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What gimmicky gadget have you been sucked into recently?

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Moonwatcher1904 Thu 21-Mar-24 15:17:15

I bought a Nutribullet blender off a shopping channel but after only using it a couple of times it was relegated to the back of the cupboard. I tried to give it to either of my DD's but they weren't interested so I took it to the recycle shop at our local recycling centre. I now have a Bamix which I do use.

fancythat Thu 21-Mar-24 15:11:24

I havent been sucked into anything recently.
I learnt my lesson about 10 years ago. Well the end lesson.
Myself and someone else bought stretchy tops for jam jars, or something like that, from a trade store.
When got home, a. I soon ran out of uses for them, and b. they required strength I dont have. I threw them away. I didnt want to inflict them on anyone else.

MissAdventure Thu 21-Mar-24 15:09:55

Magimixes cost a fortune!

fancythat Thu 21-Mar-24 15:08:54

I would have taken your bread maker Sago.

MissAdventure Thu 21-Mar-24 14:40:38

I've bought a juicer, recently and that has been a good buy. I know full well that anything large that gets put into a cupboard will never see the light of day again.

Sago Thu 21-Mar-24 14:39:03

Grammaretto

I have given away gadgets recently which I never use
A herb scissors
A bread maker
A magimix food processor
I still have a fruit press for juicing and winemaking which I've not used for 2 years.
.

I would have loved your Magimix😉

Grammaretto Thu 21-Mar-24 14:37:26

I have given away gadgets recently which I never use
A herb scissors
A bread maker
A magimix food processor
I still have a fruit press for juicing and winemaking which I've not used for 2 years.
.

MissAdventure Thu 21-Mar-24 14:35:26

It might encourage foxes in for a feast.
They like to eat it, I've heard.

Grammaretto Thu 21-Mar-24 14:32:50

I'm about to buy a bag a chicken manure for the garden. Should I?
Someone whose leeks are huge, loves it.

MissAdventure Thu 21-Mar-24 14:24:48

I haven't been "sucked into it" though.
It's not that good. grin

MissAdventure Thu 21-Mar-24 14:22:51

I bought what is called a keyboard vacuum, and I love it!

It takes care of all the "bits" that appear throughout the day, does between the sofa seats, and dusts the skirting.

Sago Thu 21-Mar-24 14:10:30

This morning I nearly bought a plastic scraper that would do a million things, then a lint roller that would restore my carpets, after lunch a foundation popped up on Instagram that would change my life.
I have resisted them all and saved about £60.
What gimmicky widgety stuff have you purchased and was it good?