The Top 10 Worst As Seen On TV Products

I fell in love with the Ninja Blender the first time I saw the commercial. However, I had the smarts to wait till I found it in Walmart. Believe it or not, I love it. It truly turns ice cubes into snow in like 3 pulses! I eat so many smoothies and slushies now it's amazing!!! I'm not sure how long the blades will last using it to crush ice all the time, but for under $40 it was a great deal for my family! I did try salsa in it, and unless you like it very thin and runny, I wouldn't suggest it for that. But maybe next time I will only do half in the blender and hand chop the other to get it a little thicker.

i dont think anything these guys on AS SEEN ON TV sell works. it shows add power and suckers out there

We have purchased several item from As Seen On TV. Most of them, if not all were bad. It cost more to ruturn for a refund than it does to keep the junk.

We have purchased several item from As Seen On TV. Most of them, if not all were bad. It cost more to ruturn for a refund than it does to keep the junk.

We have purchased several item from As Seen On TV. Most of them, if not all were bad. It cost more to ruturn for a refund than it does to keep the junk.

We have purchased several item from As Seen On TV. Most of them, if not all were bad. It cost more to ruturn for a refund than it does to keep the junk.

These are hilarious. The only one I don't agree with is the emry cat board. My cats adore this thing. They only want to scratch on furniture but now that I have the scratching thing (and I have bought many other kinds that they would not use), they don't want to stop using it. They sleep on it and worship it! They love the little feather toy, they love to scratch their nails on it, and like I said they think it is the coolest place to lounge in the house. As soon as it wears out, I will but them another one.

I use the smooth away all the time... are you sure your using it properly... it made my skin really soft too.

I can honestly say the Smooth away is a product I would never buy again. I tried it and all it did was make my skin very adjitated. All it does is rub your skin raw. Very bad product

she probably only meant to submit it 1x. but viewpoints instead did it 6 more times for her. i just submitted and ONLY hit the button once. but it gave me 2 of the same reply. more might show up later. i'm thinking of getting a snuggie for winter myself. thanx for the review!

lol, target, walmart and other stores buy them in bulk and sell them. so if you want to try it, just go there. at least they come with a money back guarantee and NO shipping and handling with refunds. i think they jack up the S & H price and make money off that. i have seen ads where you get the second set free with additional S & H. sounds bogus to me. also check your local dollar store like dollar tree. i found those ezy hangers that hold 5 hangers at once and free up storage for $1 for 2. cheaper than on tv. they are a ripoff brand. but they work just fine. also that skin grater thing to get callouses off of feet, i got for a $1 also. believe me it's about worth that. lol! so don't buy it off the tv, check your local store first. also walgreens carries it too. also they include the stuff you get additionally also right in the package. then if you don't like it, take it back. i wish they would bring back the buttoneer though. THAT was worth it. a friend had one and it was great. of course they stopped that one. just perfect. they get a good product and they stop making it. figures!

lol, target, walmart and other stores buy them in bulk and sell them. so if you want to try it, just go there. at least they come with a money back guarantee and NO shipping and handling with refunds. i think they jack up the S & H price and make money off that. i have seen ads where you get the second set free with additional S & H. sounds bogus to me. also check your local dollar store like dollar tree. i found those ezy hangers that hold 5 hangers at once and free up storage for $1 for 2. cheaper than on tv. they are a ripoff brand. but they work just fine. also that skin grater thing to get callouses off of feet, i got for a $1 also. believe me it's about worth that. lol! so don't buy it off the tv, check your local store first. also walgreens carries it too. also they include the stuff you get additionally also right in the package. then if you don't like it, take it back. i wish they would bring back the buttoneer though. THAT was worth it. a friend had one and it was great. of course they stopped that one. just perfect. they get a good product and they stop making it. figures!

Green Bags. They make the fruit sweat which then leads to it pre-ripening. My bananas stay yellow longer outside of a bag. But the Green Bags make them brown and mushy in a day. Buxton expandable purse. I didn't get hardly anything in it before the zipper broke off rendering it useless.

I'm laughing at some of these, but as to the Smooth Away, it doesn't work! Period! Don't waste money on it. But Snuggies have not only gained popularity, but they are downright soft and comfortable. Except for the fact that the sleeves are too long and you can't walk around in them especially if you're a smaller adult. They need to specify that the adult Snuggies are not for people under 5'5". As to the dog Snuggie. Well, that remains to be seen with my dog. But I tend to fall asleep in the Snuggie.

