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ThinkInsane · Oct 10, 2004, 12:14 PM

Woot is an e-commerce site that only sells one item a day. If you don't like the item listed, you have to wait until midnight to see what the next item will be. It seems that people get rather rabid about what the next woot will be. Some times the **** is, well, ****, but sometimes it's a LCD TV with dvd home theater for $500.

The best thing on woot is when they offer the 'bag of crap'. It's a bag, with three undisclosed items, for a penny. The woot forum page for the bag of crap gets 50 pages long while all the geeks speculate on what their crap will be. More often than not, it is crap, but sometimes people get the smiley face yard sign, a zip disk, and the robotic lawn mower or a portable dvd player. Not bad for a penny.

So, in the latest bag of crap thread, this guy describes his last item as "a steel jump rope of doom". Obviously, this left many people scratching their heads and saying wtf?.. So the guy throws the jump rope of doom on his scanner (didn't have a digicam) and posts a picture of it. I almost pissed myself when I saw it. It's a toilet snake. You know, for cleaning out clogged pipes? Steel jump rope of doom? WTF?

Still better than the guy that got a toilet brush with a tag that read 'refurbished' on it.

MilkmanDan · Oct 10, 2004, 12:18 PM

Wow.... so... useless.

ThinkInsane · Oct 10, 2004, 12:40 PM

Absolutely useless, no doubt about it. But every time they offer a bag o' crap, it sells out in no time flat. Like I said, sometimes the offered product is a really good deal, sometimes it's stupid. Some of the stupider products sell the fastest. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to it.

I just thought it was pretty funny that anyone would refer to a pipe snake as a steel jump rope of doom

Cadaver · Oct 10, 2004, 06:42 PM

And I bet everyone who reads this post goes straight to woot.com... I just did.

E's Lil Theorem · Oct 10, 2004, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by ThinkInsane:
...
Still better than the guy that got a toilet brush with a tag that read 'refurbished' on it.

ThinkInsane · Oct 10, 2004, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by Cadaver:
And I bet everyone who reads this post goes straight to woot.com... I just did.

Just a disclaimer, I am in no way affiliated with woot.com, nor have I ever purchased anything from them. I just checked it out after seeing it mentioned in an article. I find the beauty of the site in the comments far more so than the products offered. Although I really could have used that robosapian!

ManOfSteal · Oct 11, 2004, 10:56 AM

Very interesting site (hilarious parts) and idea...what are some of the "best" deals they have offered in the past?

The LCD TV/DVD Theater for $500...I assume that is new? Name brand? Do they only have a "handful" of these or hundreds for sale?

ThinkInsane · Oct 11, 2004, 11:49 AM

I forget the brand name of the tv hom theater thing deal, but as soon as something goes up, the members are off checking prices and posting back what they find. I think Amazon had the same product for about 1300. I'm not sure what the best deals are, but some of the more popular have been things like wireless keyboard/mouse sets for $20, there was an HP photo printer that seemed a good deal, lots of deals on speakers, routers and such. They've also had 40 gig ipods for about $50 off retail and some laptops. I've only been checking it for about a week or so, but if you click on the community tab, it lists all the products that have been offered. Most of the stuff seems to be new in box, although sometimes items are labeled as refurbished.

Judge_Fire · Oct 11, 2004, 04:43 PM

"a steel jump rope of doom"

Grapple Hook of Quake?

J

storer · Oct 11, 2004, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by Cadaver:
And I bet everyone who reads this post goes straight to woot.com... I just did.

me 2

Mithras · Oct 11, 2004, 05:38 PM

I use the Woot RSS feed, so I don't have to think about checking it.
I just added the feed a few weeks ago, and have yet to buy anything, but there are definitely some good deals, at least for stuff you want but don't really need

.

d4nth3m4n · Oct 11, 2004, 06:20 PM

that "jump rope" looks eerily like a "refurbished" toilet snake.

ManOfSteal · Jul 10, 2005, 08:56 PM

Woot v2.0 is being released tonight...no idea what is planned for the upgrade. I've been tempted to buy a few times, but I wish I didn't have to stay up so damn late to see what is released.

ghporter · Jul 10, 2005, 09:42 PM

Think, I have to thank you for a wonderful belly laugh. I saw what was in the bag and immediately identified the toilet snake (history and experience can be bad things...), but I had to read the whole thing through just to understand why there was a plumber's snake in the post. And then I had to read it outloud to my wife (who's perusing jewelry sites at the moment) to explain why I busted out laughing.

NOW, I will go to woot.com and see this phenomenon for myself!

Cubeoid · Jul 11, 2005, 04:11 AM

I like it.

Mithras · Jul 11, 2005, 08:40 AM

I did buy my first Woot last week -- bought my front projector (Infocus 4805) for $699; it retails elsewhere for $899. So I'm a fan of Woot now.

turtle777 · Jul 11, 2005, 11:32 AM

www.passwird.com has more useful deals. Not as "exotic" and geeky as woot though.

-t

iREZ · Jul 11, 2005, 12:55 PM

i agree that passwird.com has more useful deals but imagine the power harnessed by using both sites!!!!!

turtle777 · Jul 11, 2005, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by iREZ

i agree that passwird.com has more useful deals but imagine the power harnessed by using both sites!!!!!

Yeah, sure. Sometimes, passwird even reports good woot deals...

-t

ManOfSteal · Jul 11, 2005, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by turtle777

www.passwird.com has more useful deals. Not as "exotic" and geeky as woot though.

