Just when I’m out…they pull me back right back in…
- always wanted to use a Pacino quote!
I said I was off and good luck everyone etc but one last post if I may.
Let’s stop for a second and look at some positives (and negatives)
The regular members of these forums have had an insight and a roller coaster ride of this channel like all of us. I feel like everyone on this forum has been through the mill with us and it has given you an insight to what goes on at a shopping channel in terms of how things can go wrong and what it takes to put one on the air.
It’s the same with all the channels which are essentially a group of really hard working people getting products to air and every part of the cog having to work together otherwise you have a major problem. From the item on tv to customer services and delivery.
Shop on TV, QVC, TJC, IW and Seen on TV - all a family. Now of course from a business point of view everyone is a competitor - but we all know each other behind the scenes, all have worked together somewhere and it’s a close bit community.
None of us should want the other to fail (and I truly believe 99.9% don’t want this to happen) because it’s livelihoods and families etc. just like any business.
Seen on TV - we have had our issues as you know and it hasn’t worked out. I’m gutted as are many people.
Did the cameras fail? Yes, did it struggle with finances and contracts? Yes. Were somethings done right? Yes, did some things go wrong? Yes.
100% concern is making sure now everyone gets any orders that they have made. If you have paid for an item, you should be receiving it. Kitty had an issue so she was called and it was sorted. (And it was nice to speak to you and have a chat!)
Insider - I’m sorry if you think I misled people, I have tried not too - the cameras broke. Not the only reason for some of our struggles, but it didn’t help losing them and gave us technical difficulties.
This forum. - there have been a load of new comments and people coming in and putting forward there point of view and insight. Some positive, some negative. But when the dust settles this is a forum for the regulars like Duke, Herring, Cheeky, Jazzy, etc who have been on here for years.
One thing we all have learnt for the last 2 weeks for each other. Those watching SellyTelly enjoy it and are passionate about it. Those working on it are the same.
Some of us that work on it have thought in the past that the comments on here by members have been nasty or angry etc.
Some of you that watch have thought we have been misleading / shysters etc.
But reading Herrings post above - you aren’t angry and bitter and nasty - you are airing your opinions, saying what you like and don’t like and making friendships and an online community.
Duke posted about me a couple of days ago and I loved it. I will repost it under here. About me being a WW1 captain sent into the trenches. It was sarcastic and funny and good banter.
So let’s just cool everything on here as there’s a lot of passion flying around. For the people who joined (like me) and it didn’t work or are finding alternative work, we will. Because you are all too talented not to. Im sad this didn’t work out for all of us.
For me - I had the opportunity to be apart of something new and I LOVE shopping TV. I don’t want to go anywhere else or do anything else. That might be a bit sad but I love my pillows and mattresses and the people I work with are fantastic. So I have the best job. I don’t want to be a main presenter (not that I have had the chance) but to see some of my friends get there opportunities to step up and do that job, a job that they have wanted to do for years - awesome. And it’s such a buzz to see them succeed.
I have great friends at IW/TJC at Shop on TV and at QVC. I’m sure the people at Gems are lovely too but I’d be rubbish with gemstones so don’t know anyone there
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One day - I might even make it to QVC and complete the set!!
The point is though - let’s focus on what’s really important here. Any customers waiting on orders, let’s get them there orders, People who are looking for roles, let’s help get them roles.
It’s been probably the toughest couple of weeks I have ever had and for a sleep ‘expert’ I need to get some soon otherwise I’m going to look rubbish on TV telling people about the importance of sleep whilst having bags under my eyes.
I started my first post on here about 3 weeks ago from the pub having a pint. I’m putting the last one on this matter, from the same pub, but this time having 2 pints!! Don’t worry - I’m not driving
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Thanks for the support, positive comments, critiques and discussion. As long as we don’t get personal because there is no need for that on all sides.
Cheers
Alex