Product: Engine Ice

Company: Bike Bandit

Price: $17.95

Consumer: Motorcyclists

The purpose of Engine Ice is as a coolant.

Pros: Keeping a motorcycle engine running cool is imperative. Keeping it from freezing during the cold winter months is essential. Engine Ice is a high-performance coolant that is nontoxic and biodegradable. Engine Ice has been proven to reduce operating temperatures by as much as 50°F. Engine Ice is also antifreeze, providing protection down to -26°F. You’ve no doubt used other coolants but I promise you that you have never used one that is anywhere near as good as Engine Ice. You WILL be amazed!

Engine Ice is road race legal. It is sanctioned by AMA, CCS, and FUSA. Engine Ice comes premixed with iron-free water. It’s recommended that you flush your engine with vinegar and distilled water before using Engine Ice. It’s safe for your engine, and it’s safe for the environment! Double winner!

Cons: I would have liked to have found a firm satisfaction of guarantee statement on the website. However, since there IS a return policy, I would think that there is a guarantee of satisfaction implied. The Engine Ice appears to be exactly as advertised.

Guarantee: There is no guarantee of satisfaction statement that I could find on the Bike Bandit website. There is, however, a return policy. You must make returns within 15 days and follow the directions that you’ll find on the packing slip.

Value for money: The asking price for the Engine Ice is fair and Engine Ice appears to be exactly as advertised. It is a good value.

Where to buy: Engine Ice

Product:
Gentlemen's Full Size Oval Texas Holdem Poker Table w/ Tray


Price: $299.00

Consumer: Gamblers

The purpose of the Gentlemen’s Full Size Oval Texas Holdem Poker Table w/ Tray is to provide a table on which to play poker.

Pros: I don’t personally know anybody who doesn’t like to play poker. It’s a game that’s been around in some form for several centuries. Granted Texas Hold ‘em is a relatively new version of poker, but it’s still poker.

Granted, poker can be player anywhere, anytime, as long as there are at least two people and a deck of cards present but it’s a lot more pleasant to play poker at a table that is designed for the specific purpose.

The Gentlemen’s Full Size Oval Texas Holdem Poker Table w/ Tray has a fine quality green felt covered playing surface. The Gentlemen’s Full Size Oval Texas Holdem Poker Table w/ Tray is the traditional 84 inches by length and 42 inches by width. The table is made of one solid piece of wood!

Cons: The return policy offered by Poker ‘n Stuff is inadequate in my opinion. However, the Gentlemen’s Full Size Oval Texas Holdem Poker Table w/ Tray does appear to be as advertised and you should have no problem with it.

Guarantee: There is a 7-day return policy, and it applies only to unopened products.

Value for money: The Gentlemen’s Full Size Oval Texas Holdem Poker Table w/ Tray is a good product and the price seems to be fair. It is a good value.

Where to buy:
Gentlemen's Full Size Oval Texas Holdem Poker Table w/ Tray


Product:
Brooks Men’s TRANCE 7 Running Shoe

Company: World Wide Sport Supply

Price: $134.99

Consumer: Those who play or coach sports, men who run.

The purpose of the Brooks men’s Trance 7 Running Shoe is as a shoe for men who run.

Pros: Men who run for whatever reason need a good solid running shoe that fits and gives him the support he needs. Some men run competitively. Some men run and only compete against their own best times and distances. Some men run only because they need the exercise. Men run for many reasons, but they all share the common need of a well-fitting shoe.

The Brooks men’s Trance 7 Running Shoe fills the bill! Its new “MoGo” midsole actually increases the energy return and provides absolutely incredible cushioning! It does all this without sacrificing any stability, too. It also ensures thermal balance with thermoregulating, silver-infused linings. This is really one great running shoe for men!

Cons: The guarantee of satisfaction and the return policy are a little stingy in my opinion. However, the Brooks Men’s Trance 7 Running Shoe appears to be as advertised and you shouldn’t have a problem with it.

Guarantee: Returns are accepted on merchandise that is in new condition. There is a 20% restocking fee.

Value for money: The Brooks Men’s Trance 7 Running Shoe is a good product at a fair price. It is a good value.

Where to buy:
Brooks Men’s TRANCE 7

Product: OEM Parts

Company: Bike Bandit

Price: Varies by product

Consumer: Motorcyclists

The purpose of the OEM Parts is to replace parts on a motorcycle with exact duplicates of the original part.

Pros: The acronym, OEM, stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. OEM means different things in different contexts. In the automobile and motorcycle industry, it means that a federally licensed manufacturer that is required to warrant or guarantee the part actually manufactured the part or had it manufactured on their behalf. After-market parts manufacturers are not held to the same level of liability.