-t

Very cool, thanks for the link.

turtle777 · Mar 25, 2008, 01:30 AM

Alright, folks. EPIC ZOMBIE bump.

Listen to todays Wootcast "Happy Snacking"

http://s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/w...324-h0csed.mp3

Just thought I'd share. Yes, I could have started a new thread, but what for ? This one's perfect.

-t

Mithras · Mar 25, 2008, 01:39 AM

Since the thread last made an appearance, I bought an LCD projector from Woot. Very happy with it -- watching movies hasn't been the same since, and it was a great deal.

zerostar · Mar 25, 2008, 08:46 AM

I love the woot, haven't been there in a few months so thanks for the reminder! its back on my daily list

Railroader · 11:33 AM

I check woot! everyday.

Even before da 'NN.

Dakar the Fourth · Mar 25, 2008, 11:29 AM

Somebody revoke his membership.

imitchellg5 · Mar 25, 2008, 11:43 AM

I've used Woot occasionally. I got an iTrip for my iPod a year or so ago for like $5. They do have some decent things every once in a while.

SSharon · Mar 25, 2008, 02:01 PM

I didn't even notice this was a zombie thread until it was pointed out.

I wonder if this thread is what introduced me to woot? I know I have been checking it often for a long time, but have yet to buy anything.

Dork. · Mar 25, 2008, 02:04 PM

they've also started sellout .woot.com with yahoo, I check both.

G4ME · Mar 25, 2008, 03:00 PM

steepandcheap.com similar kind of deal, but much cooler stuff.

turtle777 · Mar 25, 2008, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by G4ME

steepandcheap.com similar kind of deal, but much cooler stuff.

Wow, what a shameless knockoff.

-t

lavar78 · Mar 25, 2008, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by SSharon

I didn't even notice this was a zombie thread until it was pointed out.

This tipped me off:

rogermugs · Mar 25, 2008, 07:27 PM

sometimes I say woot in jest at things that im not actually excited about....
like this thread...
when I read it i was like... woot.

Mithras · Mar 25, 2008, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by turtle777

Wow, what a shameless knockoff.

-t

Not to mention I'm not so keen on getting my climbing gear from a refurb electronics joint.

turtle777 · Mar 25, 2008, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by lavar78

This tipped me off:

LOL, so my disclaimer was NOT enough ?

Originally Posted by turtle777

Alright, folks. EPIC ZOMBIE bump.

-t

imitchellg5 · Mar 25, 2008, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by rogermugs

sometimes I say woot in jest at things that im not actually excited about....
like this thread...
when I read it i was like... woot.

LOL!1 Good one!

dampeoples · Mar 25, 2008, 10:30 PM

I just discovered it recently, and have seen a few things that would have been nice to have, but nothing so far that I felt like I couldn't live without, or find elsewhere for maybe a few bucks more, when I actually wanted whatever it is.

turtle777 · Mar 25, 2008, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by dampeoples

I just discovered it recently, and have seen a few things that would have been nice to have, but nothing so far that I felt like I couldn't live without, or find elsewhere for maybe a few bucks more, when I actually wanted whatever it is.

O'Rly ?

Where can I buy a Bandolier of Carrots ?
I'd be willing to pay DOUBLE the Woot! price.

-t

Atomic Rooster · Mar 26, 2008, 01:03 AM

Nike Sport Kit Carrying Case for MP3 Players – 2 Pack

$0.99 + $5 shipping

wtf!1!!1

brassplayersrock² · Mar 26, 2008, 01:50 AM

sweet!

Can't afford it though

iRobot Roomba 510 Vacuum Cleaning Robot - $149.99
Today, 01:00 AM

brassplayersrock² · Mar 26, 2008, 01:51 AM

sweet!

Can't afford it though

iRobot Roomba 510 Vacuum Cleaning Robot - $149.99
Today, 01:00 AM

cudos to the bloke that suggested to do a RS feed

edit:
editing the first post resulted in a dupe post?

- - e r i k - - · Mar 26, 2008, 02:11 AM

This tipped me off:

Oct 10, 2004 , 04:14 PM

Am I the only one who read dates?

brassplayersrock² · Mar 26, 2008, 02:18 AM

if you're like most of us; reading dates is essential.

lavar78 · Mar 26, 2008, 06:27 AM

Originally Posted by turtle777

LOL, so my disclaimer was NOT enough ?

I read from left to right and top to bottom, so ManOfSteal's 2004 post came way before your disclaimer.

I normally read the dates, but I was just skimming this thread.

Dakar the Fourth · Mar 26, 2008, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - -

This tipped me off:

Am I the only one who read dates?

No, but I read quotes that relate to them.

Originally Posted by turtle777

Alright, folks. EPIC ZOMBIE bump.

Railroader · Mar 27, 2008, 10:38 AM

Woot! Off going on!!!

Woot!

turtle777 · Mar 27, 2008, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by Railroader

Woot! Off going on!!!

Woot!

I love the Woot Off song (podcast).

Let's see if I can score a Basket of Champagne.

-t

Railroader · Mar 27, 2008, 11:48 AM

The comments section is often quite hilarious during a woot! off.

turtle777 · Mar 27, 2008, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

The comments section is often quite hilarious during a woot! off.

Yes, but hard to keep track off. Post once, and you find yourself on the next page. It's a full time job to be involved.

-t

Railroader · Mar 27, 2008, 08:08 PM

Woot OFF still happening. It's a long one this time.

turtle777 · Mar 28, 2008, 06:19 PM

Yeah, I can already smell the crap. It's coming, folks

-t