If you mean the guy presenting the TSV today, I have only seen him on this and he does say “we” about S-FIXX as if he works for them but I’m not sure that means much at QVC.
QVC Garden TSV 18/06/24
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stratobuddy
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The ones I bought have a setting where they stay alight dimly all night, but come on very bright when movement is detected.
I can't find them online any more, but they were definitely demo'd by paunchman.
I can't find them online any more, but they were definitely demo'd by paunchman.
Funny the things we remember!
stratobuddy
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It is very obvious, tight trousers and everything bulging out above his belt.Funny the things we remember!
Did you receive your lamps, slinky? Or anyone else? Mine came yesterday - and yes, I did get the bronze and the black, the plan being to place them bronze-black-bronze along the table (as if I have that long a table!).
Anyway, I haven’t charged them up yet but I have inspected very closely and they all have very small imperfections in the finish (like slightly rough paint in places). I don’t think it’s that noticeable and with use, they will not stay pristine, I’m sure, so I’m mostly fine with it. Maybe they’re meant to be like that for a slightly more rustic look?
Unfortunately, however, one of the black ones has two small scratches about 8mm on the top side of the black base. You can get your nail in so they are more than surface scratches. I am therefore having them replaced. I return very, very little to Q but my limited experience tells me this won’t be a speedy process. They insisted on sending me a label so Evri can pick the box up, even though it’s not that heavy. Last time I had a QVC Evri collection, it took three attempts as they never turned up. Then I will have to wait for the warehouse to log them and arrange despatch of the replacements. Might get them in August!
Yes mine arrived and they are lovely! Put them out on the garden table in the sun to "charge up" and they were spot on for that evening in the house. I thought they were pretty heavy, and fairly stable. I'm v clumsy and live with boys and dogs! The finish on both of my bronze (rose gold) lamps is flawless so maybe give Customer Services a ring? All the best x
Thanks for your review and findings. I must put my bronze ones in the sun tomorrow as well, to make sure they actually work. I agree, they are nicely weighty so I can’t see them blowing over or falling easily.
I think I’m being too fussy and seeing “flaws” in the bronze shades that are not really flaws. The metallic finish has a gleam so it won’t be like eggshells, unlike the black shades which have a smoother satin paint finish. I held them all by the window in bright sun to inspect but they look perfect from a couple of feet away. Shame about the actual scratches on the base of one of the black ones. Fingers crossed for the replacements.
Sadly, the replacement black lamps, which arrived today, are also damaged. There are little bumps on the lower rim of one, which you can feel and see and a couple are quite sharp. I am going for third time lucky because I really like them but I doubt the re-replacements will arrive until the end of next week.
I must be very unlucky but one person has left a review about a small scratch. The other reviews are very positive.
I must be very unlucky but one person has left a review about a small scratch. The other reviews are very positive.
lynnonthelake
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That’s unacceptable Andi what a shame
I know. I am weirdly a bit nervous about receiving the third set. I will be inspecting very critically so hope there is not something that’s only very minor, too minor to return it. Then I will feel I need to keep it, but will know that flaw is there so I’ll always see it and never settle!That’s unacceptable Andi what a shame
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You would hope that all products were thoroughly checked for defects (or stains, tissues, coconut sweets etc) before they’re sent out but obviously not. If it came straight from the factory then the vendor needs to get a new quality control team.
That's lame- I wonder if it's the paint's finish? Yours (the black) is flat matt whereas mine (the bronze; I think Q classed it as Rose Gold) is metallic.
No excuse for poor quality contro, but I could liken it to nail varnish - the glittery ones always outlast the 'creme' versions, and take longer to remove. Xxx
Ps good luck with order number 3 xxx
Yes, the finish makes a difference, I agree. I got the rose gold/bronze ones as well and as I think I said, in bright sunlight and with my hypercritical eye, I did think one shade seemed a bit duller in places but that finish is much more forgiving. I am not noticing it now, anyway. The black ones with matte/satin finish will be harder to perfect. Those lumps on the edge of the shade in my photo, though, feel like they’re in the metal itself and then they’ve been painted over. There are a couple more on the other side. Ideally, I could have kept the un-scratched one in the first pair and the good one this time. At least I know perfect ones exist!
