Wraps comfortably around neck and shoulders
Power Cord Length: 5"
5" power cord doesn’t sound very comfortable.
“Can’t find the extension cord? It’s OK, I’ll just park myself against the wall over here by the outlet for a while. I’ll be fine!”
@gominosensei There are no details about how long it’s been for sale. CamelCamelCamel had no data either, and retailing for $130? Guess they made it to meh without first making an appearance on QVC.
That said, there are a lot of similar devices on Amazon with generally very favorable reviews. So unless this thing turns out to be a real turkey, it probably works reasonably well. However, in terms of value for the money, most of the competition has heat – including one for $12 more than this one with very good reviews.
@gominosensei It has been on Amazon for 211 days with 2 sold… price stayed between 125-129, but lowered to 89 and they sold 1, then they sold their 2nd at 125.
It’s either gonna suck or be really good… they were price committed at a high price despite them not selling.
I bought something kind of similar for twice as much on Amazon on Black Friday, in anticipation of a family White Elephant on Christmas Day. Same general form (massage balls on a motor, inside a sling for you to hold across your shoulders/back), though:
In black and blue with some pleathery bits, not old-computer beige and gray fabric
Way fewer adjustment options: just three speed settings and which direction the massage balls roll
Way more power options: an internal battery, or keep it plugged into the wall, or keep it plugged into your car’s no-longer-cigarette-lighter outlet (seriously, I haven’t seen an actual cigarette lighter in one of those outlets in years)
Actually has Amazon reviews, and pretty positive: 128 ratings, 73% 5-star
Already delivered, well before Christmas; I can confirm it works and feels pretty good. In fact, it’s good enough that I’m hoping I win my own gift back.
Am I tempted to get this, see if it comes on time for Christmas and isn’t terrible, and return the other if this Meh one is White Elephant worthy? Yes. Hey, $25 is $25, and they won’t know I snuck out of the $40-$50 suggested range by being on a weird deal a day site!
And if it comes late and I get a worse gift out of White Elephant, hey, I still get a shoulder massager after all, for half of what I would have paid on Amazon!
But of course, if I get it and it’s terrible, then well, I’m out $25 for a piece of junk.
What to do?
/8ball Should I buy the unknown massager? Outlook not so good
@Kawa
Go for it, live dangerously!! Doesn’t sound like being out $25 is gonna send you to the “soup kitchen” line. I mean jeeze, $40-50 for a white elephant gift is a little rich for me!
Btw, Merry christmas happy new year and all THAT jaz…
@Lynnerizer To be fair, it’s the one we do instead of getting gifts for all the cousins in our generation (about 12 participants), and it is unusually high this year. I think one of the folks organizing it really wants one of those crazy karaoke machines.
Thank you, IRK, for today’s email link.
My favorite 10 seconds of Command and Conquer: Red Alert 2!!
Also one of my favorite Tim Curry moments!
Also makes remember that he had a British accent in “The Hunt for Red October” when he played a Soviet naval officer.
I bought something similar last year with less patterns/combos but we absolutely love it–I think i spent about $30-$35 then for that one? Hubby plays hockey 3+days a week and loves to use it on his thighs/calves too. In for 1 to give my parents one of their own so they stop stealing mine when they visit.
@RiotDemon@therealjrn@usclawyer Exactly. You just firmly tie dog treats at the top and bottom points of where you want your massage, lay down on the floor and let your fluffy little shiatsu friend do the rest.
This is less of a massager and more of a neck beater. I mean it moves and stuff, but not in a very pleasing manner. This would probably be a good purchase if you happen to be a and your very long neck is sore. But if you are human or similar, it’s probably not the best.
I bought it to give as a gift and I felt embarrassed when my boyfriend opened it. It is noisy, not comfortable, the cord is short and you need to be very close to the electrical plug. Terrible product.
I got this for my sore/tense shoulder muscles but use it on my hips as well. It far more massage options than needed and I wish it would stay at my favorite setting. Overall this was a good purchase. It never gets tired of massaging!
Specs
What’s in the Box?
1x Eternal Home Neck and Shoulder Shiatsu Massager with 38 Modes
Price Comparison
$129.99 at Amazon
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Aug 8 - Monday, Aug 15
I’m speechless
/buy
@Seeds It worked! Your order number is: terrific-delightful-wish
/image terrific delightful wish
/giphy terrific delightful wish
/giphy in for one
I see they managed to combine a straight jacket and shock therapy in one!
Plz be here on 23rd so can use in my cousin secret Santa exchange!
Those photos - so it is also a breast enlarger and reducer all in one gadget?
@RedOak Guessing that’s what the High and Low buttons are for on the controller.
Same as the last one few weeks ago?
Hmm…what other uses does this have?
Nope, name brand google search VERY limited and NO ratings to be found.
Something my wife will like, not that she complains about my attempt at massaging.
5" power cord doesn’t sound very comfortable.
“Can’t find the extension cord? It’s OK, I’ll just park myself against the wall over here by the outlet for a while. I’ll be fine!”
@mehcuda67 that would be a good follow up sale item tomorrow. But this is Meh, so they will sell ugly sandals instead.
@mehcuda67 meh is checking into it. Thanks.
@mehcuda67… Power cord is 5’ not 5"… Still too short. I was hoping it would be a portable recharge.
Why doesn’t Amazon have any ratings for this?
@gominosensei There are no details about how long it’s been for sale. CamelCamelCamel had no data either, and retailing for $130? Guess they made it to meh without first making an appearance on QVC.
