.: Compaq 18.2GB Hot-Plug Universal Hard Drive Ultra SCSI 3 Internal 10,000 RPM: I'm not even sure I know what this is since there was no description for the product. Pass.

.: Haier BC112G 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Contoured Smoked Glass Door: I don't drink wine, so this isn't something that I would really need. For some strange reason, though, I've always thought these things are cool (Get it? Cool. It's a refrigerator. I kill me!).

.: Metrokane Rabbit Corkscrew with Foilcutter, Silver: again, I don't drink wine, so not something I need. Pass.

.: Cuisinart 3-1/2-Quart Nonstick Stainless Steel Saute Pan with Lid and Helper Handle: another cooking utensil that I don't think Steven needs.

.: Sangean DT-110 Digital Pocket AM/FM Stereo Receiver: I never really listen to the radio, so I can't see the point of owning a pocket radio. Pass.

.: Calphalon Professional Nonstick II 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Lid: I bought Steven a Wolfgang Puck set of utensils about a year and a half ago, so I'm pretty certain he already has one of these.

.: Riedel Vinum Chardonnay/Chablis Wine Glasses, Set of 6: let me repeat again, I don't drink wine. Pass.

.: Emerilware 2-Piece Starter Set: Steven has a set of knives that he loves now, so I don't think he would need these. Pass.

.: Mikasa Grand Prix Dinnerware 20-Piece Sets, Service for 4: I love Mikasa, but that is a truly bizarre pattern. I so don't like it.

ooh, good one. i'm building my eighties dvd collection too. just got say anything, and have my eye on three amigos... the classics are the best!

Posted by suzie at February 24, 2003 01:30 PM

.: Krups 229-45 10-Cup Aroma Control Coffeemaker with Thermal Stainless Steel Carafe and Programmable Timer: I don't drink coffee, so no need for this. Pass.

.: Panasonic PV-C1332W 13" TV/VCR Combo (White): I can't see anywhere in the house this would be useful.

.: Canon BJC-85 Portable Color Bubble Jet Printer: I'm very happy with my current printer, so pass.

.: Sabatier Prosteel 7-Piece High Carbon Stainless Steel Knife Set with Block: this was a great deal on this set, but we already have all the knives we need.

.: Logitech Cordless Rumblepad (USB): I don't play any games were I would use one of these. Pass.

.: JVC HACD71FB Folding Walkman Replacement Headphones with Pouch (Blue): the only headphones I use are the ones at my desk at work. I don't need any more.

.: Krups 872-42 Bravo Plus Espresso Maker: again, I don't drink coffee or similar drinks.

.: Cuisinart ICE-40BK Flavor Duo Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker: this looked really cool, but since I bought Steven a Cuisinart ICE-20 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt & Sorbet Maker for Christmas, totally not needed.

.: AudioSource IC5S Round Ceiling Speakers: we've got all the speakers we need, at least for now.

By the way - that's not a vacuum. It's a carpet steamer, and it ROCKS. My mom has one and I love using it - it makes my carpets look like new!

Posted by Christine at February 16, 2003 11:43 PM

I used to post my Gold Box offers too, until I figured out a couple of things. Not only do they not offer items you might actually like (which they could do, using their Recommendations feature), but they offer almost exactly the same things to everyone. The Gold Box has a lot of potential as a moneymaker, but until they offer me things I might actually want to buy, I'm not going to purchase anything!

Posted by Meredith at February 20, 2003 08:08 PM

So are you going to watch season 2 before season 1? I guess I did; I started watching reruns of season 2 right before season 3 started, and only saw season 1 when it came out on syndication years later. :giggle: So if you have questions, you know where to come... I'm kinda a buffy authority ;) tee hee!

Posted by kristine at January 17, 2003 03:33 AM

Yay! See, this is what comes of reading via RSS feeds. ;) I didn't come through your front door to know you'd decided this already.

Posted by Lisa, Gal of Unix at January 17, 2003 06:49 AM

you have to get all caught up now, Kymberlie!!! you need to watch Season 1 before Season 2.. and then buy Season 3... because it's out, too.

let's just say that the gals at the Bite Me blog (me and miss Kadyellebee up there included) are those with Buffy authority. LOL :D

and you can stop by my other blog for scoop as well. i've been a fan since day one! :)

Posted by Kathy at January 17, 2003 12:10 PM

I bought this from my gold box the day before you! :) I've got third season already, but I want to watch them all from the beginning, so I still need first season. If I don't get it for my birthday, then I'll buy it after that.

Posted by Brandy at January 18, 2003 07:17 AM

Buy it! Of course, this message comes to you too late. Buffy is a lot of fun.

Posted by Lisa, Gal of Unix at January 17, 2003 06:48 AM

I would vote YES on that one (though I see you went for it already). I just got "into" Buffy last season and have been trying to catch up via reruns - it isn't easy. The DVDs will help you a lot. Who knows, you may even want to watch the new shows too!

Posted by Promo at January 17, 2003 07:57 AM

Ooooohhhhh...I LOVE Twin Peaks! I think you will enjoy it, too!

One of the things that Mike brought into the marriage is a boxed VHS set of the entire series. We also have the pilot (also on VHS), which we'd be happy to lend to you.

Let me know if you want me to send it to you...I still have your address from the postcard exchange, and can get it out to you right away.

Posted by Christine at January 16, 2003 10:17 AM

.: Dora the Explorer: Lost City Adventure: I don't have any kids, so I don't have much use for this. Pass.

.: SimpleTech STI-UMSD100 Secure Digital Reader: I already have a couple of these. Pass.

.: KitchenAid Box Grater, Green: I used to love to grate a plate of cheese and eat it when I was younger. I don't think we need one, though.

.: Panasonic KX-TG2553S 2.4GHz DSS Cordless Phone with Caller ID (Silver): we have several cordless phones already, so I'm going to pass on this.

.: Barbie Sparkling Ice Show: once again, no kids. Pass.

.: Samsung SyncMaster 171S 17" LCD Monitor (Black): gorgeous. Wonderful. Amazing. Anyone want to buy me one?

.: Cuisinart WMB-2 2-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker, Chrome: I won a Capresso WaffleDUO and a Component Design Northwest Multitask Digital Timer & Clock last April, so no need for this.

.: Vornado 550B Compact Air Circulator, Black: I've never found a need for one of these in our home.

.: Juiceman JMS6 Blender with Variable Infinite Speeds: Steven's current blender makes excellent pina coladas, so no need to get a new one.

Oh my god. A belgian waffle maker... Sooo expensive... You have to actually buy the thing, and then pay for all the weight-watchers recipe book after having used it every morning until you broke it!!

Posted by kuwan at January 11, 2003 09:13 PM

Ohhhh, cool monitor...if you find someone to buy you one, maybe they'll buy me one too! LOL

Posted by Crystal at January 11, 2003 09:47 PM

Hmmmm...

Posted by Heather at January 12, 2003 04:40 AM

.: Panasonic PV-D4752 DVD/VCR Combo: we don't need one of these since we already have a DVD player and never watch VHS tapes anymore.

.: Spiegelau Authentis White Wine Glasses, Set of 6: neither of us drink wine, so I'm going to pass on this.

.: Philips AE215517 AM/FM/TV Weatherband Portable Radio: I don't think we have any need for this, so pass.

.: Oxford Garden Designs Adirondack Chair: living in a condo, we don't have a yard, so we don't need one of these.

.: 24" Ladies 18 Speed Grand Ledge Mountain Bike: I like to joke that the most outdoorsy I get is the top down on my Miata. I so am not going to use a mountain bike.

.: AudioSource SW Fifteen 200-Watt Powered Subwoofer: we already have some nice Klipsh speakers in the living room. Pass.

.: KitchenAid KSB5 5-Speed Blender, White: we already have a blender and it works just fine.

.: Pacific Coast 3 Diamond Blakely Down Comforter, King: I would love to have one of these, but Steven said no. They are a bit expensive.

.: Cuisinart WMB-2A 2-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker, Brushed Stainless: this looks nice, but since I won Capresso WaffleDUO and a Component Design Northwest Multitask Digital Timer & Clock last April, there's no need for another one.

ROTFL at you and your outdoorsyness ;)

Posted by kristine at January 7, 2003 01:42 PM

Jackmonkey! JACKMONKEY!!!!

Posted by Mike at January 7, 2003 01:51 PM

.: Corby 5500 Original Trouser Presser: cool in theory, but I just don't need one of these.

.: Crain Cutter 500H Carpet Power Stretcher: I don't even know why one would need a carpet stretcher. Pass.

.: KitchenAid KGPA Mixer Attachment Pack for Stand Mixers: someday I will get Steven a KitchenAid Stand Mixer and when I do, I'm sure these accessories will be purchased as well.

.: Canon ZR40 MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, & Digital Still Mode: I still want a camcorder. Anyone care to purcahse one for me? ;-)

.: GoVideo DDV3110 Dual Deck 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR: we never use VCRs anymore and even if we did, we have like three of them in the house already.

.: Vacu Vin Guy Buffet Rapid Ice Wine Chiller, Sommeliers: we don't drink wine, so we don't really need a wine chiller. It could come in handy, though, for chilling shots if we didn't have a cold bottle around.

.: Juiceman JMS6 Blender with Variable Infinite Speeds: Steven already has a blender that works pretty well, so I'm going to pass on this.

