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Old 03-07-2007, 02:09 PM
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Default You know what I am a sucker for?

TV infomercials.

If my wife didn't restrain me, I'd be buying blue blockers, ginsu knives, and tubs of Oxy-Clean.

Tell me though - this is pretty cool, isn't it?

Sonic Blade - Cordless Electric Knife

Couldn't I be frugal with this by utilizing more leftover meats for lunches?
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They are stacking 'em deep & selling 'em cheap over on ebay.
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I am a sucker for QVC!!
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that knife is so cool but at the same time so ridiculous ,I am sure i have something like that in the garage meant for cutting hedges ;-)
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Maybe if you were a newly returned war veteran minus an arm, or maybe if you have severe arthritis, but otherwise, i'd say waste of money, what's wrong with your own steady hand?
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[quote=Scanner;107436]TV infomercials.

If my wife didn't restrain me, I'd be buying blue blockers, ginsu knives, and tubs of Oxy-Clean.
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I always do a search and see if I can find any reviews on a product.
I am going to be having some painting done and keep thinking I will get these Hercules Hooks to hang pics etc. I have found good reviews for them.
Anyone used Hercules Hooks? Comments?
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I don't buy anything off of infomercials, not even when it hits the regular store shelves.
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I am a sucker for Beauty Products. Every couple of months my Mary Kay lady stops by to say Hi to me and ask me how i like my products and she doesn't even have to try and sell me, she just tells me about a new product and i say "that sounds good, bring it by, i'll mail/leave you a check". I also love perusing the beauty products aisle at the drugstore. And getting facials and of course the products they try to sell you after.
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Resisit by immediately changing the channel when they come on! You do not "Have to Have" what they are selling! Put your money into savings not junk!
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