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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Income Statement [Abstract] | |||||
| Net revenue | $ 1,974,000,000 | $ 1,932,000,000 | $ 8,516,000,000 | $ 8,268,000,000 | $ 7,813,000,000 |
| Cost of goods sold | 1,252,000,000 | 1,230,000,000 | 5,419,000,000 | 5,278,000,000 | 5,008,000,000 |
| Gross profit | 722,000,000 | 702,000,000 | 3,097,000,000 | 2,990,000,000 | 2,805,000,000 |
| Operating expenses: | |||||
| Operating | 173,000,000 | 175,000,000 | 715,000,000 | 744,000,000 | 701,000,000 |
| Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation | 155,000,000 | 142,000,000 | 588,000,000 | 535,000,000 | 449,000,000 |
| Depreciation | 30,000,000 | 31,000,000 | 126,000,000 | 135,000,000 | 128,000,000 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 104,000,000 | 96,000,000 | 400,000,000 | 439,000,000 | 395,000,000 |
| Operating expenses | 462,000,000 | 444,000,000 | 1,829,000,000 | 1,853,000,000 | 1,673,000,000 |
| Operating income | 260,000,000 | 258,000,000 | 1,268,000,000 | 1,137,000,000 | 1,132,000,000 |
| Other income (expense): | |||||
| Equity in earnings of investee | 1,000,000 | 0 | (4,000,000) | (2,000,000) | 105,000,000 |
| Gain on financial instruments | 12,000,000 | 11,000,000 | 48,000,000 | 50,000,000 | 40,000,000 |
| Interest expense | (63,000,000) | (55,000,000) | (235,000,000) | (231,000,000) | (415,000,000) |
| Interest income | 0 | 1,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| Foreign currency (loss) gain | (1,000,000) | 6,000,000 | 2,000,000 | (2,000,000) | (8,000,000) |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | (41,000,000) | 0 | 22,000,000 | ||
| Nonoperating income (expense) | (92,000,000) | (37,000,000) | (187,000,000) | (183,000,000) | (299,000,000) |
| Income before income taxes | 168,000,000 | 221,000,000 | 1,081,000,000 | 954,000,000 | 833,000,000 |
| Income tax expense | (62,000,000) | (82,000,000) | (394,000,000) | (342,000,000) | (282,000,000) |
| Net income | 106,000,000 | 139,000,000 | 687,000,000 | 612,000,000 | 551,000,000 |
| Less net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest | (12,000,000) | (14,000,000) | (63,000,000) | (52,000,000) | (47,000,000) |
| Net income attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder | $ 94,000,000 | $ 125,000,000 | $ 624,000,000 | $ 560,000,000 | $ 504,000,000 |
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs related to goods produced and sold during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (both realized and unrealized) included in determining net income for the reporting period. Excludes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements. For certain enterprises, primarily banks, that are dealers in foreign exchange, foreign currency transaction gains (losses) may be disclosed as dealer gains (losses). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate net gain (loss) on all derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period, before tax effects. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses from ongoing operations, after income or loss from equity method investments, but before income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Interest income derived from funds deposited with both domestic and foreign financial institutions including funds in money market and other accounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of these expenses which can be clearly related to production and included in cost of sales or services. Excludes Selling, General and Administrative Expense. No definition available.
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Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of these expenses which can be clearly related to production and included in cost of sales or services. Includes selling, general and administrative expense. No definition available.
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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