So you posted it 7 times? Yes, I could wear my bathrobe backwards and have but here are 3 reasons a Snuggie is better than a backwards robe. 1) Robes aren't cut to be worn backwards so the neckline tends to choke you 2) The sleeves are also designed to be worn in the other direction so they are uncomfortable and binding 3) Robes are meant to be worn while standing and walking around and therefore are generally not long enough to cover one's feet. The Snuggie may be silly, but they are quite comfy and they do actually do exactly what the commercial says they will.

This is for the "smooth away" My husband bought this for me, so I divorced him!!!! Let him use them on his face!

I found the snuggy helpful if I wear it open in the front, there are many times I have to sleep on the couch due to medical problems. Yes, a blanket could do much the same, but I found this works a little better because it stays on where a blanket won't stay in place.

I have one you should add...Mighty Putty. I bought this because it is suppose to stop leaks, something I keep getting in my RV I live in. It doesn't tell you that you have to put it on dry. Or that it would take most of one stick to do the trick. I could buy a lot of teflon tape for the cost of this piece of garbage.

Maybe it would be efficient in MILDLY steaming vegtables??? The best thing to do when we are duped is to use the item in a more useful way so we haven't lost the value of it. Thank you.

Maybe it would be efficient in MILDLY steaming vegtables??? The best thing to do when we are duped is to use the item in a more useful way so we haven't lost the value of it. Thank you.

I've been waiting for someone to stand up in the face of millions of advertisers who laugh all the way to the bank when we decide to purchase their products. Please see my article called, "Snuggy Rips America Off!" If you don't have time to look it up, I simply explain how we can save purchase and shipping costs by pulling our favorite housecoat out of our closets for free and wear them BACKWARDS. I criticize these products constantly. You've shown me there is a place to finally broadcast my critisizms about all of them. Keep up the good luck. We cannot make America from making ignorant purchasing choices but we can say resoundly afterward, " We told you so".....

I've been waiting for someone to stand up in the face of millions of advertisers who laugh all the way to the bank when we decide to purchase their products. Please see my article called, "Snuggy Rips America Off!" If you don't have time to look it up, I simply explain how we can save purchase and shipping costs by pulling our favorite housecoat out of our closets for free and wear them BACKWARDS. I criticize these products constantly. You've shown me there is a place to finally broadcast my critisizms about all of them. Keep up the good luck. We cannot make America from making ignorant purchasing choices but we can say resoundly afterward, " We told you so".....

I've been waiting for someone to stand up in the face of millions of advertisers who laugh all the way to the bank when we decide to purchase their products. Please see my article called, "Snuggy Rips America Off!" If you don't have time to look it up, I simply explain how we can save purchase and shipping costs by pulling our favorite housecoat out of our closets for free and wear them BACKWARDS. I criticize these products constantly. You've shown me there is a place to finally broadcast my critisizms about all of them. Keep up the good luck. We cannot make America from making ignorant purchasing choices but we can say resoundly afterward, " We told you so".....

I've been waiting for someone to stand up in the face of millions of advertisers who laugh all the way to the bank when we decide to purchase their products. Please see my article called, "Snuggy Rips America Off!" If you don't have time to look it up, I simply explain how we can save purchase and shipping costs by pulling our favorite housecoat out of our closets for free and wear them BACKWARDS. I criticize these products constantly. You've shown me there is a place to finally broadcast my critisizms about all of them. Keep up the good luck. We cannot make America from making ignorant purchasing choices but we can say resoundly afterward, " We told you so".....

I've been waiting for someone to stand up in the face of millions of advertisers who laugh all the way to the bank when we decide to purchase their products. Please see my article called, "Snuggy Rips America Off!" If you don't have time to look it up, I simply explain how we can save purchase and shipping costs by pulling our favorite housecoat out of our closets for free and wear them BACKWARDS. I criticize these products constantly. You've shown me there is a place to finally broadcast my critisizms about all of them. Keep up the good luck. We cannot make America from making ignorant purchasing choices but we can say resoundly afterward, " We told you so".....

I've been waiting for someone to stand up in the face of millions of advertisers who laugh all the way to the bank when we decide to purchase their products. Please see my article called, "Snuggy Rips America Off!" If you don't have time to look it up, I simply explain how we can save purchase and shipping costs by pulling our favorite housecoat out of our closets for free and wear them BACKWARDS. I criticize these products constantly. You've shown me there is a place to finally broadcast my critisizms about all of them. Keep up the good luck. We cannot make America from making ignorant purchasing choices but we can say resoundly afterward, " We told you so".....

