Awesome Auger
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Product Description
The Awesome Auger infomercial features Billy Mays. The Awesome Auger comes with a drill. In the infomercial, Billy Mays says the auger is made of "solid steel." The manufacturer claims the Awesome Auger is great for "digging post holes, planting trees, bulbs & shrubs, removing weeds, tilling and cultivating plants." Check this page often for Awesome Auger reviews.
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$19.95 (prices may vary)
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Worx GT
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awsome auger
5/14/2008 - sandra of WI, USA writes:
Bought this product thru TV. Worked great on tv when we saw the commercial. When my husband recived it it looked cheap and so did the drill. Shipping cost more that the product. My husband used the drill and the auger for about 10 minutes then the drill frose up.He could not get the bit off the drill so had to take it to work to try to release the auger. Very disapointed in the product.
dishonest
5/7/2008 - Allen of NY, USA writes:
I ordered from TV ad. I accepted the $10 addition. No one mentioned that S&H for the extra bit was $40. So I was billed $62 for S&H for about 5 lbs. Got the run-around then cut off when I called the company. I will complain to NYS AG office and credit card.
Such a Fake Ad and Disappointment
5/7/2008 - Sandra Hardin of In, USA writes:
This was the most misleading ad I have ever seen. I purchase a lot of things and have never been as disappointed in this what I feel is so false. I go two things I can't even use and to get the Products I need it would be over $100.00 in shipping instead of $8.95 Sandra Hardin, Newbugh, In
Unhappy
5/5/2008 - Constance of Pa., Phila. writes:
I am very disappointed with this product. I received my Auger on 05-01-08. After opening the box, I found no drill. I tried calling the customer service dept. several times only to reach the recording each time. My order amount went from $19.95 to $41.80. If anyone have contact info please post to this web page. My drill didn't work.
awesome auger...awesome ripoff
5/3/2008 - Helen of New Hampshire, United States writes:
I purchased this item for$19.95, and $7.98 S&H for an extra $4.95 you ge express shipping 7 - 10 days. my account was charged $41.80 for S&H, plus the $19.95 for the product. this is a complete rip off, and should be illegal, as far as I am concerned this is clearly a scam. the S&H is twice as much as the product. I have never felt so stupid in my life for being taken like this. the company will not refund my purchase, and does no honor their money back guarantee. what ever happened to excellence in customer service, I worked in retail a long time before I became disabled and for me it was all about customer satisfaction and honesty. well with this product there is no such thing. I am looking into legal action against this company that sells the awesome auger and Billy Mays the endorser obvously is a part of the scam and has no concience!!! Do Not Buy The Awesome Auger, This is a scam, and a complete rip off, not to mention false advertisement.
What A Rip Off!!!
4/30/2008 - Donna of Indiana, USA writes:
When seeing the comercial, the opinion one is left with is that you will receive all sorts of free attachments once paying for the auger. This is absolutely not true! You must pay a ridiculous amount in S&H for the additional items. How absolutely unfair. The cost of shipping these items is more than one would pay at a local store for the product alone. I will not ever buy another Billy Mays product. We are also emailing Fox News where we saw the commercial to let them know that your product is a scam, nothing more, nothing less.
Awesome Auger is a SCAM!
4/29/2008 - John of FL, USA writes:
Do not order from their website. This company is a scam! The website will complete your order without confirming it, and the shipping charges are outrageous. My $20 order came to almost $90 with shipping. I've been trying to cancel my order for 3 days without success as no one answers their customer service lines. DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS COMPANY, you have been warned.
Awesome Auger not complete
4/28/2008 - PEGGIE of Alabama, USA writes:
I ordered this off TV with anticapation of receiving a garden tool I could use. Not the case--weeks later I received the ends of the Auger, no extenders, no lock pin and no drill. Have not been able to get in touch with anyone at Customer Service. I contacted the Dispute Dept. of my credit card in the matter.
Awful Auger
4/28/2008 - Anthony Bennett of North Carolina, USA writes:
The Awesome Auger should be call "Aweful Auger". I don't know what you're suppose to be getting for $ 19.95 but it sure isn't what they advertised. Drill seperate, extension seperate and shipping cost on each item. Bill Mays, I will never, ever trust you again. If you're lucky enough to talk to customer service, then you've don't a great shop. Ten minute min. wait time. And shipping, PLEASE. Paid for EXPRESS SHIPPING (7 to 10 days), to 21 days.
It Works!
