Thursday, November 17, 2011

Thoughts & Experiences: As Seen On TV Products

So we've all seen them....
Those darn infomercials that show us an awesome time saving products & leave us wondering if they work/dying to buy them.

You usually can find these products scattered around at Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Bed Bath & Beyond.. or at your local As Seen on TV store (website here.).

Now certain things are a little ridiculous and I never really consider buying them.
Like the Pocket Chair. Really? I have a feeling it would collapse and break.


I wanted to quickly share with you all my experiences with some of the products out there.
*All Images Credited to Google*

Let's start with Eggies.
These claim to create the perfect boiled egg every single use.
Did they work?
NOOOOOOO. Which I was so disappointed about.
From my experience I would say that the design causes the egg to cook unevenly because it floats in the water and it isn't tightly sealed so some egg white leaks out.

Now for the Magic Bullet & Adorable - Baby Bullet.

I own the magic bullet & my older sister owns the baby bullet.
Did they work?
YES THEY DID! At least for what they claim to create... mushy foods & sauces.
(Smoothies, baby food... salsa.. etc)
It doesn't finely chop onions though, more so creates an onion smoothie. (Gross)
But overall we are satisfied with our purchases. Makes lovely smoothies for myself and nice organic baby food for my niece Taylor.

Now to the Slap Chop.
I was dying for a slap chop after hearing the highly addictive remix of the infomercial called "Rap Chop" (click here) which I have on my ipod. *Nerd Alert*
Eventually I gave in and got one.
Does it work?
Ehhhh tiny bit, doesn't chop things as easily as shown in the infomercial for sure.
Takes a lot more smacking, force and effort.
Overall I'm not satisfied with this purchase.

Now today I decided to get a box of "Space Bags".
(Using a coupon for bed bath & beyond)
In attempts to store my summer clothes and make moving clothes easier.
Haven't used them yet but I did read a lot of reviews prior to buying that had the occasional complaint that the buyer's bag came with a tiny rip which causes the air to come back quicker thus making the bags useless. Makes me very nervous about opening my box.


I'm still fiending for a... Slice - o - matic.
But I don't see amazing reviews =/ And with my experience with the slap chop I'm not sure if I'll ever get this.



So those are my experience with these products.
I know I know, I shouldn't expect much from "as seen on tv" products but hey.. curious minds wanna know if they work so I figured I'd share.



Now I wanna here any of your experiences with any as seen on tv products?
DO SHARE!!


7 comments:

  1. My mom has used the space bags and they work just fine her linen closet is full of them, not to mention we just bought one today to help with storing old baby clothes. We have also used the ped egg and I have tried the bra clasp thingy that you put on your straps so they won't show when wearing certain blouses. But I always browse the As seen on TV section in my local grocery store, its so interesting.

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  2. We have the spacebags at my house and i have used them for years. They work for the most part just remember not to overfill them the so much stuff. In my experience the travel space bag does not work as effectively as the original.

    I always get suckered into getting As seen on TV things. It's nearly always been touch and go.

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  3. I never get stuff that's shown on TV >_> most of it is pure bs

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  4. I was thinking to get some of these stuff but now changed my mind,great review

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  5. your post makes me want to get the magic bullet now... LOL especially since I've been eyeing that thing for awhile!

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  6. I use space bags all the time to store away my seasonal clothes and to make room for new ones haha. I found it to be a great investment because I can put several of them in one plastic storage bin. Also! I've never had any issues with tearing. Hope that helps!(:

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  7. I have the bullet && its actually kinda amazing:) What I dont get it the ONESIE for adults ahhh thats just a no no any way you look at it!! haha


    <33 Sharlene

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