The Ad Trap: Products That Didn't Match the Marketing Hype

5. A chainsaw

Cost: Not specified Created by: Nobody Acquired via: eBay Words can occasionally be taken far, far too literally. After purchasing a chainsaw on eBay, a client discovered that they had actually received a saw constructed of a string of chain.

Chainsaw @TradesVanCentre | Pinterest | Twitter.com | John BanksIt's clear that the , which was displayed on a number of websites for home renovation, overlooked this. It's unclear exactly what one is intended to do with this "chainsaw," but one thing is for certain: you're definitely better off getting your tools at Home Depot or Lowe's. It's possible that the best approach to purchase heavy-duty equipment like this is to stick with classic brand names. The Remington RM1645 Electric Chainsaw, the Husqvarna 135 and the WORX WG303 16-inch chainsaw are three of the best chainsaws available at Lowe's and Home Depot.