On Thu, 30 Oct 2003 11:20:01 -0800, "Sam D."
> wrote:

>
>"Fudge" > wrote in message
. ..
>> I have seen a disproportionate number of these grills on offer at
>garage
>> sales in Eastern Ontario. A lot of the units seem to be in very good shape
>> and thus quite new. An impulse buy perhaps or a gift for a non cook.
>
>I think that is a result of the strategy used to sell a lot of the things we
>see on TV infomercials. They are selling a dream that you will be a great
>cook if you just have this piece of equipment, or you can be fit and trim if
>you just have this exercise item. They succeed by appealing to people's
>fantasies and selling dreams, not selling what people will necessarily
>use.or enjoy.


I bought one a month ago after sneering at it for years....it's
fantastic.