From a virtually useless power saver device to the sky-high surcharges of Qantas and Tiger Airways… these are the winners of a 2009 Shonky Award.

Chef’s Cupboard and Massel liquid stocks
The ÌÇÐÄVlog Shonky for Water at What Price? goes to … Chef’s Cupboard and Massel liquid stocks.

Credit protection insurance industry
The ÌÇÐÄVlog Shonky for Profit Protection Insurance goes to… Credit protection insurance industry.

Qantas and Tiger Airways
The ÌÇÐÄVlog Shonky for sky-high surcharges goes to… Qantas and Tiger Airways.

Tel.pacific phone cards
The ÌÇÐÄVlog Shonky for Teleconfusication goes to … Tel.pacific phone cards.

Tiffany FP807 Food processor
The ÌÇÐÄVlog Shonky for Cheese-Fearing Surrender Monkey goes to … Tiffany FP807 Food processor.