.: Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized Collector's Edition 9-Inch, 2-Quart Chef's Skillet with lid: Steven was tempted by this, but elected to pass and wait to get it.

.: Spiegelau Authentis Red Wine Glasses, Set of 6: since we don't drink wine, wine glasses aren't really needed. Pass.

I have that Mixer Attachment Pack (for my Green mixer!), and some of the things are really cool. I haven't used them as much as I hoped I would, but I know that I have them there when I need them :)

Posted by kristine at December 29, 2002 05:06 PM

Oh! Oh! When you're done with my Roosevelt book (and I'm all done with your other ones) can I borrow Jemima J? Please? Pretty please? *giggle*

Posted by Christine at December 27, 2002 12:45 AM

Did you get him the drying rack too? I would think he would need that too... ? Then again, I've never made pasta, so what do I know?

Posted by Christine at December 27, 2002 12:47 AM

.: AudioSource SW Twelve 150 Watt Integrated Powered Subwoofer: nice looking speaker, but we have all of them that we need right now.

.: Le Creuset 4 1/2 Quart Soup Pot with Cover, Flame: I checked with Steven and he doesn't need one of these right now. It was really pretty, though.

.: Metrokane Houdini Corkscrew, Blue: we don't drink wine, so this isn't really useful for us. It did see cool, though.

.: KitchenAid KSM110PS Custom 300-Watt 4-1/2-Quart Stand Mixer, Metallic Chrome: this looked bad ass and Steven said it was a great deal, but we just don't have space in the kitchen for any more appliances (damn small condo). Maybe when we get a house.

.: WMF Profi Plus Stainless Steel Can Opener: nice can opener, but we already have one like this.

.: Krups 867-42 Il Caffe Bistro 10-Cup Coffee/4-Cup Espresso Maker: if you like coffee, this looks like the mac daddy of coffee makers.

.: Microsoft MSDN Universal Subscription 7.0: no need for this. Pass.

.: Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator: I have an older model of this calculator and love it. I bought it in high school when I was taking pre-calc and it was a lifesaver. Hell of a nice calculator.

.: Microsoft Office XP Standard for Students and Teachers: not needed. Pass.

Merry Christmas Kimberlie!!! :)
Hoping that your holiday is filled with warmth, laughter, love and joy!

Posted by munin at December 24, 2002 09:37 PM

.: Vacu Vin Vacuum Instant Marinater: Steven already has one of these and loves it.

.: JVC GRDVL520U MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD and 8MB SD Memory Card: we are so going to have to get one of these soon. We really should have a camcorder.

.: The Sims Vacation Expansion Pack: I could never get into The Sims. However, now that I am one, maybe I should give it another go.

.: WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos Collector's Edition: this game always looked fun, but I never played it. With my EverQuest addiction, though, the last thing I need to do is get into another game.

.: Microsoft Project 2002: I asked my boss about this and he said that it wouldn't really work for the projects that we have. Oh, well.

.: N Sync #1 Fan Teresa: for the love of all that's holy, no way am I buying this.

.: Sabatier ChefStar 14-Piece Knife Block Set: we've got some great knives already, so I'm going to pass.

.: Mad About You - The Complete First Season: I thought this show sucked. Pass.

.: Silent Screamers Series 1 Colorized: Knock Renfield The Madman: kind of cool, but I'm just not that interested.

.: Braun 7680 Syncro System Logic Shaver: whoa! $152 for a shaver! Pass! Pass!

.: Uniden EXAI-2248 2.4 GHz Analog Cordless Phone with Caller ID and Digital Answering System (Charcoal): we're set on phones right now. Pass.

.: Ironclad GUG-04-L General Utility Gloves, Pair: I'm not one to do construction work, so I don't need these.

.: Zojirushi Gourmet Duet Dual-Mug Personal Coffeemaker, Black: I don't drink coffee, though Steven does. However, this past summer, I won a $120 coffee maker, so we're covered on these.

.: JVC HRJ691U 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR: we've got a couple of VCRs around the house, but we never use them anymore. We're totally DVD now.

.: Canon ZR50MC MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, Digital Still Mode & MMC Card Slot: I'm not shopping for one of these yet, but I still would love to have one.

.: Spirit - Stallion of the Cimarron (Widescreen Edition): I never had any real desire to see this, so I'm going to pass.

.: Mr. Deeds (Special Widescreen Edition): I thought this looked like a not very good film indeed. Pass.

.: Cuisinart CPT-65 Custom Control Total Touch 4-Slice Electronic Toaster, White: we do need a new toaster, but not so bad that I have to buy one right now. Pass.

.: Capresso 555.01 Burr Grinder Select, Black: Steven has recently began to really get into coffee. Maybe I'll get one of these for him someday.

.: WMF Pinnacle 15-Inch Stainless Steel Rectangular Tray: we don't really do much entertaining, so I'm going to pass on this.

.: Tiny Tots in Puppy Town: Puppy Parlor with Yellow Lab: I don't have any kids so this is completely useless to me. Pass.

.: Garmin Rino 110 Waterproof GPS/FRS/GMRS: no interest in this. I just wouldn't need it.

.: Backyard Hockey: not a big hockey fan and this typically isn't the kind of software I buy.

.: Hoover U6630-900 Self Propelled WindTunnel Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner: we're not in the market for a new vacuum. The old one we have works fine.

.: Shark CORP 21-2016 Chrome-Vanadium Nail Pullers: I don't exactly do construction projects at home. Pass.

.: Cronkhite S-5000 Screed-Vibe Concrete Vibrator: vibrator. Hehe.

.: Taxi Driver - Collector's Edition: I TiVod this movie last year and I just really wasn't all that impressed. I figured I would be blown away by the movie, but I was kind of bored.

.: Action ACN-5402 4" LCD Portable TV/Monitor: I don't think I've ever seen a review this low. Pass!

.: Steiner Military / Marine 8x30 Binocular: I am stereo blind (that means when I look through things like microscopes or binoculars, I see two images instead of one), so these would do me no good at all.

.: Sparkle In-line Skates (Size 6): I don't have any kids so this is completely useless to me. Pass.

.: Mobil 1 Rally Championship: no interest in this. Plus, I never play my Playstation any more.

.: Microsoft Project 2002: as a project manager, this looks like software thta could really help me in my job. Wonder if I should see if we could use this at the office?

.: The Usual Suspects (Special Edition): this movie was completely ruined for me due to poorly set up chapter selections. I had fallen asleep about halfway through the movie so Steven went to the chapter selection menu to start it at the last thing I remember. There was one chapter entitled "Kaiser Sousa" and it showed the police sketchbook with the drawing of who he really was. Ruined the whole movie for me. I don't know why they thought setting it up with the whole surprise twist of the movie for all to see was a good idea. Idiots.

.: AudioSource IW5S In-Wall Speakers (Pair): we have all the speakers we need. Pass.

.: Conair NE152CS Ultimate Turbo Nose/Ear Trimmer: can I just say, "Ewww!" and leave it at that?

.: Shonfeld's Classic Pasta Gift Set: this seems nice, especially if you have a cook in the family like I do, but it looked a bit pricey.

I actually got ben the leatherman wave and the tool last christmas. I think he's used the tool thingy twice. It really doesn't do anything that the leatherman doesn't already do. It was a waste of money... oh well. He still has and loves and uses his leatherman - hooray for knives, I guess...

Posted by jana at December 16, 2002 12:36 PM

.: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade: I'm happy enough with my un-upgraded edition. No need to spend the extra money.

.: Archos Jukebox 20 GB Digital Audio Player/Recorder/Hard Drive 500277: this thing rocks. Very nice player. I'll take one of these. :-)

.: Braun Flex 5614 XP Cord/Cordless Shaver with Quick Charge and 1-Hour Full Charge: not spending that kind of money on a shaver. Pass.

.: E.T. Real Friend: this is creepy looking. E.T. looks like a flasher.

.: Cuisinart 5-Piece Everyday Stainless Steel Cookware Starter Set: Steven already has a complete set of cookware, so I'll pass.

.: iConcepts USB HotSync and Charger for Handspring Treo: I don't have a Handspring, so this is no good for me.

.: Air Hogs V-Wing Avenger Replacement Wings: I don't have an Air Hog to need replacement wings for.

.: Olympus DM-1 Voice and MP3 Recorder with WOW! Technology: doesn't look like anything I need.

.: Henckels International Everedge 13-Piece Knife Set with Bonus Cheese Knife: we aren't in need of any knives, so I'll pass.

heh. amazing what they think you'll buy if the price is right. the oddest one i had this week was this silly WCW?WWF? action figure set with a wrestling ring and light fixture hanging over it -- the works! And while i don't have a ROCK action figure myself... i did actually almost buy it for my brother in law! that damn gold box almost got me! ;)

Posted by susannah at December 14, 2002 05:53 AM

.: Remote Control Power Horse: Large Loader: while I love my Zip Zap, I don't want one of these.

.: Road Rippers Turbo Rig: Red: okay, enough with toy cars already.

.: Olympus Camedia D-520 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom: since I already have a Sony DSC-P71 Cyber-Shot 3MP Digital Camera, I am going to pass on this.

.: Powermatic 1791227GK Model 64 10" Artisan Left Tilt Table Saw with 30" Accu-Fence System: I so don't need an $800 tool item even with $150 off in Gold Box coupons.

