I'm not sure how I got started watching the home television shopping channels but I have been buying things from them for about 4 years now.
I have bought from the bid up and price drop channels, QVC and just recently from Ideal World.
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Ideal World - Ideal for crafters!
Advantages: Great offers,some p+p free specials Disadvantages: Normal postage rates, impulse to buy everything
...started watching the home television shopping channels but I have been buying things from them for about 4 years now.
I have bought from the bid up and price drop channels, QVC and just recently from Ideal World.
Ideal World sells everything from craft goods, beauty products, garden tools, jewellery, clothes, shoes and many other great products for use around the home. They broadcast on free-view and paid for cable/satellite ... ...create and craft, pick of the day, gardening in style etc.
Some of the presenters can be a little over the top and irritating at times, but 1 presenter is never on for more than an hour and they are usually joined by an expert in the field of whatever they are selling so you can ignore what they are saying and just focus on the products being shown.
Whilst flicking through the channels trying to find something worth ... more
I'm not sure how I got started watching the home television shopping channels but I have been buying things from them for about 4 years now.
I have bought from the bid up and price drop channels, QVC and just recently from Ideal World.
Ideal World sells everything from craft goods, beauty products, garden tools, jewellery, clothes, shoes and many other great products for use around the home. They broadcast on free-view and paid for cable/satellite subscriptions. Each hour has a specific theme such as create and craft, pick of the day, gardening in style etc.
Some of the presenters can be a little over the top and irritating at times, but 1 presenter is never on for more than an hour and they are usually joined by an expert in the field of whatever they are selling so you can ignore what they are saying and just focus on the products being shown.
Whilst flicking through the channels trying to find something worth watching I came across Ideal World, they had a crafting special on, and being a card maker/scrapbooker myself I thought I would watch for some much needed inspiration.
I ended up spending a small fortune! Usually the postage and packaging fees are enough to put you off with at least £5 being added to what you think is a bargain price for some cards, but when added you think I might as well get a bus into town and go to a craft shop! However, part of the craft special was free p+p (postage and packaging), this meant that the price you saw on screen was the price you paid.
Another drawback is the 0871 number they want you to call to order, well they have to make their money some way don't they?! But you could also order online (www.idealworld.tv), again it would be free! I just had to have a go.
I went online and found the items that I wanted, put them in my basket and proceeded to checkout. Once there I was informed I need to either log-in or join up (which is free of charge), so I entered a few details such as name and address etc and a log-in number was sent to my email address so I was able to log-in and pay for my goods. It took about 1 week for my first order to arrive by royal mail, my second order (I just couldn't resist some great priced holographic card) came by local courier in just a few days!
So far I have had no spam emails from them or any unwanted contact. I have been informed by post of another craft special they are running for the bank holiday weekend, with free p+p again, but I can't watch it in case I spend even more money!
They do have a special craft club that costs £20 for 1 years membership, as a member you get 10% off all craft items and some other special deals and freebies (although I bet not many freebies!), so if you make a lot of cards then this could be a real money saver.
I have been really impressed with the speed of delivery and the quality of goods is great, just as shown on the television. The good are quite well packaged without going over the top (looking at it from an environmental point of view). I have spent quite a lot of time looking at craft items in some high end specialist shops and I can say that some of the products sold are not the highest quality but they are good, and the prices are definitely a match for craft shops and often a little bit cheaper if you don't want the highest class finish.
Advantages: Arm Chair Shopping - couldn't be easier, a degree in rocket science not required to watch it Disadvantages: Postage and phone costs
...in unfortunately, instead it's a shopping channel available on Sky Digital 654 and also on free view and cable. If you cannot access it form any of those sources, them have a look at www.idealworld.tv.
Channel 664 and 661 are devoted to their new baby, art and craft and vitality.
***How long has it been broadcasting?***
QVC was the original shopping channel and Ideal World came after, poaching half of the QVC presenters with it. It began in the ... ...to brush my teeth and do my hair before I switch on to them.
Needs to re-think its postage costs and make its contact number free phone, other than that full marks to it, especially re-building so quick after the fire.
Thanks for reading and happy shopping ...
mrsmopples 30.06.2005
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Advantages: Products are well shown in great detail. All relevant health warnings are given and reiterated Disadvantages: Prices can be high for certain products.
We came across Ideal World whilst channel hopping one day, not long after we had realised that all our favourite presenters had gone off the "Other Channel" (QVC)
We were soon hooked and whenever there was nothing else on we could be found watching Ideal World.
The range of products is amazing and many of them are much cheaper than you could find in the shops, although we have found that the "current" collectibles (Ty Beanies and Pokemon) can be ... ...to look.
We enjoy watching even if we don't want the products that they are showing as the presenters are "FUN". There isn't any hard sell and like I said before the range of products is amazing. Ranging from Health Aids and Beauty Product to Collectibles and Toys to Household gadgets and music. There really is something for everyone.
The presenters, and "back room" staff all seem to be like one big family and this was shown so clearly after a ...
claireydeacon 06.08.2001
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Advantages: Easy home shopping , some good prices Disadvantages: Expensive premium rate phone charges , some goods poor quality
...poor relation in terms of shopping channels . I have not seen many others only having access via Freeview but have found that Ideal World has a bit of a 'cheap' shop feel about it .
It is located on Freeview channel 22 and can be viewed on-line also . The presenters are a bit of a smarmy bunch . They do not have any charming , natural appeal but rather seem forced and contrived . The channel sells a wide range of goods from clothes to computers ... ...The next negative about this shopping channel is their excessive postage charges . Very rarely there may be reduced postage often on multiple items ordered . If not you may find that you are paying £7.99 on top of the phone charges .
The shows run on similar lines to other shopping channels . A company such as Reflections will have an hour long show with about 6-12 pieces from their ladies clothing range . Models will parade about showing you just ...
grafter123 01.07.2007
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Advantages: Shopping from the comfort of your home Disadvantages: Status, postage & packing
...TV channels Ideal World a shopping channel. I'm hoping to pay for the box with the proceeds from reviews of stations available. Keep you eyes open. Some of the information below is from Wikipedia (a website) more is available there.
THE FACTS
Launched 17.04.2006 and owned by Ideal Shopping Direct PLC. The company also runs shopping channels Ideal Vitality, create and craft and Jewellery vault. Also extra website for Ideal Flowers. It had an estimated ... ...appeal offering a stress free shopping style that is more interactive than a website. In the future I expect more interaction between the website and the TV will occur with more linkage between demonstration. We might even get viewers offering video footage of there demonstrations. When you get time it might be worth checking out. ...
JeffreyB 23.06.2006
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Advantages: Entertainment and shopping in one! Disadvantages: none unless you dont like shopping!
...do work for this satellite shopping channel!
But my opinions are totally unbiased, I work in the call centre, dealing with customer services and hotline orders.
Ideal World are the big breakfast type show of home shopping channels.
They are not trying to be another QVC or Shop, although they have 3 of QVC's presentors, Steve Watley, Paul Lavers, Debbie Flint. This is a fun channel, they try to make it entertaining, as well as trying to sell you ... ...they do their best to get it for them!
All in all I love working there, and to be honest I never watch shopping channels, they are boring, but this is entertainment!
If you have digital satellite try channel 642 and tune in and see what you think for yourself. ...
alleykatz 02.08.2000
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