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albertGQ · 07-03-2009, 02:56 PM

So I bought some Shamwow last night. The guy at the Stampede had a really good spiel and presentation so he hooked my fiancee and I. I haven't used it yet, but I was just wondering if anyone here owns one and loves it. Or even hate it for that matter.

I got 4 large mats, 2 smaller ones, and 2 more blue ones that are ideal for windows and mirrors for $20 (no tax). Was that a good deal?

Will I use my shamwow lots? I read that it works better when damp?
How does that work?

Hack&Lube · 07-03-2009, 02:58 PM

It wasn't Vince Offer selling them?

Tyler · 07-03-2009, 03:08 PM

According to Vince, they're great for cleaning hooker's blood up off the carpet!

Bigtime · 07-03-2009, 03:23 PM

We will know the Calgary Stampede has reached the majors if Vince Offer himself was selling the Shamwow here.

lazy_programmer · 07-03-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by albertGQ

So I bought some Shamwow last night. The guy at the Stampede had a really good spiel and presentation so he hooked my fiancee and I. I haven't used it yet, but I was just wondering if anyone here owns one and loves it. Or even hate it for that matter.

I got 4 large mats, 2 smaller ones, and 2 more blue ones that are ideal for windows and mirrors for $20 (no tax). Was that a good deal?

Will I use my shamwow lots? I read that it works better when damp?
How does that work?

I think that's the standard 'deal' for the last 7 years, at least that's what I've paid since 2002. I"m not sure if it works as good as they claim, but it's quite good for absorbing large amounts of water, especially on carpets and sofas.

Table 5 · 07-03-2009, 03:50 PM

I remember my parents getting these things in the early 90's so they've definitely been around for a while. It's funny how they've had this resurgence all of a sudden. I don't think it was a Shamwow back then, but there are several on the market (Billy Mays pitched the ones called Zorbeez, which I think came out before Shamwow did).

TurnedTheCorner · 07-03-2009, 03:52 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A9fmnAsgdg

Bertuzzied · 07-03-2009, 04:14 PM

I bought a box from costco. Can't remember how many it came with or how much i paid. hahaha.
It was under $20 i think. and it was in a box.

TurnedTheCorner · 07-03-2009, 04:37 PM

Beware of imitators.

Rathji · 07-03-2009, 05:16 PM

My wife bought some. We used one for a shower mat until we realized that the water never evaporated from it. Soaks up stuff really good, so if I miss the toilet I kick the one sitting in the bottom of our shelf to soak it up.

I should probably put one in my car, I am always wanting something to wipe off the inside of my windshield.

07-03-2009, 06:16 PM

He didn't mention his sunroof.... he must keep it open.

After seeing this post I saw some for sale in Canadian Tire and Petland today (both places for 19.99)

Champi · 07-03-2009, 08:07 PM

The Thing with the Shamwow is, you cant really unlock its full potential unless you have a SlapChop to pair it with.

MRCboicgy · 07-03-2009, 08:38 PM

The ones I've seen from stampede are fake, but the real ones (which I got in the US at Walgreens) work like promised.

Dion · 07-03-2009, 09:00 PM

You can buy that stuff at the dollar store. It works just as good and costs a fraction of what they try to charge you at the Stampede.

Rathji · 07-03-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

That's pretty gross there, spanky.

Of the 2 things I mentioned in my post, you picked the gross one being wiping off the inside of my windshield over me wiping stray piss off the floor?

It's times like these when you don't even need the username to identify the person who made the post.

GreenLantern · 07-04-2009, 05:26 AM

I bought a Shamwow and he beat the prostitute wtih me for free!

Bigtime · 07-04-2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

I bought a box from costco. Can't remember how many it came with or how much i paid. hahaha.
It was under $20 i think. and it was in a box.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dion

You can buy that stuff at the dollar store. It works just as good and costs a fraction of what they try to charge you at the Stampede.

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Originally Posted by TurnedTheCorner

Beware of imitators.

'nuff said.

Were those ones made in Germany? You know the Germans make good stuff.

Bertuzzied · 07-04-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

'nuff said.

Were those ones made in Germany? You know the Germans make good stuff.

What? you think Costco would sell fake stuff? hehe.

Well i went and dug up the box. It has ###### guy on front and is made in germany.
You get 4 extra large and 4 large shamwows.

Now how do i use these things?

Mrs. Rathji · 07-05-2009, 12:55 AM

They do work best when damp. They are alright. I don't think they are as fantastic as they are made out to be. Just a very absorbant cloth. And they kind of go wonky after you wash them. They don't hold their shape. But not a real waste of money.

STeeLy · 07-05-2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Rathji

They do work best when damp. They are alright. I don't think they are as fantastic as they are made out to be. Just a very absorbant cloth. And they kind of go wonky after you wash them. They don't hold their shape. But not a real waste of money.

So does it work well for you wiping off Rathji's piss off the floor?