In the 1990s, TV shopping began to rise and became popular in the consumer market. In my parents’ generation, TV shopping had a great impact on their consumption behavior.
Although the number of TV shopping users has now been divided by live broadcasts, many consumers still choose to buy things through TV shopping. For example, home products such as latex mattresses and latex pillows.
I used to have a fan friend called "Please close your eyes when it gets dark?" who paid more attention to TV shopping. He saw an issue promoting Thai latex mattresses and felt that the promotion above was a bit exaggerated, so he gave it to We left a message hoping we could do a review.
It happens that Dali is also interested in Thai latex mattresses, so "Can you please close your eyes when it gets dark?", you are the only one who is favored by Dali in this issue. Dali has spent huge sums of money to buy the mattress for you. Back.
As for that episode of TV shopping, Dali watched it later, and it was indeed a bit mysterious.
The above host said this when introducing: The latex in this mattress is original and freshly cut latex originating from Songkhla Province. It has a diamond size of 8 cm, 9 zones, and a latex content of up to 92%. Original price: 29,998 yuan for the product, the current price is only 2,780 yuan, and it will also come with two extra latex pillows and a latex quilt.
In addition, the host also conducted various experiments to illustrate how unique and excellent this latex mattress is.
The price we got was indeed 2,780 yuan, and we also got gifts. But are other publicity and experiments really as magical as advertised? Let’s experience it personally and break down the series of experiments and conclusions it claims one by one. I hope that after reading this, you can have your own thoughts about TV shopping.
Sleeping experience
After unboxing, Dali couldn’t wait to lie down on it.
This latex mattress has been so well publicized, but what is the difference between it and other mattresses in terms of sleeping experience?
Actually, after lying down for a while, I found that I didn’t feel anything special about the feeling of sleeping. When I lie down, latex feels a bit like some sponges. The difference is the return of latex. The bounce will be faster and the support will be stronger.
The existing 8-centimeter latex mattress, combined with Dali’s weight of nearly 200 kilograms, means that when lying flat, the buttocks have actually pressed the latex to the bottom. If you have someone with a physique like Dali, there should be a little bit of discomfort when you lie on it.
In addition, there is a point mentioned in the company introduction, which I think is a bit inappropriate. He said that the first latex mattress in the world at that time was the latex mattress in Songkhla Province. This latex is still preserved in the museum, which shows that the mattress is still intact after nearly 100 years. He also said that the Tamira latex mattress I bought now can be used for 100 years without any problems.
Can a latex mattress last for a hundred years? This is a bit of a stolen concept. There is a huge difference between sleeping for a hundred years and sleeping for a hundred years. This may be a common method used by TV shopping.
Routine decomposition
Next we will decompose a series of experiments and conclusions claimed by TV shopping one by one.
1. Four layers of anti-counterfeiting, is it reliable?
Dali himself is suspicious by nature, so he is not sure whether the mattress he bought is genuine. It just so happens that the company also mentioned four layers of anti-counterfeiting in the film.
a. The one-piece abrasive tools have a steel stamp: TH Songhkla. This is protected by law, other families dare not do it, only their family dares to do it.
b. In the China Customs import declaration form, it is written that the product is imported from Thailand.
c. China traceability.
d. Every product in Thailand has a barcode, starting with 885.
First of all, the mentioned steel seal is on the mattress. We also checked it online.
Why is there this steel seal? Because the latex meets Thai standards, the Thai government will put a steel stamp on the mold cup, usually MADE IN THAILAND, which means made in Thailand.
But the stamp of Tamira latex is TH Songhkla. The only difference from the above is that the name is different. Moreover, TH Songhkla is actually a trademark. If we register a trademark, it will be protected by law, which means that other businesses cannot use it.
That is, the company claims that only their home can use TH Songhkla, and no other home can. So apart from this trademark, it doesn’t explain anything. If you know something about this, you can leave a reply and discuss it together.
