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Bree · 04-09-2003, 11:41 AM

Have you ever been inspired to purchase something you've seen on an infomercial (QVC counts, too)?

If so, what did you buy, and did it live up to your expectations?

Babylon Sister · 04-09-2003, 11:48 AM

I've purchased some rings and loose gemstones from ACN TV and have been more than happy.

For example:
- a 1.2ct emerald I bought for $65 appraised for $900.
- a $49 sapphire ring appraised for $850.

Of course I've purchased a couple of rings for $60 that were worth $60, too.

Darwin's Finch · 04-09-2003, 11:49 AM

Offhand, I forget the name of the product, but I purchased that rotisserie you can cook a whole turkey in. I used it many times and was quite satisfied with it.

Of course, I only had it about six months before I managed to run into it with my vacuum (don't ask) and bent its frame, rendering it unusable. Though it's not high on my list of priorities, I will probably buy another someday.

Bloop · 04-09-2003, 03:08 PM

The gym where I go has this sit-ups gizmo that comes from some sort of infomercial. I have used that from time to time.

Never bought anything myself though.

Bloop · 04-09-2003, 03:11 PM

And the sit-up gizmo at least feels like it is working. Your muscles in the abdomen gets a workout and there is less pain in the back compared to (how I do) regular sit-ups.

lunachick · 04-09-2003, 03:20 PM

*sigh*

About 9 months ago I bought the Windsor Pilates videos. I have yet to use them, but when I do I'll let you know how good/bad they are.

Ab_Normal · 04-09-2003, 03:23 PM

Bought a Safe-T-Fit from the As Seen on TV store. That's as close as I get.

edited to answer the rest of the questions (I'm a dolt): It seemed to work as advertised. Someday my twinkie little daughter will be big enough not to need it.

Cofffee · 04-09-2003, 07:36 PM

My mom got some DiDi-7... but from the store, not by ordering directly from the infomercial.

For what it's worth, I thought it was a pretty decent cleaner too.

Viti · 04-09-2003, 08:02 PM

When I was in high school I ordered some rings "C.O.D". It was an "Alaskan Diamond" and "tri colored gold" and some others...the Alaskan Diamond was hematite and everything was plated. It was crap. They also put me on a million mailing lists since they got my name wrong and everything came to Brenda Lyons which is not all that close to my name.

B. H. Manners · 04-09-2003, 08:19 PM

I ordered a few tools from Sears that were advertised.

04-09-2003, 11:41 AM	#1
Bree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Twin Cities, USA Posts: 3,197	Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? Have you ever been inspired to purchase something you've seen on an infomercial (QVC counts, too)? If so, what did you buy, and did it live up to your expectations?

04-09-2003, 03:11 PM	#5
Bloop Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Answering the 2nd part of the question And the sit-up gizmo at least feels like it is working. Your muscles in the abdomen gets a workout and there is less pain in the back compared to (how I do) regular sit-ups.

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04-09-2003, 11:48 AM	#2
Babylon Sister Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wyoming Posts: 894	I've purchased some rings and loose gemstones from ACN TV and have been more than happy. For example: - a 1.2ct emerald I bought for $65 appraised for $900. - a $49 sapphire ring appraised for $850. Of course I've purchased a couple of rings for $60 that were worth $60, too.

04-09-2003, 11:49 AM	#3
Darwin's Finch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 666	Offhand, I forget the name of the product, but I purchased that rotisserie you can cook a whole turkey in. I used it many times and was quite satisfied with it. Of course, I only had it about six months before I managed to run into it with my vacuum (don't ask) and bent its frame, rendering it unusable. Though it's not high on my list of priorities, I will probably buy another someday.

04-09-2003, 03:08 PM	#4
Bloop Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	The gym where I go has this sit-ups gizmo that comes from some sort of infomercial. I have used that from time to time. Never bought anything myself though.

04-09-2003, 03:20 PM	#6
lunachick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NZ Posts: 7,895	sigh About 9 months ago I bought the Windsor Pilates videos. I have yet to use them, but when I do I'll let you know how good/bad they are.

04-09-2003, 03:23 PM	#7
Ab_Normal Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,842	Bought a Safe-T-Fit from the As Seen on TV store. That's as close as I get. edited to answer the rest of the questions (I'm a dolt): It seemed to work as advertised. Someday my twinkie little daughter will be big enough not to need it.

04-09-2003, 07:36 PM	#8
Cofffee Regular Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pickering, ON, CA Posts: 447	My mom got some DiDi-7... but from the store, not by ordering directly from the infomercial. For what it's worth, I thought it was a pretty decent cleaner too.

04-09-2003, 08:02 PM	#9
Viti Contributor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Down South Posts: 12,879	When I was in high school I ordered some rings "C.O.D". It was an "Alaskan Diamond" and "tri colored gold" and some others...the Alaskan Diamond was hematite and everything was plated. It was crap. They also put me on a million mailing lists since they got my name wrong and everything came to Brenda Lyons which is not all that close to my name.

04-09-2003, 08:19 PM	#10
B. H. Manners Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,213	I ordered a few tools from Sears that were advertised.

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