The Shopping Bags — Season 1, Episode 2: Teeth-Whitening, Treadmills, Self-Tanners and Mystery Shopper

Episode synopsis

Trying to polish up that smile? The Shopping Bags look at toothpastes, gels and laser treatments to see which process gets teeth whitest and brightest. Later in the show, find out how to buy a treadmill. Studies show it’s the most effective piece of cardio equipment. Anna and Kristina find out how much you really need to spend on this expensive machine. And say goodbye to those orange tans of yesteryear. The Bags test out 10 kinds of self-tanners to find out which ones are best at delivering that honey-bronzed glow. And if you don’t like the tanning product, can you take it back? The Mystery Shopper heads out to make a return, without the receipt.

About The Shopping Bags

The Shopping Bags was a Canadian television series that aired on the W Network in Canada and on Fine Living in the United States. Launched in 2002, the series focused on consumer affairs and better shopping. Each week the program looked at several goods and services to discover which one was the best. This was also done to guide viewers towards which product or service may best suit their needs. The program looked at day-to-day shopping and big ticket items, as well as having a final "Shopping Thought" at the end of each program.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Video Cameras, Dog Food, Radiance Makeup and Mystery Shopper
• E3Bottled Water, Stain Removers, Airline Deals and Mystery Shopper
• E4Perfume, On-line Grocers, Laptop Computers and Mystery Shopper
• E5Nail Polish, Energy Bars, Hybrid Cars and Mystery Shopper
• E6Bras, Sleeping Bags, Organic Food and Mystery Shopper
• E7Digital Cameras, Running Shoes, Wine and Mystery Shopper
• E8Sunglasses, Bread, Diamonds and Mystery Shopper
• E9MP3 Players, Educational Toys, Toy Marketing and Mystery Shopper
• E10Mascara, PDAs, Baby Food and Mystery Shopper
• E11Car Tires, Hair Spray, Room Scents and Mystery Shopper
• E12Lipstick, Golf Clubs, Razors and Mystery Shopper