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This is a real piece.

Reviewer Comments: I guess there is technically nothing incorrect about the description of this product. But I would say that its’ carefully worded language appears to be written by a politician. Let me reword the description for normal people.This is the fanciest cardboard box you have ever seen, but it is still a cardboard box. You can tell because the edges in plain sight show the structure. You have to figure out how to cut a nice slot in it and add the ribbon to make it look and work as shown. We will charge you [$] for a box that could have been shipped flat and probably for less than $10.

Originally posted at The Knot (legalese)

only for mutants!

Reviewer Comments: These were designed for mutants. With rectangular feet and legs.Too small at the toe, too large at the arch and heel. Very heavy soles cause the boots to move a lot on the foot, leaving welts around calves,at toe and heel. They scuffed in the first 1/2 hour of wear with tan streaks.They were so difficult to put on that I cut off the top strap. I wore them once, to work. I have a sit down job, and still ended up with welts from wear. I have only encountered one pair of shoes as bad as this in my life. The shoes are instruments of torture. Do not buy them unless you are a masochist. Literally.

Originally posted at Sierra Trading Post (legalese)

Not what I thought it would be

Reviewer Comments: First off, I thought this kit was goin gto be a good size. Well, it’s not. The inflatable heads are about 6 inches at most. The hanging ghosts that look great in the instructions are small pastic bags with a silly face on them. The footprints and eyes are just pieces of green cardboard. And the crackle pad is just a sheet of bubblewrap. The only things I found useful were the door clings and the spider web. So buyers beware, your buying a kit of junk.

Originally posted at Spirit Halloween Costumes (legalese)

Get ready to be laughed at!

Reviewer Comments: I used this product on 3 shoots before getting rid of it and buying my glidecam. It really doesn’t provide any more stable a shot than handheld use. If you use it anywhere in public, get ready to hear “look, a steering wheel” and other similar remarks ALOT! Very bad at weddings when blending in and not standing out are important. Both times I used this at weddings during dance shooting, the DJs would say over the loud mic – “look, a camera on a steering wheel”…

Besides, it just doesn’t stabilize your shot and is very large! If you simply know how to handle your camera, you can get just as stable of shots if not better. If you want a stable running shot, buy a real stabilizer, don’t waste your money on this! Worst piece of equipment I’ve ever spent money on.

Originally posted at B&H Photo Video (legalese)

Step Away From The Stroller!!

Reviewer Comments: I loved this stroller when I first saw it. I’m in the middle of nowhere and my only options for stroller shopping were [...] so when I trekked 40 min. out of town to Babies R Us, I was thrilled to see this stroller. I wish I would’ve driven back home and read the reviews before I purchased this. First the positives. It is a very cute stroller and somewhat affordable. I was not aware of the whole “bugagoo” comparisons, but most people around here don’t care about those things and wouldn’t know the difference. Second, the adjustable handle and being able to face the baby both ways is a great idea. Now the realities. It is a 2 part system and takes getting used to and having some finesse to load and unload from your car. Second, the seat can be pretty bulky to fit in the back of a trunk. Also, one little cup holder and a small compartment on the bottom of the stroller is not enough for me. I usually hang the diaper bag from the handle, so that I can whip out a bottle in a snap or grab a diaper real quick, or even place a few shopping bags if its not too much. No such luck with this stroller. The handles are too wide to fit anything around it. And to reiterate some of the other responses, the handle does start to feel flimsy after a few uses. And you can’t turn the baby around while she’s still in it. But the worst part of all, are the tires. Now, I have been very, very careful about where I use this stroller. After I came home and saw the reviews, I should’ve boxed it up and returned it immediately, but the positive responses it got counteracted the warnings, so I gave it a chance. Big mistake. Both tires already have a hole in them. As if having a baby isn’t expensive enough, now I’ve got to replace these tires. I can’t help but think that there could’ve been an easier way for the company to make those tires more affordable, economical and practical. But no. I always say, the baby industry is the last one to realize there is a recession going on. Please DO NOT BUY THIS STROLLER. YOU WILL REGRET IT.

Originally posted at Toys R Us (legalese)