Q Talk

[gazelle77]

the other channels seem to do this also. Horrible boring programing on the weekend. Perhaps they figure no one is bothering to watch?

[bonnielu]

It is always interesting to me what they select for what time and day. They must have both studies and experience to go on. I would think the weekend would be successful because couples and families are home. And also perhaps working people do not view as much during the week. As for me. I am retired but still more likely to have time with weekend shows. In my case the viewing is online. With my gadget addiction I cannot actually watch a live show unless I have a pressing question. I have avoided so much by not tuning in. Yesterday I went to a few electronic places and asked question about something I saw on the other channel. When I had time to review and research the product was no longer in might sights.

[Boehm Collector]

I would not purchase any electronics from QVC. They sell older models at ridiculously high prices. They add useless extras to try to justify the price .... definitely not worth purchasing from QVC. That being said, I do not watch any of the electronic shows. They are really boring. I have no idea why they air electronic shows on weekends.

[millieshops]

Boring is like beauty - all in the eye of the beholder.

For years, I bought some jewelry, some make-up, some skincare, some haircare, a bit of clothing, an occasional pair of shoes or a handbag from QVC. Now, I barely take a look at shows about those things and I bought almost none of any of those things in 2014.

I'm not bored when they're on - I might catch a minute or two while another channel is running a commercial, but I just don't really watch.

So, for me, the computers and TV's and tablets and kitchenware make sense since they're things I might actually buy - and even though I don't watch with anyone else or have to ask anyone else if it's okay to spend, I have my own reasons for being happy to see "my" stuff on weekends.

[ValuSkr]

My guess is like Campion said - that men are more apt to buy computers and they're more apt to be around the house and watching TV on the weekend. Weekday programming tends to focus on women's clothing, jewelry, kitchen wares, and items for the home. It sounds sexist but I guess there's nothing wrong with it.

[stevieb]

Don't know, don't care, not interested in speculating, but what it all means is I'm watching almost not at all most weekends. It's boring and ultra repetitive. And really, these are the kinds of things most of us don't buy on a regular basis. While I get that they're trying to cast a wide net, I surely don't get any regular viewer not finding this all just a bit much. Unless, of course, their only goal really is nothing more than to hand kudos out to QVC regardless.

[pattypeep]

ZZZZZZZzzzzzzz...............

[NC Bandwagon]

Thank you for all the answers, everyone. That does make sense.

[Desertdi]

On 11/2/2014 Madisson said:

I think many of the reasons listed above are entered into the decision to sell these items on weekends. It stands to reason that because they are higher ticket items, the husband and wife would like to make these decisions together...and many people who buy these items are off work on weekends...and these big companies buy the air time to sell the items on weekends.

Personally, I normally find what they sell on weekends to be totally boring. We bought our first computer from H*N and then found that we could have purchased it much less expensively elsewhere.

I wish they would run a separate channel on weekends...the electronics, mattresses, cookware, and vitamins could be on one channel. Then have a separate channel selling fashion, cosmetics, and jewelry for women.

I like your idea! Most guys I know are glued to the sports channels anyway on weekends. I can't imagine them thinking "togetherness" is watching "shopping" with the SO...........

[gardensla]

Because they need to compete with brick and mortar retailers who post ads and specials on weekends.