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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Depreciation/Amortization by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Depreciation | $ 127 | $ 126 | $ 135 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 431 | 400 | 439 |
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QVC-U.S.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Depreciation | 55 | 51 | 52 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 362 | 338 | 376 |
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QVC-Japan
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Depreciation | 23 | 16 | 29 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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QVC-Germany
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Depreciation | 30 | 31 | 33 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 38 | 33 | 36 |
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QVC-U.K.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Depreciation | 12 | 21 | 13 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 14 | 12 | 11 |
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QVC-Italy
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Depreciation | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | $ 8 | $ 7 | $ 4 |
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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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