iPhone to the Rescue - Forever Sharp Knives
I was in Sam’s club when I stumbled across a guy doing a demo of Forever Sharp Knives.
He was demonstrating how one of the knives could cut easily through fresh bread, a ripe tomato, and even a hammer.
He asked the audience how much we could expect the knives to cost. Some lady chimed in, “38 dollars.”
“Yup.” he replied anxiously.
He continued, “But since you are special Sam’s Club customers, you get a second knife absolutely free!”
At this point, he started naming all of the extras that people would get. Then he dropped a bombshell.
“But wait, since you’ve all listened so patiently to me, I’ve got a special incentive to give you from the manufacturer. A third knife!”
At this point, I whipped out my iPhone and Googled “forever sharp knives”. I saw that this was not indeed a “special incentive” for just “Sam’s Club” customers. This was the same deal that could be purchased online without listening to some jackass speak.
I immediately walked away, shaking my head and smirking.
On another note, I picked up a shredder today and used my iPhone to check out the reviews on Amazon. It turned out Amazon.com was slightly cheaper, but I picked up the shredder anyways. Go iPhone!
Join the Discussion (13 Comments)
Sweet success! I don’t have an iPhone, but I regularly check reviews and prices on my Moto Q while in a store.
You should’ve held up your phone and pointed out to the guy (and the audience) that the “special” was available anywhere.
Maybe I’m too mean.
Posted on August 3rd, 2008 at 7:26 pm
@Andrew,
Or I’m too nice
Posted on August 5th, 2008 at 1:02 am
Very nice use of tech, Ronald.
cetroyer
Posted on August 8th, 2008 at 7:28 am
This is excellent example of a modern man who could research anything with use of todays technology. Bravo
Posted on August 30th, 2008 at 6:18 am
Great story. It’s interesting to see how iPhones (and other wireless internet devices) are changing society. With wireless internet devices, we shop differently, compare prices, check reviews, and more. I can see how an iphone pays for itself quickly is saved money. Maybe I can use that excuse to buy one.
Posted on September 2nd, 2008 at 10:14 am
I just bough my iphone today and it is greeaaat. I was never so excited before
Posted on September 9th, 2008 at 4:29 am
Great story. Sounds like the iPhone could pay for itself in no time. I wonder how this will change retail marketing; retail stores will have to compete with the internet even more than they do now.
Posted on September 15th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Yes It Is great. I am in love with Iphone
Posted on September 18th, 2008 at 9:25 am
Great idea. What a money-saver. I have delayed my purchase of the iPhone because I have been hearing about Google’s new phone. They both sound great.
Posted on October 10th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
We have the forever sharp knike. It carries a life time guarantee. Yesterday the blade broke in half just laying flat on the top shelf of the dish washer. How do we get it replaced? PLEASE answer A.S.A.P. It is our favorite knife.
Thank you
Posted on October 24th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
The man at Sam`s club said the forever sharp knife would not break. Mine did just by dropping on the kitchen floor. I have dropped many knives cheap and all and none of them broke. Has anyone else had this problem?
Posted on October 31st, 2008 at 11:32 am
I plan on returning some Forever sharp knives because of rust. Website says to send the knives and $2.00 shipping/handling to the address below. (in the original package if available)
Contact Us
Please click the email below to send your comments, inquiries or concerns:
inquiries@tttradingnj.com
To return an item, please use the appropriate address below. If you have any questions, please contact us.
http://www.twintowerstrading.com/contact-us-i-4.html
Twin Towers Trading, Inc. Headquarters NORTH AMERICA
10 Station Street
Manalapan, NJ 07726
1800 625 3777
732 786 8010 Fax: 732 786 8537
Hope that helps
Posted on November 16th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
You should have called him out on it. and then told the crowd.
Posted on December 13th, 2008 at 12:32 am