01.And the winner is...
The winner of the People’s Choice Shonkiest Shonky is … [drum roll]… Nature’s Way Kids Smart Natural Medicines, with 44% of the vote.
With a total of 2670 votes, we reckon member Fred said it best: “Playing fast and loose with your money is one thing; playing fast and loose with your health – or, worse, your children's – is about as low as it goes. If ever there was an example of the abject failure of consumer protection in Australia, this is it.”
Ticketek and Ticketmaster came in second on 27% of the vote.
Thanks to everyone for taking part in this year’s Shonky Awards. We received a total of 6069 votes and we look forward to your involvement next year.
Meanwhile, we’ll keep you posted on any developments resulting from the awards!
Shonkys 2012
Our expert CHOICE testers and investigators have named and shamed eight dodgy and deceitful products and services in this years Shonky Awards.
30 Oct 2012
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Our annual Shonky awards recognise and reprimand misleading claims, false advertising, lack of transparency, faulty goods and/or poor service, awarding lemon gongs to the 'winners'.
6 Aug 2012
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Reducing moisture, not expensive mould removal products, is the key to preventing household mould.
14 Sep 2012
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A new treatment for mobile devices promises to make them "water safe" - but how well does it work?
10 May 2013
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Find out which models compare favourably when assessed for dirt removal, rinse performance and water and energy efficiency.
1 May 2013
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We investigate the problems associated with buying tickets through agents, cinemas, and from scalpers.