Q Talk

[Vivian]

I'm watching Shawn and Isaac Mizrahi. They're showing a very pretty cashmere infinity scarf. It's allegedly on sale for just under $50... but what was the original price? They don't reveal it. I was thinking of buying it but it just ticked me off that I don't know if the scarf is the typical QVC 3% discount, so I decided not to make a purchase. It seems terribly deceptive to me to keep that original price under wraps (pun intended). I also feel that QVC is treating its customers like a bunch of dumb-dumbs, assuming that if we see the word "sale" we'll just buy, buy, buy. That is NOT true for me. If I feel I'm being taken for a fool, I will not buy.

[Karnerblue]

The original price shows as $88.

[Vivian]

Thank you, Karnerblue. That's a significant discount. Why didn't they promote it in air? It makes no sense. I assume you found it online but not everyone is going to check that out. My only information at the time was the TV presentation, which should have included the fact that we'd be saving significant money.

[ChynnaBlue]

There was no deception at all. I bought the scarf when it was a TSV and it was around $70 something.

I don't care if they don't announce the old price on air because I'm paying the current price. I don't buy something unless I love it, so the fact that it used to be $88 and is now $49 doesn't really matter, only the fact that I'm paying $49 matters. I wouldn't buy it just because of the $40 savings.

I bought one when it was a TSV and another at the clearance price because I loved the first so much. That's more important than the former price.

[brii]

That's a great scarf. 

It was a great price as the TSV. 

[KYToby]

So rather than pull up the item online because you missed information, you automatically assume QVC is being deceptive and you log in here to post your nefarious accusations?  Since you were on the site anyway (to post), why not just look up the item?

When QVC does somethign wrong, it is fine to criticize, but implying that QVC is deceptive is wrong on so many levels.

[haddon9]

Are you referring to the basketweave scarf that was a TSV last year?  I bought it then (don't remember the price).  I got the deep blue color which is very pretty but didn't wear it as much as I thought I would.

Yes it's cashmere but I found it a bit itchy.

[wingflyer]

I don't buy any cashmere items from QVC (unless they are blended and are on sale).  They are downright itchy.  Assuming they are all made in China.  The price markups are just too much (as a cashmere sweater can be had for around $20 and scarfs under $10).  Found this out from friends that have traveled to Asia.  The best cashmere is from Scotland though.

There is a wool even softer (ALPACA).  Have sensitive skin myself and have to watch the blends.  A Silk and Cashmere blend is much better that Halston has. 

[TY]

$50 U.S. Is a better price though than what Canadians are paying right now for the same item. They are getting a "sale price" of $89 CDN which is supposed to be a bargain since the "regular" price is listed at $129 CDN. jackie Stafford has been on air on TSC in Canada selling the Isaac cashmere clothing with the same spiel that she and Isaac use on QVC.

Of course they all pretend like you are getting luxury!

[Venezia]

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@TY wrote:

$50 U.S. Is a better price though than what Canadians are paying right now for the same item. They are getting a "sale price" of $89 CDN which is supposed to be a bargain since the "regular" price is listed at $129 CDN. jackie Stafford has been on air on TSC in Canada selling the Isaac cashmere clothing with the same spiel that she and Isaac use on QVC.

Of course they all pretend like you are getting luxury!

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The Canadian dollar is worth less than the U.S. dollar, so why is that surprising?  Do you expect things sold in the U.K., Germany, Italy, etc. to be the same exact price as they are in the U.S.?

When I recently visited Canada I was discounted on the purchase price of items because I paid in U.S. dollars.