The Shopping Bags: Tips, Tricks, and Inside Information to Make You a Savvy Shopper [Hardcover]

Anna Wallner (Author), Kristina Matisic (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 22, 2005

A hip and thrifty shopping guide that combines the usefulness of Consumer Reports with the fun and flair of the hit TV show The Shopping Bags.

Appealing to the people who bought bestsellers like the Lucky Shopping Manual or Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, this witty guide will teach you how to recognize deceptive marketing tactics and shop wisely—be it at the mall, the grocery, the drugstore, or even at an electronics superstore. Whether you are shopping for lipstick or lawn mowers, you’ll learn exactly what to look for before you buy. Including plenty of entertaining sidebars and tips from the likes of Jamie Oliver (on food) and Donatella Versace (on fashion), The Shopping Bags is the perfect accompaniment to any shopping trip.

Did you know:
o Your expensive designer lipstick may have been made at the same factory as a more affordable drugstore brand?
o Words like “dermatologist approved” and “noncomedogenic” are not regulated— manufacturers can use them any way they want.

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About the Author

Anna Wallner and Kristina Matisic are award-winning journalists, news anchors, and hosts of the TV show The Shopping Bags, which has won two Leo Awards and been nominated for three Gemini Awards. They live in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 14 and up
  
• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Adult (August 22, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525948872
• ISBN-13: 978-0525948872
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,124,985 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Find, February 28, 2006

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Donny (San Fran) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Shopping Bags: Tips, Tricks, and Inside Information to Make You a Savvy Shopper (Hardcover)

At first glace, I thought this book was going to be about fashion, like the zillions of others on the shelf. But it contains lots of helpful information about buying all kinds of products. I especially liked the food section and the everyday items section. Definitely recommend it as it has lots of little known facts. I understand these ladies have a show and I'm going to be checking my TV listings to find it!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, September 14, 2005

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Angele (Vancouver) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Shopping Bags: Tips, Tricks, and Inside Information to Make You a Savvy Shopper (Hardcover)

These two ladies always have helpful tips and they are the most dedicated, hard-working duo on television! This book is an enjoyable read, packed with useful information on everything they have reviewed on their five years on air. They are always compelling as hosts and professional writers (they have written for In Style Magazine, a publication that would not accept hacks!) Yes, this compendium of knowledge will serve as a reference book for experts and neophytes alike - if nothing else, great cocktail party material!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Shopping Bags, March 7, 2009

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Edith J. Antoninich "Edie" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Shopping Bags: Tips, Tricks, and Inside Information to Make You a Savvy Shopper (Hardcover)

I was visiting someone out of state and they had this book, I started to read it and found it very interesting and purchased this book from Amazon.Com when I returned home. I have found a lot of helpful information in this book, that I also purchased one as a gift for someone.