The law does not pretend to punish everything that is dishonest. That would seriously interfere with business. Clarence Darrow (American lawyer and leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union)

Woe is the plight of the consumer.  I could be wrong, but have we turned full circle to return to the Victorian market place, where sensational claims were not supported by proven certification?

Manufacture it, market it then sell it, leaving the consumer to prove it when a product falls short of commercial claims, that is the American way.  But that is not the British way; at least it was not until recently.  In Britain the manufacture has to prove its claims before marketing.  In Britain, irrespective of the market an item is aimed at, extensive tests and research has to be undertaken to ensure that the consumer can buy with confidence.

I have read that not all cultures prize honesty.  For some, the difference between a lie and the truth are unrecognisable, so maybe that is why product claims have entered the realms of fantasy.  Maybe it is a cultural or possibly a generational thing?

My most recent dissatisfaction with the world of commercial speak concerns vacuum storage bags.  T.V. info-mercial’s portray these as easy to seal, transportable, multi-use items.  Unfortunately, in my experience the seals are difficult to line up even with the plastic ‘zip’ guide.  Some seals stretch with subsequent opening and reseal too.  In addition, when attempting to break the air lock open, seals have been known to rip, making these an expensive single use storage option. 

Other vacuums bags on the market are made of such flimsy plastic, they piece or tear extremely easily, making transporting them very hazardous.  Even sliding one around a shelf or a cupboard floor is enough to compromise the plastic.  Actually, many of the bags I have tried failed first time out of the box.  On their maiden outing, many did not hold an air tight seal.  Whether it was the zip air locks themselves or possibly the welded edge strips that were poor or maybe tiny holes in the plastic sheets at the point of manufacture, I do not know.  All I know is that the innovation is inspiring but the actual products are sadly disappointing.    

  

Tried, tested and proven unsatisfactory; -

Vacuum Seal Hanging Storage Wardrobe - B Ross

XL Vacuum storage bags - Home Storage World

Travel Vacuum Storage Bags - Hamble

B&E Vacuum Storage Bags - B&E Home Essential