The Truth About Buying Furniture From QVC

It's true that the home shopping network QVC has it all — shoes, clothes, food, and furniture — and it caters to a wide range of ages and tastes. But when it comes to shopping for furniture, how does QVC stack up to top retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Wayfair in terms of quality and pricing? The answer really depends on the item. In general, QVC tends to be more expensive than other retailers and often receives lower overall ratings for its furniture. That said, there are still some perks to ordering from QVC. One standout feature is its Easy Pay option, which lets you split the cost of select purchases over three, four, or even five months.

To get a better sense of how QVC's furniture measures up to popular retailers, we compared its outdoor furniture to others. The Lavish Home four-piece outdoor patio set in faux rattan is just one example of QVC charging more for a nearly identical item sold at Walmart — the Segmart four-piece outdoor wicker conversation set. QVC's set costs $281, while Walmart's set sells for $135 on sale, $269 regularly.

The sofas are nearly identical in size, with just a two-inch difference in length and width. While the QVC set lacks customer reviews, Walmart's version holds an average rating of just over four stars, with buyers often praising its durability and comfort. Since both are made from steel and faux rattan, it's fair to assume QVC's would hold up similarly, despite the higher price tag. But that's just one product matchup. So, how does the rest of QVC's furniture compare? Let's take a closer look.

QVC might be tempting to order from, especially if you're shopping for small appliances, but when it comes to furniture, it tends to be more expensive for nearly the same items found at other popular retailers. Here's another example: The Lavish Home 3-Piece Rattan Outdoor Furniture set, made from synthetic rattan and powder-coated steel with a glass tabletop, ottoman, and sofa, sells for $545 on QVC. A nearly identical set is available for $352 at Home Depot and just $268 at Target. Colors vary, which can impact pricing, but the materials are the same, making other retailers the better deal.

The same trend showed with couches and sofas. The Lukaa Sofa with upholstered microfiber and curved arms sells for $405 on QVC. It has wood legs, comes in the same color, and is slightly smaller than the Lifestyle Solutions Harrington Sofa on Amazon, which sells for just $297 with free delivery. Amazon's version is rated just under 4 out of 5 stars based on over 2,000 reviews, though many buyers called out its smaller size. Meanwhile, QVC's version has just over 10 reviews and an average of about 2.5 stars, with complaints focused on the lack of cushioning and overall size. Nearly the same couch, very different pricing.

What might nudge you toward QVC are the perks you get as a QCard holder. Still, some customers on Reddit have pointed out that QVC's return process can be limiting, while returns with other retailers like Amazon tend to be much smoother. It's safe to say a little research might land you a better couch deal elsewhere.