QVC’s Silence is Deafening

SylvaBelle · ‎06-06-2019

Could the pushy selling on programs and on website pause long enough to acknowledge the disaster of hurricane Helene and the devastating loss of lives and property?! Why has there been no effort to offer help to the huge QVC audience!? Greed over compassion.

lgfan · ‎10-19-2012

@SylvaBelle wrote:
Could the pushy selling on programs and on website pause long enough to acknowledge the disaster of hurricane Helene and the devastating loss of lives and property?! Why has there been no effort to offer help to the huge QVC audience!? Greed over compassion.

In the past QVC has shown a screen with Red Cross infomation for people to donate to victims of natural disasters. I am surprised that they are not doing it this time.

brandiwine · ‎03-11-2010

There are so many disasters, maybe they decided we all know how to donate to the red cross. If they talked about every flood, fire, blizzard, etc that's all they would talk about. I don't think it's a matter of compassion.

They Call Me MR Wilkes · ‎06-29-2016

They are under no obligation and shouldn't be expected to immediately have a fundraising campaign in place. I certainly don't expect anything.

How many other major retailers are posting messages on their websites and apps.

I haven't encountered any today. Perhaps someone could provide details about a major national retailer raising funds for this.

This seems like a sad excuse to once again bash QVC/Qurate by someone disgruntled.

PamfromCT · ‎05-22-2014

@SylvaBelle

Thank you for expressing what I am sure some of us are thinking. I have a hard time believing this is the reality with QVC.

But again, all the attention goes to the Possibilities for women over 50 bombardment. The scope of this storm is literally beyond belief and has caused historical destruction. I would think any large selling tv network would have plans in place to raise contributions to our fellow Americans.

Sure shows priorities I guess. I imagine so many of us will be contributing funds to various charities, but image how much could be generated by asking every customer if they would like to make a comtribution to the specific charity of their choice.

I struggle to find an excuse for this. Of course, there are always some whose attitude is very different.

rms1954 · ‎06-06-2019

@brandiwine wrote:
There are so many disasters, maybe they decided we all know how to donate to the red cross. If they talked about every flood, fire, blizzard, etc that's all they would talk about. I don't think it's a matter of compassion.

I agree. I will add that for someone to post such a comment they sound bitter or resentful for some reason.

lgfan · ‎10-19-2012

If QVC has time for the "50 and FAAABULOUS" show, Shawn Killinger constantly spitting coffee and rubbing her nose, and various other shenanigans they can find time to post a screen of the Red Cross information.

Puppy Lips · ‎05-09-2010

@lgfan wrote:
@SylvaBelle wrote:
Could the pushy selling on programs and on website pause long enough to acknowledge the disaster of hurricane Helene and the devastating loss of lives and property?! Why has there been no effort to offer help to the huge QVC audience!? Greed over compassion.

In the past QVC has shown a screen with Red Cross infomation for people to donate to victims of natural disasters. I am surprised that they are not doing it this time.

As opposed to showing a place for their customers to donate their own money, QVC could state that a portion or $1 or whatever of every order would be donated to the Hurricane disaster effort for the next XX days. That might increase sales a bit and show that QVC is donating some of their profit to the cause. If they do anything at all, they should do that.

But as others have stated, they are under no obligation to do so, and I don't think lesser of them for doing nothing. They seem to just carry on as if all is right with the world.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. Margaret Mead

Scooby Doo · ‎03-14-2010

@SylvaBelle wrote:
Could the pushy selling on programs and on website pause long enough to acknowledge the disaster of hurricane Helene and the devastating loss of lives and property?! Why has there been no effort to offer help to the huge QVC audience!? Greed over compassion.

Why don't you log off of QVC and log into the Red Cross if it bothers you that much.

Do something besides complain.

ajsidney12 · ‎02-10-2013

It is not their responsibility to show people how to donate to the Red Cross, or other organizations, for any event. At this time, everyone knows the legitimate websites, and or organizations to reach out to.

Not for nothing but someone was just complaining about QVC "only" donating 70% of the profits for their end hunger campaign just last week. People were outraged and stated "I ONLY donate to local food banks" and "I don't know why they do not donate 100% of the profits" and so on. I will argue all day about quality or prices of items and lack of professionalism on the part of a few hosts, but this is not their responsibility to always alert the viewer to a disaster in the country or provide a link to the Salvation Army. In this case, Q cannot win for trying at all.

And yes, I have family in the areas impacted and thankfully they are all well and will be fine. Hopefully all those moved will donate where they decide to send their money by their own decision.