Article Sphere Logo

TV Infomercials: The Urge to Buy

By Expert Author: Sarah Belle | Article Abstract
Word Count: 263 words | Views: 116 view(s)
You don't have to be an idiot to be fooled by a T.V. infomercial.

Unfortunately, you DO feel like an idiot after you've purchased! I mean, if Brooke Burke's miracle secret to a great body is her Ball Exercise routine, then it should work for me, right? Yep, infomercials are excellent at persuading you to buy.

I think the number one deception to be aware of with T.V. Infomercials is the concept of "no risk". They will try to convince you that, with their "30 day return policy" and "100% money-back guarantee", there is NO WAY YOU CAN LOOSE. This is false.

For starters, most of us are too lazy to return the item if we are unhappy. It means waiting on the phone forever, getting the third degree from the tele-consultant and if it's exercise equipment, you'll need to dismantle and re-package the item.

Here's the kicker: if you DO return the item, you have to pay postage expenses. Firstly, you have to pay the "postage and handling" fee original billed to you by the supplier (they will not refund this). On top of that, you have to pay for sending the item back to them. This can be especially hard on the hip pocket if you've purchased a heavy or large item.

So before you reach for the phone, calculate the postage expenses you'll have to fork out if the product is unsatisfactory. Is it worth it? Why not simply shop around in your local area, where you have the luxury of being able to closely examine the product before handing over any money.
Sarah Belle

About the Author/Author Bio

Sarah Belle writes for SmartPiggy - clik.to/smartpiggy - a money management website designed especially for young adults. There's no sales pitch, just unbiased and easy-to-follow information to help you save money, invest smarter and build wealth.

Article Source: http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/TV-Infomercials--The-Urge-to-Buy/73871

Article Submitted: 2007-02-22 | This Article has been viewed 116 times.

Rate Article

More "Shopping" Related Articles

 
 

Listed below are more articles related to the above article from the "Shopping" article category.

People interested in the above article "TV Infomercials: The Urge to Buy" are also interested in the related articles listed below:

 
You can be a hunter or a bird watcher (an ornithologist,) or even military or marine personnel. You can do pretty little without good pair binoculars. But when you want to buy a pair for yourself, you know you can't hope to cross match the specifications of a bird watchers' needs with your, a soldier's, needs.
The internet, with the myriads of interconnected computers and sites, it's not impossible that there is something good waiting to be discovered. Whether it be discounts, special offers, sales or coupons, it's just right there, waiting to be discovered.
It's down to the last minute, crunch time. You procrastinated all week..no, all MONTH long and you still don't have anything for mother's day, father's day or your Aunt's birthday. What about the office party next week? Or what about your girlfriend??? Here are some tips to analyze your situation and to make the most out of a last minute gift purchase.
Curious kids love to explore and investigate. From an early age, a hand-held magnifying glass offers a new perspective to young scientists and explorers. Common objects are fascinating when seen in detail, and it helps kids understand the world around them.
The Infant Graco Car Seat slick tough design is light in weight at just sixteen pounds complete with the base and only ten pounds on its own. The neutral coloration of the car seat means that it will suit most car interiors. The design is so sturdy that it will last to be passed down to your next child or sold on to another prospective parent.
Sending the right funny birthday card to a friend or family member can bring a little more enjoyment to the person's birthday. Most people love to have a good laugh and, if you cannot be there for their birthday, picking the right funny birthday card can bring a smile to the recipient's face and lets them know that someone was thinking about them.
Kanchipuram sarees is one of the world famous varieties of premier Indian sarees. Hand woven from twisted silk yarn this variety of silk sarees are famous for their luster, durability and finish. While draping this outfit its auspicious looks and rich quality gives the woman a royal and special feeling. Regarded as the garment for special occasions Kanchipuram sarees represent Indian ethnic fashion and can easily replace designer wedding dresses especially for south Indian women. The subtle look, the feel of dignity and elegance make it a treasured collection among women of all age.
 
Article Directory Home All Categories Shopping
 

Can't find what you're looking for? Try Google Search!
 
Copyright © 2005 - by Larry Lim, Singapore - Article Search Engine Directory at ArticleSphere.com™
All Rights Reserved Worldwide. All Trademarks and Servicemarks are the property of the respective owners.

Afrikaans Albanian Arabic Belarusian Bulgarian Catalan Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Croatian Czech Danish German English Estonian Filipino Finnish French Galician Greek Hebrew Hindi Hungarian Icelandic Indonesian Irish Italiano Japanese Korean Latvian Lithuanian Macedonian Malay Maltese Dutch Norwegian Persian Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Serbian Slovak Slovenian Spanish Swahili Swedish Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese Welsh Yiddish