.: WCW Nitro Arena: have I mentioned before that I dislike wrestling?

.: 12" Super Star Susie Doll (African American): looks like they're back on their toy kick. No more, please!

.: Vornado 550G Compact Air Circulator, Greystone: I seem to get offered this a lot. Pass.

.: Who Wants to Be A Millionaire Table Top Game: looks like it's mostly for kids. In other words, not for me. Pass.

.: Timex T150G Weather Alarm Clock (NOAA Instant Weather Band,Nature Sounds): as much as they keep offering me alarm clocks, I just don't need one.

young frankenstein is DEFINITELY a classic!!! gotta love mel brooks! i've watched it so many times i'm surprised that tape hasn't wore out!

Posted by tasha at December 9, 2002 12:15 PM

.: Mag Instrument S5D036 Red 5D Cell MagLite Flashlight: like I've said before, it's a nice flashlight (especially in red), but I am just not in the market for one of these.

.: Action Man Extreme Climber: I still think these are the strangest looking action figures. Pass.

.: VS Sassoon VS769 1875 Watt Ionic "Diffuser" Dryer: I always dry my hair by putting it up in a towel and sitting around until it dries. I never use hair dryers, so I'm going to have to pass.

.: JVC VS-DT2000 Executive Microsystem: very cool looking, but a little expensive just to have around the house.

.: Canon ES8400V Hi8 Camcorder with 2.5" Color LCD Screen & Image Stabilizer: seems like a nice camera. We will definitely need one of these in the future, so I'll have to start keeping track of these.

.: Wyco 992A-EH-7 7' Concrete Vibrator with 1-1/16" Head: this item is definitely not what you think it is based on a quick glance. ;-)

.: Olympus iS-50 QD Date 35mm Camera: I think I will end up getting a 35mm camera at some point in the future, but for now, I'll just stick with my Sony DSC-P71 Cyber-Shot 3MP Digital Camera.

.: Canon Sure Shot Z155 Zoom 35mm Camera: same thing applies to this as the last product.

.: Panasonic DVD-RP62S Progressive-Scan DVD Player: we bought a DVD player not so long ago, so not really in the market for another. Pass.

Hey! Thanks for all your help past and pressent.

Posted by Not ME at December 5, 2002 04:18 PM

hehe. it's the same for me with my TiVo.. it thinks it knows what I want, but it suggests Saved by the Bell *all* too much and taped 8 hours of Nickelodeon a few days ago just because it thought I'd really dig it... :)

Posted by ericalynn at December 5, 2002 06:30 PM

OMG ... wait a minute ... you don't drink coffee? Really? I didn't know people could live without the glorious brown juice! ;)

Posted by Kelly at December 6, 2002 03:45 PM

.: Brother MFC-8500 Multifunction Center: this is great, but it would totally be overkill to just have at my house.

.: Logitech MX300 Optical Mouse: this is a great deal, but I just love my Microsoft Intellimouse Optical, so I would rather have it.

.: LEGO Bionicle 3-Pack: Pahrak, Nuhvok and Gahlok: no kids, so not too interested in this.

.: Farberware Classic 13-Piece Cookware Set: this looks like an excellent deal (What a price!), but since Steven already has a cookware set, I'll pass.

.: Rösle Cheese Plane: I love these things, mostly because I love eating cheese. Yum!

.: Swiss Army MiniChamp II Pocket Knife: Swiss Army knives are kind of cool in theory, but I could never see myself owning one.

.: LEGO Storm Trooper (8008): Legos are always cool, but I'm going to have to pass.

.: The Producers (Special Edition): I've never seen this, but the reviews of it were all five-stars. I had no idea this was Mel Brooks's directorial debut and that Gene Wilder had his screen debut in it. I'm very tempted to buy it, but I think I'll pass.

.: Final Run 3 Pack #2: another set of toys I have no interest in.

.: Farberware Classic 15-Piece Set: nice set, but Steven already has all this stuff.

.: Weber 2281001 Genesis Silver B Propane Gas Grill, Black: looks like an awesome grill, but I bought Steven one a few years back, so we don't need another one.

.: Lentek PC02G PestContro Deluxe: we've been having a really bad ant problem and not only did someone give it a positive review based on their own experiences with ants, but it's safe for pets as well. I will have to seriously consider looking into getting one of these.

.: Weber 1644 12" Grill Brush & Scraper: I've never heard Steven say he needs one of these, so pass.

.: Oneida American Harmony 20-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 4: I'm just not crazy about this pattern and we don't really need more flatware anyway.

.: Crabtree & Evelyn Cooks Deluxe Gift Set: very cute and I considered getting it for Steven, but I think I'm going to pass.

.: Calphalon Commercial Nonstick Collector's Edition 2-1/2-Quart Saucepot with Lid & Universal Stainless Steamer Insert: Steven doesn't need one of these even though it's a hell of a deal.

.: HoMedics ES-1 Envira-Spa Aroma & Sound Machine: I am very sensitive to scents and lately have been getting really bad migraines because of them. I am almost tempted to buy this and see if using the aromatheraphy when I have a headache would make me feel better.

.: Canon S830D Photo Printer: I have a pretty good printer, though it's been acting up lately, so I am going to pass on this.

.: Riedel Vinum Extreme Sauvignon Blanc Wine Glass, Set of 6: Steven and I both don't drink wine, so going to pass on this.

.: Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer: by far the best mouse you can buy. If you don't have one of these, you should.

.: Garmin eTrex Vista 24 MB GPS with Compass, Altimeter and PC Cable: since all I would use this for would be to geocache on occasion, I think this is a bit much to spend. Pass.

.: Farberware Classic 6-Quart Stockpot with Lid: this was a really good deal, but since Steven doesn't need one, I'm going to pass.

.: Dirt Devil 082600 Vision Bagless Canister Vacuum: looks like a great vacuum, but we're not in the market for one right now.

.: GoVideo DVR4200 DVD/VCR Combo: we just bought a DVD player a few months back, so I don't need to get another one right now.

.: Panasonic SC-HT75 CD Home Theater Mini System: this looked awesome, but since we have most of the components anyway, I'm going to pass on taking this offer.

.: Harley-Davidson Ken #2: can you say creepy? There's something very weird about Ken with facial hair, a tattoo, and in leather chaps.

.: Philips MC7037 Hi-Fi Micro System with 3-CD Changer: another item I'm just not in the mood for.

.: Plantronics CS10 Cordless Telephone Headset System: I would love to have this so on nights that Brian and I play EverQuest, we could be on the phone hands-free. Sad, huh?

.: Garmin eTrex GPS: I think geocaching is such a neat idea and this would be a very affordable way to participate.

.: Eureka 6984A Power Team HEPA Canister Home-Cleaning System: not in the market for a vacuum, but this one looks pretty nice.

.: Sangean DT-300-VW Pocket-Sized Radio with Digital Tuner: don't really need one, but this looked kind of spiffy.

.: Braun 2370 Silk-epil EverSoft Body System: epil-ladies and the like always seemed like such torture to me. I am definitely going to pass on this.

.: Hamilton Beach 04255 TrueAir Plug-Mount Odor Eliminator with Two Bonus Filters: at first I wasn't interested in this product at all, but I started thinking about how Steven complains that he smells cat pee in the house (I never do) and now I think this is something I may comeback and investigate further later.

.: Koss KD250 DVD Player: since I bought a DVD player not too long ago, I'm not in the market now for one. However, this looks like a pretty good model at a good price.

.: RipFlash 128MB Digital Voice Recorder and MP3 Player/Recorder: this was an interesting little gadget. Not only does it play mp3s, but it also allows you to record things and turn them into mp3s via a microphone. This would be great if you had a bunch of records that you wanted to convert.

.: Microsoft Intellimouse Optical: I love this mouse and would never go back to one with a ball. I highly recommend this product.

Oh my goodness, you haven't seen When Harry Met Sally??? You'll love it!!

Posted by Cheryl at November 25, 2002 10:44 AM

That is a great movie. I'd have bought it for that price as well.

Posted by sandy at November 25, 2002 01:10 PM

.: Simplicity SA2200 Creative Spirit Plus 45 Stitch Function Sewing Machine: like I wouldn't know how to work a sewing machine to save my life. Pass.

.: Trickstyle: since I don't have a Dreamcast and they don't even make them anymore, I think it would be a bit foolish to buy this.

.: WMF Profi-Plus 11-Inch Stainless Steel Ball Whisk: Steven already has one of these so pass.

.: Ovations by Oneida Strauss Stainless Steel Flatware, 53-Piece Service for 8: I'm not very impressed with this pattern, so I'm definitely not purchasing these.

.: Mikasa Terrazzo Stoneware Covered Sugar Bowl: they keep offering me this pattern and I keep passing. Wonder if they'll ever learn that I don't like this and won't buy it.

.: WMF Manhattan Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker with Built-In Strainer: checked with Steven just last night and he said he didn't need one of these since the one he already owns works fine.

.: Action Man Mega Figure: Jungle Dart: I don't have any kids, but even if I did, I don't think I'd buy them this weird toy.

.: Farberware Millennium Satin Enamel Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set, Steel Blue: these look like great pots, but since I bought Steven a whole set just over a year ago, I'm going to pass. Love the color, though.