The price of OEM parts is generally higher than the price of the same after market parts. While the OEM part and the after-market part may be appear to be identical and may function in the same way, there is not the same level of liability attached to the after-market part. That’s why so many insist that the parts they use to repair their motorcycles be OEM parts.

Cons: I would have liked to have found a firm satisfaction of guarantee statement on the website. However, since there IS a return policy, I would think that there is a guarantee of satisfaction implied. The OEM Parts appear to be exactly as advertised.

Guarantee: There is no guarantee of satisfaction statement that I could find on the Bike Bandit website. There is, however, a return policy. You must make returns within 15 days and follow the directions that you’ll find on the packing slip.

Value for money: The asking price for the OEM Parts is fair and the OEM Parts appear to be exactly as advertised. they are a good value.

Where to buy: OEM Parts

Product:
Adult Stealth Comp Catchers Set

Company: Baseball Rampage

Price: $324.99

Consumer: Baseball players and coaches

The purpose of the Easton Adult Stealth Comp Catchers Set is as catcher’s gear.

Pros: Easton is changing the game again for the better, just like always. This Stealth Comp Catcher’s Set takes the guesswork out of ordering. You can get it all in one set and have the best gear that’s available anywhere. The Easton Adult Stealth Comp Catchers Set includes the Stealth Comp Helmet, the stealth Comp Chest Protector, and the Stealth Comp Leg Guards. That’s all you need! The chest protector is very lightweight, and the leg guards are very soft and comfortable. The helmet pads are a little different from those of other Easton helmets, but once you wear it for a game or two and soften it up, it will feel great.

Cons: Baseball Rampage reserves the right to make changes to prices of merchandise as well as to company policy without giving prior notice to customers. The company does not accept responsibility for misprints or typos on the website.

Guarantee: There is a 30-day guarantee of satisfaction.

Value for money: The Easton Adult Stealth Comp Catchers Set is a reasonably priced and good product. It is a good value.

Where to buy:
Adult Stealth Comp Catchers Set

Product: Adventure Vacations: A 50 State Guide to Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding, Spelunking, Whitewater Rafting, Snorkeling, Hang Gliding and Ballooning

Company: Barnes & Noble

Price: $19.95

Consumer: Spelunkers

The purpose of the book Adventure Vacations: A 50 State Guide to Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding, Spelunking, Whitewater Rafting, Snorkeling, Hang Gliding and Ballooning is to inform and educate.

Pros: What could possibly be more fun that a spelunking vacation? Nothing! But if you really want to enjoy your spelunking vacation, you will need to prepare. The book Adventure Vacations: A 50 State Guide to Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding, Spelunking, Whitewater Rafting, Snorkeling, Hang Gliding and Ballooning will provide you with the vital information that you need to make your spelunking vacation a success. In the book, you will find information on insurance, safety and health tips, a list of books that will provide more information, and excellent map sources. You might love spelunking but as you read this excellent book you might discover other adventure vacations that will give you that adrenaline rush, too.

Cons: Barnes & Noble is an excellent company that has been in business for many years. They have an excellent reputation both online and off line. The company does reserve the right to make changes to prices and policies without notice but I can find no cons associated with Barnes & Noble or with the book Adventure Vacations: A 50 State Guide to Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding, Spelunking, Whitewater Rafting, Snorkeling, Hang Gliding and Ballooning.

Guarantee: Barnes & Noble will issue a refund to your original form of payment for items returned within 14 days. There are some restrictions.

Value for money: This book is a good product at a fair price. It is a good value.

Where to buy: Adventure Vacations: A 50 State Guide to Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding, Spelunking, Whitewater Rafting, Snorkeling, Hang Gliding and Ballooning

Product: Silkolene 4T Motorcycle Oil

Company: Bike Bandit

Price: $6.95 per quart

Consumer: Motorcyclists

The purpose of Silkolene 4T Motorcycle Oil is as high-quality motor oil made especially for motorcycles.

Pros: Motorcycles are not the same as cars, and they don’t require the same care. Motor oil that is made for car engines can, of course, be used in motorcycles but why would you want to when there is a motor oil that is made specifically for motorcycles?

Silkolene 4T Motorcycle Oil is made with the highest standards applied. You’ll find it being used at motorcycle racing events all over the world. Silkolene 4T Motorcycle Oil is premium, mineral-based, 4-stroke multigrade engine oil. There’s a performance additive package that ensures protection and cleanliness. Silkolene 4T Motorcycle Oil provides excellent anti-wear and low friction properties to protect internals.

