What "As Seen On TV" Products have worked well for you

Kwesi · #1 09-13-2010, 05:59 PM

Of all the ASOTV products that my family has used the only one that seems to work even close to as advertised was OxiClean. Everything else has sucked... horribly. What are you're experiences with ASOTV products?

codeinedreams · #2 09-13-2010, 06:05 PM

I've heard good reports from friends about the clapper, magic bullet, and bootie pop

tplyons · #3 09-13-2010, 06:25 PM

Magic Bullets are awesome. I lost the bottom of mine in a move, so I'm using a knockoff. Just doesn't compare.

Things that don't work:
- Big City Slider Station
- Shamwow

bongomania · #4 09-13-2010, 06:44 PM

I find that Chia Pets work perfectly!

Actually I've been wondering about the high-pressure water sprayer hose attachment they've been advertising lately... If it's any good, I could use something like that.

**Bryan R. Tyler** · #5 09-13-2010, 06:58 PM

We've got a Magic Bullet and the Total Pillow, and both are great- the Total Pillow thing is perfect on car rides.

**Bryan R. Tyler** · #6 09-13-2010, 06:59 PM

Oh, and I don't know if it counts as an "as seen on TV" item or not, but the Iron Gym Xtreme pull-up bar is fantastic.

bassrique · #7 09-13-2010, 07:03 PM

I think the Hunter Honer knife sharpener is a TV product:

As long as the relief edge is OK, this thing will easily sharpen your blades - including serrated.

EDIT:

Oh yeah, the TRX suspension trainer will kick your butt. It doesn't look like much, but it'll hit everywhere:

Kwesi · #8 09-13-2010, 07:06 PM

I just remembered one more thing that worked: Orange Clean. I dunno if it's around anymore but I remember that when we had it it worked wonders on stains and whatnot.

Among the multitude of things that failed like a dwarf in the NBA:

ColdHeat Soldering Iron
Cordless Swivel Sweeper

and a bunch of stuff I cant seem to remember right now.

**Jerose** · #9 09-13-2010, 07:06 PM

iRenew. I fall down half as much as I used to.

Which is never.

Which is why I don't own one.

jrthebassguy · #10 09-13-2010, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tplyons

Magic Bullets are awesome. I lost the bottom of mine in a move, so I'm using a knockoff. Just doesn't compare.

Things that don't work:
- Big City Slider Station
- Shamwow

Add Vince's other product, SlapChop to that list. My brother bought one and it worked excellent the first time he used it - and a week later while he was using it again it practically shattered.

stevetx19 · #11 09-13-2010, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan R. Tyler

Oh, and I don't know if it counts as an "as seen on TV" item or not, but the Iron Gym Xtreme pull-up bar is fantastic.

+1

Turock · #12 09-13-2010, 08:41 PM

Magic Jack. Seriously considering getting rid of my land line.

iamlowsound · #13 09-13-2010, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassrique

I think the Hunter Honer knife sharpener is a TV product:

As long as the relief edge is OK, this thing will easily sharpen your blades - including serrated.

EDIT:

Oh yeah, the TRX suspension trainer will kick your butt. It doesn't look like much, but it'll hit everywhere:

They have one of those suspension trainers at the gym and they are cool for doing body weight chest flys and back flys, but I haven't found a use for them beyond that.

lowsound

bassrique · #14 09-13-2010, 08:49 PM

Quote:

They have one of those suspension trainers at the gym and they are cool for doing body weight chest flys and back flys, but I haven't found a use for them beyond that.

lowsound

Go to YouTube for more ideas and then add a 40lb rucksack

5StringBlues · #15 09-13-2010, 08:59 PM

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5StringBlues · #16 09-13-2010, 09:00 PM

theory028 · #17 09-13-2010, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tplyons

Magic Bullets are awesome. I lost the bottom of mine in a move, so I'm using a knockoff. Just doesn't compare.

Things that don't work:
- Big City Slider Station
- Shamwow

The Big City Slider Station seemed so cool. I was upset when I finally got to try one. It's pretty dangerous, to be honest. The grease pours over the edges. That would be uncool for those that use gas ranges. Luckily my stove is electric. Billy made me want to double or triple stack 'em so I could watch my family attack 'em.

The Magic Bullet is cool but it's kind of hard to screw up a blender. The Ultimate Chopper was just as good, in my opinion. The included extras with the Magic Bullet much more appealing, though. My attempt at dicing onion with the Magic Bullet was unsuccessful, unfortunately. It worked well for protein shakes and the recipes look pretty good. The onion just turned into a paste.

I'm interested in the Tasti-Wave. It's got Chef Tony's name on it and is essentially a pan that you can microwave food in. The infomercial makes it look good. If they start carrying them at Bed, Bath, & Beyond I will likely buy one. I may order one to use in this year's White Elephant Christmas gift exchange.

bassrique · #18 09-13-2010, 09:08 PM

I've actually blended fish and drank it. Long story.

MadMan118 · #19 09-13-2010, 09:56 PM

Mighty Putty, its holding several things in my house together.

Auzzie-Phoenix · #20 09-13-2010, 10:06 PM

Orange clean was good stuff, and had quite a few products under the name. I think I still have a tub of the paste cleaner for stoves, etc...

Ped-Egg works flawlessly, just like a foot grater should.

Oxiclean still works great. Heard good stuff about that QRB stuff they used to sell for stripping wood and re-finishing it... mom never used the supply of it that she bought, so don't know for certain first hand.

The cordless swivel sweeper works great for picking up pet hair on low-pile carpet, other than that, not so good.