As Seen on TV...rip-offs

[Don M.]

We did our weekly shopping today. As my wife was browsing at Kohl's, I went next door to Menard's, and looked around. There is a handy Universal socket that is frequently advertised on TV for $20.

RED DOG UNIVERSAL SOCKET

As I was looking in the tool section, I found virtually the same thing for $1.50. I bought 2 of them.

https://www.menards.com/main/tools/...41973/p-1642874317246959-c-9159.htm?exp=false

There are rarely any items advertised on these TV ads that can't be found at a far better price elsewhere.

 

[Ken N Tx]

We did our weekly shopping today. As my wife was browsing at Kohl's, I went next door to Menard's, and looked around. There is a handy Universal socket that is frequently advertised on TV for $20.

RED DOG UNIVERSAL SOCKET

As I was looking in the tool section, I found virtually the same thing for $1.50. I bought 2 of them.

https://www.menards.com/main/tools/...41973/p-1642874317246959-c-9159.htm?exp=false

There are rarely any items advertised on these TV ads that can't be found at a far better price elsewhere.

How about 4 for$74.51!!! Just in case one ,two or three breaks!!

 

[Aunt Bea]

How about 4 for$74.51!!! Just in case one ,two or three breaks!!

Cross four of the kids off the Christmas list!

 

[Aunt Bea]

Avoid disappointment and future regret…

Limit of two per caller…

Order now, may be discontinued due to supply chain issues…



“No man ever went broke overestimating the ignorance of the American public.”
- P. T. Barnum

 

[JustDave]

I have to wonder why "As seen on TV" bolsters the value or even the need for a product. Now "seen in the tool chests of mechanics, house cleaning ladies, or fisherman's tackle boxes" may tell you something, but the fact that it has been on TV is not very important.