V-slicer - Has anyone bought one?
Jul 20th 2005, 3:03 pm
#16
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Re: V-slicer - Has anyone bought one?
Originally Posted by molloymj
Hi all,
When watching GMA every morning (only for a while we are travelling the East Coast before we get jobs) I see the same advert for a chopping device called the V-slicer. I have become so annoyed by the advert that I want to buy one!!
Just wondering if anyone has actually bought one of these and whether they are any good!
Thanks!
Mike.
When watching GMA every morning (only for a while we are travelling the East Coast before we get jobs) I see the same advert for a chopping device called the V-slicer. I have become so annoyed by the advert that I want to buy one!!
Just wondering if anyone has actually bought one of these and whether they are any good!
Thanks!
Mike.
A couple of glum looking minor aussie celebs wearing suits will sit in armchairs and discreetly discuss how much it will cost to have your nearest and dearest put into a box and disposed of, while raising thier eyebrows and tut tutting meaningfully.
Around $5000 seems to the going rate, a sum which apparently puts the average aussie into life threatening debt levels :scared: you are then advised how to take up a funeral plan by a reassuring but now slightly worried looking minor aussie celeb. As long as your under 74 and not planning to top yourself in the next 15 months no medical is needed.
I'm brainwashed show me where to sign
Jul 20th 2005, 3:11 pm
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Re: V-slicer - Has anyone bought one?
Originally Posted by jad n rich
Your lucky your 'constant ad' was only for a V slicer, we are being driven mental by funeral plan ads :scared:
A couple of glum looking minor aussie celebs wearing suits will sit in armchairs and discreetly discuss how much it will cost to have your nearest and dearest put into a box and disposed of, while raising thier eyebrows and tut tutting meaningfully.
Around $5000 seems to the going rate, a sum which apparently puts the average aussie into life threatening debt levels :scared: you are then advised how to take up a funeral plan by a reassuring but now slightly worried looking minor aussie celeb. As long as your under 74 and not planning to top yourself in the next 15 months no medical is needed.
I'm brainwashed show me where to sign
A couple of glum looking minor aussie celebs wearing suits will sit in armchairs and discreetly discuss how much it will cost to have your nearest and dearest put into a box and disposed of, while raising thier eyebrows and tut tutting meaningfully.
Around $5000 seems to the going rate, a sum which apparently puts the average aussie into life threatening debt levels :scared: you are then advised how to take up a funeral plan by a reassuring but now slightly worried looking minor aussie celeb. As long as your under 74 and not planning to top yourself in the next 15 months no medical is needed.
I'm brainwashed show me where to sign
I always laugh at that one cos I can't help thinking that they'll be a bit on the screen that says, "Double click on the coffin to see who's dead"..
Jul 20th 2005, 3:15 pm
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Re: V-slicer - Has anyone bought one?
Originally Posted by jib
V Slicer £3.99 in UK, $89.95 in Aus 
Jul 20th 2005, 3:51 pm
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Re: V-slicer - Has anyone bought one?
Originally Posted by Sandra
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They are sold out, I am back in the UK in a few weeks and I was going to get my sister to order it so I could bring one back - talk about price difference!!
They are sold out, I am back in the UK in a few weeks and I was going to get my sister to order it so I could bring one back - talk about price difference!!
or
You can get it in Australia from http://www.maar.com.au/borner-v4%20slicerG.htm for $49.95
Jul 20th 2005, 4:12 pm
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Re: V-slicer - Has anyone bought one?
Or if you really want to shop around http://www.ewingelectrical.com.au/vslicer.htm for only $39.95 
Ebay has one at the moment going for $61.01 !!
The bids have been:
AU $25.00
AU $40.00
AU $40.00
AU $42.00
AU $45.00
AU $47.05
AU $55.00
AU $60.00
AU $60.01
AU $61.01
Maybe there is more than one type of these things for such price differences
Ebay has one at the moment going for $61.01 !!
The bids have been:
AU $25.00
AU $40.00
AU $40.00
AU $42.00
AU $45.00
AU $47.05
AU $55.00
AU $60.00
AU $60.01
AU $61.01
Maybe there is more than one type of these things for such price differences
Jul 20th 2005, 4:50 pm
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Re: V-slicer - Has anyone bought one?
Yep got one as well bought in 1990 by the way for the grand total of £10 and guess what hasn't been out the drawer in years. Mines orange!
Last seen in Woolies before I left last year similar price. Have also seen them in Whitfords in the kitchen shop.
Jenny
Last seen in Woolies before I left last year similar price. Have also seen them in Whitfords in the kitchen shop.
Jenny
Jul 20th 2005, 4:58 pm
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Re: V-slicer - Has anyone bought one?
Originally Posted by molloymj
Hi all,
When watching GMA every morning (only for a while we are travelling the East Coast before we get jobs) I see the same advert for a chopping device called the V-slicer. I have become so annoyed by the advert that I want to buy one!!
Just wondering if anyone has actually bought one of these and whether they are any good!
Thanks!
Mike.
When watching GMA every morning (only for a while we are travelling the East Coast before we get jobs) I see the same advert for a chopping device called the V-slicer. I have become so annoyed by the advert that I want to buy one!!
Just wondering if anyone has actually bought one of these and whether they are any good!
Thanks!
Mike.
The bloke who does that advert has to be one of the most annoying f**kers on Australian TV.
Jul 20th 2005, 5:11 pm
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Re: V-slicer - Has anyone bought one?
My friend had a V Slicer and cut himself really badly. nearly took off the fleshy bit under his thumb. mind you being male are you surprised, he was trying to do a demo and showing off 
Jul 20th 2005, 5:59 pm
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Re: V-slicer - Has anyone bought one?
got one...and after one or two little cuts to my fingers...(dont go near those blades) all is now ok use it all the time
Jul 20th 2005, 6:14 pm
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Re: V-slicer - Has anyone bought one?
I have one - my dad (of all people) bought me one from a home exhibition in Cambridge, I think. I swear by it. I find it easy and convenient and it chops up the food brilliantly. I don't use it on a daily basis, but when I need finely chopped veg, it's fantastic.
You do have to be careful, though - those blades are incredibly sharp. I keep it in its box in an accessible place, so it easy to whip out and then as soon as I have finished using it, I rinse it in warm soapy water and put it away again.
You do have to be careful, though - those blades are incredibly sharp. I keep it in its box in an accessible place, so it easy to whip out and then as soon as I have finished using it, I rinse it in warm soapy water and put it away again.