I've been waiting for someone to stand up in the face of millions of advertisers who laugh all the way to the bank when we decide to purchase their products. Please see my article called, "Snuggy Rips America Off!" If you don't have time to look it up, I simply explain how we can save purchase and shipping costs by pulling our favorite housecoat out of our closets for free and wear them BACKWARDS. I criticize these products constantly. You've shown me there is a place to finally broadcast my critisizms about all of them. Keep up the good luck. We cannot make America from making ignorant purchasing choices but we can say resoundly afterward, " We told you so".....

Okay, i have not tried any of these products except for the Emery Cat. I have 3 cats and bought it from WalMart. My cats went nuts over it and to this day 3 months later they still use it. They broke the feather thing the very first day. But I have yet to find a feather toy that survives with them past a day. In fact my cats love it so much they use it like a bed. So based on this I would not trust the reviews. Because they said only 1 in 3 cats like it. So based on that statement only one of my cats should have liked it. But all three still use it.

I have a new one for you...Mighty Putty. We bought this one because it's suppose to fix leaks. I tried to use it for a leak under my bathroom sink, assuming it would work, I figured I had fixed the leak..it pays not to assume. It didn't work and I had to take it appart and fix the problem this product was suppose to fix.

I'm a sucker for as seen on tv. I bought the steam buddy and must be the only person it worked on by I used it for a different job. I used it to steam my upper drapes that cannot be removed. I used the steam buddy to steamthe drapes so I could scrub off the dirt.

I'm a sucker for as seen on tv. I bought the steam buddy and must be the only person it worked on by I used it for a different job. I used it to steam my upper drapes that cannot be removed. I used the steam buddy to steamthe drapes so I could scrub off the dirt.

I'm a sucker for as seen on tv. I bought the steam buddy and must be the only person it worked on by I used it for a different job. I used it to steam my upper drapes that cannot be removed. I used the steam buddy to steamthe drapes so I could scrub off the dirt.

TY for the heads up!!!!!!!

This is a good write-up. I love the comments. I got succored into buying something online - as seen on tv. They kept asking me if I wanted this also or that also - so many "great deals" to add to my order. However, there was no way to review everything. A $10 item (plus shipping) ended up costing me well over $50! I had to call the phone number and haggle with the rep to cancel the whole order. What a hassle! If you have to buy an as seen on TV item, wait for it to come out in CVS stores, or get it from ebay - no extra hidden strings. By then you can read reviews as to whether it's really worth it or not.

I wasted my money on some of these too.. But I wait & buy them at the store.. It bothers me when they go on& on only ?$ ..plus S&H ..so now I buy them at the store after others buy the product.. But no S&H & easier to return if its not all that..I also save my time by not watching infomercials.

I had decided to wait to get mine because I was worried it would be junk, then found it at a mass merchandiser for $39.99. Was really surprised at how much I liked it, then everyone wanted one too. We all have been professional cooks or chefs, so knew what we wanted in a product and feel lucky in the ones we got, that actually worked as advertised. We all cook from scratch and the MB does the job.

Thanks for a great chuckle, as well as the info!

thank you, Zip for the comment, I did return it and bought one that cost less at JC pennys. The $60 cheaper one, work as good. As far as mixing and/or blend.

thank you, Zip for the comment, I did return it and bought one that cost less at JC pennys. The $60 cheaper one, work as good. As far as mixing and/or blend.

thank you, Zip for the comment, I did return it and bought one that cost less at JC pennys. The $60 cheaper one, work as good. As far as mixing and/or blend.

Regarding Emery Cat, I've seen numerous complaints on the web from people who were double charged and couldn't get refunds from Emery Cat. BEWARE!

Regarding Emery Cat, I've seen numerous complaints on the web from people who were double charged and couldn't get refunds from Emery Cat. BEWARE!

Our cats really like the Emery Cat too. The not only sharpen their claws on it, they like to sleep on it too. In the last 30 years of having cats, I have not found a single cat toy or scratching post that doesn't need to be anchored so they won't fall or flip over.

I love my Magic Bullet and use it constantly. So does my ex husband and our son. Bought ones for them to try after they got used to using mine. Our son has now bought 2 more sets for friends and they seem to use them a lot too. You do know that if something doesn't work you can get a refund or replacement?

I am wondering if B. Nichols on Amazon read the instructions. Like a sponge, the Zorbeez needs to be wet first then it soaks up a lot of water. Also, Billy Mays died over a year ago. I am sure he does not care what you want to do with the cloths.

I am wondering if B. Nichols on Amazon read the instructions. Like a sponge, the Zorbeez needs to be wet first then it soaks up a lot of water. Also, Billy Mays died over a year ago. I am sure he does not care what you want to do with the cloths.

geez sorry about all the dups I don't know what happened

All I can say is I'm glad the TWO things I've purchased from the "As Seen on TV" which I bought in stores - did NOT show up. So far they are still working - 1st is the Swifel Sweeper which works well for what it is but not nearly as well as they claim in their commercials - i.e. it does NOT pick up nails or tacks. 2nd is the Heel-tastic which is for rough skin on heels and hands. and that works quite well so far......

