There was nothing laugh worthy about it. Then well come home early, order some food, and watch more scary movies and enjoy our decorations. Technically speaking, the same company owns them both. Ill still order off his website, however. I didnt get any of Paul Deasys things, because his quality has slipped badly since he first started at HQ. Ive put on weight over the last few years. What looked like white enamel crusted with tiny crystals was actually PAPER glued to yellow metal and covered with GLITTER. Valitutti, one of Shop HQ's former "Three Amigos," left ShopHQ last year. How about, Tell him hi back and finishing the call. Before Chuck Norris kicks my a$$. The last info I could find was that shed been arrested on various charges. . And cp, didnt Gem Hunter use to bring loose stones occasionally to HSN? Lola, Casie, and Carol, Hi back and keep talking. Now all we have to do is enjoy our rings! And yes, with the Big 3 returning too much will get you warned to cut it out and after that youre going to have your account cancelled. He seems fun on air, but who cares? Then he was gone. But it makes you wonder about their real character. Maybe it will give us a reason to watch HSN, which we dont think we have seen in months. its on youtube. And imagine the commute she had! I sincerely hope he brings in more padparadscha and sells it on GEV. My Grandsons have their eyes on it. I agree, Ms. Moss, that hell bring some much needed interest to HSN. I wont risk buying any more. Gina, I bought plus size for the reasons you said. They should have given Michael some of that air time. Thanks for the birthday wishes, everyone. Ive been working enough that I can afford to treat myself. Rather than have a clearance sale on HSN, put them on QVC with a markup. He started his own website for his Gems En Vogue collection, with fellow home shopping veterans Paul Deasy and Dallas Prince also selling their wares there. Scary movies, snacks, treats, and a peaceful long weekend. A few people caught COVID in the community, so were asked not to visit, for a couple weeks. Good news about Michaels return to ShopHQ, and interesting the reason why. They put this item on collection status with an agency for a 7.50 balance. In addition to our production jewelry, we also create one-and-only pieces with rare and remarkable gemstones in a variety of finishes. Unnecessary, and detract from the product. Suzanne made the EZ GYM, not the Total Gym. And in her case, so she wont get the sale. Kim, Some vendors, Gem Shopping for one, have hosts that dont show all angles of the pieces, like the under-gallery, the clasps on bracelets, the backings of earrings, etc., or even the size of the piece. Theres no incentive to stay. Theyre trying to work with him where HSN was not. Add to Favorites Vintage Michael Valitutti NH 18" Necklace Sterling Silver 925 Round Floral Blue Pearl Blue Czs And Gold Washed Accents Used . I wonder if HSN had originally promised him more hours? And a request: a substantial hessonite garnet ring, a gem we dont see enough of. Let us know what you think of the green ring. I have a few pieces of his earlier jewelry, and theyre what they looked like online. I totally agree about Colleen. It looks really nice. I looked around and next to me on my sofa was a paper thin piece of pink something. I will not shop them again. Im wearing them frequently even though I dont go out but to the grocery store. From what I understand, once you take the tag off an item its non-returnable. (LogOut/ Pick something thats quality made, with good reviews, and you should be set. But the EZ Gym would replace it. Adriennes and Suzannes shows took up several hours over 2 or 3 days. I still ordered, but used other cards. The multi sapphire one was $130. Ill stay away from the kids just in case Im getting it. Suzannes website got back to me, and said they werent totally sure, but it didnt look like theyd be bringing the EZ Gym back. And they seem fine with it. A quiet Autumn weekend cozy inside. She seems happy with her Facebook and Instagram shows from her home, and although I miss her on TV I dont blame her. I absolutely love the Sleeping Beauty and rhodalite necklace I purchased some years ago with the matching earrings and bracelet. Easy and tasty. I hope your ring arrives in perfect condition and you have no issues. I am having it sent over there as well. Message 1 of 17 . And I hope everyones Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos celebrations were fun. No jewelry. Her DIL is on there way too frequently. What you say is true, but I still think they should relax their policy a little. Im going to insist that I host Thanksgiving. Well, tonight its Halloween 1 through 4, , and a fire in the fireplace. So all of you out there, remember that they can run short in length. Paul is as boring as heck. Iolite with Michael Valitutti. I was looking to wear them with leggings. I never wore it when I washed my hands, prepared food, etc. Looking at her website, there is no more jewelry and fashions, and very little fitness equipment. Now it looks like he's landed at QVC. They should have