I kind of love home shopping channels. I prefer QVC to HSN.
I watch them while I paint my nails. It's very relaxing. And I agree. But I always go with the beauty sales.
I watched (and bought...a lot) when my baby was itty bitty and all I did was nurse all day and night. The things they convinced me to buy, sleep deprived at 2am, is impressive. I did end up with some kick ass bakeware and a really nice purse out of the deal though.