Saturday, November 08, 2008

As Seen on TV

I can be such a sucker when it comes to infomercials. Lately, I've been intrigued by two particular wonder products:

1. Titan Peeler
This dual action (can be used up and down) stainless steel peeler can be used to slice, julienne, grate, and shave veggies, cheeses, and even wood (!), as demonstrated on the commercial. It is durable and dishwasher safe. And it's only $14.99... but that's not all! If I purchase during the month of November, I can get another set of Titan Peelers, plus the slicing board and julienne slicer!

It looks like such a handy little tool... anyone want in with me? :)



2. Point 'n Paint
I've been doing a lot of painting (exterior trim and door), and still have bigger, grander projects in mind... so this painting tool really caught my attention. I'm not sure how, exactly, but it claims that it can:
  • Paint an entire room in less than one hour
  • Holds 5x more paint than a conventional roller head
  • Same paint pad works great on any surface, textured or smooth
  • Revolutionary no-drip design keeps paint off floors
  • Design requires no taping or paint prepping
  • Perfect, professional results each time
Again, I'm tempted, but the Point 'n Paint seems too good to be true... What do you think?

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4 comments:

  1. SamNovember 8, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    I'm reminded of an episode of "I Love Lucy:"

    LUCY: It's a Handy Dandy Kitchen Helper. I saw it demonstrated on television, it's a tremendous bargain when you think of all the things you can do with it.

    RICKY: How much is it?

    LUCY: Uh, it rices, dices, and splices.

    RICKY: Lucy, how much?

    LUCY: It cuts down on the time that a housewife has to spend in the kitchen.

    RICKY: How much?

    LUCY: About two hours a day.

    RICKY: Lucy?

    LUCY: Seven dollars and ninety-eight cents.

    RICKY: Seven dollars and ninety-eight cents!

    LUCY: Yeah but you'd think it was cheap at twice the price if you saw all the things the man does with it on television. I watch him every day. Here I'll show you.

    Ceciiiiii! You've got some 'splainen to do!!!

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  2. ceciNovember 8, 2008 at 3:19 PM

    hahahahaha! did you actually commit that dialogue to memory??

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  3. SamNovember 8, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    No way-- Google found me the episode transcripts.

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  4. AngJanuary 20, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    I was doing internet research on that Point 'n Paint because I too was intrigued. Saw your blog. I am wondering if you bought it?

    If not, here's a website you should look at with bad opinions about the product!

    http://www.infomercialscams.com/scams/point_n_paint_complaints

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