Random musings and general banter.

[Jazzydrury]

We all like mucky

 

[Muttley]

Thank you guys for the support, I did mention the forum and I will again on Xmas day when I’m on.
Everyone approached things differently and for me - I think it’s important to acknowledge as there is a large community here that watch the channel.
I have to say - as fun as tonight was it is hard work to keep the energy up and keep everything fresh and new. Joe was great as there is an art to doing that for 4 hours straight .

For me - it’s trying to find a balance of talking to new customers that are switching over and looking what is selling but also being aware of regular viewers who are watching / buying and engaging with them as well.

But I had fun - and as a member of this forum it’s been nice to step out tonight and then on Xmas day to have a go as being front of house at the shop! Some items are better than others, everything can’t be fantastic / amazing so it’s just finding the right balance from what people will want and not want.
One of My favourite items was the wooden tea light holder!! My other half didn’t like it at all! .
Anyway - Xmas day we are live so I will be saying hello again and merry xmas. I take on board any feedback above as well and some I will disagree with, other bits will help me in the future.
Thanks for the banter, Captain Knowles will live to fight another day out of the trenches! Then it’s back to pillows, mattresses and bedding for me. Cheers everyone.

Thanks for your continued posting here. For me, if an item is cheap and cheerful then say so. Certain presenters, when selling a cheap handbag, try to compare it to "that famous brand that sells for over a thousand pounds" implying Mulberry. They obviously don't say Mulberry but allude to it. Even if the style is similar the quality will be totally inferior. However selling it as an extra handbag that won't break the bank and will look great on a night out is perfectly acceptable. Just an example as I don't know what you're selling.

I generally try to buy better quality clothes but I have bought a few items in Primark (sweatshirts, jogging bottoms and hooded jackets) and know exactly what I'm getting. In fact, a lot of Primark homeware is excellent and so cheap. I'm not a shopping snob (even though I have a couple of expensive handbags!).

Its when presenters insult our intelligence that I do the middle aged shouting at the TV routine (trust me, nobody wants to see that, its not a pretty sight...).

Anyway, good luck tomorrow, I will dip in occasionally to see what you're selling in between watching White Christmas or The Sound of Music on DVD and trying not to eat too many Lindt truffles (Quality Street is sooo not good enough for my tastes).

To prepare yourself just remember Henry V's rousing speech to his troops before the battle of Agincourt "once more unto the breach dear friends", that should get you in the right frame of mind!

 

[Alex Knowles]

Thanks for your continued posting here. For me, if an item is cheap and cheerful then say so. Certain presenters, when selling a cheap handbag, try to compare it to "that famous brand that sells for over a thousand pounds" implying Mulberry. They obviously don't say Mulberry but allude to it. Even if the style is similar the quality will be totally inferior. However selling it as an extra handbag that won't break the bank and will look great on a night out is perfectly acceptable. Just an example as I don't know what you're selling.

I generally try to buy better quality clothes but I have bought a few items in Primark (sweatshirts, jogging bottoms and hooded jackets) and know exactly what I'm getting. In fact, a lot of Primark homeware is excellent and so cheap. I'm not a shopping snob (even though I have a couple of expensive handbags!).

Its when presenters insult our intelligence that I do the middle aged shouting at the TV routine (trust me, nobody wants to see that, its not a pretty sight...).

Anyway, good luck tomorrow, I will dip in occasionally to see what you're selling in between watching White Christmas or The Sound of Music on DVD and trying not to eat too many Lindt truffles (Quality Street is sooo not good enough for my tastes).

To prepare yourself just remember Henry V's rousing speech to his troops before the battle of Agincourt "once more unto the breach dear friends", that should get you in the right frame of mind!

