What is Going on?

I’m fed up. I cannot abide 99% of the hosts Quarate employs, nor can I stand the junk offered by 90% of the vendors. The shows stink. The items are awful and there’s nothing of quality or value on either the Q or HSN very often. I buy some food off the Q and always buy Andrew Lessman… but that’s about it. I used to buy a ton – but now I just window shop.

I so agree with you that what is offered is boring. I havent purchased any clothing in probably a year. Yep, goin to the old “brick & mortar” to find more unique styles. You mentioned kim. Ick. used to enjoy her, but now, dunno, she is different. On too often selling everything now from make up to housewares. Makes me think “jack of all trades-master of none”

I have always found the clothes in the Q to be overpriced and many lines to be a bit matronly (with the exception of Isaac and Renee and Aran Knits). HSN, however, always had better prices for fashion and had lines that were stylish and lasted and lasted. Leather from Terri Lewis! Washable silk from Diane von Furstenberg! Knits from Slinky and Carolyn Strauss! I still have items from these lines that are timeless in style and have held up with washing or dry cleaning. Currently I like some of Christian siriano, and Marla Wynne, but otherwise, HSN seems to have also gone to lesser quality fast fashion that you can find at lesser prices if that’s your thing. I still like both networks for kitchen items, linens, decor, bath and body items that are quality with competitive prices. We can hope they listen and up their fashion game!

Going through my closets. I have bought so much over time that I do not need more of the same. The jeans I treasure are those that are embroidered… the rest seem to be duplicates. I need nothing and at the present prices I will not make another purchase. Actually I rarely watch. I check in to look and then move on.

I agree with all the posters. With very few exceptions, the clothing across brands has become generic. And do we really need jeans from Denim &Co., Belle, Logo, Isaac, NYDJ, Susan Graver, Martha Stewart, Jennie Garth, Women with Control, Peace Love World, and Driftwood? The only brand that distinguishes itself from that pack is Driftwood, because of the embroidery. And I can’t remember the last time I bought fashion from HSN. I assume the buyers have been told to play it safe and just keep ordering more of the same, but unless they bring on some new designers (and NOT influencers or “life style experts”) they are going to keep losing money.

the size they put on those so called models are horrible to tight to long .how tall dosent have a .thing to do with size.if some of them wear an 8 or 10 i wear a 2 when i really wear a 16.i have noticed so many sellers have left and that is why you have to have a single item on for 3 days.the prices have gone up and quality has gone down .i dont watch as much as i did because your new host are horrible.

If you’ve noticed, the “newer” hosts are younger and supposedly attracting a younger client base. It will never ever happen if you continue to try to sell those tacky, ugly, inferior clothes. As I’ve said before, and someone else reiterated, I have things in my closet from way back when they were real designers on HSN & QVC. AND they’re in great shape, they still look good, and I love them. How many pairs of jeans can you sell? They all look the same! So many other places to buy lovely clothes at a decent price. I miss the former hosts.

Yes. What is going on. Poor hosting. Leah W. Is never there anymore. Carolyn & Dan are gone. Prices are high. Gary Goben is great with Denim & co.. But Jane Brown looks like she doesn’t even want to be there and rushes through the item without even explaining sizing Etc. The cost of flowers has tripled and you get less. The prices are outrageous and no one qvc or hsn apologises for the high pricing. Debbie d at HSN tries to scare you into buying an item. The hosts used to be sincere about selling you something. Now they don’t care and are just trying to get rid of excess stock at hi prices.
I miss. Carolyn & Dan. Bring them back. They were the best. And they made you laugh as they were selling you something.

The prices for clothing is outrageous. It had to happen though because neither one of them can present a product without an “expert” hence the price increase to pay for it.
I bought a kitchen aid mixer like the recent TSV two years ago for 149$. now they claim the value is 549$. We don’t all live in New York or find these inflated prices a bargain.

I feel vindicated! I thought I was just being annoying by complaining about the demise of QVC and HSN. I’m happy to know other former loyal customers feel the same. Time for them to clean house and replace the tired old brands which have become so tacky with some fresh and new “designers.” PS. What ever happened to Isaac Mizrahi? Same old same old. And I love him. I’m happy I purchased his line when he was creative and interesting.

I really have to agree. I have leather coats from Terry Lewis I still love and wear. Nothing like that is available anymore! I was watching Beauty Report on Wed. and all I heard was a bunch of lies!
When presenting a product all Amy said is that the product is a Customer Pick all the time!
Sorry the product is not and has horrible reviews! It’s not a customer pick!! Thank You!
Makes me mad with false advertising!

I agree! The prices are crazy & quality is not the same. I find better buys in our little city!

I totally agree. I spend more time on the forums than I do watching. I used to tune in and stay there. Now if I get 30 minutes a week it is a miracle. Expensive. Better places to buy for less cost and the same Made in China label. I guess the good old days of shopping online are not coming back anytime soon. Nothing so wonderful that I have to watch. So many duplicates. And lots of time being spent NOT explaining the items. Friendly chatting that really does not help me better understand what is being sold.

I actually prefer to see the designers, NOT the lifestyle brand ambassadors. The designers explain the products like they are their babies, and make you listen to see the lengths, colors, materials etc. When its the brand ambassadors, its not the same and I don’t want to buy anything.

I totally agree with you. And please don’t forget Bob Mackie. Who was always so elegant and a great designer. I have many of his lovely tops. Besides a lack of quality control, a few of the hosts needs training in vocabulary usage. Lastly, Amy with the LOGO designer, when they present together needs to end. Too much silliness.