.: Hewlett Packard PS720 3.3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom: this seems comparable to my camera and since I love it so much, I'm not interested.

klipsh *drool* :)

Posted by munin at November 24, 2002 05:16 PM

.: SONICblue Rio 600 64 MB Digital Audio Player (MP3/WMA): I would love to have an mp3 player that played .wma files as well, but I think I'll stick with the one I won.

.: U.S. Robotics USR2410 Wireless Access PC Card: don't need a wireless card, so pass.

.: American Lawn Mower Company 1705-16 16" Bent Reel Mower: you know, even if I had a yard, I certainly wouldn't have a push lawn mower.

.: Mag Instrument M2A016 Mini Mag Lite AA Flashlight: not really in the market for a flashlight.

.: Garmin eTrex Venture 1 MB GPS with PC Cable: I'm such a dork because I would really like to have a GPS so I can go geocaching.

.: Olympus J500 Microcassette Recorder: don't need one of these for anything. Pass.

.: The Outer Limits - The Original Series: after debating about this and driving my co-workers crazy for forty-five minutes, I decided against getting them. If I really want to see these episodes, I'll TiVo them first and then decide.

.: Vornado AQS35 True HEPA Air Quality System: they keep offering me these, but I have no need or desire to buy one.

.: Canon PowerShot A200 2MP Digital Camera: since I already have a Sony DSC-P71 Cyber-Shot 3MP Digital Camera, I'm going to pass on the 2MP one.

You've NEVER seen Law & Order? Oh, try it. Especially the Sunday Night version, Law & Order: Criminal Intent with Vincent D'Onofrio. Excellent TV.

Posted by Robin at November 22, 2002 04:15 PM

OMG, you had just about the same stuff I had. I haven't ever seen L & O either! I almost bought the wireless access card, but, I'm holding out as Greg promised me the wireless network for Christmas. It's hard to sit on your hands and surf! *LOL*

Posted by Simply Sara at November 22, 2002 05:35 PM

we just started watching L&O this year, and we're hooked. and I never miss a sunday night episode.

Posted by that tart at November 22, 2002 10:07 PM

I watch all 3 L&O series now - the first season of the original show is different in some ways then the present episodes. They run the old episodes on TNT (I think) if you ever want to catch them.

Posted by Christine at November 24, 2002 09:49 AM

.: That Wine Is Mine "Vineyard" Wine Glass Charms, Set of 6: like I've said in the past, I don't drink wine. If I did, I'd buy some.

.: Anolon Professional 10-Inch Nonstick French Skillet: pretty sure we're not in need of any skillets. Pass.

.: Misto Martini Vermouth Sprayer: Steven loves martinis, but I don't think he needs one of these. The martinis he's been making, he's been happy with.

.: Kuhn Rikon 7-Liter Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker: I think pressure cookers are so cool.

.: Pajama Fun Skipper Doll: once more, no kids. Pass, pass, pass.

.: KitchenAid KP2671XWH Professional 6-Quart Stand Mixer, White: Steven has mentioned wanting one of these in the past, but until we get a bigger kitchen, there's just no room.

.: Scan N Count Cash Register: enough already with the freaking toys!

.: Mag Instrument M2A016 Mini Mag Lite AA Flashlight: not really in the market for a flashlight.

.: TiVo Series2 60 Hour Digital Video Recorder: man, I love my TiVo. If you don't have one, I can't stress enough how incredible these are. Buy one today!

I stoppped looking at my Gold Box stuph ages ago, because all I ever got was kiddie stuph, fugly dishes, and tools. No kids here, and although Mike loves tools, he prefers to buy them at a store, where he can see them first.

I DO so want a TiVo, though...maybe someday soon...

Posted by Christine at November 20, 2002 07:46 PM

.: Hamilton Beach 04161 TrueAir HEPA Air Purifier with UV Germicidal Light: I think I got offered this last week. Still don't need one.

.: The Outer Limits - The Original Series: man, I am so tempted to buy this. If it wasn't Christmas time, I probably would. As it is, if it shows up one more time, I definitely will.

.: The Powerpuff Girls Bubbles Room Guard: once again, this kind of necessitates having a kid. Pass.

.: Mikasa Libretto Stoneware Covered Sugar Bowl: okay pattern, but not really my cup of tea.

.: J.K. Adams Maple Herb Bowl and Mezzaluna Chopper Set: this was really nice looking and, if Steven did more herb mincing, I would probably get this for him. As it is, I'm going to WishList it so I can remember to see if he needs one in the future.

.: Sony DCRTRV27 MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder w/ 3.5" LCD, MPEG EX, Memory Stick & Mega Pixel Video/ Still: Steven and I don't have a camcorder, though I'm sure we'll aquire one in the near future. Excellent reviews on this one make it a likely candidate.

.: Timex T463G Weather Alert Triple Alarm Clock Radio: not in the market for one of these. Pass.

.: Handspring Treo 90: since I rarely use my Palm Pilot for more than playing games and keeping a list of my Beanie Babies, going to pass on this.

.: Godzilla 2: don't have a GameBoy, so pass.

.: Linksys BEFSX41 EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN EndPoint: I don't feel the need to get one of these. I feel fairly safe with my Zone Alarm firewall.

.: Hamilton Beach 04162 TrueAir HEPA Air Purifier with UV Germicidal Light: seems nice enough, but I haven't experience any problems with the air in the house, so don't feel inclined to purchase it.

.: AeroBed 11023 Queen Size Inflatable Bed: Steven bought an air matress a few years ago when we had a house guest for a few days, so we don't need one of these. It does look very nice and comfortable, though.

.: Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 7-Piece Cookware Set: awesome looking cookware, but I don't think Steven needs seven more items of this nature.

.: Skate Value Pack with Pads, Backpack, & Bottle-Size 1: no kids, so really going to have to pass on this.

.: Leatherman 61110003 Sideclip: this thing looks like a torture device. I have no need for tools of this nature.

.: Brother HL-1440 Laser Printer: looks like a good deal if you don't need a color printer, but I already have an HP deskjet that I love.

.: Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer: I already have this mouse and I highly recommend it if you don't. It glides smoothly and I never have a problem with it. Great mouse.

.: Eastman Outdoors 38285 3-Battery Oil Filter Pump: I've already had this this week and, as I said then, if we deep fried stuff this would be great, but we don't. Pass.

.: Riedel Vinum Single Malt Scotch Glasses, Set of 6: I can't ever remember if it's scotch or bourbon that Steven drinks. Nice looking glasses, though.

.: Motorola Disney Classic Two-Way Radio (Pair): since I still don't have or want kids, going to be passing on this, though I guess it would be easier to use this than holler at Steven across the house when I want to talk to him. :-)

.: That Wine Is Mine "Vineyard" Wine Glass Charms, Set of 6: I always think these are so cute and if I drank wine, I would definitely get some.

.: Kaiser Bakeware La Forme 11-Inch Nonstick Quiche Pan with Removable Base: I'm not very fond of quiche and it's hard for me to imagine Steven cooking them, so I'm going to pass.

.: Global 8-Inch Chef's Knife: sharp looking knife. ;-)

.: Kuhn Rikon 4-Piece Duromatic Duo Pressure Cooker Set: I think this is something that actually might interest Steven, but I'm going to pass since he's already getting aCuisinart ICE-20 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt & Sorbet Maker for Christmas.

.: Gerber Mealtime Baby (African American): no kids. Not interested.

.: Archos Jukebox 20 GB Digital Audio Player/Recorder/Hard Drive 500277: man, would I love to have one of those!

.: Motorola Disney Princess Two-Way Radio (Pair): how annoying that two of my Gold Box offers were for these things.

.: Henckels Four Star 7-Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Santoku Knife: very cool looking knife. Excellent, I'm sure.

.: Eastman Outdoors 38285 3-Battery Oil Filter Pump: we don't deep fry stuff, but if we did, this would be great to have. Maybe we should start deep-frying turkeys.

.: Fire Engine with Costume: once again, no kids.

.: Black Hawk Down: Christine just bought this, so I'll wait and borrow hers.

.: Snatch (Special Edition): this is currently on the TiVo waiting for me to watch it. Hope it's good!

.: Texas Instruments TI86 Graphing Calculator: I have a TI81 floating around the house somewhere left over from my calculus class in high school. These are such great calculators.

.: AudioSource SW Fifteen 200-Watt Powered Subwoofer: looks like a great speaker and got some wonderful reviews, but I'm just not in the market. Pass.

.: 31" WWE Skateboard: Raw is War: another kids toy that I am certainly not interested in. Have I ever mentioned that I hate wrestling? Blech.

.: Timex T318S Easy to Read Alarm Clock Radio: I never hear alarms, so the one we have is on Steven's side so he can shake me awake. Looks like a nice one, though.

FYI - That Snatch (Special Edition) link goes to something completely different. Some $500+ GPS? Just wanted to let you know.

Posted by Christine at November 13, 2002 06:05 PM

In my opinion, Snatch was very good. It's hilarious trying to figure out what in the world Brad Pitt is saying. You'll appreciate it even more if you're seen (and enjoyed) Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

Posted by theresa at November 13, 2002 11:37 PM

.: Mongoose Foldable Scooter: I don't know why it's so hard to understand that I don't have and don't want any children. Quit offering me toys like this already!

