TV Informecial Products That Actually Work

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (MetroplexJim)

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:41:12 GMT

Anybody else try this:

http://www.mypillow.com/
I fall asleep more quickly, don't "toss, turn, & wake up", and Mrs. Metro is VERY happy with the "snoring" reduction.

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (MetroplexJim)

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:03:25 GMT

Got my "Schtickie". Went for the double order. IT ROCKS!!! https://schticky.com/ .

Also, I saw this pillow infomercial and by happenstance there was a "home show" at the nearby Allen Event Center. Bought one and OMG ... it actually works as advertised. I mean, it's truly amazing! http://www.mypillow.com/

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (CCinNJ)

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:59:00 GMT

The my lil pie maker is cute...

https://www.mylilpiemaker.com/?mid=1355885

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (MetroplexJim)

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:29:06 GMT

agnesrob

My husband bought me a Slap Chop. I used it once and haven't been able to put it back together right. No big loss. I guess I should throw it out.

Remember when Vince first aired this ad he had a line "You'll love my nuts!" that was soon "censored"?

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (CCinNJ)

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:28:45 GMT

Not sure if the Vidalia Chop Wizard is from the same company. My friend Kit has one and Marone! give me a knife.

There is a grid on top that is a PITA to clean. They provide some kind of comb...but yikes what a project.

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (DawnT)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:20:01 GMT

I received one of the Martha Stewart/Macy's versions for Christmas two years ago in a baby blue color. First, it doesn't chop very well. Second, the unit is near impossible to clean. The blades are fixed to the plunger and spring and unremovable, so you have to immerse it and work up there with a tooth brush. Then there's that shroud that goes over the blades with the zig-zag opening. That thing quit staying put and clicking in place after the first few months. I don't know who made this for them if it's a cheap independent or a mainstream company. Thumbs down for this . Far easier to use a knife for the amount.

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (agnesrob)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:31:09 GMT

My husband bought me a Slap Chop. I used it once and haven't been able to put it back together right. No big loss. I guess I should throw it out.

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (CCinNJ)

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:18:25 GMT

I like the traditional stand & yell format for the infomercials. Montel Williams showmercials with Sylvia Browne & the husky kids are eh.

I could watch the Magic Bullet infomercial at least 5 times in a row.

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (MetroplexJim)

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:55:11 GMT

ScreamingChicken

Woohoo! Vince is back!!

I don't know if he has a full-length infomercial or not, but the commercial I've seen is pretty amusing.

As they no longer make refills for the floor-roller "lint remover" we were looking for something like this, so I placed an order.

Thanks!

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (Tex-Max)

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:22:06 GMT

NascarDad

Our "Moving Men" silicon bottomed pads work pretty dang well

I like the "Moving Men" also. I keep these handy all the time.

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (mar52)

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:40:32 GMT

MetroplexJim:

Check CVS in your area. They carry the As seen on TV products here. If you don't like them, you can return them.

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (Scorereader)

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:51:33 GMT

SeamusD

Still have my old GF grill, I really only use it as a sandwich press now.

yup, that's when I pull it out, too.

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (MetroplexJim)

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:53:02 GMT

mar52

MetroplexJim: Wouldn't wood slats do the exact same thing as those plastic boards?

I think the two Sumo wrestlers might break wooden ones. And, as I weigh 225, so might I.

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (NascarDad)

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:09:31 GMT

Our "Moving Men" silicon bottomed pads work pretty dang well

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (mar52)

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:29:23 GMT

MetroplexJim: Wouldn't wood slats do the exact same thing as those plastic boards?

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (chefbuba)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:37:29 GMT

CCinNJ

I am not gonna try to talk Roadfood into buying one but...I like the Shake Weight.

Here you go!

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (CCinNJ)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:51:49 GMT

Big Happie Hair Bumpits...pump it up!

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (SeamusD)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:25:57 GMT

Still have my old GF grill, I really only use it as a sandwich press now. The only things I ever found it good for was sandwiches and drying out chicken breast.

My mom will occasionally give me some things you'll see on tv as xmas presents, I've gotten the pasta maker tube (barely worked), and recently, that spatula with the gripper handle. It's still in the box.

Don't know if it's still there, but there used to be an "As Seen On TV" store in Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, WA. I bought a few cheap things from there, but don't remember anything other than that electrode thingie that you're supposed to use to give your abs a workout. It wasn't the belt, it actually had 6 sticky electrodes you could stick anywhere. I mainly got it as a joke (I think it was 20 bucks), and we liked to sit around the living room at parties and attach it to our faces and see how much voltage we could take before it got to be too much. That's about all it was good for.

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (MetroplexJim)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:25:02 GMT

Has anyone tried those plastic slats that purportedly fix sagging couch seats?

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (CCinNJ)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:23:55 GMT

I am not gonna try to talk Roadfood into buying one but...I like the Shake Weight.

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (MetroplexJim)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:22:40 GMT

Cuiinart also has perfected the "Forman-style Grill" -- it "lists" for $149; Macy's and Kohl's have it for $129, and Sam's & Costco sell it for $69. The best things about it is that it has a "sear" setting that is great for "indoor grilling" thick ribeyes and with the removable plates it's a snap to clean. It also has griddle plates for pancakes, etc. And, of course, it does great grilled cheese and paninis. This is the best $69 I ever spent for any kitchen gadget - much less than one I first saw in an infomercial.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11600425&search=griddler&Mo=1&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=griddler&Ntt=griddler&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (MetroplexJim)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:10:16 GMT

Cuisinart now makes a much higher quality version of that ceramic knife that was advertised so much a while back (the one that cuts filings off a knife steel then slices a tomato wafer-thin).