I think I’ll start the show with that quote! .
Tomorrow will be fun and I hope a bit entertaining which is what it should be on Xmas day. I will look ridiculous in a Santa Claus suit but I have seen some cheap and cheerful items that we are clearing so hopefully a fun show and some interaction with those that are watching. I’m conscious that most people will be with family and having Xmas dinner anyway but I know that there will be some people flicking through and not with family or particularly celebrating Xmas so if we can entertain them even for 5 minutes as they are flicking through - I’m happy with that! .
Enjoy your Xmases - I was asked last night, what about your kids at Xmas?…I think they are all happy to get rid of me for the day for a few hours
Im off with them between Xmas and New year so looking forward to that break.
Thanks for the support last night (and criticism) all taken on board and appreciated.

 

[galesgal57]

I see Pedro is scheduled for an eight hour stint on Boxing Day!

 

[Jazzydrury]

I know the thought of a Shopping Channel being live on a Xmas Day sounds nuts, but as long as the presenters arent being forced to work on Xmas Day.

Those who haven’t got anybody, it will be nice for some normality, But it’s simular to why ITV air things like This Morning on Xmas Day.

As for the regulars on here hope you all have a Good Christmas, Quiet one here, so will probably be on here on and off tomorrow

 

[RichyR66]

I think I’ll start the show with that quote! .
Tomorrow will be fun and I hope a bit entertaining which is what it should be on Xmas day. I will look ridiculous in a Santa Claus suit but I have seen some cheap and cheerful items that we are clearing so hopefully a fun show and some interaction with those that are watching. I’m conscious that most people will be with family and having Xmas dinner anyway but I know that there will be some people flicking through and not with family or particularly celebrating Xmas so if we can entertain them even for 5 minutes as they are flicking through - I’m happy with that! .
Enjoy your Xmases - I was asked last night, what about your kids at Xmas?…I think they are all happy to get rid of me for the day for a few hours
Im off with them between Xmas and New year so looking forward to that break.
Thanks for the support last night (and criticism) all taken on board and appreciated.

I enjoyed your stint with Joe last night. Was popping in and out over the evening. Nice to see some different faces presenting. Hope you have fun tomorrow! Merry Christmas!

 

[Muttley]

I know the thought of a Shopping Channel being live on a Xmas Day sounds nuts, but as long as the presenters arent being forced to work on Xmas Day.

Those who haven’t got anybody, it will be nice for some normality, But it’s simular to why ITV air things like This Morning on Xmas Day.

As for the regulars on here hope you all have a Good Christmas, Quiet one here, so will probably be on here on and off tomorrow

Merry Christmas to you too Jazzy. I do a lot before Christmas but the day itself is quiet for me these days so I may dip in here as well, it may just be us two! I'm having lunch with a friend today which will be nice and we may have a glass (or two) of Prosecco

 

[galesgal57]

I thought Alex and Joe were a breath of fresh air, none of the desperate selling techniques and fist banging. Some of the regulars could learn a lot, I'd be looking over my shoulder if I were them.

 

[Jazzydrury]

Trouble is the presenters are set in there ways.

IW Relaunch was a opportunity to have a really fresh start, but no they just employed the same presenters who are rotten

 

[Duke of Cheese]

I think I probably am going to be banned from watching shopping television over the next two or three days. I just wanted to wish everybody a Happy Christmas and New Year. My partner and I live in separate houses and I have to be honest and say that when I am alone, albeit with the dogs, I can get pretty low at times. Posting and reading here, and feeling on this particular forum, a strong sense of camaraderie is a great emotional help when I do feel not at my best. Thank you to everybody, again, for creating that sort of environment.

 

[galesgal57]

Apparently the clearance event is to get rid of the tat, and make way for even better tat in the New Year. Can't wait!

 

[galesgal57]

I think I probably am going to be banned from watching shopping television over the next two or three days. I just wanted to wish everybody a Happy Christmas and New Year. My partner and I live in separate houses and I have to be honest and say that when I am alone, albeit with the dogs, I can get pretty low at times. Posting and reading here, and feeling on this particular forum, a strong sense of camaraderie is a great emotional help when I do feel not at my best. Thank you to everybody, again, for creating that sort of environment.

Thank you. Duke. Your posts, and your wicked sense of humour have really cheered me up, and made me laugh out loud. Long may it continue. I hope you and your partner have a very Happy Christmas.