.: Whirley Pop 6-Quart Hand-Cranked Stovetop Popcorn Popper: while it would be so much easier to cook popcorn in the microwave, I was reminded of all the times that my grandmother made JiffyPop and how much fun it was. This looks equally as fun.

.: Rock, Roll and Ride Trike: once again, no kids.

.: SimpleTech STI-UCF100 Compact Flash Reader (Mass Storage Compliant): I've already got two different smart media readers, so doubtful I would need a third.

.: Garmin GPS V Deluxe Package (010-00226-03): looks cool, but Steven's car came with a GPS navigator and I don't do a lot of driving, so I'm going to pass.

.: Catskill Craftsmen Wood Utilty Board with Groove: this looks identical to the board we already have.

.: American Woods 1305T Windsor Collection Chaise Lounge with Sidetable: we don't have a yard since we live in a condo, so don't really need any lawn furniture.

.: Linksys Wireless PC Card: no wireless stuff in my house, so I don't need this.

.: Remington MS3-4000 MicroScreen 3 TCT Cord/Cordless Rechargeable Shaver: really nice shaver, but I think it's a bit insane to spend $100+ on an electric razor.

Do we all get different items, I just started checking my Gold Box...

Do you ever get anything cool in the box, and have you ever bought anything from it?

Posted by mark at November 11, 2002 11:05 AM

That router is actually pretty cool, if you had a need for it.

Posted by photomatt at November 11, 2002 08:59 PM

.: The Grinch (Deluxe Edition): have I ever mentioned how much I hate Jim Carrey? I wouldn't buy this under pain of death.

.: Boy's Child Scooter Helmet & Pad Set: Blue with Green Fish: even though I like fish, I don't have any children, so I'm going to pass.

.: Jensen JP1500 Power Station 500-Watt 3-Way 15" Bass Reflex Floorstanding Speaker: we've already got some nice Klipsh speakers, so we don't need these.

.: Cobra HH38WXST Hand Held CB 10 Channel Weather Radio: I so have no use for something like this.

.: West Bend 88003 The Entertainer 3-Quart Electric Fondue Pot with 8 Forks: Steven's talked many times about the fondue his dad used to make when they lived in Dubai. I've never had fondue of any sort and this definitely gives me pause, but I think I'll pass on it for now.

.: All-Clad Stainless 7-Inch Fry Pan: I'm pretty sure Steven has all the cookware he needs since I bought him a seventeen piece set just over a year ago from Wolfgang Puck.

.: Philips DVD763SA Multi-Channel SACD / DVD Player: nice looking DVD player, but I think more than my manager was wanting to spend.

.: TiVo Series2 60 Hour Digital Video Recorder: have I ever mentioned how much I love my TiVo? It is the best thing to happen to tv since color. If you don't have one of these, buy one now. You'll thank me for it.

.: American Lighting 8350TA Antique Brass and Green Desk Lamp: nice looking lamp, but I already have several on my desk.

i hate the gold box. never have i found anything in there worth my time or money.

Posted by dick at November 10, 2002 05:58 PM

Sony is a better DVD player and the price is not too high. Toshiba is also a good buy for a dvd player. Though this also depends on how cheap they want their DVD player for.

Posted by munin at November 10, 2002 06:36 PM

.: Rösle 10.6-Inch Egg Whisk: I have no idea if we would need one of these or not. I think Steven already has one.

.: Calphalon 32-Inch Straight Wall Rack with 4 Heavy-Duty Single Hooks: someday, when we move out of the world's tiniest condo, this would probably be something we would need. For now, pass.

.: Vacu Vin Food Saver, Set of 4: Steven already has as many of these as he needs.

.: Mikasa Terrazzo Stoneware Creamer: I kind of like this pattern. It's not my favorite, but it's nice.

.: 20" Animal Alley Hopkins the Frog: Pink: cute frog, but vaguely disturbing in bright pink.

.: Dr. No (Special Edition): I checked with Steven the other day to see if these would make nice small Christmas presents, but he said he didn't want them.

.: Mikasa Libretto Stoneware Covered Sugar Bowl: not very impressed with this pattern. It's kind of boring.

.: GoVideo DVR4200 DVD/VCR Combo: just bought a Apex AD-800 Progressive Scan DVD Player from my Gold Box, so I don't need this right now.

.: Windtalkers: I wanted to see this when it came out, but since I never did, I'll hold off buying it unless I find it for $10 or so.

.: Linksys 4-Port Cable/DSL Router: I've already got my cable modem already set up. Don't need a router.

.: Remote Control Power Horse: Large Loader: is it just me or does that sound vaguely obscene?

.: Le Creuset 2-1/2-Quart Buffet Casserole, Blue: I love the colors of these pieces. They remind me of Fiestaware products.

.: Farberware Classic 2-Quart Saucepan with Lid: seems like a good deal, but I don't think Steven needs one.

.: Thrust master Joy stick (USB): I've gotten this before and I definitely think this sounds obscene.

.: T-Fal 62870 Magiclean Deep Fryer: I really can't ever see us buying one of these, but I'm just going to daydream about homemade doughnuts for a minute. Mmmmm.

.: Farberware Classic 8-Inch Nonstick Deep Skillet: looks like a good buy, but we don't need it.

.: Envision 17" EN-7100s TFT LCD High-Resolution Color Display: now this monitor I will drool over. I would love to have a flatscreen.

.: Fishing for Phonics: ah, so close to making it a box filled with relevant offers to me and then they throw in the kids toy. Pass.

I actually have the Envision 5100e 15" LCD monitor. I just got it in September for my birthday. It's booootiful, and it's one of the cheapest LCD monitors out there. I got mine at Costco for $300.

BTW, 15" on an LCD monitor == to 17" on a CRT (regular) monitor. What that translates to is that a 15" LCD has a standard resolution of 1024x768 :)

Posted by theresa at November 7, 2002 10:48 PM

oh, one other thing I should mention since I just noticed you play computer games - LCD monitors don't have a very high refresh rate, so that you can get unclear pictures when playing games.

*did her research* :)

Posted by theresa at November 7, 2002 11:07 PM

.: Humvee Aviator 500 Hands Free Walkie Talkie: Green: another toy. No more!

.: Norpro Stainless Steel Mandoline Slicer: at first I wasn't sure what this even was. While it's good to be able to zest stuff, this seemed a bit over priced.

.: Mabis 04-203-001 Digital Manual Blood Pressure Monitor: no need for this in our house. Pass.

.: 16" Turn N Burn Boy's Bicycle: all these toy offers would be great if I had a kid, but since I don't, they suck.

.: Toastmaster 805 9-Inch Brunch Pan: this makes me wonder what exactly a brunch pan is supposed to do.

.: Black & Decker KEC600 Cordless Can Opener: Steven already has a can opener, so going to pass on it even though it seems like a deal.

.: The Scorpion King (Widescreen Collector's Edition): I never really had any desire to see this. Anyone see it? Any good?

.: Wagon with Beach Toys: more toys of course.

.: Cuisinart DFP-14 Custom 14-Cup Food Processor: not sure if we'd really use one of these, so I'm going to pass.

I got that in my gold box today, too. Even if I had kids I wouldn't wish that on THEM. :-)

Posted by zuly at November 4, 2002 04:18 PM

I meant to say, I got the Cabbage Patch thing in my gold box.

And now I see that I also got the food processor, can opener, DVD, and mandolin slicer, too. Lucky us!

Posted by zuly at November 4, 2002 04:21 PM

.: Dr. Evil Doll with Mr. Bigglesworth: okay, this is too funny and really cheap too.

.: Shackleton - The Greatest Survival Story of All Time (Collector's Edition): never even heard of it, so I'm certainly not spending $35 on it.

.: Samsung Mini Yepp 64 MB MP3 Player YP-20S: I will probably crumble and buy another mp3 player if they keep offering them to me. Must resist.

.: Farberware Classic Yosemite Stainless Steel Percolator: nice, but we don't need one.

.: Bob the Builder Workshop: I have no kids, so I definitely don't need one of these.

.: Barbie B-Smart Math N' Secrets Electronic Bracelet: again, no kids.

.: Baby Sweet Coverall and Headband Set: Size 6-9 months: what is up with the slew of kids products? Enough already.

.: Tonka Dusty My Talkin' Toolbench: can we finish off the box with nothing but toys? Let's see!

.: Dolly Maker with Bonus Pack: five toys straight. Blah!

.: Cuisinart ICE-20 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt & Sorbet Maker, White: I had this the other day and I still think it looks like such a good deal. Maybe if the offer it to me one more time, I'll fall for it. Third time's a charm, you know.

.: Klipsch ProMedia 4.1 THX Certified Speaker System (5-Piece): too funny! These are the speakers that Steven bought for me last year as a Christmas present.

.: Uniden BC245XLT Handheld Scanner: I've never understood the fascination with scanning police bands. Why do it? Whatever. Pass.

.: Riedel Vinum Extreme Chardonnay Wine Glass, Set of 4: as I've mentioned several times in the past, we don't drink wine, so I'm going to pass on these. They look nice, though.

.: Motorola Disney Princess Two-Way Radio (Pair): I should get these for me and Christine so we can be in constant contact at all times.

.: 4-piece Crib Bedding Set - Transport: I have no desire for kids at all, so pass big time on this.

.: Office Space: I was really tempted to get this, but I think I'll get some other DVDs that I want more first.

