The Checkout: Mar 13

In this week’s episode of The Checkout Kirsten Drysdale asks if we’re being taken for a ride by the taxi industry, Zoe Norton Lodge untangles the mess of HDMI cables, and what’s the deal with Gold Class cinema packages?

The Catch: Campbell’s Pea & Ham Soup – *May contain traces of ham.

All Hail Taxis – Tired of waiting for a taxi? How about taxi industry reform? Join the queue. Kirsten Drysdale asks if we’re being taken for a ride by the taxi industry.

Signs Of The Time – This segment is not a toy! Thanks viewers! If you’ve got a great Sign send it to us at [email protected].

HDMI Cables – Is there really any difference between a cheap and an expensive HDMI cable? Zoe Norton Lodge untangles the mess of HDMI cables.

First World Product Problems: Lint – 100% free from lint.

Complaint Letter: Event Cinemas – I thought I was spoiling mum for Mother’s Day… but your Gold Class Cinema Package doesn’t include any cinema tickets!

Product Vs Packshot: KFC Nachos – This week, KFC Nachos, as recommended by dozens of viewers. If you’ve got a good product vs packshot suggestion send us photos to [email protected] or post it on our Facebook wall.

Values For Money: Tuna – Is there something fishy about tuna? Guest reporter Kate Wild looks at some of the issues involved when deciding which brand of tuna to buy.

F.U. Tube Episode 4 – Julian Morrow is back with more consumer gripes and solves a viewer’s mystery involving Costco Frozen Pineapple Chunks. Send us your consumer gripes, see futube.net.au for details.

Thursday 13 March, 8pm ABC1.