A month ago I bought a pack of 3 different sizes at Sam's for $29. They work GREAT!

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (MetroplexJim)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:04:46 GMT

After seeing the ShamWow commercial a zillion times we picked up some at the Texas State Fair a few years ago.

They really work as advertised. Please read the directions that tells you first to dampen, then wring out for them to work as advertised.

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (MetroplexJim)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:00:07 GMT

6star

Foodbme

I Think this one's fairly new. The Ninja Professional Food Blender. Has anyone bought one? Please Report! http://ninjablender.org/

I think you might get a pretty good idea of its reliability by reading the comments at the bottom of the website listed. Nearly half of them are requests or comments about repair or replacement of parts that wore out. With a relatively new item, this should not be happening already. It sounds to me like it is not made to hold up well, so I would never buy one.

Recently both Sam's Club and Costco have started to sell the Ninja. As I'm happy with our Cuisinart, so we have no need for the Ninja which seems to be a very sturdy device.

But, as both wholesale clubs have a great "no questions" return policy I'd think that trying one of their Ninjas would be a no risk proposition.

Also, over the years I have noticed that neither company sells junk: the 12 piece heavy duty Kirkland tri-clad steel/copper cookware set we bought 10 years ago for $199 beats the crap out of All-Clad at a third the price; it is now available for $10 less than we paid then! It cooks VERY evenly and cleans up great with just soap, water, and a ScotchBrite pad. Do not confuse this with the "non-stick" crap.

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (ScreamingChicken)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:46:07 GMT

Woohoo! Vince is back!!

I don't know if he has a full-length infomercial or not, but the commercial I've seen is pretty amusing.

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (CCinNJ)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:15:29 GMT

It was the deal of the day on QVC...so she got it and I have been asking her about it ever since. She loves it. I can bother her about something else now.

If it is still going it is durable...for sure. It won't heat a soup (no matter for Mom) but it makes a nice drink. She is 3000 miles away with her Ninja.

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (DawnT)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:07:56 GMT

Thought you said you or your mom were considering it over Vitamix. I didn't know that you had bought one. I don't think that I'm in the market for a blender as I have an old style commercial waring that doubles as a liquid cannon for anything over half full even with the lid on once powered up. I really would miss cleaning the counter and cabinet if I bought something else. I have been tempted to make a donation of it after seeing some of the chinese knock-offs of the newer, commercial powerful pulse-width type motor types. How about telling us some more about the Ninja.

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (CCinNJ)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:30:39 GMT

I done remember singin a song to you about the Ninja 1100...back in the day!!!

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (DawnT)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:19:31 GMT

I thought I'd bump this thread back up. I was in BBB and seen one of the newer Ninja sets marked at $39.99. These newer ones differ with a more powerful motor, a mid-sized 4 cup bowl with blade set and a slightly re-designed pitcher blade that has a stack of 3 sets instead of the older two. Otherwise it's identical and interchangeable the old one that I've had a few years. Somebody did their homework. While the old 2 cup bowl is wonderful for most tasks, there's some that need a bit larger and the old pitcher doesn't work well as a food processor, nor was it intended to as an ice drink maker. The newer 4 cup bowl is a dream come true if you do anything that contains liquid or becomes liquid. All recent food processors that have multiple bowl inserts have a very wide shaft to accommodate several blade sets and extensions and now can only handle less then a cup of liquid because of the design. The large bowl entry shaft opening in most is only a few inches above the base. If you make salsa for example, you'll have a lot of it running out around the motor shaft after a few pulses. The Ninjas are perfect for doing such food processing and the larger, 4 cup bowl/blade set make this task once again possible now that the major brand FP's no longer can. The pitcher I mentioned in the original post failed as a blender and as an iced drink maker, made a very acceptable snow-like product similar to snow cone ice. Something most blenders don't do well, but still unsuitable for frappacinos, mixed drinks, or anything that needs a granita consistency to the ice. The old version didn't work well as an FP either as the cut product would rise to the top. I haven't had a chance to try it, but it looks like they got a grip on the last one with a 3 stack blade instead of 2 and 2X more powerful motor. I've been very happy with the old one, but for $39.00 plus their 20% off coupon and $5 off coupon this was a bargain that had my name on it. Still no signs of breakage or problems with the old one and trust me, it's seen many a drop and bounce from about 4 feet with never a break. Reviews on Amazon and other places seem to concur that this processor isn't your typical as-seen-on-tv infomercial product and really does work. They've apparently listened to the complaints and shortcomings too. I don't know anything about their fancy base blender they're peddling for big bucks, but one of my ex employer's wife is ecstatic with hers.

About that Showtime rotisserie, it's still going strong at least once a week. Only casualty is the left plastic handle projection on the glass door broke after the entire door was dropped off the counter. The glass didn't break, but it fell on end hitting the projection end first. Doesn't affect performance or function at all.

Re:TV Informecial Products That Actually Work (ces1948)

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:19:56 GMT

I had an infrawave oven. I wondered why Black and Decker never took that mainstream. It worked quite well.