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Pigs are flying, hell has frozen over, and my feet have arrived.
They were ordered Oct 4th, so it took 7 weeks.
They were ordered Oct 4th, so it took 7 weeks.
Experience Relief with Easy Feet - Perfect for Physical Disabilities
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the product "Easy Feet," which is marketed as a foot cleaning device, particularly appealing to individuals with physical disabilities. Participants share personal experiences, opinions on the product's effectiveness, and concerns regarding the purchasing process and pricing.
Discussion Character
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- Personal experience sharing
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express optimism about the product's potential benefits for individuals with physical disabilities, citing personal motivations to purchase it for family members.
- Others share humorous or light-hearted comments about preferring simpler alternatives, such as foot massages.
- Concerns are raised about the pricing structure, particularly regarding shipping and handling fees, with one participant noting their order unexpectedly totaled $50.
- Several participants recount negative experiences with similar products purchased through infomercials, suggesting skepticism about the legitimacy of the Easy Feet product.
- One participant describes a frustrating experience with the ordering process, highlighting issues with website navigation and customer service responsiveness.
- Another participant mentions a previous positive experience with a different product, contrasting it with their current concerns about Easy Feet.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
There is no consensus among participants. While some express interest in the product, others raise significant concerns about its marketing practices and the purchasing experience, leading to a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism.
Contextual Notes
Participants note various limitations in the product's marketing and sales approach, including confusion in the ordering process and high shipping costs. There are also references to past experiences with similar products that did not meet expectations.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in products designed for personal care, particularly those with physical disabilities, as well as consumers wary of purchasing items through infomercials.
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Try them! I want to know how they do.Ivan Seeking said:
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Evo said:
What are they for again?
As soon as I remember, I'll let you know how they work.
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It is a foot massage! You don't even have to be in the shower or tub.
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Tsu's feet are too ticklish for it, but she liked it as a foot massage with her socks on.
We wanted to try ours before sending Mom hers. One concern is that it could be a trip hazard in the shower. So I suggested that she put it under her shower chair and slide back a bit to use it.
Now for the real test: Does she find helpful, or not.
I must admit that my feet feel tingly clean after use in the shower. I wasn't expecting that.
We wanted to try ours before sending Mom hers. One concern is that it could be a trip hazard in the shower. So I suggested that she put it under her shower chair and slide back a bit to use it.
Now for the real test: Does she find helpful, or not.
I must admit that my feet feel tingly clean after use in the shower. I wasn't expecting that.
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An interesting note about the cost of shipping and handling. Based on the advertised price of ~$15 for one foot, with the second one free, I paid about $45 for shipping and handling, for two feet. We could view this as two feet for $30, and $30 shipping and handling.
It cost me $11 to ship one foot about 600 miles. Of course, my time is free, but it isn't for the Easy Feet company. Their cost of shipping is less than mine, but they [presumably... didn't look] had to get it here from China. Looking at it as a businessman, $30 for S&H seems reasonable. It is tough to guess at the cost of production for something like this, but if there is anything I have learned it is that there are many hidden costs in any real business. When push comes to shove, this may not be a bad price.
Esp for products with signifcant weight or bulk, it is tough to compete with chain-store pricing because of the cost of shipping. And when you go shopping, your time and travel costs - i.e., the transportation cost for the last leg of distribution, which is the most expensive part of the trip per mile - are "free".
It cost me $11 to ship one foot about 600 miles. Of course, my time is free, but it isn't for the Easy Feet company. Their cost of shipping is less than mine, but they [presumably... didn't look] had to get it here from China. Looking at it as a businessman, $30 for S&H seems reasonable. It is tough to guess at the cost of production for something like this, but if there is anything I have learned it is that there are many hidden costs in any real business. When push comes to shove, this may not be a bad price.
Esp for products with signifcant weight or bulk, it is tough to compete with chain-store pricing because of the cost of shipping. And when you go shopping, your time and travel costs - i.e., the transportation cost for the last leg of distribution, which is the most expensive part of the trip per mile - are "free".
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I need to see if Walgreen's has them in their "as seen on tv!" section.Ivan Seeking said:
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I don't think she wants to try it! 
To be fair, her mobility has improved enough that she can reach her toes again while sitting on her shower chair. If she has another setback it may still prove helpful. Also, my mother is about as stubborn as anyone can be [which is probably the only reason she is still alive!]. It may just take time before she finally gives it a try. She never wants to try anything new. I was giving it a 50/50 chance this would happen.
To be fair, her mobility has improved enough that she can reach her toes again while sitting on her shower chair. If she has another setback it may still prove helpful. Also, my mother is about as stubborn as anyone can be [which is probably the only reason she is still alive!]. It may just take time before she finally gives it a try. She never wants to try anything new. I was giving it a 50/50 chance this would happen.
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