.: Baby Jockey Pink Mini Tee-ni Short Set: Small: once again, not planning on having kids, so stop offering me stuff for them.

.: American Lighting 8038T Table Lamp: for some reason, I didn't like the look of this, so I'm going to pass.

Le Creuset is some nice stuff! However, if I ever decide to indulge, I can get a much better price at their outlet store in Kittery, Maine (gawd, how I drooled when we checked that store out!)

Posted by Christine at October 31, 2002 12:58 PM

My GoldBox only had four items... all of yours plus some other kitchenware kind of thing. Odd.

Posted by Dyanna at October 31, 2002 03:39 PM

.: Oregon Scientific RGR122 Cable Free Long Range Rain Gauge: okay, I guess this is kind of neat, but why would you need it unless you're a meterologist?

.: Henckels Pro S 9-Piece High Carbon Stainless Steel Knife Set with Block: wow. A list price of $550 for some knives. Seems excessive unless you're a cook.

.: Critter Cape-Pink Flamingo: I personally find this very creepy. Why would you wrap your baby in this?

.: Midland G-28 GMRS Radio with NiMH Batteries and Wall Charger : I just don't need one of these. Pass.

.: Lodge 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet: $9.00 for a skillet. Sounds like a deal to me.

.: AudioSource LS100 50 Watt Indoor/Outdoor Speakers: Steven already has some kick-ass Klipsh speakers in the house and we don't have a yard, so I'm going to pass.

.: Cuisinart ICE-20 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt & Sorbet Maker, White: now this looks cool (pardon the pun). To make homemade ice cream, you don't even need salt or ice! It even has an opening to put toppings in. If I was in the market for one of these, I'd snap this baby up.

.: Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus Game: this looks okay, I guess, but I'm not all that interested.

.: AeroBed 04122 Pillowtop Full Size Inflatable Bed: Steven bought an air matress a few years ago when we had a house guest, so no need for this for us.

i'm still getting crap in my box. i did get the sleepless in seattle dvd today too but no dvd player :(

Posted by kat at October 13, 2002 06:32 PM

Yes! I bought something from my Gold Box last night for the very first time... Legally Blonde on DVD! Like you, I hope they start putting good stuff in there. I'm sick of seeing crap I'll never buy!

Posted by Dyanna at October 14, 2002 12:05 AM

.: Taylor Digital Oven Thermometer/Timer: I won one of these a while back online with my Belgium waffle maker. I don't think Steven's used it yet, so no idea if he would need another one.

.: Antique Roadshow Board Game: I'm fairly certain they offered this to me before. I had no interest then and I have no interest now.

.: Riedel Vinum Gourmet Glasses, Set of 6: we don't drink wine and I didn't think the glasses looked that nice, so I'm going to pass.

.: Lentek PC8PG MoleControl: this must be the third or fourth item I've gotten to control moles. Since I don't have a yard, I don't have a mole problem.

.: Mikasa Manor Lane stoneware 20 piece set: these plates were okay, but I wouldn't spend $100 on them, even if it is a huge discount from their regular price.

.: Bebe Sounds Prenatal Listener - Deluxe Gift Set: I have no kids and don't plan to, so I have no need for this.

.: Marvin's Magic Game: I have gotten this thing like three times. Pass, pass, pass.

.: IngersollSimpleTech STI-USM100 Smart Media Reader: I already have a card reader for both types of media, so I don't need this.

.: Thrustmaster Nascar Pro Force Feedback Racing Wheel: I have absolutely no desire to play any game that would require one of these.

.: Porter-Cable 743-K 7-1/4", 15 Amp Framer's Saw with Carrying Case: yeah, don't need a portable saw for anything (unless I finally go postal at work and pull a Leatherface).

.: KDS Rad-5 15" LCD Monitor: as much as I like these, I can't justify spending $350 for a 15" monitor when I'm happy with my 19".

.: Bucket Boss Brand 06005 Contractor's Briefcase: I don't have any tools, so I certainly don't need a briefcase to carry tools in.

.: Lakeland Mills CF1125 Cedar Log Rocking Chair: looks too rustic for my taste. Don't like the look of this chair at all.

.: WMF Balance 5-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Hostess Set: I'm not really the type to host a dinner party or anything else of that nature, so I'll pass on these.

.: Leatherman 74204003 Juice CS4: yeah, I so need a swiss army watch type thing. Pass.

.: Magic 8 Ball Party Game: I got this one other time and could never figure out what the "game" part of this game actually was. Magic 8 Balls are always cool, though.

.: Campbell Hausfeld HV2050 Finishing System: they said this was great for serious interior and exterior painting projects, but since I don't have any of those going on, I'm going to pass.

.: Rio Riot 20 GB Digital Audio Player (MP3/WMA): since I won an mp3 player several months ago (when is it going to arrive already?), I'll pass on getting this even though it seems very cool.

.: Kodak Advantix Preview APS Camera: since I love my Sony DSC-P71 Cyber-Shot, I'm going to pass on getting another camera.

.: Creative Labs 10 GB Nomad Jukebox MP3 Player: like I just mentioned, going to wait until I get the mp3 player I won before looking at any others.

.: Accutire MS-4000GB Deluxe Backlit Lithium Digital Tire Gauge: this just seemed like overkill to me. The "latest technology in digital air-pressure measurement." Whatever.

.: Ingersoll-Rand IR-2131 1/2" Ultra Duty Air Impact Wrench: not in the market for tools, thank you very much.

.: Porter-Cable 97529 2 HP Heavy-Duty, Electronic Variable Speed Plunge Router Kit: I don't even know what this does. Pass.

.: Milwaukee 6547-22 2.4-Volt 2-Speed Cordless Screwdriver: since we just borrow my parents' whenever we need one of these, I'll save my $100.

.: Black & Decker 9074CTN 3.6 Volt Screwdriver: enough with the tools already.

.: Freud SH-5 Professional Micro-Adjustable Router Table Fence: didn't I just say enough with the tools already?

.: Yamaha PSRGX76AD 76-Note Touch-Sensitive Portable Electronic Keyboard with AC Adapter: I had a keyboard when I was a kid and I loved it. Don't really want one now, though.

.: Ryobi 132R Electric Grass TrimmerPlus with SpeedSpool: of course we had to round out the Gold Box with a tool for a lawn I don't have.

.: Matchbox Rescue Backpack: I believe this is the third time I've been offered one of these. I'm still going to have to pass on it.

.: P3 International P7906 Vibrasonic Molechaser: can you guess what I thought of the first time I saw this thing and read the word "vibrate"? I have no yard, so I have no moles, so I have no need for this.

.: Disney Guesswords Game: this looks slightly interesting (basically the game Passwords with a Disney theme), but with it being just me and Steven, not a lot of use would be gotten out of this.

.: Dream Star Game: I still don't need any children's toys. when will they stop offering them to me?

.: Super Soaker Ultimate Gift Pack: I've always loved Super Soakers, but with no yard and no one to play with, I'll have to pass on this one.

.: Storm 2000 Monsoon Force 4: another Super Soaker. Going to pass on this one too.

.: Fein 9-11-20 Wet/Dry 6-Gallon Vacuum: still not in the market for a vacuum, no matter how many times they're going to offer me one.

.: Brita 35611 3-Quart Deluxe Water Filtration Pitcher: we've already got a Brita filter, so we don't need another.

.: Marvin's Magic Game: how many kid's toys can they offer me in one box? Pass.

.: Tot Block Pack 'n Play: this was kind of nice looking, but still, no kids.

.: Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized 12-Quart Stockpot with Lid: I've checked with Steven before and he says he doesn't need a stockpot.

.: West Bend 41077 Just For Dinner Breadmaker: some day, I may get one of these. A breadmaker sounds so cool.

.: Glider Rocker - Striped Denim: I have definitely gotten this in the pass. As I said then, glider rockers are incredible, but I don't want one that looks like it belongs in a nursery.

.: Norelco 7885 XL Quadra Action Cord/Cordless Men's Shaver with LCD Meter, Silver: Steven is happy enough with his razor that I couldn't justify spending over $100 on a new one.

Do you ever wonder how they chose the items they send you in a gold box?

Do you think they might get a clue and possibly send you only items similar to what you have in the wishlist?

IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK?

Posted by pero at September 15, 2002 11:38 PM

I got the cable modem/router thingy in my gold box too. (along with it looks like 5 other things you got too. LOL!) I thought about it for about 30 minutes, but decided against it because I don't know if it will work with Cox (or even if I can /get/ cable internet here in my subdivision.)

Posted by Mandie at September 16, 2002 08:11 AM

I still only had 5. How odd....

Posted by kristine at September 14, 2002 06:32 PM

My hubby and I both got 15 today too.

Posted by Lisa at September 14, 2002 09:45 PM

what if you just picked your favorite five? I like reading about your gold box items.

Posted by pero at September 15, 2002 02:29 AM

.: Adjustable Highchair - Sawgrass: I got one of those "We've just run out of this item" message, but honestly, I don't care. No more kid products!

.: Porter-Cable CPFFR350 3-1/2" Round Head Framing Nailer & 3HP Compressor Kit: how unexpected. A $400+ plus power tool. They never offer me these.

.: Black & Decker CMM1000 19" Cordless Mulching/Rear Bag Lawn Mower: as I've mentioned many times before, I don't have a yard. Going to have to pass on this.

