Here’s an idea for days without new stuff: sell shares in the company. Not sure how messy SEC regs might be, perhaps the Mediocre Law Firm can assist.
Neither trading as an IPO or on a major stock market, Rather allow private shares (whole or fractional) to be sold to (loyal|stupid|insane) mehtizens, or those looking for the perfect White Elephant gift next holiday season.
Deliver O.G. paper stock certificates to the buyers, suitable either for framing or lining bird cages if one desires.
By the time that the Woot forums put the little colored boxes next to our screen names to show how much stuff we bought (or how stupid we were, whatever), I was already a black box 2x over. I bought A LOT of crap. I don’t remember most of it, but for what I do, those purchases fit into one of two distinct camps:
One-off items that were niche but insanely practical (especially hand tools, appliances, and grooming items)
Items that I bought for no better reason that they made me laugh.
For the record, Leak Frogs were the only purchase that I can remember that fit both categories. I also ended up buying Xmas and birthday gifts for the hard-to-buy-for lot from there (science toys, golf distance finders cheap electronics for the nephews, etc.).
What may be more telling is the stuff I remember NOT buying (the opposite of "buyer’s regret). Years later, I am still ticked at myself for passing on the gas-powered toilet plunger and the “Mediocre Space Heater 2 pack”. Over a decade later, I am still LIVID at myself that I logged in too late to buy the “Hammock Chair of Death (2 pack)”. Every once in a while, if I’m having a really bad day, I’ll google that again up just to re-read the write up. That was one of y’all’s best ones ever. Amazon didn’t stand a chance because they just never ‘got’ it. You guys are the only people I’ve seen that can sell boatloads of crappy stuff by simply being completely honest about how not-good it is.
I keep hoping we’ll get that sort of crazy rando stuff back over here again.
most your options on today’s poll offered deal “even if it’s not a good deal”… I’m here for the deals … so if you have nothing new resell a good selling or not so good selling object at a even better price or bundles like today but better priced… you guys are awesome
TBH, I’m not really sure why I’m still a VMP. The deals seem to have been better in previous years and I don’t buy things regularly anymore. The only thing keeping me in the program is that cancellations are final, as they are no longer accepting VMP members. I’m really hoping we either get additional benefits soon or better items, otherwise I may finally bite the bullet and cancel.
@billchase2 The main benefit of keeping VMP is to not have next to your name. (Not that there’s necessarily anything wrong with that.) The other way to avoid that fate is to take a turn as scapegoat of the month.
@OnionSoup nope many of the scapegoats are not kickstarters. Rather they are unlucky bastards who got voted into that, often while kicking and screaming and being dragged the entire way
@FatDaddy It does seem like suppliers have a lot more choices to unload goods onto. In addition, the ease of producing generic copies and MAP/non-competitive policies seems to be worse than it was a decade ago. Has @Dave talked about this? I often don’t pay attention.
Instant Regret Kits.
Meh Pop Sockets, no doubt.
@heartny @deathbynoodlez @reclaimercube and the agree.
@deathbynoodlez @heartny @mike808 OH BUT THAT ANSWER ISN’T AN OPTION
Where’s the write in for meh pop sockets?
One of the same things they’re selling on Woot! that day, but slightly cheaper.
Your bodies.
Or Glen’s hide, except you already skinned him and sold that…
Another name brand knife
discounted coupon codes
Ex: Pay $5 to get a $10 off coupon for future use
@medz good idea!
A repeat that did well, but at an even better price
Mehrch.
I can haz moar catshirts?
/wootstalker https://shirt.woot.com/offers/moar-purrease
Moar Purrease!
Price: $19.00
Condition: Probably New
Here’s an idea for days without new stuff: sell shares in the company. Not sure how messy SEC regs might be, perhaps the Mediocre Law Firm can assist.
Neither trading as an IPO or on a major stock market, Rather allow private shares (whole or fractional) to be sold to (loyal|stupid|insane) mehtizens, or those looking for the perfect White Elephant gift next holiday season.
Deliver O.G. paper stock certificates to the buyers, suitable either for framing or lining bird cages if one desires.
“suitable for framing or wrapping fish”
I always found the “kits” meh put together on the weekends from random junk amusing.
I never bought any of them but they gave me a laugh.
Beer and baby back ribs.
At an awesomely low price.
I really need a second meh pillow. The boyfriend keeps stealing mine.
