Nu Wave PIC, as seen on TV

[Kaonohi]

I noticed the ad in the header in this site. Let me tell you my experience:

I responded to a TV or Internet ad, I forget which, maybe both.

I thought my wife would like it, so I ordered one.

Item Cost Shipping Total
NuWave PIC2 1 $99.99 $29.95 $129.94
Cooking Package FREE $29.95 $29.95
Hawaii Surcharge FREE $30.00 $30.00
NuCookbook 1 FREE FREE $0.00
Cooking Guide 1 FREE FREE $0.00
DVD 1 FREE FREE $0.00
1-Year Warranty 1 FREE FREE $0.00
VIP Membership 1 FREE FREE $0.00
Subtotal of Items $99.99
Shipping & Processing $89.90
Taxes $0.00
Total $189.89

$89.90 for shipping! My wife read online reviews saying it was a piece of garbage, she didn't want to even open it - I emailed and called their phone requesting return instructions.

The company does NOT respond to emails, and their phone has been shut off, so I can't even call them.

If I had ordered a second unit "FREE, only pay shipping," I'd have had to pay another $89.90.

Sometimes I'm such a sucker. It sits unused in our garage, till I can sell it or 'gift' it.

If anyone wants it, they can have it for $100.00 -
Even if I returned it I'd still be stuck with the shipping and surcharge, plus have to pay shipping back.

[GregLee]

Re: Nu Wave PIC, as seen on TV

I have a similar product that I've used for about a year, a Max Burton, and mine works pretty well. Out of curiosity, I looked yours up on Amazon to see what users said about it -- it's here: Nuwave PIC2. There were complaints, especially about shipping and customer service, but the reviews were mostly positive.

[pzarquon]

Re: Nu Wave PIC, as seen on TV

Interesting. Lovely ad targeting, I'm seeing the ad up top, too. Agreed, the product looks good for $99, and has reasonable reviews for a kitchen gadget... all the negative reviews relate to shenanigans by the manufacturer, including upselling and unreasonable shipping charges.

[Kaonohi]

Re: Nu Wave PIC, as seen on TV

Well, it's gone. A friend found the "half price" offer appealing enough.
I'll report back with her impressions of the product, to be fair.