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Some of them work farly well - others are a waste of money.
We bought that mushroom slicer for like $15
That's a lot of money to spend on something you use twice a month (OK - 4 times - works great on hardboiled eggs, too). But - it really is a great little gadget and timesaver when you use it, so - I guess I would say over the course of a few years, it will end up being money well-spent, if it doesn't break before then.
On the other hand - we bought those stupid double-sided pancake makers, and once the batter all spilled out on the first flip, back they went for a refund.
As seen on TV things are no worse or better than any other merchandise. Just look at the claims with a healthy amount of cynicism, and you'll be O.K. And remember that what they <i>don't</i> tell you about a product is as important as what they do tell you.
For instance - you can't use a "Flat Hose" unless the whole damn thing is unrolled - because it must expand in order for any water to get thru it, and as for those juicer/smoothie machines - Have you priced fruit lately?
And for the highest-priced TV ad - I've heard those $2200 "memory foam" beds retain body heat like a mofo.
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