have you ever bought something from an infomercial?

[randym431]

All their stuff is rigged to work/look better than it does. Most are truly junk.

I had a micro wave bacon cooker once. It just made a slab of bacon grease & mush. It all went from micro into the trash.

Then there is "the magic bullet".
Stay away from this one, its a con.
First, on the info commerical they show using chicken, and other stuff to make a quick chicken salad. Nada, doesnt work. The bullet doesnt mix the entire content. It just mixes the stuff at the blade level. The rest gets no mixing action. It just doesnt work, and cant like a blender does. Really a joke. And I got "two for one" deal. So anyone want an unopened bullet, let me know.
After the bullet, I would never believe those info commericals. And never buy from them.
I should of known it was a scam when I ordered over the phone. They said we can give you free shipping (on one bullet only) but if you get the free shipping, you can not return for refund. Scammy dealings I'd say.
The only thing the bullet can be used for, kinda, is mixing drinks.

 

[Murphy Durphy]

I bought the Miracle Blades.

Best damn purchase evar.

 

[The Godfather]

i bought a condom

 

[imported_Lucifer]

No, and I never will.

I took orders for infomercials for over a year, and all of them are scams. All that YOU BUY OUR PRODUCT YOU GET THIS ITEM FREE!!!1! The item isn't free. You have to cover shipping and handling, which is about the value of the "free" product. The Natural Cures book is THE biggest scam ever. No Natural cures in the book, and the free items this Kevin POS Trudeau gives have a catch. He gives you "free" newsletters. If you dont call and let them know you do not want to subscribe, you are automatically subscribed. And he continuously tries to sell more products. So many upsells and tags.

The Ionic Breeze thing is just stupid. On the infomercial "CALL NOW TO SEE HOW YOU CAN GET FREE SHIPPING LOLZ!!1!" Bullsh!t. You have to order a second unit to get free shipping, ONLY on the second unit. You still pay shipping on the first.

Lazer Storm Vacuum: You are supposed to get a FREE STEAMER!!1 You have to pay 20 bucks for shipping, and you HAVE to pay an additional 20 bucks for the accessory kit. A total of 40 bucks. You cannot deny the accessory kit. You have to purchase it to get the steamer. You have to pay an additional 25 bucks to get the "EXTRA LONG REACH CORD!" and other junk which I doubt even values to $25.

I can go on and on and on. Only gullible idiots order from infomercials. WOW I GET THIS FREE I WILL ORDER NOW !!1! Absolutely nothing is free in an infomercial. Too many catches, upsells, tags, etc. AVOID ALL INFOMERCIALS!

 

[imported_Lucifer]

Originally posted by: randym431
All their stuff is rigged to work/look better than it does. Most are truly junk.

I had a micro wave bacon cooker once. It just made a slab of bacon grease & mush. It all went from micro into the trash.

Then there is "the magic bullet".
Stay away from this one, its a con.
First, on the info commerical they show using chicken, and other stuff to make a quick chicken salad. Nada, doesnt work. The bullet doesnt mix the entire content. It just mixes the stuff at the blade level. The rest gets no mixing action. It just doesnt work, and cant like a blender does. Really a joke. And I got "two for one" deal. So anyone want an unopened bullet, let me know.
After the bullet, I would never believe those info commericals. And never buy from them.
I should of known it was a scam when I ordered over the phone. They said we can give you free shipping (on one bullet only) but if you get the free shipping, you can not return for refund. Scammy dealings I'd say.
The only thing the bullet can be used for, kinda, is mixing drinks.

I took orders for this stupid product too. What a scam. WOW 2 FOR $99 BUCKS BUT, THE INFOMERCIAL DOESNT MENTION SHIPPING AND HANDLING. SO THAT MEANS SHIPPING IS PROBABLY FREE OMG!!1! Shipping and handling on EACH magic bullet is 19.99. A total of 40 bucks to ship the damn things. Then, there is an upsell that says GET ADDITIONAL MAGIC BULLET SYSTEMS AT HALF OFF FOR 49.99!!111! It's kind of obvious you dont get one for 99 and a second free. I even heard you can get the magic bullet system at wal greens for 39.99

 

[quakefiend420]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged
Nope

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: quakefiend420

Originally posted by: DainBramaged
Nope

 

[Sheepathon]

hell no jigga

 

[Coquito]

A big lot of sports card cases. I didn't get the random boxes(worth over $200 each) like they said would be picked from, so I sent it back. I send it back in the very same box that it was sent in. Since everything fit perfectly, the checker only noticed the items at the top & credited me only half my money. I fought it for a while(they asked for weight verification. :|), recieved a couple crummy coupons(not my money), & sweared off watching those late night scammers.

 

[rmrf]

banjo minnow

actually works too, I've never caught more bass in my life.

 

[vegetation]

Bought some 'as seen on tv' things from other shops, but never directly from the infomercial.

 

[BillyBatson]

i buy oxi-clean all the time which started off in infommercrials but i buy it in stores.
also bought one of those ColdHeat solders but Coleman branded also in stores.
And that Shark floor vacuum but at best buy and i took it back

 

[rmrf]

I swear my mother-in-law will buy anything that says "as seen on tv". the crap she has in her house....

