https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:19:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338705 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:49:00 +0000 Angie 2338705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never seen a QVC show!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338610 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:02:09 +0000 Ginger 2338610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't shopped there or really watched, but I know there's really good stuff.</p> <p>Last year some earrings showed up on ebay from a saved search. They were reproductions of a famous royal-associated pair, quite ornate. I took a chance and purchased them, and was blown away by the quality. Of course they're not real diamonds, but the size was fully up to scale, the detailing, the construction (they're articulated instead of cast in one piece), and the settings for the rhinestones were all very well done. I love wearing them. And the packaging indicated that they originally came from QVC. I was, and remain, extremely impressed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338583 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:26:15 +0000 Anonymous 2338583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Qvc still exists? Last time I had cable tv was like 15 years ago- but never looked at Qvc aside from flipping channels. I just always assumed the stuff was dodgy if they were selling it on there! I wouldn't buy anything from an online ad either, so there's that...</p> <p>Actually, there is (if it's still there) a Qvc shop in the outlets near OC. It was fun to look round, but I'm pretty sure I didn't buy anything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338560 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 02:30:15 +0000 Carol 2338560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Style Fan</b>--I wonder how similar the channels are. I know faux fur comes in and out. I remember teddy bear jackets were in a few years ago--which were the actual colors of teddy bears.</p> <p><b>ZoeyGirl</b>--exactly! It's kind of like going to the mall without leaving your home. And having fun people to sort of lead you through the day. I love their enthusiasm.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>tam</b>--I do hope to accumulate not much stuff, and use it more as a fun thing to watch. But "no stone unturned," yes--there really are good things there. Simple pima cotton tees, well-designed earrings, etc.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jules</b>--thanks! I will have to look into it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338559 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 02:22:13 +0000 Carol 2338559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>judy</b>--I'll have to check out the Mad Hungry Lady.&nbsp; Yes, it is interesting what we keep on. My mom always had NPR on the radio for hours in the morning--it could be a delightful review of the new Tom Hanks movie, or a dry look at the stock market, depending.</p> <p><b>rebekahphoto</b>--good observations on the evolution of remote shopping. It is amazing how far we've come. I recently casually clicked "buy" on some maroon Mary Jane sneakers I saw on a Facebook ad...they've been slow at shipping. I finally emailed them, they emailed me back to say they ship out after 10-20 days. The signature line was in Chinese. I do trust they will come, but it's amazing how casually we do these things these days.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sloper</b>--yes, one problem with QVC and other entities like that is that they convince you you need so much. I find it amazing that the makeup industry has moved us from thinking foundation should cost $10 to thinking it should cost $50, seemingly overnight.</p> <p><b>Kate</b>--hmm, that's interesting. I did not know that, but I can see that, with the exaggerated speech they use.&nbsp; I like to listen to Spanish music, which repeats a lot of words like "bailar" and "corazon."</p> <p><b>nuancedream</b>--I'm sorry to hear that. You must miss her. That is the tricky thing about any shopping, "will I use it?" How many of us have multiple outings for multiple faux fur jackets? If I'm honest, I probably have about everything I need.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338558 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 02:01:44 +0000 Jules 2338558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol, Carol, those lines would work for the sitcom too! It’s a Showtime production that I watched on a Canadian streaming service. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338556 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 01:42:37 +0000 Carol 2338556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Kim M</b>--Miz Mooz shoes are cute--I looked them up. I saw a lot of shoes on there yesterday--hit or miss for me. Some are cute, but some are not my taste.</p> <p><b>Dee</b>--I think that's what I find comforting, kind of like a kitchen demo on a morning show, only it's products.</p> <p><b>Joy</b>--I think there's some great stuff on there if you are discerning and look for a good discount. Otherwise yes, we really don't need all that stuff.</p> <p><b>Jules-</b>-good point about small brands. Molly Shannon selling stuff? Say no more. Is it available to watch online?</p> <p><b>catherine</b>--looking through their offerings, I can see there's some brands I like, too. Like a whole bunch of CuddlDuds dresses--they would all work for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338555 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 01:34:57 +0000 Carol 2338555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are some things I heard from hosts today:</p> <p>"PaPAYa color! A papaya colored crossbody! You know, I had my first papaya last year--I can't believe I was missing that. Russell, have you had a papaya?"