Motorcyclists who really know, know that Silkolene 4T Motorcycle Oil is the best motor oil a biker can use to insure that his bike runs at peak performance year after year.

Cons: I would have liked to have found a firm satisfaction of guarantee statement on the website. However, since there IS a return policy, I would think that there is a guarantee of satisfaction implied. The Silkolene 4T Motorcycle Oil appears to be exactly as advertised.

Guarantee: There is no guarantee of satisfaction statement that I could find on the Bike Bandit website. There is, however, a return policy. You must make returns within 15 days and follow the directions that you’ll find on the packing slip.

Value for money: The asking price for Silkolene 4T Motorcycle Oil is fair, and it is a good value.

Where to buy: Silkolene 4T Motorcycle Oil

Product: ASICS Cael Sanderson v3.0 Wrestling Shoes

Company: World Wide Sport Supply

Price: Regular price is $84.99; on sale for $79.99

Consumer: Those who play or coach sports

The purpose of the ASICS Cael Sanderson v3.0 Wrestling Shoes is as a shoe for wrestlers.

Pros: Men have been wrestling since before recorded history. There are drawings on cave walls of men wrestling that date back 15,000 years. In the beginning it was an extremely brutal sport, if you want to call it a sport. Today, wrestling has matured and gained respect in the world of athletics. Many boys begin wrestling at in middle school, and they need shoes that provide comfort and traction. The ASICS Cael Sanderson v3.0 Wrestling Shoes are constructed so that they quickly dissipate heat and moisture. These are excellent shoes for wrestlers.

Cons: The guarantee of satisfaction and the return policy are a little stingy in my opinion. However, the ASICS Cael Sanderson v3.0 Wrestling Shoes appears to be as advertised and you shouldn’t have a problem with it.

Guarantee: Returns are accepted on merchandise that is in new condition. There is a 20% restocking fee.

Value for money: The ASICS Cael Sanderson V3.0 Wrestling Shoes offer a fair price and a good value.

Where to buy: ASICS Cael Sanderson v3.0 Wrestling Shoes

Product: Patriotic Stickers

Company: Boat US

Price: Varies by size. Starts at $16.30 and goes up to $24.95

Consumer: Sailing and yachting enthusiasts

The purpose of the Patriotic Stickers is to show your pride in the USA.

Pros: The Patriotic Stickers are produced by the BoatUS Graphic Department. They are made of the highest quality vinyl and are guaranteed to last at least five years. The Patriotic Stickers are available in a large variety of sizes and quantities, and they can be used on your boat, car, truck, dock, or home.

You’ll find a variety of shapes and sizes. You can also include the printing of your choice put on these Patriotic Stickers. Some suggestions of print on the Patriotic Stickers are “United We Stand” and “These Colors Don’t Run”.

Cons: I can’t find any cons associated with either the BoatUS Company or with the Patriotic Stickers. Both seem to be of excellent quality.

Guarantee: There is no guarantee offered but no guarantee would apply.

Value for money: Patriotic Stickers is a good product and it is offered at a fair price. That makes it a very good value.

Where to buy: Patriotic Boat Stickers

Product: ClearSounds 50 dB Amplified Emergency Phone

Company: Sound Bytes

Price: $249.95

Consumer: The hearing impaired and their families

The purpose of the ClearSounds 50 dB Amplified Emergency Phone is as a phone for the hearing impaired or for those with other health problems who live alone.

Pros: The ClearSounds 50 dB Amplified Emergency Phone is a combination amplified and emergency phone. It is the perfect solution for anyone who lives alone, who is hearing impaired, or who has other health issues that may affect their ability to call for help in case of emergency. The user can wear the page buttons as a bracelet or around the neck on a lanyard and have one-touch emergency dialing right at their fingertips day or night and at any location they may be in their home.

You might think of the ClearSounds 50 dB Amplified Emergency Phone as an all-in-one problem solver. There are no contracts needed. The user is immediately contacted to emergency services when the need arises. The ClearSounds 50 dB Amplified Emergency Phone has dozens of features that will make it very attractive for users.

Cons: Sound Bytes reserves the right to make changes to prices and policy without giving prior notice to customers. Sound Bytes assumes no responsibility for typo’s or misprints on the website.

Guarantee: Most items may be returned for a full refund within 30 days. There are exceptions.

Value for money: The ClearSounds 50 dB Amplified Emergency Phone is an excellent product for the hearing impaired and it is offered at a reasonable price. It is a very good value.

Where to buy: ClearSounds 50 db Amplified Emergency Phone