QVC Missing A Big Sales Op

[donna255]

For years every winter QVC sold the snow/ice grips or crampons. A woman used to come stand on a block of ice and not slip off. They have a few pair in Clearance but hey really missed a chance for sales.

I did buy a pair over 7 years back, as I have small feet the normal ones they sold starting at size 4 no good for me. They did sell ones with spikes and they do fit. I dug mine out this week and tramping along with confidence.

Actually bought another pair but from eBay for £5.99 free P&P.

 

[Akimbo]

It was such a staple, showing daily during Autumn and Winter. We have a couple of pairs and well-worth having as an insurance against falls if it gets icy. We haven't had proper snow for a while; it's raining ready-made slush at the moment. I'd expect they'd shift a fair few at the first whiff of snow and ice.

 

[boffy]

i have two one pair i bought many years ago from qvc the second set 99p from Homebase

 

[stratobuddy]

They were novel when QVC first showed them, but now you can buy them almost anywhere and much cheaper. So probably that is the reason.

 

[Nicky-j]

Yak Tracks and then Winter Trax, they were called. I've had mine out this morning! Great product.

 

[boffy]

i have the ones with the tiny spikes really old before the trax

 

[alter ego]

I gave a set to my OH's parents a few years ago as I thought they'd be handy. They've never used them and both have had sprains and breaks from falling on ice.

I suspect that if his sisters had given them, they'd have been used - saving us all time and fuel hanging around A&E.

 

[donna255]

i have the ones with the tiny spikes really old before the trax

Yes, that is the ones I have. Had them out since Friday when it snowed here for the first. They are the only ones that start at size 3, all the others started at size 4

 

[China Girl]

Yes I have those spike ones, bought from Q years ago. They do really work, and can walk normally as everyone else is sliding along hanging on to walls and fences.

 

[stratobuddy]

They were in Lidl today for £3-99

 

[Evie]

I bought them years ago but didn't try them. I wanted to get to the shops when driving conditions were difficult but realised I would have to take them off in each shop because of the spikes and couldn't be bothered.

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

We have several pairs of different styles. Spikes, springy things, pull on and the best were the Velcro ones which are easier to get on and off. Keep a pair at work, a pair in the boot and a pair at home.

Although I had them in my bag last week I managed ok as I didn’t walk too far but inthe past I used them to walk several miles when I was snowed in.

 

[AndiK]

I love those things. As someone said earlier, we haven't had the snow the past few years but I'd have been digging mine out yesterday if I'd had to go out. I bought a few pairs from Q when they had Buy More Save More, I believe, to give as gifts but I'm not sure the people who received them ever wore them, the ungrateful s0ds.

Just thinking, I hope mine haven't perished - anyone had any experience of them perishing and snapping?

 

[Mazza]

I got a few pairs of these too and one did get a bit battered, starting to lose its elasticity after a hard Winter. After I had amassed my collection and bought some Nordic poles we never had much snow in London so money well spent IMHO. Luckily we didnt get the promised ice today so I didnt have to hunt for them.

 

[stratobuddy]

They were on at 2 am today - - - - - - >

http://www.qvcuk.com/Get-a-Grip-Ice-&-Snow-Overshoe-Traction-Aid.product.564189.html?sc=IROA

 

[Pick-a-Lily]

They used to sell them at Costco, which is where I got mine.

 

[donna255]

I never take mine in shops gone up and down an escalator with no problems wearing mine too.

 

[Dame Fondacox]

They were a very good buy but I haven't need them for several years now. I'll dig them out if this weather continues. I did see them in a 'dreaded high street' store this week, in the 'gifts for men' section - £10.00 a pair!

 

[shopperholic]

They were on at 2 am today - - - - - - >

http://www.qvcuk.com/Get-a-Grip-Ice-&-Snow-Overshoe-Traction-Aid.product.564189.html?sc=IROA

Now there's something you never thought you'd see, The Tooth Fairy, Father Christmas and Debbie Flint on the Times Bestseller List (more chance seeing the other two).....................£1.95 p&p