</p> <p>"Oh, look at these! You know, I have all my Christmas-themed pajama pants, but I have never seen FALL-themed pajama pants! You need these!"</p> <p>It is very addictive.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>rachylou</b>--exactly! it is so much fun. I need to do more spurtles research.</p> <p><b>Janet</b>--some people just have that charisma! You know, if I'm discerning, there's some nice stuff on there--you just have to stay strong to avoid the crap.</p> <p><b>RobinF</b>--Yes, I'm pretty strong, but even I had trouble not hitting the "buy" button last night.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338554 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 01:29:19 +0000 tam 2338554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What happened to Angie's advice on leaving no stone unturned? Style and fashion in my mind have no price point.&nbsp; I've seen expensive outfits look cheap and I've seen cheap outfits look expensive.&nbsp; It is all in the way it is put together.</p> <p>Nuancedream, my mom in law did the same.&nbsp; She was homebound in her later years and QVC brought her much joy as she could buy gifts for family and friends.&nbsp; I miss her so much, but when I see QVC I try to remember the joy it brought her and not the headache of the clean out we were left to deal with when she passed -- it was a lot of stuff!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338541 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:11:45 +0000 ZoeyGirl 2338541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never order from QVC but did have a season (post COVID) that I also found it very hygge. I agree with Rachy that I found them to be energetic and enthusiastic!</p> <p>Nuancedream, I am so sorry for your loss and the grief you are feeling today. Hugs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338538 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:05:31 +0000 Style Fan 2338538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to google this.&nbsp; In Canada, we have the TSC.&nbsp; I don't think I have watched that, but I know people who have.&nbsp; Faux Fur coats were a big item at one time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338535 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:13:52 +0000 nuancedream 2338535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mother was QVC's best customer for years. UPS always was delivering something that she didn't need. In the 90s and up to the mid 2000s, I bought some clothes and household items from QVC. After a while, I just got bored with QVC. When my mother died, I was astonished by all the clothing and Christmas decorations she had accumulated from QVC. She had multiple faux fur coats, yet rarely left home. I hate to be such a downer, but replying to this thread has just made me sad. Yesterday was the 4th anniversary of my mother's passing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338526 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:54:15 +0000 Kate 2338526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For a somewhat different perspective...if you are a language learner, watching the QVC equivalent in a foreign country whose language you are studying is excellent! In Germany last year, we happened on a German shopping channel in our Airbnb, and had loads of fun watching and learning. I have a whole new vocabulary of style and sewing terms. Christmas shows and gardening shows are also great for language learners.</p> <p>And yes, I bought my first Birkenstocks from QVC ages ago for a great price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338522 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:28:12 +0000 Sloper 2338522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the early 90's I bought a cheapish Nordic Trak on QVC (cheapish in that it had a clunky white plastic base, not the gym-quality model).&nbsp; It actually worked quite well until a weld broke after about 5 years.</p> <p>But I really haven't watched it for many years.</p> <p>My sister had a bad QVC habit - at one point over $100 a month.&nbsp; "Bad" for her in that she really couldn't afford it.&nbsp; Lots of beauty products and miscellaneous stuff.&nbsp; I was getting some strange Hanukkah gifts for a while... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338519 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:04:08 +0000 rebekahphoto 2338519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Years ago I bought some jewelry from QVC or HSN, (I cant remember which) just to try it out, they were good quality gold and some gemstones. They carry some major brands, so I imagine it depends what you buy.&nbsp;</p> <p>What I find interesting is how ahead of the times QVC and the Shopping network were if you really think about it -- they were the precurser to "online shopping" like so many of us use now.&nbsp;</p> <p>First it was "catalogs", I remember looking for hours at the toys and other things in the Sears catalog as a kid. They made items available to all, which was especially useful for folks who lived in remote areas to have access. Shopping by phone! who knew? and many stores were Catalog only--which offered financial benefits as a business model, saving on storefront rent, etc. Warehouses could be anywhere.&nbsp;</p> <p>Then TV shopping became popular, where you could see an actual person modeling the items, showing the drape, the way things fit on different bodies, how products actually work.