given Michael more air time. Plus, HSN had some vendors back then who were were great, with big personalities, that muffled her a little. Also, I read somewhere that the 3 way poncho is being discontinued. I might watch Lynn and Jay later, if nothing better is on. The prices were great and I actually have $$ left over. Jerri And we customers also have to bear the cost of the return postage and insurance. I would like to thank the fantastic Hosts and all the staff at HSN who always made me feel so welcomedit was a great experience. But the HSN prices are notably higher. You may have thought of these already, but here are some ideas as to why thats happening. Queen Celeste I dont know why I had Total Gym on the brain biut on QVC have VERY LIMITED sizes, like 5-7, 8 only, etc. I'll read your comments to him live tonight on ShopHQ . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Blog at WordPress.com. Thanks again for an interesting and eye-opening post. I was torn but figured Id get much more wear out of the multi colored ring. And I also read the Vogue article. We have a blast together! Anyway, Ive looked at Michaels website, and I like his collection. Cute. Have a happy Saint Valentines Day! The dressing will be made from avocado oil and raspberry infused balsamic vinegar. When she mentioned losses, it could have been other relatives, she seems to be very close to her sizable family. I came back to let those who are interested in the EZ Gym know. Libby Floyd used to do a video with Michael Vailitutti at least twice a week. I will add, I have several pieces of Technibond from that era that lasted, but several have tarnished or broken. Her things are at great clearance prices, so are going fast. As for the deeper saturation, lab created stones are the way to go now. Im glad it was ok; I have the same fears everyone else has about dealing with HSNs customer service. He then abruptly left with his Gems En Vogue line, selling it online himself and also going to HSN. We dont decorate for Christmas till the first week in December. I will definitely buy it. A shopper called in rave about Valitutti's jewelry, which she said she had purchased on HSN. . I have some pieces from GEV and they are great. I wanted to buy a ring, but will look for similar on GEV. Royal Blue Sapphire with Michael Valitutti & Libby Floyd. Only the thigh master. It may have been Gem Hunter. Your husband sounds like a wonderful guy. I saw a few minutes of Lynns show with Daus the other day; Daus jewelry is gaudy crap and shes an old ho, the way she dresses. I loved her (pre 2002) jewelry, fashions, and the total gym. Surprised, but relieved that he wont be with Colleen. I think Id chance the cheaper version of the EZ Gym as long as it is a bit cheaper. Were going over to Pops on Halloween. Glad you got yours in time. Not the rich saturation of color like the deep tangerine with flashes of magenta (which is getting pretty rare) but soft peaches and pinks. I hope they at least aired the dresses out, and that the girl wore a slip under them. It sounds like they punish you to return things! I looked online at HSNs collection for Michael; not impressive. HSN was great to fall back on back in the day when nothing else was on. After reading the other posts, Im kicking myself for not ordering it! But I already found them. Pretty, but cheaply made. Also metallic print leggings, and 2 pairs of jog pants; 2 black leopard, and 1 black. Stephanie, Colleen is competitive with her, and thats very unhealthy. Im sure JTV and ShopLC do the same thing. Inexpensive and delicious. I need to put a menu together. The kids are staying in, too. I used it up until I moved; I actually wore it out. Inconsistent sizes, item not as shown, USED; they have huge nerve complaining when things are returned. Almost everyone who caught it here, according to the office, was fully vaccinated and boosted. 2. stellabystarlight. I hadnt thought of the delivery situation. We have weekly deals, etc." Enjoy it and wear it with happiness. She gets to host all the celebrities, lucrative newbies, and big money makers. Now, we get to see the jewelry. There were a lot to choose from, so I went with one that met my needs and seemed well made. Its been mostly electronics for awhile now. We ended up going to one of those little cheap teen stores, and found a pretty dress for $30, which I could afford. Hi! I will add that Michaels jewelry is noticably more expensive on HSN than it is on GEV. Im in agreement with those window shopping him on HSN and buying from GEV. Gina Just a few shows on the 9th,, thats it. I will miss Michael valetudo thank you to greatest It seems they didnt appreciate or dont care about your nicer gifts to them, so getting them something more fitting of what they give you is a good solution. The sleeves on one were a little tight. I know their return policy can be seen as draconian, but in their defense Im sure theyre trying to prevent people from buying something, wearing it for a special occasion or two, and returning it. So Im exercising alone for a bit. I too vi$ited Bethennys collection. Much better at GEV.prices, selection, and customer service. So Manse has been an in house designer all this time for QVC?! Thanks! Great deal on shipping, nice jewelry and at reasonable prices. She should exercise her privilege and refuse to represent that product. I wonder if Lynn really likes her. And Jerri, that makeup is a must for me, if Im leaving the house. I watched a couple of Michaels presentations yesterday. