Should You Trust As Seen On TV Products?

There is a lot of skepticism in the As Seen On TV industry and a lot of people aren't sure if they should trust these products or not. We've all seen the commercials...and well, most the time they are pretty bad and at times they promise things that seem virtually impossible (which doesn't help to the negative stigma people have of the products).

And while many people are still scared to buy As Seen On TV products, these products still sell like crazy!

Are people bored? Are the commercials mind-controlling? Or are some of these products actually legit?

There are some TV products out there that are pretty much over-priced junk, but if you do your research you can help avoid getting ripped off. Below are some tips to help you make better decisions when shopping for As Seen On TV Products.

1. Pay close attention to the offer details. Sometimes you can get charged extra shipping costs for the "free bonus" items.
2. Be Careful with Trial Offers: Sometimes they will give you a price such as $19.99 for a product but this is just a trial cost and once the trial period is up you will have to pay the full cost of that product.
3. Check the return/refund policy: Make sure to find out how the refund/return policy works just to make sure you can always send it back easily and get your money back.
4. Recurring Shipments: This is scary...but some products, especially cosmetics or weight-loss products will have a recurring shipment clause so when you order the product you will continue to receive it and be billed for it each month.
5. Do your research: If you are not sure to trust a product, make sure to read reviews, watch some product videos and checkout whatever sources you can find that talk about the product. Although some are pretty bias reviews, most the time you can find a video that shows that product in use or the effects of that product.
6. Take your time: Most people get really exited about a product and just buy it right away without following the tips mentioned above. Make sure to take your time to find out about the product before you buy it. Making quick and unthoughtful actions can get you screwed.
7. READ THE FINE PRINT: This is boring, but by reading the fine print on a site you will get answers to pretty much all the tips I mentioned above and can really help avoid getting ripped off by As Seen ON TV products.
   

There are a lot of myths about TV products which may also be leading to this whole issue of whether or not to trust them. Below are 5 myths about As Seen On TV Products and what is the actual truth.

1. Myth: "As Seen On TV" is a company that makes all these products.
   Fact: It is not a company, it is just a name for products that have commercials and are sold on TV.
   
2. Myth: All TV products are junk and they do not work
   Fact: Many of them are junk, but many of them are actually really good and work great! Some of these products you may use yourself and never know they were TV products.
3. Myth: You have to order As Seen On TV products via the phone
   Fact: There are many sites online and retail stores that sell TV products such as Amazon, Bed Bath and TVTopTen.com.
4. Myth: There is no way to return a TV product because there is no store
   Fact: Nearly every TV product has a return period of 30 days where if you send it back  you will get a full refund. You just need to check the supplier's return policy before you buy to make sure and to see where to send it back.
5. Myth: As Seen On TV products keep charging my credit card
   Fact: While there are some products that when you order over the phone or on the manufacture's site, they will keep charging your credit card. This is why it is important to read everything and make sure you will only be charged once. Also, there are many other stores where you can order them directly and you will only be charged for the cost of the product and shipping.
   

If you have had any experience with an As Seen On TV product or if you have any thoughts about them, please leave me a comment below. I would love to hear what you have to say!