As Seen on TV -- Do they work?

#1 03-17-2007, 09:38 PM

I tried doing a search for this subject but I couldn't find anything.

So...I'm sure we've all seen those TV informercials selling today's hot new product. Sometimes they work and people swear by them and sometimes they just don't live up to the hype.

Not too long ago, my local NBC affiliate had weekly segments called "Does It Work?" and they'd test out the different products on TV. They don't have it anymore, though.

Some of the things that worked were the belt thing that kept you cool and those portable lights that light up when you press em like a button.

There's an AS SEEN ON TV store here, but I haven't checked it out yet.

Have any of you guys purchased infomercial products? Anything you would recommend? Avoid? I saw the infomercial for The Lens Doctor and I'm tempted to try it because my glasses are just so scratched up -- but I hesitate because I'm afraid that it won't work and I'll just be wasting my $$$.

As far as what I'd recommend, I've never used it, but I hear The Do Drops work just as advertised. You know them...put a few drops of these into your toilet just before you gotta #2 and it'll totally hide the smell.

Oxyclean works wonders for the house as well.

Anyway, I'm curious to see what you guys have tried!

AKA_Monet · #2 03-17-2007, 09:42 PM

So my father gets all the As Seen On crap, boxes of this junk, from the stuff that "falls off" the containers in Long Beach. Then that crap just gets sent as gifts to relatives all over the country.

Some of the stuff works, but some of the stuff, just has to be given away as "White Elephant Gifts".

neosoul · #3 03-17-2007, 10:02 PM

my mom ordered some flexible travel pillows, and they work extremely well

tld221 · #4 03-17-2007, 10:03 PM

i had the click lights (the ones that you can put up practically anywhere and they take a AA battery) and they were kinda crappy. they never stayed up anywhere i hung and werent even that bright.

ETA: on a positive note, my roommate has those luggage vacuum bags and they are amazing! she really does pack a LOT in her suitcases and duffels when she goes home!

Dionysus · #5 03-17-2007, 10:05 PM

MicroTouch.

No, I don't have nosehair or anything, but use it trim somewhere a lot of girls trim or wax. (I think that sounded worse

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tld221 · #6 03-17-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dionysus

MicroTouch.

No, I don't have nosehair or anything, but use it trim somewhere where a lot of girls trim or wax. (I think that sounded worse

)

LOL can i rant a little? (this isnt towards you, Dionysus, just a pure rant)

i dont know why people make such a big deal about body hair! i mean, i will bust out a razor when needed, but sometimes its not that serious! nosehair is natural, so is leg hair, armpit hair, pubic hair... i dont know why people feel the need to do away with it all! its a little obsessive to me.

jadis96 · #7 03-17-2007, 10:34 PM

My Mom was sent the Showtime rotisserie as a gift a few years ago. Her Uncle was up really late, saw it and sent one to all her neices. It worked fine, but was a pain to clean up after use. Not to mention, no matter how small they say it is, it's a pain to store when not in use, and they only used it a few times a year.

tld221 · #8 03-17-2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bIueangel

The Magic Bullet blender... best invention since Post Toasties. I have one in my office. Every morning I bring in soymilk and frozen fruit. Within five seconds, I have a delicious smoothie. The thing works great.

1. always wanted a magic bullet (though they couldnt thought of a less-sex-toy-sounding name)
2. what are post toasties?

kddani · #9 03-17-2007, 11:22 PM

The Miracle Blade III knife set.... love it, very reasonable compared to other knife sets and works fabulous.

Those space saver bags= pieces of shit. I just saw a commercial for ones last night where they dipped it in a bathtub. These things do not fit nearly what they show they will fit comfortably. I have a bunch. Getting it to seal and not pop open is next to impossible- the ziploc bag like seal pops open constantly. Also does not shrink down to the size they show.

KatieKate1244 · #10 03-18-2007, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tld221

2. what are post toasties?

They're basically cornflakes.

AKA_Monet · #11 03-18-2007, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dionysus

MicroTouch.

No, I don't have nosehair or anything

My dad sent us that and we gave it away in one of those Christmas joke gift exchanges games...

smiley21 · #12 03-18-2007, 09:09 AM

I always saw Bare Minerals informercials on tv and thought it could never be as good as they say. I bought it last year and now I am addicted to it. It is the only makeup that I will let on my face. I love it.

AlexMack · #13 03-18-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tld221

1. always wanted a magic bullet (though they couldnt thought of a less-sex-toy-sounding name)

Please tell me you're obsessed with that infomercial and drop everything you're doing to watch it and that I'm not the only one. I am a freak about the Magic Bullet, I really want one.

kddani · #14 03-18-2007, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by centaur532

Please tell me you're obsessed with that infomercial and drop everything you're doing to watch it and that I'm not the only one. I am a freak about the Magic Bullet, I really want one.

I especially like the fake cigarette hanging out of the old hag's mouth

tld221 · #15 03-18-2007, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by centaur532

Please tell me you're obsessed with that infomercial and drop everything you're doing to watch it and that I'm not the only one. I am a freak about the Magic Bullet, I really want one.

not so much Magic Bullet, but i will stop what im doing for Ron Pompel (sp?) and his litle roast oven thing - "Set it and Forget it!"