Fashion

[TheMemphisVette]

bajillion shopping options out there

some will be within your price tolerance

go forth, find them, be happy

[manny2]

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@Teddixat wrote:

@manny2    I posted something similar on another thresd.  It really is insulting to our intelligence 

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Yes, it is. @Teddixat  That is why you have to really listen to what they say and then just apply logic.

[lgfan]

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@manny2 wrote:

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@Teddixat wrote:

@manny2    I posted something similar on another thresd.  It really is insulting to our intelligence 

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Yes, it is. @Teddixat  That is why you have to really listen to what they say and then just apply logic.

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QVC also uses the selling tactic of if you were to buy this item in a store there would be a one in front of the price.  

[wilma]

I think Q prices on clothing are a bit high. I used to buy more, but for the past few years I'm buying much less. I average less than 5 clothing items a year from them. I don't mind paying a bit more for a good jean, trouser, dress, blazer, coat, or shoes. I've definitely paid more for those items out in retail stores in my city.

What I don't want to pay is $50-75 for one casual top when there are similar tops for less elsewhere. I know the hosts and vendors regularly state that QVC quality is better than some retail stores. I also have read posters comments here about poor quality at Kohl's, JCP, and Macy's. Well, that's just not my experience. I have items from all 3 stores that I've worn for years, and they still look good. I'm spending a lot less for a top at Kohl's that I can wear a few years instead of a $50 top from QVC.

P.S. I get really tired of the "put a one or two in front of our price to get the same quality." 

JMO

Have a Good Day! 

[tansy]

One thing I do appreciate about QVC's clothing are the color choices but I rarely buy here anymore.  Before I lost weight I appreciated that almost everything was available in larger sizes.

I do think that the quality is better than Kohl's though.  I tried shopping there a few times.  I dislike the whole Kohl's cash thing, too.

[Still Raining]

For rayon??  Not feeling it.

[Tinkrbl44]

In real life, with many retailers, the original full price has to be high enough so that when they mark it down "on sale" they are still making a profit.  

This is standard in the fashion industry.

There have been a few times when I paid full price because it was something I really wanted or needed, but that doesn't happen very often. 

(The last time was for 4 pieces of business attire ... blazer, skirt, jacket and silk blouse, all from the same manufacturer and same dye lot in lightweight wool.   I really got my money's worth out of those pieces, so I was okay with it.) 

[lgfan]

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

In real life, with many retailers, the original full price has to be high enough so that when they mark it down "on sale" they are still making a profit.  

This is standard in the fashion industry.

There have been a few times when I paid full price because it was something I really wanted or needed, but that doesn't happen very often. 

(The last time was for 4 pieces of business attire ... blazer, skirt, jacket and silk blouse, all from the same manufacturer and same dye lot in lightweight wool.   I really got my money's worth out of those pieces, so I was okay with it.) 

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I agree with you about the profit margin.

My mother sewed for a living.  She said the pricing was quadrupled for clothes when it was sold to stores.  For example, if it cost twenty dollars to make a blouse the manufacturer would sell it for eighty dollars to the stores.  So even if an eighty dollar blouse is sold for half price the manufacturer still makes a profit.

[hkrgrl]

KG is the Q's darling right now, so she is taking advantage with her pricing. 

i am not a fan of her clothing line or TV persona, so i Scroll on By. 

i can get the same quality or most times better at TJMaxx, J. Crew, Banana Republic, LLBean at less $$ than she is charging.   

no one can make you feel inferior without your consent

[Etoile308]

I will say over the past twenty some years some of the more quality brands have faded from Kohl's. But to me their prices, especially with discounts, are a good value for the quality of their items.

The idea of QVC home brands was to pass on saving to the customers because the middleman has been eliminated. I no longer see that being reflected in their prices.

When other retailers have a loyalty type program for their customers I find myself shopping with them more and more. It's a shame QVC is behind the times in that respect.

Also, I watch QVC to shop, not be entertained. With all their channels it would be nice if one channel was devoted strictly to products and products' information. I don't need suggestions on where or how to make use of an item. I don't need imaginary trips or activities for an item. Show me an item and give me the details and price. That's it.