How do they do it

Iris in bloom · ‎08-17-2018

I was on the computer last night and went to a bunch of different websites, (ordering b day stuff) all of them had free shipping over 50 dollars or 100. I also had coupons earned. These are quality websites, how do they do it and why can't QVC?

froggy · ‎03-10-2010

They don't have to pay for a TV studio, multiple hosts for each program and location shooting.

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

And maintain a humongous warehouse filled with stuff years old.

Kindaglitzy · ‎03-09-2010

@kaydee50 LOL have to agree! @froggy pointed out some issues I had not thought about.

Just received a catalog from LLBean with 20% off and free ship over $50. Have to admit seriously looking at a few things.

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

@Kindaglitzy Yes, we've seen a few items in that LLB catalog that we're thinking of ordering. Excellent quality and it's easy to spend $50.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

All good points and all reasons why some posters say that Q’s sales are down. I’d much prefer a discount coupon, % off and free shipping than 4 easy pays.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

I have to put on blinders when I go into my local LL Bean store.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

Silkeej · ‎04-01-2010

I think another reason sales are down is their pricing, some things are a good buy if you are a comparison shopper, but many items are so overpriced like food items it is almost embarrassing for them. It seems they have a set price like 59.00 for a lot of items. As long as people will pay inflated prices they will continue to have them and I think contributes to sales going down a lot of customers just won't pay them.

Daysdee · ‎03-09-2010

QVC's sales are definitely down. Just look at all the incentives they are giving to "new" customers. Last night David was saying new customers get $10. off their first purchase of $25. or more. (this wasn't even with a Q card) Sure wish us "old timers" could get a coupon code discount, free shipping or something once in a while. I see the Lock N Lock TSV is still available at the same price and seems all (or almost all) of the colors are still available.

luvbnagirl · ‎03-12-2010

QVC has a lot of overhead. But they also are not very good at moving old merchandise with a good clearance sale. Their sale prices are low enough. I've been watching 2 sweaters in their inventory for at least a year and a half. Still at full price. And they haven't been on air. The matching cardigans sold out long ago - on clearance.