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Shop LC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vaibhav Global Ltd. (VGL), a vertically integrated company with global sourcing and manufacturing capabilities. Mr and I are downsizing, so some gym equipment will be sacrificed. Total gym I bought the first one she sold on HSN and LOVED it. I think many of them became upset, which is why there was a bit of an exodus. I just like a presentation of the item being shown with a good description. And yet, as Jerri said, Jay King gets tons of air time. I liked them, but not enough to buy more. coming up at 5pm c /6 e . juston burris parents. In general, these are the complaints Ive seen about her here, on other blogs, and the channel boards. 2 Hearts Kachina624. Ive made a promise to myself to stop going out in public looking like Carol Burnetts char woman character . Other posters, please make a note. Anyway, I hope everything works out for her. I hope everything is ok there. Mostly in mocha, but they have plus sizes in another color. Then he left HSN, and is now back at ShopHQ. I wish you happiness . We werent hurting, but our budget was extremely tight. Its both to protect them and in some cases, the hosts, because not all of the hosts are GSN employees but instead are paying GSN for the air time. I agree that Gem Shopping has a brutal return policy, but I can see cps point, too. They probably wont. Im more careful now with buying the cheaper end products. Her laughing fits. Boring home shopping today. I dont know what they did about shoes; maybe Payless shoes source or similar. The cold weather hits hard at night. Following is a snippet of an article that appeared in today's Star Tribune in Minnesota (ShopHQ hdqtrs): "But the company remains in the grip of a difficult turnaround, as Peterman and Invicta's Eyal Lalo try to return it to profitability. Lainie My friend stayed over Friday to yesterday, we had a chill and pleasant Halloweekend. often interrupted by hosts.though I prefer Michael or Paul Deasy. Shell look puffy/lifted for a couple days then normal, but you can tell she has done a little something. And the color play is nice especially in the sunlight. Thank goodness for our large movie library, and our streaming service. My kids didnt know what to get me, so I got $$. Hopefully its a delivery issue, or clearance tactic. Its like me working from home: no commute, from breakfast straight to phone and computer. actually feels about Colleen. Also in the same mindset as you and Bertie, my decorations are coming down next week. There were a few pretty rings; thats all that caught my eye. We usually take it down right after New Years day. Anyway, I guess Ill see how this plays out. Friends have small gatherings for the holidays, and I want to dress up a little without freezing. My decorations are staying up till next week, please do not judge, yall!! The stones were really dull, especially the citrines. I had a cancellation, and read it while I waited for my next client. I was shocked at her mother of the groom dress, too. Thats great advice about the sizes. Im about 55, and I weigh about 130. This has been mentioned in several posts on this blog for years, and I read it with my own eyes Theres that. I hope you all had a great Halloween and dont take your decorations down too soonenjoy them. Ill still watch; it should be interesting. I think they all throw these failures in here and there to get rid of them. Ill post my show dates and hours, photos etc about a week before airtime. We supply direct-to-consumer pricing with FREE shipping and handling on any order that totals $75 or more with a THREE YEAR warranty. I hope your ring arrives in perfect condition, too. Im hoping to slim down over the next few months. i like Chuck. Occasionally on staycations youll see her wearing sunglasses indoors, or in dimly lit rooms; Im thinking she gets stuff done then. I havent seen one in a while. Im going to miss your smile and knowledge. If you are successful, please let us know! Lol, I am basically plus size so there you go. Kim, I hope your ankle is better. So many shopping channel changes. Its beyond obvious based on how much SHQs schedule changes that vendors for certain categories, like jewelry, get treated like garbage. If I were her DIL, Id insist that Carlos Jr move a little further from Mommy and get out from under Colleens shadow. Just to let everyone know that the Gems en Vogue website is definitely worth looking into. And I was watching when she went nuts over the callers dog saying hi to Colleen. Another vendor I really miss is Suzanne Somers..especially her HSN days. It will be sanitized and left on an old clean sheet on the