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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Depreciation/Amortization by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Depreciation | $ 30 | $ 31 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 104 | 96 |
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QVC-U.S.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Depreciation | 13 | 13 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 88 | 80 |
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QVC-Japan
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Depreciation | 3 | 4 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 2 | 3 |
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QVC-Germany
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Depreciation | 8 | 9 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 9 | 8 |
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QVC-U.K.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Depreciation | 4 | 3 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 3 | 3 |
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QVC-Italy
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Depreciation | 2 | 2 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | $ 2 | $ 2 |
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- Definition
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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- Definition
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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