The Checkout S01E08 PDTV x264 W4F

THE CHECKOUT is a new satirical consumer affairs series presented by Julian Morrow and Craig Reucassel from The Chaser team, Hungry Beast's Kirsten Drysdale and Kate Browne from CHOICE. THE CHECKOUT turns consumer TV on its head. The series is a no-holds-barred, irreverent and entertaining approach to the subject that would have Helen Wellings turning in her grave, if she wasn't still alive. Each episode tackles issues that face all of us when we open our wallets - identifying ways consumers are being taken advantage of, manipulated and ripped off. With support from Australia's consumer group CHOICE, THE CHECKOUT team gives viewers a healthy and/or dangerous mix of info and attitude that hopefully might lead to smarter spending decisions.
Episode Name: Episode 8
Aired: 2013-05-09
Network: ABC1
Show Airs: Thursday at 20:00 for 30mins

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Release Date 2013.05.09
Air Date 2013.05.09
Genre Consumer Affairs / Sketch Comedy

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If you're sick of being misled, lied to, taken advantage of, or just
plain confused when you buy, you have the right not to remain silent
... and The Checkout team is at your service. For a limited time
only.

SNACK BREAK : DAIRY FARMER'S YOGHURT 98% fat-free yoghurt ... with
more sugar than a Divine Belgian Chocolate and Caramel Sauce.

BIG COSMETICS IN LITTLE CHINA Testing Animal Testing Claims. Craig
and journalist Zoya Sheftalovich from CHOICE present a film noir
style report on animal testing and cosmetics. It might not be all so
black and white.

Read Zoya's story on animal testing labelling.

PRODUCT VS PACKSHOT : KFC SALSA TWISTER Looks great on the outside,
but what's on the inside? This week, KFC's Salsa Twister. If you've
got a good product vs packshot like Anne post a photo on our
Facebook wall.

ADVENTURES IN FINE PRINT : TICKET INSURANCE Is Ticket Insurance
worth it? Jules and Kirsten look at Ticket Insurance, which gives
you 100% cover as long as you're not foreign, old, pregnant,
already sick, depressed, a substance abuser, or stricken with STDs.

CASHBACK BACKLASH Jules shows bogus "Cash Back" offers for the
complicated, consumer un-friendly processes they are ...
specifically designed to minimise the chances you'll ever actually
get any.... "Cash Back"

BEAT THE SYSTEM : FASHION OUTLETS Kirsten and Zoe give us some tips
on how to beat the tricks fashion retailers pull to encourage you to
buy.

For more about The Rise of Aroma Marketing, you can read an article
by Elise Dalley of CHOICE.

WHAT'S IN A NAME? Subway's "foot-long" sandwiches, "Vitamin" Water,
"Secure" Parking. Craig asks 'What's In A Name?'. If you've got a
good one post it on our Facebook wall.

IF I COULD SAY ONE THING : DAN ARIELY Dan Ariely, behavioural
economist and best-selling author of Predictably Irrational and The
Honest Truth About Dishonesty, tells us to think before we hand over
our hard earned cash and ask ourselves- what else would I like to
spend my money on?

BORROWING MONEY FROM STRANGERS Jules and Rachel Botsman,
collaborative consumption expert, examines the emerging industry of
'Peer to Peer Finance' which lets you borrow money securely from
strangers instead of banks.

After you've watched the segment, this CHOICE blog on Peer To Peer
Financing is well worth a read too.

F.U. TUBE EPISODE 8 More video F.U.s from disgruntled Aussie
consumers. To see all the F.U. Tube videos we've received or to find
out how to post your own go to F.U. Tube.

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/thecheckout/

Enjoy

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