The products themselves are the obvious focal point, but a large part of the appeal is the voyeuristic thrill of being invited behind the scenes of someone's life. You get the stories surrounding the purchases and a chance to see items that you might be interested in buying, on someone else. On top of that, who can resist wanting to watch “just one more” over and over... and over? After three or four videos, Everywoman from Anywhere USA had me hooked, eagerly waiting for a rabbit to appear from the bag of tricks she was taunting me with. The thrill of the unknown! And while the teen scene seems to dominate this trend, don’t be fooled. Many of today’s moms are jumping on board — sharing tips and tricks about everything from the best new baby finds to deals on dish detergent. In fact, most of the videos posted by both the young and more mature celebrate “a score” and the shoppers pride themselves for being thrifty. Whatever your tastes or reasons for watching, there is likely a haul video for you. To see Bobbie's very first haul video, click here.
The latest cyber-style craze? 'Haul' shopping videos
The products themselves are the obvious focal point, but a large part of the appeal is the voyeuristic thrill of being invited behind the scenes of someone's life. You get the stories surrounding the purchases and a chance to see items that you might be interested in buying, on someone else. On top of that, who can resist wanting to watch “just one more” over and over... and over? After three