.: Allied 90097 120-Piece Home Project Center Tool Set: I guess with this tool offer, at least I could get a huge amount of tools for not a lot of money. Going to pass, though.

.: Linksys Wireless PC Card: how many of these do I have to turn down before they realize I don't want them?

.: Bushnell Powerview 10x50 Wide Angle Binocular: I am at least partially stereo blind (that means when I look through things like microscopes or binoculars, I see two images instead of one), so these wouldn't do me any good.

.: Logitech Cordless Freedom Optical Mouse and Keyboard: I've been offered this before. I think wireless mice and keyboards are cool, but I am always leary of how well they work.

.: Toro 51598 Ultra Blower: an ultra blower, huh? All kinds of jokes I can make here, but I'll just let it pass.

.: Olympus Camedia C-3020 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom: looks like a nice camera, but I am pretty happy with my current one.

.: Winnie the Pooh Wooden Table and Two Chairs: wow! These would look so cute in our living room. Just kidding. Pass on the kiddie stuff.

.: Linksys 10/100 LAN Card: I'm all set on stuff like this.

.: Matchbox Rescue Backpack: they gave me one of these the other day. Once again, passing on the kiddie backpack.

.: SimpleTech Compact Flash Smart Media Combo Reader: I've already bought a card reader, so I don't need another.

.: Telesteps 326XXX 12-1/2' Telescoping Ladder: I so don't need ones of these.

.: KitchenAid KHM7T 7-Speed Ultra Power Plus Hand Mixer, Empire Green: I checked with Steven and he doesn't need one of these.

.: Bostitch CPACK100 1-5/8" Brad Nailer / Compressor Combination Kit: please, please, please no more tools already.

.: Celestron Nexstar 60 GT Telescope: I really wouldn't mind having a telescope, but living in the fourth largest city in the United States, we get an awful lot of light. I'd have to leave town just to use it.

.: Wooden ABC Block Cart: no kids, so no need for baby toys.

.: Weitech 0400 Mosquito-X Pest Repeller: I guess if I went outside since we've got West Nile cases all over the place, this would be a good thing. But I don't go outside.

.: Vornado AQS15 True HEPA Air Quality System: I'm not concerned about the air quality in my house, so I'll pass.

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Posted by Steve at September 9, 2002 05:17 PM

.: RCA DS4220RE Dual-LNB DIRECTV System: we're happy enough with our digital cable that I see no reason to subscribe to DirecTV.

.: NEC-Mitsubishi MultiSync LCD1550V 15" LCD Monitor (White): I would love to have a flat screen, but I don't think I could go down to a 15" monitor after being on a 19" one for almost three years now.

.: Porter-Cable 7336 6" Variable Speed Random Orbit Sander Only: I don't even know what a random orbit sander does. Pass.

.: Milwaukee 0234-6 1/2" Magnum Hole Shooter: a hole shooter. Sounds perverse.

.: Black & Decker CST2000 12-volt Cordless Grass Hog 12" Trimmer/Edger with Auto Feed Spool (AFS): once again, no yard, so no grass to trim.

.: Delta 40-570 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw: I just don't need any power tools no matter how many times they offer them to me.

.: Oneida Satin Sand Dune 53-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware: these are so plain. Even if I was in the market for flatware, I would still pass on them.

.: Delta 36-444 10" Contractor's Saw: wow! A $550 tool. Again. Pass.

.: Tomica Talk 'N Action Set: no kids, so I don't need one of these.

.: D-Link DI-713P Wireless Broadband Router and Access Point with 3-Port Switch: I don't need a wireless gateway for anything.

.: Plextor PX-W2410TU/SW External USB 2.0 24x10x40 CD-RW Drive: I already have an internal CD-RW, so I'll have to pass.

.: Bench Dog RT250 Router Table for Table Saws: it was inevitable that I would get a $235 tool and here it is. Pass!

I don't understand. All I get in my gold box is flatware and dolls.

All I want is a frickin' dvd player or steroids to remind me that I'm a man.

Posted by greg at September 7, 2002 12:17 PM

.: Pentax IQ Zoom 120Mi Quartz Date 35mm Camera: I could probably use a point-and-shoot camera, but I'll pass for now.

.: Envision EN-710e 17" CRT Monitor: I have a 19" monitor that I am fairly happy with, so no need for this.

.: NEC-Mitsubishi MultiSync LCD1700V-BK 17" LCD Monitor (Black): I would love to get a flat panel monitor, but I really can't afford to spend almost $600 on a monitor when mine is just fine.

.: Hilarium Game: I've seen commercials for this game and I thought it looked pretty fun. I love board games, but unfortunately, I don't have very many places to play them.

.: Riedel Vinum Chablis/Chardonnay Wine Glasses, Set of 6: once again, we aren't wine drinkers, so we don't need wine glasses.

.: SONICblue Rio 900 192MB Digital Audio Player: I won an mp3 player a while back in an online sweepstakes, so I don't need this (I am still waiting on my prize, though).

.: Milwaukee 6521-21 Heavy Duty 11 Amp Super Sawzall with Orbital Action: of course, a power tool. Pass. Pass. Pass.

.: Black & Decker TRO3100 Electronic Toast-R-Oven Broiler, Black: no need for this.

.: Porter-Cable CPF23400S 3 HP, 4-Gallon Side Stack Compressor: here's the requisite $200+ power tool.

.: Thermos 4656110 Grill-2-Go Gas Grill Manufactured by Char-Broil: we don't do things like camp or tailgate, so no real need for this.

.: Ceiva Digital Photo Receiver: while this is cool in theory, Picture Fish does essentially the same thing for a lot less money.

.: Metrokane Rabbit Corkscrew with Foilcutter, Black: we don't drink wine, so a total waste to buy.

.: Hatteras Hammocks SW-GTX Green Swing Stand: I don't have a yard, so I don't have a hammock. Therefore, I don't need one of these.

.: Real Bird Hunting Electronic Handheld Game: I couldn't figure out exactly what you were supposed to do with this, but I don't have a kid and I don't like hunting. Pass.

.: Toastmaster 7093S Convection Oven: we don't have any real use for this.

.: Senco AF41 Air Free 1-1/4" to 2-1/5" 15-Gauge Brad Nailer: it just wouldn't be the same if I didn't get at least one $250+ tool.

oooo, I want a scanner!

Posted by amancay at September 3, 2002 03:48 AM

.: Farberware Classic Stack 'N Steam 3-Quart Saucepot and Steamer: I checked with Steven and this is a cooking item we have no use for.

.: Olympus DS2000 Digital Voice Recorder: I don't do dictation or have meeting where I would need to record things, but it's still kind of cool.

.: WMF 7-Piece Stainless Steel Bar Set: considering we use the bar a fair amount around here, this would be really cool to have. Considering we have most of these items already, though, it seems silly to spend $40 on it.

.: Vacu Vin Click Bottle Rack, Set of 10: these could actually solve a problem we have. We don't drink wine, but there is a wine rack type thingy in our bar. Bella jumps behind it and gets under the stairs where we can't get her. This would block her completely. Maybe I'll think about this and get them later.

.: Animal Alley 14" Blondie Bear: when, oh when, are they going to stop offering me toys?

.: Koss KD250 DVD Player: we could actually use a new DVD player since ours has been giving us so much trouble. I'd have to do some more research, though, before just buying one.

.: Porter-Cable 9444VS Variable Speed Profile Sander Kit: I just don't have anything to sand. Pass.

.: Sonic Impact SI-5 Flat Panel Portable Speakers (Blue): these were really cool looking, but the reviews all said it sucked. Plus, I've got my kick-ass Klipsch speakers that Steven bought me for Christmas.

.: Fein 9-55-13 Turbo II Dust-Free Vacuum: I wish they would stop offering me vacuums. I don't need one.

.: Makita 9227C 7" Polisher: what the hell would I do with this? I guess I could polish my car, but it seems excessive.

.: Glider Rocker - Striped Denim: I've always liked gliders. I would like to have one someday, though not a striped denim one.

.: ATI Technologies Radeon 8500 Graphics Card: I just got The Dell a few months ago and had upgraded to a great graphics card. Don't really need this, but I do appreciate getting a cool computer product as an offer!

.: Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator: I've mentioned in the past that I already have a TI-81 calculator. No need to upgrade now that I don't have things like calculus or physics class.

.: American Lawn Mower Company 1705-16 16" Bent Reel Mower: no lawn, so don't need a lawn mower. Pass.

.: Porter-Cable 7529 2 HP Heavy-Duty, Electronic Variable Speed Plunge Router: I don't even know what a plunge router is, but got to have the requisite tool.

.: Minolta Maxxum QTsi 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-80mm Lens : I would love to get an SLR camera eventually. Maybe I'll bite on one of these some day.

Hmmmm, I just checked out my gold box and they offered me a lot of power tools... hehe, I'd probably cut an arm off with those! Oh well.

Posted by jana at August 30, 2002 11:01 AM

.: Logitech Cordless Freedom Optical Mouse and Keyboard: I've always wondered how well one of these would work. I would love to get one, but I would have to try it out first. This one is really cool looking too.

.: Adjustable Highchair - Sawgrass: once again, I don't have any kids and don't need any kid products.

.: Sabatier Grand Chef 10-Piece Knife Set in Wood Block: I'm pretty sure we have all the knives we need.