All I can say is I'm glad the TWO things I've purchased from the "As Seen on TV" which I bought in stores - did NOT show up. So far they are still working - 1st is the Swifel Sweeper which works well for what it is but not nearly as well as they claim in their commercials - i.e. it does NOT pick up nails or tacks. 2nd is the Heel-tastic which is for rough skin on heels and hands. and that works quite well so far......

All I can say is I'm glad the TWO things I've purchased from the "As Seen on TV" which I bought in stores - did NOT show up. So far they are still working - 1st is the Swifel Sweeper which works well for what it is but not nearly as well as they claim in their commercials - i.e. it does NOT pick up nails or tacks. 2nd is the Heel-tastic which is for rough skin on heels and hands. and that works quite well so far......

I finally bought the Bra baby and I love it. My bra's are not really padded but they are not flat. This prevent them from losing their shape when washed then I line dry. My washer is on the small size since it's jut me, so it takes the just the right position to get it in the washer. It's jus plastic but it does what they say it does. The only reason I can think of that it may not have worked for others is if their bra's are much bigger sizes.

The only "Seen on TV" thing I ever bought was the Ped Egg because I get a huge callus on my right heel from breaking it years ago and unless the callus is trimmed down somehow, it causes pain when I walk. I think the Ped Egg is GREAT!!! Yes, you read that correctly. The Ped Egg is GREAT!!! It does what it's supposed to do, take down hard calluses fast, and it works wonderfully... I've since bought a spare for when this one eventually wears out, but it's lasted for over a year so far and it does a great job of shaving off hard, painful calluses without a lot of effort - and it's safe too. I used to try to carefully trim that callus down with a razor or a razor knife and after accidentally cutting myself a few times, discovering that the Ped Egg works quite well was a blessing. I just refuse to pay a doctor a ton of money to do what I can do at home quickly and inexpensively. If you have calluses that cause problems, get the Ped Egg, you'll be glad you did. If you merely have dry skin, use some lotion.

After reading the reviews and comments my sides ache from laughing so hard! I did buy the Pedi-Cure (a better version of the PediPaws) and it is much quieter, but all it is is a dremmel with a plastic safety cover. It really only works to smooth out my dogs’ nails after clipping them with a traditional nail clipper. Otherwise the nail would get really hot. Thing is, you can use an emory board to achieve the same thing. Or take your dog for a walk on concrete—that’s free. Thanks to all of you for the good laughs!

Glad to know none of the TV products I bought made the list. Whew. I almost bought the Smooth Away once, but just watching the commercial made me wonder if it was akin to sandpaper. Who really knew that it was really their ploy all along? Sandpaper with a pretty pink handle.

Smooth away is a piece of crap. All it does is make you look like an idiot.

in EMERY CAT's defense, my two cats love it...but they have always had a preference for horizontal scratching posts over the vertical kind. what i don't like is when they really shred into, they fling bits of cardboard everywhere...it looks like they tore a box apart. plus, i haven't really noticed any difference in their claw length...just just enjoy the scratchy part...and the catnip. one of my cats sleeps on it from time to time...

Ya smooth away sucks I thought it was just me thinking that! Some as seen on T.V. products okay not too bad, but I have learned that if I'm going to take the risk and try one I'm going to buy it from a store and keep the receipt and package just in case, because some of those products are a horrible horrible joke.

I have the Smooth Away. It's really a junk. It really like a fine sandpaper. I also have the Stap Pefect Bra Strap. It's a garbage too. It snapped at the third time used. And it doesn't work as it said. I couldn't find the phone or customer service numbers from the packages anyway. I guess they know their products suck. I don't know how many times I kicked myself on the back for buying those items. They are JUNKS! I would never buy any thing from As Seen On TV again. Do not waste your money!

I have the Smooth Away. It's really a junk. It really like a fine sandpaper. I also have the Stap Pefect Bra Strap. It's a garbage too. It snapped at the third time used. And it doesn't work as it said. I couldn't find the phone or customer service numbers from the packages anyway. I guess they know their products suck. I don't know how many times I kicked myself on the back for buying those items. They are JUNKS! I would never buy any thing from As Seen On TV again. Do not waste your money!