The second is the customs declaration form. Of course, the company may only have one customs declaration form, and we cannot see it.
The third one is that the Chinese traceability website has a QR code, but Dali searched and couldn’t find anything, so we can’t use this verifiable website.
The last one is a barcode, starting with 885. All products made in Thailand have this barcode. But I searched hard for a long time and couldn't find where the barcode was.
So so far, only one of the four layers of anti-counterfeiting is left, which is the steel seal, and this steel seal is just a trademark and does not mean anything. So, Enmmm, I may not be satisfied with this approach.
2. Is the nine-district appearance patent really that powerful?
Another issue is the nine-district design patent promoted by the company. We also consulted online and found that it is relatively easy to apply for a design patent.
my country’s current patents are divided into three types: invention patents, utility models, and designs. The difficulty and value content are in descending order, that is, appearance patents are the lowest level, have the lowest technical content, and are also the easiest to apply for.
As long as it is different in appearance or color, I can apply for it, so appearance patent is not a particularly powerful thing.
Although this appearance patent certificate is indeed genuine, the gold content is a little bit small. But what the host said was so high-spirited. If you are not familiar with this, you can easily be fooled.
3. If the middle part of the dumbbell is supported, does it mean that it is moderately soft and hard?
Next is the issue of softness and hardness promoted by the company. Mattresses that are too soft or too hard are not good for the human body. From a theoretical point of view, there is no problem at all.
The host of TV shopping also passed some tests, such as putting dumbbells on the latex like Dali, and found that the middle part was supported. They simulated this to illustrate the impact of latex mattresses on the human waist. There are benefits.
Regarding this point, I think as long as it is something with a certain degree of softness, putting dumbbells on it will achieve a middle support. For example, this latex mattress, as well as the foam mattress used at home, can be supported in the middle.
So this kind of propaganda is a bit extreme, because no one will sleep on a bed as hard as the floor, and no one will sleep on a bed as soft as water. The host used this as an example, which is a bit That's a bluff.
4. If the egg cannot be broken by stepping on it, does it mean it has good elasticity? Strong support? Soft to medium?
There is an interesting plot on Tamira TV shopping, where the host puts an egg on Tamira Diamond 8cm mattress and steps on it to test whether the mattress has good elasticity and strong support. , soft and moderate. It seems to mean that if the egg is not broken, it is good; if it is broken, it is bad.
Today we will also test it and compare it with the 5cm latex of Xiaomi 8H M6 that we disassembled earlier.
After testing by one of our friends (weighing less than 55kg), the eggs were not broken on the Tamira, but they were not broken on the 5cm latex of the 8H M6.
However, it is impossible for all people who sleep on mattresses to be so light, right? There are also some who are heavy (after all, some people have done experiments on elephants). Therefore, I tested the nearly 200 kilograms of force myself. As a result, all the eggs exploded and died on Tamira and 8H M6.
In latex mattresses, the commonly used egg-stepping method is related to the magnitude of the force on the one hand, and the second and most important thing is related to the thickness of the mattress below. Because as long as it is thick enough and provides enough expansion space for the egg to sink, the egg will not break.
So, after understanding these principles, I hope that everyone will no longer find this phenomenon of eggs on latex so magical.
5. If you beat the latex with your fist and it doesn’t hit the bottom, does it mean that the latex has strong endurance?
The corporate promotion also talks about the endurance of 5cm and 8cm latex. Let's also try it out. Just pinch its corners when it is 5 cm long. If you use force, this latex mattress can be pinched flat, which is equivalent to sleeping on a relatively hard thing.
Speaking of Tamira, it tested using a fist hammer method, claiming that it could not be pressed to the bottom no matter how hard it was pressed. However, if you use the method above to pinch its corners, it will also shrink. Therefore, I think the host looks down on our IQ in this regard.
