This is a remarkable scam even by the feeble journalistic standards of Parade magazine: Amish-made portable fireplaces without any of the “flames, fumes, smells, ashes, or mess” of a real fireplace. And they’re absolutely free if you call within 48 hours!
Needless to say, they are ordinary Chinese-made electric space heaters encased in a wooden box with flame artwork, and they’re closer to $400 with shipping. Since thousands of customers will be fleeced by this offer in the weeks ahead, look for increased traffic on the blog as they begin to look for answers.
Jack Silbert, curator