@PolkSaladAnnie if you get married make sure you have a prenup agreeing that the meh pillow is yours.
@PolkSaladAnnie Mine was a black/white 2 pack. Good thing too because otherwise I would be in the same boat.
Candy corn
By the time that the Woot forums put the little colored boxes next to our screen names to show how much stuff we bought (or how stupid we were, whatever), I was already a black box 2x over. I bought A LOT of crap. I don’t remember most of it, but for what I do, those purchases fit into one of two distinct camps:
One-off items that were niche but insanely practical (especially hand tools, appliances, and grooming items)
Items that I bought for no better reason that they made me laugh.
For the record, Leak Frogs were the only purchase that I can remember that fit both categories. I also ended up buying Xmas and birthday gifts for the hard-to-buy-for lot from there (science toys, golf distance finders cheap electronics for the nephews, etc.).
What may be more telling is the stuff I remember NOT buying (the opposite of "buyer’s regret). Years later, I am still ticked at myself for passing on the gas-powered toilet plunger and the “Mediocre Space Heater 2 pack”. Over a decade later, I am still LIVID at myself that I logged in too late to buy the “Hammock Chair of Death (2 pack)”. Every once in a while, if I’m having a really bad day, I’ll google that again up just to re-read the write up. That was one of y’all’s best ones ever. Amazon didn’t stand a chance because they just never ‘got’ it. You guys are the only people I’ve seen that can sell boatloads of crappy stuff by simply being completely honest about how not-good it is.
I keep hoping we’ll get that sort of crazy rando stuff back over here again.
@fait They still (tried) selling some silly stuff post-Amazon:
/wootstalker https://www.woot.com/offers/bag-of-grass
Bag of Grass
Price: $4.20
Condition: Cut and Chopped
This deal is currently sold out
/wootstalker https://www.woot.com/offers/bag-of-mj
Bag of MJ
Price: $4.20
Condition: Feeling High
This deal is currently sold out
/wootstalker https://www.woot.com/offers/bag-of-pot
Bag of Pot
Price: $4.20
Condition: Cracked up
This deal is currently sold out
/wootstalker https://www.woot.com/offers/bag-of-weed
Bag of Weed
Price: $4.20
Condition: Ready to Grow
This deal is currently sold out
Guessing these were up on April 20. Well, they tried. Still failed, but tried.
@fait Yep. April 20, 2017 appclusives.
most your options on today’s poll offered deal “even if it’s not a good deal”… I’m here for the deals … so if you have nothing new resell a good selling or not so good selling object at a even better price or bundles like today but better priced… you guys are awesome
Speaker docks.
TBH, I’m not really sure why I’m still a VMP. The deals seem to have been better in previous years and I don’t buy things regularly anymore. The only thing keeping me in the program is that cancellations are final, as they are no longer accepting VMP members. I’m really hoping we either get additional benefits soon or better items, otherwise I may finally bite the bullet and cancel.
@billchase2 The main benefit of keeping VMP is to not have next to your name. (Not that there’s necessarily anything wrong with that.) The other way to avoid that fate is to take a turn as scapegoat of the month.
@billchase2 You know, they re-opened the ability to pay $5/month for free shipping: https://mediocre.com/membership
@billchase2 @walarney Some of my best friends are
@billchase2 @walarney aren’t the scapegoats all kickstarters? And if you’re a Kickstarter you get a K instead of a turd next to your name.
@billchase2 @jhinra I’m glad they reopened the $5 monthly shipping. I wouldn’t have purchased near as much if they hadn’t.
@OnionSoup nope many of the scapegoats are not kickstarters. Rather they are
unlucky bastards who got voted into that, often while kicking and screaming and being dragged the entire way@Kidsandliz @OnionSoup
Not me. I asked for it and even campaigned.
I wasn’t a Kickstarter either.
@jst1ofknd @Kidsandliz @OnionSoup
ಠ_ಠ
Where is I.R.K.?
I see you went with a repeat at a lower price for the luggage. I bought 2!
It may be time to sell meh.com? Haven’t seen a decent product in ages. Oh wait, I did buy some socks… so exciting.
@FatDaddy It does seem like suppliers have a lot more choices to unload goods onto. In addition, the ease of producing generic copies and MAP/non-competitive policies seems to be worse than it was a decade ago. Has @Dave talked about this? I often don’t pay attention.