&nbsp;</p> <p>When "online shopping" first started, there was many discussions of "is it safe to share financial info online?" "Will people actually buy something they can't touch"? "How can a website show everything a consumer needs to know?"&nbsp;</p> <p>Its amazing how far we have come! These days I still appreciate a brick and mortar store and especially buying locally, however I love the ability to buy special products from anywhere, and in sizes and products not available locally to me, and the time it can save (or not--online shopping time suck is real)!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338503 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:35:23 +0000 judy 2338503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I had cable and used to channel surf, I did see a little of it every once in a while. It didn't appeal to me at the time.&nbsp; Though I suppose it depends on who is on and what they are selling. I know a food person I have followed at times on instagram, the Mad Hungry lady, sells on QVC.&nbsp; Love her!&nbsp;</p> <p>It's interesting what we can find comforting though, isn't it?&nbsp; To just have "on" ?&nbsp; I used to love a live cam of the airport back in the day!&nbsp; No sound, just the airport.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338501 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:50:11 +0000 catherine 2338501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I admit to purchasing a few shirts and dresses from QVC. There’s a certain brand that fits me and has the style I like.<br /> It’s an interesting place and probably not for this audience haha. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338499 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:44:42 +0000 Jules 2338499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very little exposure to QVC or the Canadian shopping channel myself! But I still enjoyed the first season of "I Love That for You", starring Molly Shannon as a senior presenter on a similar channel.</p> <p>I think it does have some potential as a way for smaller brands to promote themselves to a larger audience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338495 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:06:53 +0000 Anonymous 2338495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Robin and Janet, I never watched it or bought&nbsp;anything. I always thought they were pushy and played to the gullible.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338490 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:46:00 +0000 Dee 2338490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the equivalent here in Canada is the “TSC” channel. I’ve never purchased anything from this channel. To me it’s just one long advertisement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338487 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:13:31 +0000 Kim M 2338487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are the only retailer (that I know of) that sells Miz Mooz shoes in wide width.&nbsp; So, yes, I have purchased from there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338484 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:51:51 +0000 RobinF 2338484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never watched or bought but once in a while when I search for a specific item it will come up as a QVC sale. I really don't need to get hooked on something that wants me to buy stuff...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338479 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:59:06 +0000 Janet 2338479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never watched it, much less bought anything from it. I always assumed your description from your subject line was apt. LOL That’s probably not entirely fair, but it just never appealed to me. Although I should have watched years ago — I knew someone in college who went on to host on QVC and later became quite a big name hosting “Dirty Jobs.” Gotta say, even when he was 20, I could tell he had a big future in broadcasting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338457 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:21:19 +0000 rachylou 2338457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love QVC. Everyone is so energetic and enthusiastic. I find it a boost, lol! I’ve bought a few things. Spurtles were the last thing I got </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338454 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 03:31:49 +0000 Carol 2338454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina--I forget everything is not all over the world! I really don't know how far QVC travels.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338453 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 03:12:27 +0000 Irina 2338453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Had to look this one up :)<br />I think it answers your questions </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/qvc-quite-the-variety-of-crap#post-2338441 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 01:56:39 +0000 Carol 2338441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could be a hot take, I don't know--the items actually seem kind of quality.</p> <p>I always loved when I would happen across this channel in a hotel, or at my parents' house. I watch very little cable TV now, so I don't see it much. But I just realized I could livestream it from my computer!</p> <p>I don't think I've bought anything, but I find it very hygge to watch it absently for half an hour or so. Do you enjoy QVC? Have you bought anything? Any fun stories or tips for maximizing the enjoyment of QVC?&nbsp; </p>