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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and CAPEX by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | $ 12,605 | $ 13,056 | |
| Net capital expenditures | 98 | 121 | 211 |
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QVC-U.S.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | 10,001 | 10,322 | |
| Net capital expenditures | 73 | 123 | |
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QVC-Japan
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | 681 | 732 | |
| Net capital expenditures | 0 | 16 | |
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QVC-Germany
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | 1,042 | 1,109 | |
| Net capital expenditures | 6 | 28 | |
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QVC-U.K.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | 629 | 613 | |
| Net capital expenditures | 9 | 16 | |
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QVC-Italy
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | 251 | 280 | |
| Net capital expenditures | 10 | 28 | |
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QVC-France
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | 1 | 0 | |
| Net capital expenditures | $ 0 | $ 0 | |