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Reverse-a-brella-get it!!!

NativeJax — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 05:14:23 GMT

I do not have this particular brand, I bought 5 of the HSN version. I have them for gifts and kept 1 for me. This is genius, I really love mine. I will be picking up another 1 today, the handle looks different on this one. I think I will get the polka dot:-)

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rozio — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 05:23:30 GMT

I'm not sure...... I love the design etc, but the price doesn't seem like a "special value". I saw the exact same umbrella on Amazon with much prettier colors, for about the same price, with free S & H...... if this is such a special value, it should be MUCH cheaper that what I could find elsewhere.

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NativeJax — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 05:29:15 GMT

I love mine, I have never ordered off amazon, mine was every bit worth $20, I just ordered the polka dot one. Now I have two:-) everyone that I gave out as a gift loved theirs.

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noodleann — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 06:10:31 GMT

I really want one. The HSN version is sold out, but it was $35 and is 41" across when open, and this one is 44.5". I love the purple.

However, I am sticking to my budget, and have put a black one with a cloud lining for $7 (free shipping, no tax) on my watch list on eBay.

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NativeJax — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 06:22:59 GMT

When I bought the 5 @ HSN they were $20 a piece, I think they shipped for free if I remember correctly but I did notice this one is larger. I understand the budget and hope you stick to it:-)

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mimi5775 — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 09:44:33 GMT

@NativeJax wrote:
I do not have this particular brand, I bought 5 of the HSN version. I have them for gifts and kept 1 for me. This is genius, I really love mine. I will be picking up another 1 today, the handle looks different on this one. I think I will get the polka dot:-)

Please note! I used mine 2 times...kept in garage and button stuck top part inside broke off...cheap! I got on HSN. I looove this idea like you ...yes genius. BUT I'd pay 35.00 for one heck of a great umbrella not junk, I wish there were reviews on this, I do so want it.

The cheap one also could not take wind and we live near Philly, not Chicago lol and again I used 2 times tops.

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Krimpette — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 12:18:54 GMT

I bought mine from HSN. I've only used it once, but I love the concept. It's always been a challenge to get out of the car in the middle of a downpour. Might order this TSV, just to have an extra.

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makena — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 12:56:13 GMT

What happens to the water inside the umbrella after you get in the car???

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Ibby114 — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 13:13:49 GMT

I wish the buy more and save allowed you to ship to various addresses- I'd want to send one to my kids at their various locales!

HSN's version was pricier- but free shipping. This is a good deal!

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Ibby114 — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 13:15:21 GMT

@makena wrote:
What happens to the water inside the umbrella after you get in the car???

You turn the umbrella upside down outside the car door before you close it--

Re: Reverse-a-brella-get it!!!

makena — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 14:01:38 GMT

@Ibby114 wrote:
@makena wrote:
What happens to the water inside the umbrella after you get in the car???
You turn the umbrella upside down outside the car door before you close it--

So if it's pouring out the inside will get wet also.

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lovesallanimals — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 14:01:59 GMT

@makena wrote:
What happens to the water inside the umbrella after you get in the car???

makena: I thought exactly the same thing! When I first saw this on HSN I was wondering why this concept is a good one if all the water sits inside the umbrella in a pool.

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handygal2 — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 14:13:22 GMT

I'm giving it a try (in the black/leopard). It's a "$20 bill alert," as Pat DiMentri used to say. l wish the Q would still offer more TSVs and other items under $20.

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NativeJax — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 14:59:38 GMT

You close up the umbrella very easily and prop it so it doesn't drop into your car, when you arrive at destination just turn it upside down to drain, like it is demonstrated. Maybe up against the entrance, on concrete, shake it out if you like.

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NativeJax — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:03:45 GMT

@mimi5775...

I live in Florida, it rains a lot and mine was not cheaply made. We do not get winds like Chicago though, not on a regular basis anyway. I would pay good money for excellent ☔️, I also bought one a few years ago I loved, it was very well made, had a light and sadly left in a restaurant in Atlanta...someone got an awesome umbrella that day.

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Teddixat — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:16:22 GMT

The cheap one also could not take wind and we live near Philly, not Chicago lol and again I used 2 times tops.

I wonder wny there are no reviews since they said it sold out the first time they brought it to QVC. AMAZON sells many at dfferent prices and all made by different companies. I would like to know who makes this. Also, most of the reviews on amazon are favorable. I also wonder if this is the same as the As Seen on TV commercial where you get two for the same price

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JGalt — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:42:49 GMT

@Teddixat, there is a different item no. A289648

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Sunnycorle — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:07:51 GMT

@makena wrote:
@Ibby114 wrote:
@makena wrote:
What happens to the water inside the umbrella after you get in the car???
You turn the umbrella upside down outside the car door before you close it--
So if it's pouring out the inside will get wet also.

Exaclty my thoughts. I will continue to use the tried and true and not have mildew.

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stevieb — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:12:42 GMT

@rozio wrote:
I'm not sure...... I love the design etc, but the price doesn't seem like a "special value". I saw the exact same umbrella on Amazon with much prettier colors, for about the same price, with free S & H...... if this is such a special value, it should be MUCH cheaper that what I could find elsewhere.

Yes, cheaper, (even if not much cheaper), and should ship free... I think they have more than a little disconnect with the word special in Q-land...

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makena — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 17:04:51 GMT

@loveour4leggedfriends wrote:
@makena wrote:
What happens to the water inside the umbrella after you get in the car???

makena: I thought exactly the same thing! When I first saw this on HSN I was wondering why this concept is a good one if all the water sits inside the umbrella in a pool.

Yeah, I figure either way (traditional or new) you're gonna get wet and get water in your car. I hate putting my soaking wet umbrella in my car, so I certainly am not going to prop it up with it full of water. I'd rather wear my rain coat with my hood.