6. If the sponge hardness meter shows 0, is it 100 to release the pressure? What's going on?
The most shocking thing about Tamira in this TV shopping issue is about the Tamira Zone 9 latex mattress. Different areas have different tolerances for the human body, and they have given us such a demonstration through precise instruments and scientific measurements.
For comparison, we also bought a sponge hardness tester, which is exactly the same as the one used in TV shopping. Some relevant people also said that the sponge hardness tester is used to measure the hardness of sponges and has nothing to do with the pressure tester. So today we will use this instrument to measure the so-called stress of different zones of the Tamira latex mattress.
The thigh part supporter said that the force is 4%, which means that more than 90% of the pressure is released. Our measurement result is nearly 10, which is similar to what the host said. As for whether it is a release of pressure, we will not discuss this concept first. Because the waist is relatively fragile, the waist support should be 0. Miraculously, the result of our measurement is indeed 0.
But how can the hardness of this sponge be 0? But when you take a closer look at the shape of this part of the mattress, you will understand that it is designed in a hexagonal shape with an empty middle. The working principle of the sponge hardness tester is that after the probe below touches the object, the instrument above will change accordingly. Therefore, as long as the hardness tester is placed in the middle of the hexagon, its probe cannot touch the object, and the meter will display 0.
I don’t blame us consumers or most people for having such or such bad comments or negative emotions about TV shopping. For a product, it is appropriate to talk about its functions and product quality. There is no problem with the introduction, but it is too exaggerated and it really doesn’t feel good.
7. The latex content is high, so it won’t break when crushed by hand?
In the TV shopping, the host also conducted an experiment, which was to compare other latex with this Tamira.
By rubbing the edges of the latex mattress with your hands, you can see whether it is easily broken or broken. This proves that the latex content that is not easy to break is due to high latex content, and the latex content that is easy to break is low.
But for Tamira, if I scratch it hard, it will also be scratched and broken latex will appear. It has the same problem as other latex, which is embarrassing. Therefore, I think watching TV shopping is definitely a good way to test our IQ.
About others
Finally, let’s talk about the issue that Tamira emphasized on TV shopping: one point is more expensive than ten thousand.
After searching the official website of TV shopping, the same latex on it was 50 yuan cheaper than the one we bought. If it's 10,000 points, then you have to accompany 500 million yuan. There are also companies that promise a 60-day free trial, which means there is no reason to return or exchange the product within 60 days.
Then next, we will call and ask him what he would say about this company that costs 10,000 yuan for one point and 60 days of free trial.
As a result, the customer service did not directly respond to the question of buying a product that costs 10,000 yuan for one point. Instead, they said that you can save 50 yuan by scanning the QR code, but you need to pay for the return shipping fee yourself.
But the good thing is that it is relatively painless to return the product. You can return it as long as the outer packaging is intact. Because we have already dismantled the inner sleeve and done some experiments, we will not retreat as a person of great strength.
In addition, in addition to the main mattress, Tamira also gave away some gifts, including latex pillows, Tamira latex ice mats and a latex quilt.
The latex pillow tastes good. I also took the latex ice mat apart and looked at it. The filling inside is indeed latex, and the thickness is about 4mm. The latex quilt is the quilt you use when sleeping on a latex mattress, so it’s nothing. It can be said.
Summary
The products disassembled in this article were randomly purchased, and the disassembly results only represent the condition of this sample, please be informed!
As I write this, I don’t know if everyone’s views on TV shopping have changed.
It's not that terrible, and it's certainly not that wonderful. There will be some exaggerated propaganda, confusion of concepts, and even some deception. However, the overall product, in terms of authenticity and after-sales perfection, is actually better than before and better than I imagined.
TV shopping is actually a bit similar to e-commerce, including offline stores. It is a formal shopping channel. Also for specific groups of people, he will provide some corresponding products. However, I believe that with the continuous evolution of TV shopping platforms and the improvement of market supervision, everyone's shopping will become more and more transparent and formalized in the future.
The above content is shared by Haohaozhu user Home Destroyer King, I hope it can help you~