 

[dbk]

I've bought products that had been featured on infomercials...but not by actually the 1-800 number, no. I would like to try out that Ronco cooker-the one that you set and forget. The one that's not $350, or $325, or $300, not $250...or $225..................

 

[Kaido]

Yes. Not directly, though. I was sitting around watching TV a couple months ago and the stupid infomercial for the Smart Spin tupperware thing came on. I thought it looked great. I didn't buy it until a couple weeks later when I saw it in Target, however. The sucker is awesome. I use it for food all the time. I want to get another for my small computer/electronic parts (screws, wires, etc.). The spinny thing is dumb, it's really cheap flimsy plastic, but the containers themselves are nice, and the one-size-fits-all lid system is awesome. I think Target has it for like $16.99 now. Nice deal if you need an easy way to bring your lunch to work/school and keep leftovers and junk around.

Here's a link:
http://www.asseenontv.com/prod-pages/smart_spin.html

No, it's not really a "49 piece" set. It's actually 24 containers, which is still a lot. My advice is (1) put them in your dishwasher after you unpack them, so the plastic gets less stiff, and (2) when you're putting on the lid, press with the palms of your hands on TOP of the lid, otherwise it's kinda hard. The lids lock down pretty well, so you have to use some force unless you use the palms of both hands near your thumbs to push it down. And yes, they actually hold smoke in with the lid on, I tried it one night when I was bored

 

[Wonderful Pork]

Originally posted by: Kaido
Yes. Not directly, though. I was sitting around watching TV a couple months ago and the stupid infomercial for the Smart Spin tupperware thing came on. I thought it looked great. I didn't buy it until a couple weeks later when I saw it in Target, however. The sucker is awesome. I use it for food all the time. I want to get another for my small computer/electronic parts (screws, wires, etc.). The spinny thing is dumb, it's really cheap flimsy plastic, but the containers themselves are nice, and the one-size-fits-all lid system is awesome. I think Target has it for like $16.99 now. Nice deal if you need an easy way to bring your lunch to work/school and keep leftovers and junk around.

Here's a link:
http://www.asseenontv.com/prod-pages/smart_spin.html

No, it's not really a "49 piece" set. It's actually 24 containers, which is still a lot. My advice is (1) put them in your dishwasher after you unpack them, so the plastic gets less stiff, and (2) when you're putting on the lid, press with the palms of your hands on TOP of the lid, otherwise it's kinda hard. The lids lock down pretty well, so you have to use some force unless you use the palms of both hands near your thumbs to push it down. And yes, they actually hold smoke in with the lid on, I tried it one night when I was bored

its 49 pieces. 24 containers, 24 lids, and the 1 spinning thing. = 49.

 

[mrrman]

a tila food sealer...works great and use it alot

 

[MrYAK]

Originally posted by: Vertimus
Whoever says yes loses their man card.

what about fishing tackle box with bait? does that count? the flying lure, thats what it was called. worked pretty good to.

 

[Nimloth]

I've actually bought one of those electrical belt things that's supposed to make you lose weight.

Spent like $100, but only used it for like 2 days... Several years later I saw it in a dollar store for $5.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: Wonderful Pork

Originally posted by: Kaido
Yes. Not directly, though. I was sitting around watching TV a couple months ago and the stupid infomercial for the Smart Spin tupperware thing came on. I thought it looked great. I didn't buy it until a couple weeks later when I saw it in Target, however. The sucker is awesome. I use it for food all the time. I want to get another for my small computer/electronic parts (screws, wires, etc.). The spinny thing is dumb, it's really cheap flimsy plastic, but the containers themselves are nice, and the one-size-fits-all lid system is awesome. I think Target has it for like $16.99 now. Nice deal if you need an easy way to bring your lunch to work/school and keep leftovers and junk around.

Here's a link:
http://www.asseenontv.com/prod-pages/smart_spin.html

No, it's not really a "49 piece" set. It's actually 24 containers, which is still a lot. My advice is (1) put them in your dishwasher after you unpack them, so the plastic gets less stiff, and (2) when you're putting on the lid, press with the palms of your hands on TOP of the lid, otherwise it's kinda hard. The lids lock down pretty well, so you have to use some force unless you use the palms of both hands near your thumbs to push it down. And yes, they actually hold smoke in with the lid on, I tried it one night when I was bored

its 49 pieces. 24 containers, 24 lids, and the 1 spinning thing. = 49.

I know, that's why I put "49 piece" in quotes. Technically, you get 49 pieces of plastic in the box, but in reality, you only get 24 containers. You could easily mistake that as "I'm getting 49 containers by buying this." Dumb marketing thing is all, I was just pointing out that you don't get 49 containers

 

[seanws]

bought a set of those miracle blade knives.

 

[gutharius]

The glass cleaner that makes scratches disappear. It relly did work just like they said it would. Almost bout that rubber broom with the bristles. I think it is called the one sweep???

 

[lykaon78]

Originally posted by: pinkeywear
I bought ProActive from an infomercial. Works pretty well for me.

I work with a doctor... he recommeded this stuff for me saying it is just as effective as perscriptions (without the side effects) and much better than over the counter stuff.

 

[lykaon78]

I want a Little Giant Ladder.

 

[monk3y]

I didn't buy it but there is a magic bullet in our household. Works pretty awesome on making drinks, sorbets, smoothies, milk shakes, and anything else liquid. Works HORRID on anything that needs to be chopped when solid.