 

[galesgal57]

Wishing all my forum friends a very Happy and peaceful Christmas, hope you all have a lovely day.

 

[Jazzydrury]

This sounds daft, but I feel this forum means a lot to us, even more so at when we go off track.

 

[Dr Quincy MkII]

I think I’ll start the show with that quote! .
Tomorrow will be fun and I hope a bit entertaining which is what it should be on Xmas day. I will look ridiculous in a Santa Claus suit but I have seen some cheap and cheerful items that we are clearing so hopefully a fun show and some interaction with those that are watching. I’m conscious that most people will be with family and having Xmas dinner anyway but I know that there will be some people flicking through and not with family or particularly celebrating Xmas so if we can entertain them even for 5 minutes as they are flicking through - I’m happy with that! .
Enjoy your Xmases - I was asked last night, what about your kids at Xmas?…I think they are all happy to get rid of me for the day for a few hours
Im off with them between Xmas and New year so looking forward to that break.
Thanks for the support last night (and criticism) all taken on board and appreciated.

Merry Christmas Alex. keep up the good work

 

[Duke of Cheese]

Trouble is the presenters are set in there ways.

IW Relaunch was a opportunity to have a really fresh start, but no they just employed the same presenters who are rotten

I think there is a grand misconception with the people who own these businesses, that the set in their ways, horrendously out of date in approach, main presenters option continues to be key still to shifting stock. I think they should have a think on that. Knowles and Remblance and somebody like a Heather character could replace the three big guns overnight, and as a result, they wouldn’t need to sell any air fresheners from then on.

 

[HughTwo]

let's see if Captain Knowles reasonable reputation stays intact if he's asked to spout nonsense about Duchumps being worth thousands and becoming heirlooms.
He's relying on the producers not to ask him to hobble on with a walking cane and then repeat the spurious claims of Emu Balm, collagen, cordless vacs........

Dirty Peter and Mike Of-the-Masons don't give two hoots maintaining ten quid bog water will have women swooning when you emerge from your one room kept warm by a ceramic heater.

Not only will it be an interesting Christmas Day, not only will we be watching for whoppers. Again, will there be claims of "a clearance buy" and "these will go, you must check out your baskets? ok".

 

[Duke of Cheese]

That’s the acid text for the Group Captain. He comes over as sincere as you are allowed to be selling pillows etc. But what will he do when asked to spin the line a watch with a grossly inflated RRP of £1800 is only being sold for £400 on Ideal World because of free advertising savings. Whereas he should be selling along the lines of a decent quality £400 watch being good value for the money - sparing the hysterics and essentially, the lies. I would hope he would choose option two. But equally, that can’t be easy. And with that the viewing ban begins…

 

[Hammy60]

I think there is a grand misconception with the people who own these businesses, that the set in their ways, horrendously out of date in approach, main presenters option continues to be key still to shifting stock. I think they should have a think on that. Knowles and Remblance and somebody like a Heather character could replace the three big guns overnight, and as a result, they wouldn’t need to sell any air fresheners from then on.

Nope, not a chance, his communication skills are poor to be a regular presenter, often turns away from camera while talking and sentences often end up in mumbles. His voice (accent) is annoying and when he stares at the camera with the big cheesy clenched teeth grin then it's an instant turn off.

Despite the fact he's been around selly telly for over a decade, and he's still only a 2nd rate pretendy chef with poor hygiene skills and an occasional fill-in presenter (despite numerous hints he wants more regular slots) on a shyster channel, tells you all you need to know.

Alex on the other hand is a relative newbie, but has better communication skills and come across as though he at least knows what he's talking about, someone you would probably trust, could easily see him appearing on QVC.

Heather came across as nice but needed more time too settle in, but used too little to give a proper assessment, but from the little we have seen definitely haven't anything negative too say against her.

 

[Battiola73]

I’m away for Christmas and won’t be posting (probably). I wish all my forum chums a very happy and peaceful Christmas. Thanks for all the humour, sarcasm and smut (you know who you are).