1. TV infomercials generate over $150 billion in gross sales annually but receive low satisfaction ratings due to misleading or complicated promotions. 2. When purchasing from infomercials, consumers often fail to calculate additional shipping, handling, and processing fees that can significantly increase the total cost beyond the advertised price. 3. "Free" or "risk-free" trial offers typically involve initial processing fees and are not truly free, as returning items may require paying shipping costs to avoid future charges.