I have the Smooth Away. It's really a junk. It really like a fine sandpaper. I also have the Stap Pefect Bra Strap. It's a garbage too. It snapped at the third time used. And it doesn't work as it said. I couldn't find the phone or customer service numbers from the packages anyway. I guess they know their products suck. I don't know how many times I kicked myself on the back for buying those items. They are JUNKS! I would never buy any thing from As Seen On TV again. Do not waste your money!

I haven't laughed so hard in probably 2 years, since my dog died!! Thanks so much for the hilarity. I needed it. I'll be back to check and see if there's any new posts on this subject. Besides getting a blow-up foot thing (I don't remember what it's called) that was supposed to "massage" the feet and lower legs as a gift and it didn't work at all right out of the box but wasn't about to pay the shipping to send it back, I learned a lesson from that and haven't bought anything from "as seen on tv" It's all a bunch of crap.

I haven't laughed so hard in probably 2 years, since my dog died!! Thanks so much for the hilarity. I needed it. I'll be back to check and see if there's any new posts on this subject. Besides getting a blow-up foot thing (I don't remember what it's called) that was supposed to "massage" the feet and lower legs as a gift and it didn't work at all right out of the box but wasn't about to pay the shipping to send it back, I learned a lesson from that and haven't bought anything from "as seen on tv" It's all a bunch of crap.

I have to admit most of those producys are junk, but I have to disagree with the bra baby product. I have one and it works great. It is much better than hand washing them. I also wouldn't consider it for training bras, I wear a 34c and there is plenty of room left in there for bigger ones.

This was an awesome post! I have been wanting to try the Ped Egg, I bought a cheaper version through Avon....not impressed. And I loved the comment about doubling as a zester (obvioulsy not the one you use on YOUR feet). Also I wanted to mention I ordered the Big Top Cupcake...dont waste your money on that either. I felt it was an overpriced silicone cake maker that happended to look like a cupcake, but when you follow the cooking directions it doesnt cook the inside very well. I wasnt impressed by it.

I have to admit I was tempted, on seeing the ads, to purchase the Steam Buddy, the Smooth Away and the Zorbeez. Lucky for me I waited to see if anyone I know had tried these products before wasting my money and time. Thanks to all of you for saving me from myself!

Luckily, we avoided most of the products. I did buy my son the Infinity razor and it does stay the same amount of sharp always but was never sharp enough to begin with. And I bought Smooth Away from a local beauty supply store and it gave both me and my daughter a terrible rash! It was very painful and it is just like sandpaper.

Luckily, we avoided most of the products. I did buy my son the Infinity razor and it does stay the same amount of sharp always but was never sharp enough to begin with. And I bought Smooth Away from a local beauty supply store and it gave both me and my daughter a terrible rash! It was very painful and it is just like sandpaper.

I was thoroughly entertained by the article! Thanks! You should totally add the 'space saving' hangers to your list! On the commercial they have the characters hanging 5 coats and saving a LOT of space, in reality they break apart and fall (even when I just hang white t-shirts on them), and you constantly have to pick up the clothes off your closet floor!

I'm not surprised. These things are rarely good products, and they really trick you with the shipping costs. I got the Bump-It's and they suck! S&H was as much as the product; What a waste! Look in your local drug store first if you want to try something out...no s&h and you can return it if you're not satisfied.

I admit, I have been tempted to buy some of these things (like smooth away - I hate shaving!) but I've also been burned so I refuse to buy any "as seen on TV" stuff until it is in stores and there are plenty of reviews! One of the worst things is the magic bullet. It doesn't do any more than any other blender, it costs more than most blenders, and the motor burns out if you have it on more than a few seconds. Lately, I've been wondering about the Mr. Steamy. Has anyone tried it?

hey you forgot I-renew bracelets!!!

I think my favorite As Seen On TV commercial was about two weeks after Billy Mays died they aired a commercial of his that started out with him saying "Billy Mays here and I'm back again ..." and if that wasn't creepy enough He was selling some kind of health or life insurance.

I think my favorite As Seen On TV commercial was about two weeks after Billy Mays died they aired a commercial of his that started out with him saying "Billy Mays here and I'm back again ..." and if that wasn't creepy enough He was selling some kind of health or life insurance.

I think my favorite As Seen On TV commercial was about two weeks after Billy Mays died they aired a commercial of his that started out with him saying "Billy Mays here and I'm back again ..." and if that wasn't creepy enough He was selling some kind of health or life insurance.

One more, really quickly, the "Ultimate Voice Coach" is the ultimate joke. My son had to have one and of course a humorless uncle got it for him. My son sounds just as bad as before except he can sing badly with his own group now. AND he learned to sing louder, more nasal, and, did I mention he has a band now?