4/28/2008 - Judy of ALabama, USA writes:
I got everything except the drill. I have used each piece and they do work as stated. You must have a good grip on the drill you use because when it hits rocks or roots it will jerk naturally. If you use a drill with the extra handle to hang onto, it is more comfortable and limits the jerking when you hit roots or rocks. The extender is nice and using the pin to safely connect the two parts works great.
Rip Off
4/25/2008 - Paula of Texas, US writes:
How come you are not able to talk to a rep. personally. It tells you everytime you call "all Reps. are busy try back later" and it hangs up on you. I need to get this returned and refunded back this crazy over priced product that they SCAM you on telling you it $19.99 plus S&H which most of the time S&H on something that light would be $10.00 NOT $36.95 This is a SCAM!
Awesome Auger
4/25/2008 - Nicolas Jule of Waco, Texas, USA writes:
I have not tryed the product because Bill Mays sent only two items 3" & 4" Augers without the extension, lock pin, drill. The Company does not answer the Tels. calls and The Address on the Package is: Awesome Auger 355 Byrd Ave. Neenah WI 54956 and no telephone to contact I can not rate it, it's incomplete
It DOES work...
4/23/2008 - Suzanne of Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES writes:
I ordered this early in April and it arrived very quickly; I was surprised. The drill is heavy, but also has enormous torque. When I first tried it, it practically tore my arm off. I don't necessarily see this as a negative though. Once I got the hang of it, I liked the results. When using it, you really have to let IT do the work - don't push it into the ground, just allow it to work its way down on its own. For the heck of it, I tried going down into soil through a bed of river rock. Son of a gun; it did it! It simply shoved the stones out of the way, worked its way down into my (clay) soil and pulled out dandelions and thistle. Yes, the shipping cost is much too high, but now I have the augers and a second power drill (for about $70 total), my flower beds are ready for planting and I don't have blisters from digging. That's a deal I can live with. I have only two issues with it: 1. The weight. It is heavy and can tire you out if you don't have strong hands and arms, and 2. They didn't send the extension pole as promised in the ad. Maybe I'll hassle them for it and see. All in all, I'm going to keep it and use it.
Tricky!!
4/21/2008 - Wanda of Colorado, USA writes:
I'm very angry right now. I just ordered the "Auger" set with drill for $19.95 + $8.95 shipping and handling and the bill mysteriously became $105.00!! How did that happen?!! The "shipping" portion of the bill said $65.00. When I tried calling the number they provided, I couldn't get through to a real person and was hung up on by a recording. Now I have to check my e-mail constantly to see if it is processed in order to stop payment on my credit card because if I allow it to arrive I will not be compensated for the shipping charges that are more than the product itself. I'm very disappointed in Billy Mayes. If I could rate it with negative stars, I would.
A waste!
4/18/2008 - Rose more of Hawaii, USA writes:
UPDATE: Overrated and too costly to ship to your home 5 wks later. To return would costs over $20! I regret buying it - ad being exaggerated!
scam
4/14/2008 - ronald pete of washington, usa writes:
this product advertised for $19.95 cost $28.90 with none of the extras advertised due to high shipping cost and included no extras! even without the extension(not included)it is too dangerous for the average person to use safely without special instructions(not included)
NOT THE PRODUCT YOU SEE ON TV
4/10/2008 - Lowell of South Dakota, USA writes:
What a rip off!!!! Used the web site and got taken badly! The product was 39.90 (did not know I was ordering two, then handling and shipping was 37.85. Returning under 30 day money back but will not get the 37.85 and have to pay 18.95 to return via UPS. Poor, poor quality. A 56.80 lesson on false TV advertising. Do not buy!
DO NOT GO NEAR ANY WEBSITE or ORDER BY PHONE!!!
4/10/2008 - Barbara of NJ, USA writes:
Do not under any circumstances order this product! They do not ever ship what you need; shipping charges are inflated, and they are impossible to reach. Better Business Bureau is investigating more than 50 complaints. It is also unsafe.
Awesome Auger
4/6/2008 - Richard of SC, USA writes:
Product is cheaply made. The shipping and processing fees are outrageous. Will likely cost you around $70 to get this 19.95 deal from Billy Mays. Total and complete ripoff!!!! Buyer BEWARE
Don't buy!!
4/6/2008 - Babs of SC, USA writes:
I purchased the Awesome Auger and they talked me into getting another one while I was ordering. I was NOT given a total of my order or I would not have ordered. I paid over $150.00 for two, and they were supposed to be $19.95 each. Upon receiving the products I called the company and told them I wanted to returns the items. I was told I would only get $39.90 + tax back as the rest of the money was shipping and handling. Although it was all mailed together, a shipping and handling charge was added for each piece.
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