would ike to try but not worth the aprox $10.00 to try on and send back if it does not fit.

software · ‎06-08-2016

@Carmie wrote:
I'll say it again. If you really want something, pay through PayPal.

If you return something, PayPal will pay up to $30 return S&H fee (good for big items) for up to 12 times a year. If you have a PayPal account, you must opt into this program..it costs nothing.

I have used it a few times and I am pleased. I have used PayPal for years, it's safe and reliable.

Not to argue but nothing is 100% safe.

I've had my linked credit card hacked on PP

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

This method of shopping is not for everyone.

Equuleus · ‎06-15-2018

You have to think it all through before making a purchase. Weigh the consequences, i.e. if I don't like it, do I really need it, should I go check it out for price and reviews beforehand (there are online places that review all things, esp tech stuff), and I am willing to pay return S&H." You have to be a smart shopper. You absolutely can not put the words of the host or vendor as gospel truth. Their job is to sell, yours is to decide to buy.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@software wrote:
@Carmie wrote:
I'll say it again. If you really want something, pay through PayPal.

If you return something, PayPal will pay up to $30 return S&H fee (good for big items) for up to 12 times a year. If you have a PayPal account, you must opt into this program..it costs nothing.

I have used it a few times and I am pleased. I have used PayPal for years, it's safe and reliable.

Not to argue but nothing is 100% safe.
I've had my linked credit card hacked on PP

Oh, I agree. In today's world, nothing is 100% safe.

I have had PayPal get my money back when an online company never sent out my product and they helped me when an E-Bay seller sent me a knock off item.

They have refunded S&H on returns and they have an ez pay program..usually 6 months with no interest charged.

I used it to do my online Xmas shopping as my Grands wanted sweatshirts from seller who are on YouTube. Everything went smoothly.

My DH had a CC hacked that he never uses and saves for emergencies...no idea how that happened. He never used it for online purchases.