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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Depreciation/Amortization by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | $ 26 | $ 28 | $ 89 | $ 92 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 113 | 101 | 324 | 293 |
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QVC-U.S.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | 14 | 12 | 41 | 38 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 90 | 86 | 269 | 248 |
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QVC-Japan
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | 5 | 4 | 13 | 12 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
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QVC-Germany
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | 6 | 7 | 22 | 24 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 12 | 8 | 30 | 24 |
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QVC-U.K.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | (1) | 3 | 8 | 13 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 6 | 3 | 12 | 9 |
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QVC-Italy
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | $ 3 | $ 1 | $ 7 | $ 4 |