I have to give a big shout out to my Grandma Fredrich for this one. Back in 1988, shortly after my Grandpa had passed away, my Grandma became a frequenter of QVC (short for Quality, Value, and Convenience) to help her fall asleep at night. At first many of us made fun of her because the only things that were ever sold on tv were horrible food dehydrators or Jack Lelane's fruit juicers. It was hard to think that quality products could be sold on tv.
Slowly as the number of gifts under the tree from QVC increased each year, our family was" eating crow" and becoming QVC fans. The most memorable Christmases was when there would be 5 or more identically wrapped and shaped packages that the recipients were told needed to be "opened together". Then we knew we had a "QVC Special Value of the Day" on our hands as my Grandma always said that the price was too good to pass up and reminded all of us how with the mors she bought, the less shipping became.
The UPS man now knew my Grandma by name and they started a burgeoning friendship as he typically delivered a package to her house 3-4 times a week. He also started to become familiar with the QVC specials and often asked her what was too good to pass up this week. Not only did they sell home products, but also amazing jewelry, which I am fortunate was my Grandma's downfall. As I started to wear and use all of my QVC acquisitions, I also became a fan, but it was not until this past April that I became a QVC fanatic.
On my way to Washington, DC for a work conference with my parents (and yes, I am 29 and still travel with my parents, I am not ashamed!) my Mom proposed that we stop at the QVC Studios in West Chester, PA. Although I was a bit skeptical at first, I started to research more and found out that this could be pretty cool. We travelled 4 hours out of our way and arrived at the studios promptly at 8am, although they didn't open until 9, I was insistent that we were the first in line for the studio tour. My Dad was not nearly as thrilled as my Mom and I was, but understood that this was the "motherland" for his family.
The tour, people, and customer service is impeccable and I was able to see that first hand. We also, of course, partook in some in person shopping at the Studio store and then also ventured to one of the 6 QVC outlets in the area. Needless to say, it was a long 11 hour ride back to Indiana as I was jammed up against the window of our car as a result of our increased car load including a jewelry armoire. It was too good of a deal to pass up!
Now, each night before I retire to bed around midnight, I check out www.qvc.com to see the new special value of the day. Although you pay for shipping on all QVC items (unless they are running a special with no shipping) their quality is unmatched and variety is endless. Also be sure to check out if items are on "Easy Pay" and interest free way to split up the cost of the items.
Not only am I forever grateful for having my Grandma in my life for 23 glorious years, but also that she was a trendsetter in introducing her family to a phenomenal shopping venue. Now every time I go online or watch QVC, it is a reminder of all those great family memories and heirlooms that I hope to pass along to my kids someday, in addition to mad shopping skills! OK, off to check the new Special Value.
In Shopping Sale Solidarity
Monday, September 14, 2009
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