porch. Love you all and thank you, thank you, thank you.). The name sounds familiar. And also shows with Kendy and Erin. Gina A great garment, especially for someone who needs to hide their fluff. And it was nice that you are sending the brother a gift. All gifts are being sent to their house. One day I was dressed, watching TV, wearing the ring, and waiting for a call from a friend I was meeting for lunch. I escaped by being honest: on a night of mischief, I dont want to leave my cats. I think the manager did insist that the girl wear a slip when possible. One of our readers has informed us that Michael Valitutti, a stalwart jewelry vendor for years at ShopHQ, is coming to HSN. I wont say theyre great, theyre just a nicer look over leggings, etc, than oversized tee shirts. And I think HSN should realize shes made her money, and let some of the big money vendors go to other hosts. My SILs brother arrived Thursday evening. And the panther rings, and the birthday $$$$you spent it wisely. We have great go-tos for both. When my ring comes, Ill post here, and let you know how it is. I couldnt resist it. I hope it helps some families and elderly people have a nourishing Thanksgiving. There hasnt been much to interest me lately. Non-Invicta vendors will be exiting HQ before too long. And now you know the other side of Colleen! I also do not want Marquies from Waterford. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Great prices and shipping. THATS when I didnt like her any more. If they linger too long, Ill feign a headache and send them packing, lol! Has anyone heard anything more about former HSN host Chris Scanlon? Wish I had the foresight to get the whole set back in the day. She wore it to one prom, and a few months later, a party. I hope yall had a nice Halloween. She has overdone those things, and they arent that flattering to her. ShopHQ Jewelry Vendor Valitutti Lands At HSN. Ive also seen that they will show an item more thoroughly upon request. We had a cozy Halloweekend, and today is the last Dia de Los Muertos celebration. Your size info on the 3 way poncho is mostly correct.but, read the reviews. With every shopping channel they decide the limit. Thank you for sharing that. I finally bought one when he was at HQ and had to return it. They have the worst customer service, compared to being one of the best, years back. https://vista.today/2022/08/qvc-turnaround-plan-decline-revenue/. Still not sure Ill bother watching, the rejects from ShopHq arent that great and every last one of them hiked their prices by 50%, so, nah, although, of all them, I like his presentations, I wish him well. I picked it up, and I guess it was the mother of pearl! He then abruptly left with his Gems En Vogue line, selling it online himself and also going to HSN. One of the so-called "Three Amigos," jewelry vendor Michael Valitutti, was on the air with host Lynne Schacher pitching his honker 50-carat smokey quartz ring. Ill peel strips of carrots, thinly sliced red onion, thinly sliced red pepper, blood orange segments, and chopped parsley. They dont treat Bobbi like this and shes been on there way longer than Colleen. Real stones, lovely colors, and a good price point for a sapphire thats becoming rarer and rarer. I like Jay but his jewelry has gone to pot, both in design and quality. But it was there when we needed it. Happy birthday, belated or early . They were a great buy and Ill love wearing them. Kim Happy birthday to you!! Also, a black velour sweatshirt and jog pant, and 3 hoodies; 1 black, 1 black leopard, and 1stonewash blue leopard. His site is a better deal. Also, I read Jerris reply, and the fact that she hasnt heard back from Suzannes website, after 2 attempts, isnt encouraging. On ShopHQ I can resume sending my famous gem story cards with all purchases and will once again be able to offer products at the $99 range, something I could not do where I was. Ironic, because 20 years ago, they were great. It sounds like you picked some healthy foods. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Sounds like Shop HQ main vendors are Invicta and Medic Therapeudics. I looked Tom Ford up, and am pretty sure hes not the one that I saw on HSN. His jewelry is much more reasonably priced at HQ. More than 30 days had gone by so I couldnt return it. I really miss my EZ Gym. I had a couple a few years back, and wore them out. MICHAEL-VALITUTTI : Shop from the comfort of home with ShopHQ and find kitchen and home appliances, jewelry, electronics, beauty products and more by top designers and brands. And really, she was setting a horrible example for her daughter, especially since she was in complicity with her. Im happy they came unbroken, and am very pleased with them. Hopefully the stones will be ok. I agreed to do it and its one of my Artisan shows featuring the incredible designs of my dear friend Robert Manse Designs. Really! All the channels have been meh lately; maybe theyll get some interesting things to show later in the week. My grandsons are going to pick up the equipment Im giving to them today. She completely understood. I bet a little distance