You guys left out several other crap products on the circuit ... Bark Off, this product only works if you throw it at the barking dog. I do not advise throwing it at the dog, mine just brought the silly thing back. Don't buy anything with the word SHAM in it, yes children, I speak of the Sham Wow. I found them buy one get one free at Dollar General. When washed they want to collect every hair and stray string in the load of laundry. YUCK! Would not put that on my kitchen counters. Must get more coffee, but you bet I'll be back with more "As seen on TV" junk later.

I tried the "sandpaper hair removal system"...OH GOSH! I could not wear pants for 2 days, my legs and everywhere else I used it looked very red, but the hair stood up proudly. Hair stayed and skin was gone. Save your money and just have your whole body dipped in hot wax and then rip all unwanted hair out, hurts less this way.

I have seen many of the 'As Seen On TV' products in different stores at a much lower price than they were originally selling for when they came out. I figured if they had to lower the price to sell these items, they must be junk. I don't care how good a pitchman is, when they add the outrageous cost for shipping and handling, the cost is out of this world. If you want a refund, you have to pay for the return shipping, so you have more invested than the product is worth, and most companies don't refund shipping and handling costs.My advice: Stay away from these products all together!!

I have seen many of the 'As Seen On TV' products in different stores at a much lower price than they were originally selling for when they came out. I figured if they had to lower the price to sell these items, they must be junk. I don't care how good a pitchman is, when they add the outrageous cost for shipping and handling, the cost is out of this world. If you want a refund, you have to pay for the return shipping, so you have more invested than the product is worth, and most companies don't refund shipping and handling costs.My advice: Stay away from these products all together!!

so true for all of these

LOL i know what you mean.... both my sister and mother in law got one and raved about how well it worked....and then said be prepared to sit there forever. i have yet to spend money on it but i think i might one day.....i hate shaving LOL

LOL i know what you mean.... both my sister and mother in law got one and raved about how well it worked....and then said be prepared to sit there forever. i have yet to spend money on it but i think i might one day.....i hate shaving LOL

Works great on my 17 year old dachsund he actually likes it and i have been using it for about 2 years it has paid for itself already , granted i got the medium speed need more power and a dremel would work alot better but im satisfied and digger is to lol.

Works great on my 17 year old dachsund he actually likes it and i have been using it for about 2 years it has paid for itself already , granted i got the medium speed need more power and a dremel would work alot better but im satisfied and digger is to lol.

Hilarious. I really needed to laugh until I cried . Thanks, ViewPoints!

Thank you for the reviews. This will save me, and I am sure a lot of other people, some money in the future!

I loved this, too... but hadn't even heard of most of these products. I guess because I don't own any of them that I am doing the right thing!

I bought the heel cream (I think it was called heeltastic or something of that nature) at Walgreens after seeing it on TV. It said on the package it had a pleasant smell. It smelled a bit like a strong gasoline-really stunk. Gave me a headache and my dogs wouldn't even get near me with it on. And to add insult to injury, it sure didn't do much for my feet. When you first put it on it looks better, but soon disappears. Lotion does a better job. Threw it out pronto.

just shows that what I always thought was true---their is a sucker born every minute. personally I have always been extremely careful with anything bought sight unseen

I loved this! Thanks for the "heads up" on these products.

Great write up!

I am so glad I never got caught or duped into spending my money buying any of those products.

Magic Bullet is one of my worse As Seen On TV products to buy. It doesn't work any better than a cheaper one. The shipping cost so much to buy and return, you might as well keep the stuff.

Magic Bullet is one of my worse As Seen On TV products to buy. It doesn't work any better than a cheaper one. The shipping cost so much to buy and return, you might as well keep the stuff.

Magic Bullet is one of my worse As Seen On TV products to buy. It doesn't work any better than a cheaper one. The shipping cost so much to buy and return, you might as well keep the stuff.

My sister has one, and she calls me, and I can not hear most of what she says. Or it rings and hangs up three or more times. Then she yells at me.... WHY DO YOU KEEP HANGING UP ON ME?? Jupiter Jack sucks!!!!

Thank you to Viewpoints for providing this consumer consensus! It reaffirms my choice not to try any of these products after being disappointed in the past. I was a little tempted about the Emery Cat, but the expert product reviewer for Catnip newsletter did not give it a good rating and gave better ratings to other scratch pads. One person commenting here (Zipknitter) says her cats like to use it and sleep on it though it doesn't make much change in their claws. Listed here are two negative Viewpoints reviews, plus the one in Catnip, so I won't even consider wasting my $. Thanks to luvs10is for the warning about the PediPaws - just what I suspected! The majority of comments here about various on TV products confirm what I suspected about them when I saw the ads....I must be very smart! ;oD As others have commented, a lot of these comments are also very funny! Although I'm sorry for the people who had things fall apart on them or do nothing at all....caveat emptor, but I appreciate a sense of humor, especially when you have a right to be mad - at the manufacturer, seller, advertiser, and/or yourself for believing them!