That said, there are a lot of similar devices on Amazon with generally very favorable reviews. So unless this thing turns out to be a real turkey, it probably works reasonably well. However, in terms of value for the money, most of the competition has heat – including one for $12 more than this one with very good reviews.
@ciabelle Useful - thanks!
@gominosensei because even the seller doesn’t want to invest the 25 cents per fake review for this product.
@gominosensei It has been on Amazon for 211 days with 2 sold… price stayed between 125-129, but lowered to 89 and they sold 1, then they sold their 2nd at 125.
It’s either gonna suck or be really good… they were price committed at a high price despite them not selling.
I bought something kind of similar for twice as much on Amazon on Black Friday, in anticipation of a family White Elephant on Christmas Day. Same general form (massage balls on a motor, inside a sling for you to hold across your shoulders/back), though:
Am I tempted to get this, see if it comes on time for Christmas and isn’t terrible, and return the other if this Meh one is White Elephant worthy? Yes. Hey, $25 is $25, and they won’t know I snuck out of the $40-$50 suggested range by being on a weird deal a day site!
And if it comes late and I get a worse gift out of White Elephant, hey, I still get a shoulder massager after all, for half of what I would have paid on Amazon!
But of course, if I get it and it’s terrible, then well, I’m out $25 for a piece of junk.
What to do?
/8ball Should I buy the unknown massager?
Outlook not so good
@Kawa
Go for it, live dangerously!! Doesn’t sound like being out $25 is gonna send you to the “soup kitchen” line. I mean jeeze, $40-50 for a white elephant gift is a little rich for me!
Btw, Merry christmas happy new year and all THAT jaz…
@Kawa
Isn’t about 87% of the stuff on Meh “White Elephant worthy”?
With the other (it’s Friday the) 13% stuff either too good or so bad it isn’t?
@Kawa @RedOak 87% seems like an awfully arbitrary number. I’m thinking more like 81%.
@Lynnerizer To be fair, it’s the one we do instead of getting gifts for all the cousins in our generation (about 12 participants), and it is unusually high this year. I think one of the folks organizing it really wants one of those crazy karaoke machines.
/giphy karaoke
Oh, “eternal”
I’d first read it as “external”
Good to know it’s not limited to a specific -ternal
/buy
@Snarf It worked! Your order number is: singing-edwardian-sleighbells
/image singing edwardian sleighbells
Thank you, IRK, for today’s email link.
My favorite 10 seconds of Command and Conquer: Red Alert 2!!
Also one of my favorite Tim Curry moments!
Also makes remember that he had a British accent in “The Hunt for Red October” when he played a Soviet naval officer.
Am I the only one picturing Rey using this at the end of a day of battle?
Found a couple reviews here:
https://www.big5sportinggoods.com/store/details/Eternal+Neck-&-Shoulder-Massager/6130151671901/_/A-6487581
I don’t think I’ll bite, mostly because of that short power cord.
@pyroguy7 Saw the same reivews, looks promising. In for $25.
@pyroguy7 Funny how it already has a rip in the fabric, in the product photo!
@pyroguy7 @txlseries5 hah! Good catch.
Tried something like it as Sam’s Club, on sale for $100. It was great. I’ll gamble $25
I bought something similar last year with less patterns/combos but we absolutely love it–I think i spent about $30-$35 then for that one? Hubby plays hockey 3+days a week and loves to use it on his thighs/calves too. In for 1 to give my parents one of their own so they stop stealing mine when they visit.
/buy
@alchyilee It worked! Your order number is: wonderful-plentiful-companion
/image wonderful plentiful companion
At this point, “shiatsu” just means “has something to do with massage.”
@usclawyer I thought “shiatsu” was those little cute dogs?
@therealjrn @usclawyer
/image shih tsu
@RiotDemon @usclawyer Right, a shiatsu.
@RiotDemon @therealjrn @usclawyer Exactly. You just firmly tie dog treats at the top and bottom points of where you want your massage, lay down on the floor and let your fluffy little shiatsu friend do the rest.
@mehcuda67 @RiotDemon @usclawyer
/giphy nostalgic thankful gingerbread
Sold out!? What kind of world is this? I was busy!
@Anyer new deals drop at midnight Eastern Time. Make sure to check in early!
What they hell… either got 2 really crappy gifts or the deal of the century. Either way, meh.
/giphy loving-hopeful-ornament
Well, this thing is shit. Feels like it’s using my shoulders as a drum kit. 38 modes of shit.
@JekiTheRogue I agree. Garbage
I got my Eternal Home Neck etc. and it’s amazing. Thanks MEH!
This is $20 at big five sports. Interact regret.
Found the box at the neighbors.
Came today. It looks junky and sounds like an outboard motor, but it feels surprisingly great.
This was the worse purchase I’ve made!!! It’s stupid to call it a massager!
This is less of a massager and more of a neck beater. I mean it moves and stuff, but not in a very pleasing manner. This would probably be a good purchase if you happen to be a
and your very long neck is sore. But if you are human or similar, it’s probably not the best.
I bought it to give as a gift and I felt embarrassed when my boyfriend opened it. It is noisy, not comfortable, the cord is short and you need to be very close to the electrical plug. Terrible product.
I got this for my sore/tense shoulder muscles but use it on my hips as well. It far more massage options than needed and I wish it would stay at my favorite setting. Overall this was a good purchase. It never gets tired of massaging!