Q Talk

[Kachina624]

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@KingstonsMom wrote:

IMO, QVC needs to pay attention to what the current economy is for our entire country and react accordingly, with the products they bring and the pricing.

Just my own opinion.....

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@KingstonsMom    They have reacted...by using cheaper quality fabrics and construction methods.  Most D&C tees are still selling for in the $29-39.00 range but they bear no resemblance to what was sold 5 years ago.  I'm holding onto my oldies, most of which still look like new (which your cheapie discount shirts will not).  Please don't compare the quality of what you get at discount stores to what QVC sells.

[KingstonsMom]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

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@KingstonsMom wrote:

IMO, QVC needs to pay attention to what the current economy is for our entire country and react accordingly, with the products they bring and the pricing.

Just my own opinion.....

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@KingstonsMom    They have reacted...by using cheaper quality fabrics and construction methods.  Most D&C tees are still selling for in the $29-39.00 range but they bear no resemblance to what was sold 5 years ago.  I'm holding onto my oldies, most of which still look like new (which your cheapie discount shirts will not).  Please don't compare the quality of what you get at discount stores to what QVC sells.

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@Kachina624 

Where did I say "discount stores"....I didn't.

I don't consider getting better prices for quality fabrics from Macys, Dillards, Belks, Lands End, etc., at lower prices, shopping at "discount stores".

Please don't try to put words into my mouth.....here we go again.

[Kachina624]

@KingstonsMom    You didn't say discounts but plenty of other people did mention places like Costco, Sam's, Macy's (sells lots of junk), ShopHQ and even the flea market.  All of these places buy merchandise manufactured to be sold super cheap which they can do because it's poor quality.  Will people still be wearing these shirts 5 years from now?  They'll probably be using pieces of them to dust their furniture.

Sorry if I wasn't clear in my comments.

[KingstonsMom]

@Kachina624 

When you quote my post with your response, you should be referencing MY post, not what other posters mentioned, that only makes sense.

[kaydee50]

IMO, just because a t shirt is $50 does not automatically make it better "quality" than a $20 t shirt.  One does not always get what one pays for.

And I personally do not want items to last "forever" like some posters seem to want.  I have yet to get rid of an item because it wore out.  More frequently I "outgrew" it--LOL!! or I just got bored with it.  So paying $20 vs. $50 is a lot more attractive to me.

I also believe that many items are made by the same manufacturer and just different "brand" names are attached, e.g, many Karen Scott (Macy's) items are very similar to D&C.

[Patriot3]

As for me, I'm tired of seeing most of the t-shirts, period, especially with writing and bling.  Give me a nice button down shirt with collar and cuffs any day.

[KingstonsMom]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

@KingstonsMom    You didn't say discounts but plenty of other people did mention places like Costco, Sam's, Macy's (sells lots of junk), ShopHQ and even the flea market.  All of these places buy merchandise manufactured to be sold super cheap which they can do because it's poor quality.  Will people still be wearing these shirts 5 years from now?  They'll probably be using pieces of them to dust their furniture.

Sorry if I wasn't clear in my comments.

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@Kachina624 

Oh, you were very clear, but it had nothing to do my my post that you quoted.

[RollTide2008]

I think the tshirts I get from Kim Gravel and Isaac Mizrahi are worth it.

[rms1954]

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@Gkhm wrote:

I cannot bear spending $50-60 ( plus shipping, handling and tax!) on t-shirts...Kim Gravel, Susan Graver...WHOEVER...that I can get at Costco or Sam's for $12!

I'm done!

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Just shop where you can afford the prices and enjoy your savings.  No need to make an announcement.

[Group 5 minus 1]

Just looked at some tees of mine from a few years ago. They are 95% cotton,5% spandex. Now I realize the inflation thingie has driven all prices up. My point is the quality hasn't changed much.