I have a Smooth Away. It DOES work. The only problem is that it takes a long time to keep rubbing on your legs. It's fine if you just want to watch tv while you sit in your comfortable chair and rub the hair off your legs. Seems to rub the color off too! When I'm done, my legs look two shades whiter!

I has seen the Smooth Away in our local Walgreens. I was wondering if it was worth trying. Now I know not to waste my money. Thank you.

I'm glad to get some positive feedback here. I have some rough patches but I love the comment about a cheese grater. It may take some work on my hubby's feet - they could probably use a heavy-duty carpentry tool!!!

Thanks for your feedback!! I will definitely get one soon and I know they're much cheaper in store than the original TV offer.

thank you viewpoint for pulling this together...great feedback that helps the rest of us from wasting our time and money

You are so wise. I guess I had a bbd (bad brain day). I've been told that some places sell a replacement kit for them, maybe I'll get lucky.

Love it. I actually bought it for my son, who wanted to use it on his car, and he swears by it. I also use one under my dog's dish, since she tends to drool when drinking her water.

I also have the Slap Chop. It works great, but everytime I use it, the plastic base unsrews itself, so I have to keep checking it while chopping. Not worth what I paid for it. I had almost the same item from Pampered Chef and didn't have as much of a problem.

I also have the Slap Chop. It works great, but everytime I use it, the plastic base unsrews itself, so I have to keep checking it while chopping. Not worth what I paid for it. I had almost the same item from Pampered Chef and didn't have as much of a problem.

I was glad to read what everyone had to say. it helps while trying to decied if you should try a product.

I was glad to read what everyone had to say. it helps while trying to decied if you should try a product.

you can all these products at Walgreen's, they have their own area, and lots more that aren't on t.v. I have a Pedi-egg, love it, with clean and VERY dry feet it works but the little dust particles come out of the end with two holes, so I marked 'TOP' (the two hole end) and it helped. I also SWEAR by the Contour Cloud Pillow. If they're not in stock, they will order them for you. I've had three so far. It's always good to replace them every year and a half since you can't wash them and they have an allergen cover, too. Don't waste your money in other stores for a lousy pillow. These are the real thing!!! That razor sharpener sucks,too.

In regards to millou's comment on July28,2010 : I agree with your opinion of the watering globes-but they do make pretty additions to the non-flowering plants. ;)

I love my Ped Egg also. The blades dull after awhile-but doesn't everything? lol... Thankfully I thought ahead and purchased extra blades with it and the 2nd Ped Egg as a gift.

I think one of (or maybe) THE WORST that I've purchased was the "Slap Chop". What a super joke-on me and anyone else that wasted thier money on it. I've seen some real doozies out there... but that one wasn't even funny. It wouldn't even chop a boiled egg-It smashed it, I could've done that with my hand. We keep looking for easier and better ways of doing things but only end up with more useless JUNK.

If you have kids you've seen the commercials on Disney and Nick for Bendaroos. The kids on the commercial make all these cool things with them. I was hounded for months to get these. My mom, their nana, finally broke down and spent the 20.00 bucks, nothing more then a glorified pipe cleaner! You can buy massive amounts of pipe cleaners with 20.00! My 8 year old said these are just boring, nothing like the commercial. Now she says she doesn't believe commercials anymore so something good came of it, lesson learned at a young age, worth 20.00!

I've decided to ALWAYS wait till the products hit the local stores. at least i can then return the things that stink without the hassle of wrapping them and mailing back.

I love my PedEgg. It works really well. I even bought one to use in my kitchen as a zester (works great). The Auqa Globes only work on plants that can stay moist. If you have one that needs to dry out a little between watering, then don't use them. I love the single Topsy Turvy planter. I got alot of tomatoes from my plants, but don't get the one that has 3 planting ports on the sides. The stalks of your plants tend to break from the strain of being plantes sideways. Although, I did find that the strawberry planter worked really well, just not the one that was meant for tomatoes.

I happen to own a Ped Egg, it does what the ad said it would but I've had trouble getting replacement parts for it. As far as the other things I've seen offered, thanks for the warnings I' ll be VERY careful. By the way, does anyone have an opinion on the PediPaws product?

I happen to own a Ped Egg, it does what the ad said it would but I've had trouble getting replacement parts for it. As far as the other things I've seen offered, thanks for the warnings I' ll be VERY careful. By the way, does anyone have an opinion on the PediPaws product?