wouldnt hurt. She needs to stop wearing off the shoulder tops, skinny jeans, and leggings so much. (He said that). I, obviously, am not one. Im sure Chuck is a good guy who doesnt beat women up..at least not in non competition scenarios! Im hoping she posts a picture of Mr Wolf soon. I remember someone selling gems on HSN for a short time.very late 90s to 2000, too. Tell us more Robert. Covid slows down shipping more to vendors than it does to us individuals. To illustrate this I will have more on-air hours in my first 9 weeks on ShopHQ than HSN scheduled for my program for all of 2023. I'll read your comments to him live tonight on ShopHQ . Noteworthy is that some are BRAND NEW listed on QVC, even though they sold on HSN years ago in a broad range of sizes, up 10, 11 or 12 for rings. I find its safer to buy online from home shopping anyway. Many happy years ahead to you. Nice to see the rare padparadscha appear in his collection; hope to see more! If thats it, must say while deceptive, very clever marketing. Gina No, I was never able to track anything down after her arrest. Love them to the moon and back! I have a feeling at least one more jewelry vendor will exit SHQ by the end of the year. We normally donate money, but decided wed rather put our money to direct use. Great birthday gift. . I need jog pants and warm tops for around the house and quick errands, and my jean collection was low due to the purge I made when we moved. I wonder if Daus has any tops that cover her dang shoulders. And for all you Colleen fans, no offense, we are all different, and to each their own. Join Facebook to connect with Michael Valitutti and others you may know. And I did it locally. Posts: 63,256. Shes not as scary as Annabelle, but shes a good second. Daus must think she is the sexiest thing on 2 legs. Im glad you got your ponchos, and thanks to you, I was able to order a couple myself. I wouldnt do it anyway, but with my luck, Id get caught, and Macys would call Chuck Norris to come and kick my a$$, lol! So the office was right about cancelling the Halloween party. We bought the panther rings on HQ. My Halloween will be eating goodies, watching horror movies, enjoying my decorations, and skyping with the kids, all inside my condo, alone. Cant stand Debrows (who needs to throw money at multi-millionaires) and never watched Invicta as dont like watches. And, just for yours, Kims, and anyone elses information, I contacted Suzannes website re the EZ Gym twice, and got no response. Anyway, I learned a lesson. But really, it's his infectious personality, Happy Dances, and Yummy Faces, that have made him the most beloved QVC host ever. I hope your ring arrives perfectly, and you enjoy it. Purchased from you was top quality and all my family owns several of your rings and I have my own gallery . Im stealing that word, its great! Certainly better than many who are on HSN now. I enjoyed Michael and Sara, and there were some nice pieces, but I stopped at the ring. Thanks again! Im also very glad it is solid and there are no problems; I dont have to deal with HSN. If Manuela of Isomers leaves, I wont watch this channel anymore. I think HSN ended it. Deasys crap is on their website, too; stay away from that. And that was a rude way to handle the call. Shop Now All my Gems en Vogue jewelry is now available at gemsenvogue.com. I havent been watching home shopping much. Pennsylvania. If it were that easy to move to QVC or HSN theyd all be gone by now. Also, I have a horror movie lineup in the works, and Im going to have some goodies and snacks. ShopHQ was getting to cocky for its britches and prices were out of line, they act like they are the only game in town, glad to see so many vendors leaving for more reasonable channels!! Thats a very nice birthday gift. I sent back several pieces to HQ because they were NOTHING like the items presented or online. Not to belabor a point but the panther ring came in spinel back in the day. I may have to check out the green panther ring. So hes going over to his mistress channel QVC. Im looking forward to seeing Michael on HSN on Feb 9th. Shes been there almost 2 weeks. . Truthteller, cp, And, Feliz Dia de Los Angeles, to all who are celebrating. In 1998, Michael joined the network and ever since then has been traveling the world in search of exciting, premium gemstones for the Gems en Vogue collection. I am looking forward to wearing them OUT when Covid is over. Behind that silly grin Ive always thought there was a not-so-smiley persona. Some grateful people will be enjoying it. More sizes, choices, better prices and shipping. I watched a little HQ, meh, ditto JTV. The last few days Ive been getting email from Gems en Vogue about shows on YouTube. I think it would do very well, with everyone quarantining due to the pandemic. HSN finally wised up and quit pairing her with Robert Manse. And he mentioned sending gem story cards with purchases, and keeping items in the $99 range. It seems skin care, bath and body, makeup, supplements and hair care are all stocked. That so called Dr Dubrow is irritating. They have threatened to block me twice.