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DB @dgobucks226 (37621) 7 Aug 18

Has anyone tried out the copper frying pans seen on the TV infomercials? I bought one and I must say I give it a thumbs up! I especially like the idea of using it not only on top of the stove but in the oven too. The copper...

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Unlikely Celebrities : Cathy Mitchell

Faye @FayeHazel (40230) • United States 13 Oct 17

An unlikely celebrity that I really enjoy is -- Cathy Mitchell! This discussion is inspired by a conversation I was having with @dgobucks226 . Don't know of her? It's alright, few people do. She's the infomercial...

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SMC - Specialty Merchandise Corp. - Tom Bosley

Tom Lucas @Luke35 (81) • United States 7 Apr 17

Does anyone remember those TV infomercials where Tom Bosley used to pitch SMC (Specialty Merchandise Corp - a company which enticed members to purchase membership kits, and in turn to sell miscellaneous products and knick-knacks...

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Remember the Old songs?

bluebutterfly20 @bluebutterfly20 (462) • United States 19 Mar 13

Im watching an infomercial right now showing the singers and listening to the Old Songs before. It made me smile and think of my parents singing it. Songs like "Raindrops keep falling in my head, You light up my life, She believes...

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Infomercial items does it work?

wfhchristiner @wfhchristiner (352) • Canada 7 Oct 12

Wake up on Sunday morning, turn on the TV, and do I see? Infomercial. More than a dozen TVs are showing infomercial, from fitness, cleaning and kitchen tools, to books. Just wonders if all these infomercials, are they really work...

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Opinion on Slap Chop?

WiseReptiles @WiseReptiles (854) • United States 15 Feb 10

I was wondering if anyone here has used the Slap Chop? I am thinking about purchasing this because I am the one who does most of the cooking and I hate chopping things up with a knife. I know it's lazy to buy a gadget but if it...

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Does Sham Wow work as good as proclaimed?

AJ88xA8 @AJ88xA8 (321) • United States 13 Jul 09

Every day.. I see Vince and his amazing sham wow, yes dude I know it's not a shammy... or a towel, but does it really work!? I do have a car or truck, and another kind of vehicle haha. But am I out of my mind because I don't own...

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Drive for $99 infomercial?!

Scott @callarse1 (4783) • United States 18 Mar 09

Okay so I just saw the infomercial for their cars that they are selling for $99 per month, yes that is $99 USD per month. Sound good to be true? It is! I haven't applied but I just looked at their website (drivefor99.com) let me...

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Only $19.95, But Wait !

Marie Anne @Ldyjarhead (10233) • United States 23 Jan 09

.... if you act now, you can get a second one free, just pay shipping and handling. Also, if you call in the next 20 minutes, we'll throw in a mini discombobulator - absolutely free! We've all seen those crazy info-mercials...

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Why did Obama need that infomercial?

Latrivia @Latrivia (2878) • United States 1 Nov 08

After all, he's got his own channel. I've never even heard of a presidential candidate that used up an ENTIRE CHANNEL to get his message out. It's a 24/7 reply of a bunch of ads that talk about how great he is. "Obama's plan for...

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Truth or hooey? Should I save my money?

loved1 @loved1 (5328) • United States 20 Oct 08

How in the world do you know what to believe? I keep seeing this incredible infomercial about this highly absorbant shammy called Shamwow! It looks like it would be a fantastic product to have around my house because I am always...

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Have any of you ever bought anything from TV?

zeloguy @zeloguy (4911) • United States 31 Jan 08

Have any of you ever bought anything off of TV? Was it an infomercial, QVC, HSN?I have bought silver coins before off the TV and also some trading cards a ways back that I resold on Ebay and made a pretty hefty profit. What...

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Fess up, have you ever bought one?

crazynurse @crazynurse (7482) • United States 24 Jul 07

We've all heard them, the TV infomercials! "For just 19.95....." Have you ever caved in and bought something from one of these infomercials? What did you buy and was it worth the money or was it a joke?

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has anyone tried any get rich infomercial program?

angelfantasy23 @angelfantasy23 (561) • United States 7 Jun 07

has anyone tried any of those make money programs that are on TV infomercials. Like the ones where you sell real estate. Carlton Sheets for example

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Are you an infomercial junky?

amaleigh73 @amaleigh73 (499) • United States 6 Jun 07

Most of the time I don't watch infomercials. If I watch any at all they are usually the ones about exercise equipment or programs. They usually end up making me feel guilty that I'm sitting there watching them instead of...

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"Direct Buy"

helpful_ideas @helpful_ideas (1620) • United States 30 Apr 07

I keep seeing commercials for direct Buy and have to wonder if it is worth the membership fees if you are just a regular person, not remodelling or anything. Anyone have any experience with this program at all that you could...

When ordering off the TV, is it right for them to offer you upgrades etc?

janellynn @janellynn (137) • United States 12 Nov 06

If you call to order a product you see online or on TV, do you mind when they offer you upgrades and add-ons or do you feel they are wasting your time?I work for a company who does this.. and just trying to get an understanding if...