Has anyone tried the Sham Wow?

Don't forget the PediPaws...most animals are startled by the sound alone...put it near them and they are fighting for their dear lives. When you are able to calm them down and get it on their nails, it doesn't do a damn thing.

I bought a Ped Egg with a handle for a gift because it was on sale for only 6 dollars. I could kick myself now because I should have bought one for myself. The person I gave it to just loves it, and I have been unable to find the handled ped eggs.

I tried the smoothaway, it was nothing but a piece of sandpaper. It left the hair and removed my skin.

I tried the smoothaway, it was nothing but a piece of sandpaper. It left the hair and removed my skin.

I bought the Jupiter Jack, what a joke that one is. I couldn't get it to 'tune in' to either channel they suggested. Try and get your money back too, that is another joke...

My Ped Egg works just fine. I've been using them for about a year now. Nothing else ever worked on my feet. I can wear sandals now!

There were a couple of those that I had thought 'looked cool' and now I'm estatic I never bought them. Thanks for the reviews.

Have been burnt a few times with telemarketing items but have found many I really like too like the steamers and steam mops and vacuums. All 5 cats love the Emory scratching post/board. They love to use it and to sleep on it even more. Don't see much change in their claws though. The water globes are so much cheaper at the dollar store and I ended up buying some just because of the way they look, but watering plants, forget it. The PedEgg is a favorite of 2 of my neighbors and one ordered another in case hers breaks. So guess it's just up to each of us to find something we like. Bought the kids singing and the grandkids asked if they could break it. So that ended that. The bad part is so many will not refund your money if you return the items without months worth of hassles, which really sucks.

I agree with Mercer~the watering globes are so stupid. They get clogged with dirt, you first have to make a hole for them to be in. Just water the plants with a watering can.

I have never bought anything from tv and now I know why.

I have never bought anything from tv and now I know why.

delighted for this...often tempted to puchase...but have been burnt in the past...bigh help...thanks ....every dollar not spent is a dollar saved

These comments and this "Top 10" is just awesome. Keep on keepin on.

I get such a laugh from these products and the reviews. I too have tried some of these and was so disappointed. I tried those sliders for moving furniture and the only thing that moved was a disc in my husband's back !! Just A Trim just trimmed my wallet, but no hair. Then it fell apart. Then I asked my Podiatrist about the Ped Egg and she said "no way" as I am diabetic and have to be so careful about my feet.

In response to KUKUBABY's comment from Jul 28, 2010 at 11:29AM I really like my Ped Egg. I feel that it works. Although if you have horribly thick calluses it would probably take forever to grate through them. For people who just have "rough" patched on the heals and balls of their feet it will work. It's like a little cheese grater. Sorry about the type-O

I really like my Peg Egg. I feel that it works. Although if you have horribly thick calluses it would probably take forever to grate through them. For people who just have "rough" patched on the heals and balls of their feet it will work. It's like a little cheese grater.

They should have included the clip that you can use on your bra so your straps won't show. I ordered it. Totally useless. You have to have four arms just to insert it. Once I got it on it, I felt like I was being strangled! If you are an A cup, it might work. But anyone larger, forget about it! I promptly returned it and sent a very nasty letter to the manufacturers.

I ordered the smooth away. It did not remove hair, even on your arms, or your face. worthless

I made the mistake of ordering those animals for pets (raccon and free fox). Your pet could not tear them apart. I have a lab mix it took 5 hrs the squeakys were torn out. today you do not know what it is. I gave the racoon to my moms Yorkie and he does still have. $25 down the drain

The watering globes are a total waste of money

I really love the Ped Egg, it does work. The plant watering globes, however do not. The water does not last more than a day in them. My sister tried the upside down veggie grower and was worthless. I also tried the smooth away and it does absolutely nothing! Sham Wows also do not hold water as they are advertised to do. They hold some but not near what we are told they do

All I can say is that I'm glad I never tried any of these products. Does anyone have a good review for the Ped Egg, the plant watering globes or the upside-down veggie growers? I've been tempted but haven't tried them. I really got a kick out of the Snuggies, especially when they showed them wearing them at a game (hey, it doesn't cover your butt and bleachers are COLD and I can't really see a dog enjoying it while watching?? TV!!)

There are three of the products that I got and found out that they don't work as advertised.What a joke!

At least you get honest, real consumer opinions about these products. I have only purchased one in my life, and, like the ones listed above, it was trash. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the info - and the laughs!!

I loved some of those comments--especially about the useless razor and the kids singing.

This overview of people's thoughts is hilarious! Boy oh boy I can't wait to never use any of these products!!