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Post by Hex on Oct 22, 2008 12:19:37 GMT -4
i totally hope that phone was from the packaging company. somehow it just slipped into your box and they are looking all over the building for it.
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Post by Nethyr on Oct 23, 2008 15:59:54 GMT -4
Saw the BoC but couldn't get a single tab to load it. Ah well.
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Post by fullermj on Nov 19, 2008 7:53:41 GMT -4
WOOT OFF TODAY
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Post by fullermj on Dec 8, 2008 20:03:46 GMT -4
Woot off tomorrow, or so says the interwebs: Woot-Off Tonight Welcome to Woot's first official recession-era newsletter! For the next 12 to 24 months, all citizens are expected to fret over, worry about, or even directly experience the nadir of a consumerist society - OMG! What will we do when we stop buying stuff? Economists now agree that we're headed through a prolonged period of decreased consumer spending (you really need an advanced degree to come up with insights like that). Beyond that, it's anybody guess. Will the only growth sectors in the economy be shoe repair, pipe salvage, and roadside apple sales? Or will we bring on a quick recovery by doing patriotic things like buying stuff we can't afford and spending more money than we make? As a retailer, it'd make sense for us to fall in with the BUY STUFF, AMERICA conga line. But by now, you know that we at Woot never do things the "normal", "sensible", "rational", "intelligent" way. We're not about to follow the herd over a cliff. When we go over a cliff, it's because of our own poor judgment, not someone else's. That's been our credo since about five minutes ago, when we first thought of it. And we've stayed true to it ever since. That's why we're encouraging you and your fellow wooters to save this holiday season. Save your money! Save until you pull a saving muscle. Horde your money until you are literally choking on it. Save until maybe, like, mid-February or so, when the market will be a-glut with great deals for the taking every day. You'll avoid the crowds, take advantage of desperate retailers, and not have to hear "Simply Having A Wonderful Christmas Time" even once. Sure, maybe you'll disappoint some of your loved ones. But if they really love you, they can wait a couple of months, especially if your finances are at stake. Besides, if your so-called loved ones wanted you to set yourself on fire, would you? Of course you wouldn't. And that's the kind of independent thinking that will one day break the mindless conformity of our consumerist holiday ways. But be warned: you'll want to stay far away from Woot.com this week. The breadth and scope of bargains we'll be offering - especially starting Tuesday morning at midnight - will be powerfully tempting. They could even lead you back down the spend-spend-spend path with the rest of the sheep. And that would make us sad enough to cry while we're taking your money. See you in February! Woot.com www.woot.com |
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Post by fullermj on Dec 9, 2008 10:09:59 GMT -4
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Post by fullermj on Dec 11, 2008 10:11:32 GMT -4
woot off, STILL happening!
pete, has an wootoff ever lasted 3 days?
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Post by Nethyr on Dec 11, 2008 11:02:14 GMT -4
Hm, I know I've seen at least 2 days. Never bothered to clock one though. Either way, I wonder if any of this stuff will arrive before the holidays.
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Post by Hex on Dec 11, 2008 11:52:04 GMT -4
are you guys finding that woot's deals are dramatically unimpressive? Used to be able to get some decent stuff from time to time.
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Post by fullermj on Dec 11, 2008 15:12:43 GMT -4
I agree, Tommy. Lots of old desktops and junky junk. they sold a WATER HEATER for fuller's sake!
they did have an iPod (30g), and a few good deals on lappys.
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Post by Nethyr on Dec 11, 2008 18:14:44 GMT -4
Thank you for your purchase. Your order number ######### for 1 Random Crap has been received by Woot on 12/11/2008 and your credit card has been charged $8.00. Your order will typically ship within 5 business days. To check your order status, go to the Your Account tab at www.woot.com, log in and check your order history. |
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Post by fullermj on Dec 11, 2008 22:35:51 GMT -4
nice! i missed it. left work early. argh.
I hope you get, um, non-crappy things. or at least one of those delicious hippos you wanted.
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Post by Nethyr on Dec 12, 2008 10:05:52 GMT -4
I had actually forgotten about the woot off when wootalyzer started going berserk and automatically opened the "Buy me!" window. The servers got trashed before I could even make it to the "Order successful" window, but the email still came in.
Yeah my last BOC truly exemplified the word "crap" but for 8 bucks, isn't it at least worth the fun of anticipation?
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Post by Hex on Dec 12, 2008 13:55:18 GMT -4
i told you i get a robosapian and return it to best buy for $100....keep up the hope
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Post by Paco_Guerrera on Dec 12, 2008 15:17:41 GMT -4
How did you return it to best buy without a best buy receipt?
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Post by fullermj on Dec 12, 2008 15:28:50 GMT -4
he LIED
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