Suggestion Box

[Seriously20]

Give me a break.  These Flash Deals like 5+ easy pays are SO LAME.  They make such a big deal about these deals and similar other ones.  If you have to finance your QVC buys, you should NOT be spending money.  How about offering 50% off deals or other useful deals.  QVC is such a joke.  

[Tangocash]

I happen to like deals like this. I have so many easy pays as it is, I can't afford to pay full price for anything. Speak for yourself and not for others.

[Seriously20]

If you have to finance QVC shopping, you may not need to do it.  Probably don't need the items.

[Venezia]

@Seriously20 - Seiously? So far you've started threads complaining about the quality of the Q's clothes (which I suspect you don't even buy), told others not to buy their, in your opinion, overpriced food and now you're telling people how to control their finances.

Did you really just sign up to troll QVC and its customers?  Seriously sad. Such a waste of time.

Oh I know your response - freedom of speech ( not applicable on a private board) and your "opinion". No need to repeat yourself. What's next on your hit list?  Ever thought of finding a positive use for your time or a different shopping channel? I don't think any of us need any more negativity right now.

No offense - JMHO.

[FancyPhillyshopper]

When I buy a beautiful piece of gold jewelry I really appreciate the easy pay because it is an interest-free loan!

Almost all department stores offer the same option--it is called a club plan.

If I couldn't afford it I wouldn't buy it, but since some jewelry is rather expensive,  I like having a little more time to pay. 

DH has told me to focus on purchasing a few very nice pieces here and there rather than a lot of lower-priced items. (And who am I to say no?)

If you want 50% off, shop the lunchtime and prime time specials every day!

[Foxxee]

I see easy pay as a good option, particularly for those who need something, but can't pay for the item that month.  The customer does not lose anything.  No interest.  They receive the item right away, then pay off the balance.  Obviously, many shoppers like it.

I'm sure QVC offers it because shoppers buy more.  That's what retailers do...try to get shoppers to buy more.  It's how they stay in business.  How their employees keep their jobs. 

I think all retailers should offer something similar.

Even at 50% off, it's an enticement for shoppers to buy more of what they don't need.  "I got some really good deals today"...even if it was 5 items that come to a total of $150.  Did they need all those things?  I doubt it.  Will they wear all they buy...often they do not.

However; I'm not sure why QVC doesn't offer better competitive pricing when other retailers can; although, some have or are in bankruptcy right now.  

Everyone is looking for the lowest prices. This trend is putting some very good retailers out of business.   

[CorrTor]

I think easy pay is appealing when making larger purchases- jewelry, electronics, etc. To me, it is not a deal to give me 5 easy payments on a $30 top. A flash deal should be something like free shipping or even a percent off coupon. That would entice me to purshase items on my wishlist! 

[riley1]

@Venezia - sure seems that way doesn't it?

[mspatmac]

I use easypay not because I can't afford my purchase but because I choose not to tie up my money until I'm sure I'm keeping the item.  I'd rather wait for a small refund and have money available to purchase something else. It is also so easy to track easy pay, sort monthly payments on the Q web site.

[CalminHeart]

Easy pay is great when you want to be sure you like something without tying up the full amount.  If I'm on the fence at all, I may use easy pay.  If I keep it, I'll pay it off early.   If it's fairly expensive, I may not pay early or might pay it over a couple of months.  It's easy to pay ahead or pay off early.   If I don't like it, I haven't tied up the whole amount....my experience is that Q is slower than molasses processing returns.