As seen on TV product that actually works

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  1. Abner

    Abner Well-Known Member

  2. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

    I recently learned that there's a store that only sells things "as seen on tv" I don't want to turn myself into a spammer so, guess what the store is called, the store that sells things "as seen on tv" Go ahead, guess.
     
  3. Abner

    Abner Well-Known Member

    We used to have one of the said stores you refer to in our little nearby mall. They closed years ago, and there are no other stores close by. So, I just ordered one gallon of the stuff i referred to previously, and wammo! I even get free shipping! Right to my doorstep. I love it. They don't have the gallon of liquid product in the stores, it must be special ordered.

    Now I can fix three or four things that have kind of piled up on me with one easy to product. I hope this tip helps another homeowner. :smile:
     
  4. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    There are stores of that name and/or type in pretty well every shopping mall in the city where I live - including some "malls" not worthy of that description. Seeing the number of people in these stores - and having overheard conversations on the buses, I've come to the conclusion that the "gullibility-per-capita index" may be far higher in this part of Canada than in most of the U.S.

    Most seem to specialize in supposed herbal weight-loss concoctions and flimsy, dubious exercise-gadgets. Many of each. "Move along, folks. Nothing to see here..."

    J.
     
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  5. Bruce

    Bruce Moderator

    Many years ago, on a whim, I bought a plastic omelet-maker that was on a late-night TV commercial. The damn thing really works, and I use it pretty frequently.
     
  6. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    Now that sounds extremely useful, to me. I should look for one... really, I'm serious. I'd honestly like something like that.

    J.
     
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  7. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    Sometimes I get confused with kitchen-gadgets. I almost bought what I thought was a tortilla-maker. Thought I'd try it with some exotic flour (pea, bean, lentil, quinoa, spelt?) Then I found out it was a pizzelle maker, so I didn't buy it - and nobody got to laugh at me -- at least until the next time.

    J.
     
  8. Rich Douglas

    Rich Douglas Well-Known Member

    I bought these ceramic bowls for microwaving eggs. Just drop two eggs into them, add a tiny bit of water, and microwave for 2 minutes. You get fluffy, delicious eggs just like that. You can also add ingredients like ham, veggies, or cheese. Highly recommended.
     
  9. AV8R

    AV8R Active Member

    I highly recommend watching the new movie, "Joy." It's loosely based on the life of Joy Mangano, the lady who became a millionaire from selling a mop she designed on QVC.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joy_(film)
     
  10. John Bear

    John Bear Senior Member

    I've bought two informercial products in 20 years. The bubble-blowing bunny was a total failure, and we're still using and liking Chef Tony's "miracle" knives a decade later. My doctoral research on complaining discovered that in the US, about 80% of buyers are unhappy with their informercial products, but only about 10% complain or return them. (Norway: higher dissatisfaction, many fewer returns. Korea: comparable dissatisfaction, many more returns.)
     

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