Oprah Gifts Macon

By now, unless you've been under a rock, you know that Oprah came to Macon for her annual "Favorite Things" show. The show aired today, and below is a list of the items show guests received. Not too shabby! Manufacturers fight to get their products on the list. The 300 samples they provide for the show is a small price to pay for the positive PR.

And, since you asked, HARPO is paying the tax on the gifts for the 300 guests, and recipients simply will have to pay tax on the tax paid on their behalf. Got that Glenn? Also, Oprah loved Macon so much that there will be another show about Macon next week. No more gifts, but she will be highlighting some of the places she visited while she was here. You can't buy that kind of PR, and all for nearly half of us Maconites tuning in to Oprah every day.

Here's the list of gifts Oprah gave:


Samsung Progressive HD Camcorder SC-HMX10C
Approximate value: $799.99
800-SAMSUNG; www.samsung.com
Available at major retailers including Amazon.com,
Circuit City, Sears, CompUSA

UGG® Australia Classic Crochet Tall Boot
Approximate value: $120
888-432-8530; www.uggaustralia.com and Nordstrom
stores: www.nordstrom.com

TOYWATCH Crystal and Colored Crystal Watch
Approximate value: $150-$1500
877-998-8600; www.toywatchusa.com
Also available at Bloomingdales stores nationwide
www.bloomingdales.com

Perfect Endings Cupcakes from Williams-Sonoma
Approximate value: $59 (Set of 9)
800-541-2233; www.williams-sonoma.com

Melamine Bowls, Measuring Cups and Spoons
from Williams-Sonoma
Approximate value: Bowls $32 (Set of 3); Measuring
Cups and Spoons $18 Set (Cups $14, Spoons $8)
800-541-2233; www.williams-sonoma.com

The Artisan® Stand Mixer from KitchenAid Home
Appliances
Approximate value: $349.99
For each pink Stand Mixer purchased and registered,
KitchenAid will donate $50 to Susan G. Komen for the
Cure.
800-541-6390; www.shopKitchenAid.com

The Discovery Channel's Planet Earth DVD Set
Approximate value: $59.95
800-725-4586; www.discoverystore.com

Kai Body Butter and Body Buffer
Approximate value: Body Butter $55; Body Buffer $28
www.kaifragrance.com
Also available at Embrace in Hinsdale, IL: 877-361-7223,
www.embraceyourstyle.com and www.eluxury.com ,
877-890-7171

CLARISONIC Skin Care System
Approximate value: $195/system
888-5-CLARISonic (888-525-2747);
www.clarisonic.com

Claus Porto Soaps from Lafco New York
Approximate value: $42 (Set of 3)
800-362-3677; www.lafcony.com

The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
Approximate value: $24.95
Available wherever books are sold or online at
www.penguin.com

Breville Ikon Panini Press from Williams-Sonoma
Approximate value: $99.95
800-541-2233; www.williams-sonoma.com

HDTV Refrigerator with Weather and Info Center from
LG Electronics Model LSC27991
Approximate value: $3,799
www.LGUSA.com

Ciao Bella Blood Orange Sorbetto
Approximate value: $4.99/pint at select grocery stores
800-3-GELATO (1-800-343-5286);
www.ciaobellagelato.com

Rachel Pally Swing Turtleneck and Sailor Pants
Approximate value: Swing Turtleneck $141;
Sailor Pants $194
www.rachelpally.com ; Nordstroms stores
www.nordstroms.com and www.shopbop.com

Scrabble Premier Edition from Hasbro
Approximate value: $70
888-836-7025; www.scrabble.com

United Artists 90th Anniversary Prestige Collection
Approximate value: $869.98
www.unitedartists90.com
Available in stores December 11. Pre-order at
www.Amazon.com , www.BestBuy.com and
www.Borders.com

Shaklee Get Clean™ Starter Kit
Approximate value: $89.60
800-670-6251; www.shaklee.com

O’s Guide to Life
Approximate value: $29.95
Available wherever books are sold or online at
www.oxmoorhouse.com

Josh Groban's Noel CD
Available wherever music is sold and online at
www.joshgroban.com

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