iPhone to the Rescue – Forever Sharp Knives
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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!
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- Ronald Huereca
- 6:22 PM
- 34 Comments
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August 3, 2008 at 7:26 pm
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.
August 5, 2008 at 1:02 am
@Andrew,
Or I’m too nice
August 8, 2008 at 7:28 am
Very nice use of tech, Ronald.
cetroyer
August 30, 2008 at 6:18 am
This is excellent example of a modern man who could research anything with use of todays technology. Bravo
September 2, 2008 at 10:14 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.
September 9, 2008 at 4:29 am
I just bough my iphone today and it is greeaaat. I was never so excited before
September 15, 2008 at 3:16 pm
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.
September 18, 2008 at 9:25 am
Yes It Is great. I am in love with Iphone
October 10, 2008 at 2:17 pm
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.
October 24, 2008 at 4:10 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
October 31, 2008 at 11:32 am
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?
November 16, 2008 at 10:00 pm
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
December 13, 2008 at 12:32 am
You should have called him out on it. and then told the crowd.
February 1, 2009 at 12:17 am
In addition to surfing the web on the iPhone for prices, I just noticed that the iPhone Apps store has a number of shopping apps, which makes comparing online prices easier than ever.
February 12, 2009 at 3:53 am
I won’t believe anything that has “forever something” in a name. I wish though my iPhone has “forever battery”. It keeps my phone awake for only 1,5 day now.. :/
February 26, 2009 at 4:00 am
I’ve got an iphone too and “he” is amazing… To the Danish My iphone have got the same problem, low bat everytime, cause we use it too much i think !
March 30, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Wow, interesting article, thanks mate!
May 11, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Great idea. What a money-saver. I have delayed my purchase of the iPhone because I have been hearing about Google’s new phone.
May 11, 2009 at 1:54 pm
BTW in addition to surfing the web on the iPhone for prices, I just noticed that the iPhone Apps store has a number of shopping apps, which makes comparing online prices easier than ever. Cool, yeah?
May 11, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Bravissimo! This is excellent example of a modern man who could research anything with use of todays technology.
May 12, 2009 at 6:28 am
This fone is truly amazing
May 27, 2009 at 7:59 pm
You also get a chopping/mincing device with the set – it was the last thing he was going to mention but perhaps you didn’t stay to hear it all? I am a VitaMix sales demonstrator and I use a Forever Sharp knife and would NEVER be without it. People who watch my demonstrations are always trying to find out how to get a knife like mine. I’ve had mine for 7 years. The Forever Sharp Knife salesman was offering a good deal whether you got it at Sam’s Club or online somewhere else – at Sam’s Club, however, you would have gotten that extra chopper thingy…
May 28, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Yes mee tooi have a iphone, i like it, yes very much…
May 28, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Yes mee too have a iphone, i like it, yes very much…
June 9, 2009 at 6:40 am
Yes mee too have a iphone, i like it, yes very much…
June 9, 2009 at 6:40 am
The Forever Sharp Knife salesman was offering a good deal whether you got it at Sam’s Club or online somewhere else – at Sam’s Club, however, you would have gotten that extra chopper thingy…
June 9, 2009 at 6:41 am
I am a VitaMix sales demonstrator and I use a Forever Sharp knife and would NEVER be without it.
September 22, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Your article is very interesting, thanks !
October 1, 2009 at 12:16 pm
great and nice post, thank you.
October 15, 2009 at 2:03 am
This is excellent example of a modern man who could research anything with use of todays technology. Bravo
November 12, 2009 at 3:38 pm
I also saw the demo but you walked away to soon he also gave a Euro Chopper which the web site has at $27 and additional parer knife in addition to the free one for listening to the preview and another juicer.
December 29, 2009 at 7:53 am
I love Love LOVE my iphone! Comes in quite handy when wanting to verify info, as you did at Sams. Although the crazy knife guy hasn’t been at my Sams I have used my phone to verify the price on some Italian leather boots.
February 2, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Wow, I just love Iphones, but I love Ipads even more, they are a sharp as any thing.. hehe..
July 5, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Oh, come on, the poor sales guy has to make a living
Having sold myself in the past, I’d give the guy some slack.