.: Vacu Vin Food Saver, Set of 4: Steven actually has one of those food savers, but he bought a bunch of the canisters a while back, so I don't think he needs any more.

.: Lentek MC04 MosquitoContro-Portable: like I've said in the past, I don't go outside much, so I don't need anything like this.

.: Storm 2000 Monsoon Force 4: I love super soakers, but alas, I think the time has come where I can't really play with these much anymore.

.: Disney Once Upon a Princess - 4-piece Infant Bedding Set: I hate when they offer me baby stuff. I am so not having kids, so I don't need this.

.: Porter-Cable 9866 12-Volt 3/8" Cordless Drill Kit: another freaking tool. Pass. Pass. Pass.

.: Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer: I already have this mouse and love it. If you don't have one, I would highly recommend you get one.

.: Linksys 10/100 LAN Card: No need for this. Pass.

.: Audiovox DVD1500 Portable DVD Player: these things are so cool, but I can't really justify spending $350 on it. I would love to have one, though.

.: Lentek BB02G Bye-Bye Birdie Power Wing: I've been offered this before and I passed then, so I'll be passing now. This thing is so freaky looking.

I haven't had any since Monday or Tuesday...

Posted by robyn at August 22, 2002 03:27 AM

Haven't seen mine either, not that it ever has anything I like, but I like the little thing.

Hope you are feeling better. Hug!

Posted by cpowers at August 22, 2002 07:15 AM

i haven't either

Posted by Camille at August 22, 2002 08:15 AM

I was always surprised that you got so many gold box offers, because I only get them once or twice a week.

Posted by Patty at August 22, 2002 09:31 AM

did they stop doing them? the last few i got were things i was slightly interested in. i havn't seen any since last week.

Posted by jeff at August 22, 2002 10:38 AM

I was reading about this over at Jish's. I went and checked mine, and it looks like the little gold box has gone bye-bye.

I guess Amazon was upset that no one seemed to buy anything. Maybe if they offered us stuff we were actually interested in, we would have bought stuph???

Still, I'm gonna miss it.

Posted by Christine at August 22, 2002 08:32 PM

I haven't seen mine recently, either. I hope to god they bring them back...'bout a month ago, I was just absentmindedly flipping through them, and I was offered an Olympus Camedia D-40 4.0 megapixel camera for the totally ludicrous price of $250. Their regular price is currently $549. I can't find it *anywhere* on the web for less than about $450. I swear it was a mistake, but that didn't stop me from jumping on it, anyway. Receipt available for inspection!

Posted by Chris at August 25, 2002 11:47 AM

.: Bucket Boss Brand 06005 Contractor's Briefcase: I've passed on all their tool offers, so I'll probably pass on something that's made just to hold tools, wouldn't you think?

.: George Foreman 4-Piece Nylon BBQ Tool Set: I don't think we need these tools. As far as I know, Steven's already got all this stuff.

.: Lentek BB02G Bye-Bye Birdie Power Wing: this bizarre looking thing is meant to keep birds away. Since I don't have a yard, I don't really have this problem.

.: Delta 14-650X Hollow Chisel Mortiser includes 4 Chisels and Bits: another $200+ tool. Pass.

.: Wagner Power Products 9140S Twin Stroke Piston Pump Paint Sprayer: what the hell would I do with a paint sprayer? Pass.

.: Omni Swings n' Things 510 Rope Hammock Chair, Natural: this must be the tenth time I've gotten offered a hammock. Maybe when I get a house, but until then, I don't have any place for it.

.: West Bend 88003 The Entertainer 3-Quart Electric Fondue Pot with 8 Forks: Steven has spoken so many times about how his dad used to make fondue when they lived in Dubai and how good it was. I'm almost tempted to buy it, but we don't really have the room for it in our tiny kitchen. Maybe some day.

.: Nesco American Harvest FD-50 Snackmaster Pro 4-Tray Dehydrator: we probably wouldn't have a lot of use for this, even though Steven does like beef jerky.

*snicker*

I get offered various hammock assessories *all the time.* It's absurd. They must have a massive amount of hammocks overstocked. I keep waiting for something ... anything of interest ... but no. Nothing. It's becoming a cruel joke! ;)

Posted by Kelly at August 18, 2002 09:38 PM

.: Mikasa Summer Grove Stoneware 20-Piece Set: what fugly plates. I so don't like this design.

.: Dazzle Multimedia DM-8400 Dazzle 6-in-1 Reader: when I bought my camera, I looked into buying this. Shame they didn't offer it to me then.

.: Factory-Reconditioned Delta 11-990R 12" Bench Drill Press: another tool. Pass.

.: Olympus Camedia D-40 4MP Digital Camera with 2.8x Optical Zoom: I would have loved it if they would have offered me a camera when I was searching for one about a month ago. Of course, I love my camera so much, I don't know if I would have liked that one as well, even with the higher megapixels.

.: JET 708529G / JWP-15CS 15" Wood Planer with Enclosed Stand includes Extra Set of Knives: holy shit! Another $1,000+ tool. Who the hell would buy something like that from Amazon?

.: Altec Lansing 641 Digital Computer Speakers: nice speakers, but Steven bought me some kick-ass Klipsch ones for Christmas last year.

.: MK MK-370K 7" 1/2 HP Tile Saw Includes Stand: another tool item, this one at $261. What is up with the expensive tools.

.: Porter-Cable 9884CS 19.2-Volt Cordless Drill/Saw Combo: freaking $350 drill. Passing on it.

I love a good pun! I had a TI82 for a little while but I upgraded to the TI89 and haven't looked back since. If you're ever in the market for a new calc check it out.

Posted by matt at August 15, 2002 02:01 AM

I could use that stockpot. The season for homemade soup is just around the bend.

Posted by that tart at August 15, 2002 08:41 AM

Just stopping by to say hello. :-)

Posted by cpowers at August 11, 2002 04:21 PM

I stumbled across your site a while ago and decided this morning that it was time to check back in to see what new scruples were being tested and if there were any more “group things�.

For some reason, I had trouble getting through and got a Check Your Connection message from my browser.

I was worried.

I was considering sending an email to see if the page was moved or abandoned. Then for whatever reason the page came up normally after one more try. I was relieved and clicked on Amazon.com Gold Box Offers just to see what I would see and there was this novel:

"The Lovely Bones
On her way home from school on a snowy December day in 1973, 14-year-old Susie Salmon ("like the fish") is lured into a makeshift underground den in a cornfield and brutally raped and murdered, the latest victim of a serial killer--the man she knew as her neighbor, Mr. Harvey."

"Salmon Like the fish", I thought as I returned to the bowl and my own neuroses kicked in. I thought about how I was worried when the page didn't load. For a moment, I was sort of annoyed with myself for letting my imagination run away with me as if “Mr. Harvey� might have had something to do with my crappy browser but then I realized it was really an amazing phenomenon.

I’m really glad that I was worried about you when your page didn’t load. I hope nothing bad ever happens to you.

I wasn’t worried about the fictional Salmon girl in the book but in some weird way, this Internet technology, your weblog, Amazon’s Gold Box and two sets of memories of childhood Ukrainian nesting dolls enable some crazy international, transcontinental sympathy.

It’s just nice to realize that it is possible to care about people half a world away whom I have never met. A thought like that this early in the morning sort of renews my sense of hope for humanity.

Thank you for giving me that thought.
Have a nice day and take care.
Lan

Posted by Lan at August 10, 2002 04:38 AM

My Gold Box offers were so lame yours sound cool. I haven't been offered power tools yet, but then perhaps they've heard about me.

Posted by Andrea Harris at August 9, 2002 01:28 AM

your "toy box"... ok, add that to the list of "things that make me snicker"...

Posted by mikey at August 7, 2002 04:35 PM

hah! "oral irrigator" - that's just funny. i can hear my husband now saying, "I got your oral irrigator". he tends to be a perv like that.

Posted by Camille at August 5, 2002 10:44 PM

FYI Federal law has made it legal for anyone in a condo complex to mount a satellite dish under 1 meter in diameter. See the fcc ruling here And have fun at the reunion!

Posted by wendell at August 3, 2002 04:57 PM

Why am I the only Amazon user in the world who has yet to see a gold box? How do I get it? Where is it? Why me? Whyyyyyyyy?

sorry.

Posted by michele at August 2, 2002 10:39 AM

Michele, you have to have bought stuff from them, plus you have to be logged into your account. The Gold Box icon can be found on the upper right hand corner of Amazon's main page.

Kymberlie...I agree about both those sets of dishes...fugly!

Posted by Christine at August 2, 2002 04:08 PM

Lucky you. The only things I ever get offered in my gold box are power tools. What do I need power tools for, and which of my past book purchases led them to believe I was in the market for said power tools?! *sigh* It's comforting to know someone found it useful...

Love the layout!

Posted by jeff at July 30, 2002 12:32 PM

finally! That's way cool that you found something to buy! :)

Posted by kristine at July 30, 2002 08:04 PM

Awww... if I had known you wanted it I would have let you buy it. I thought you were going to pass it up!

Posted by Christine at July 31, 2002 12:53 AM

No, no. I want it, but not enough to buy it. I was just marvelling that there was *anything* in there at all worth buying for once!

Posted by Kymberlie R. McGuire at July 31, 2002 01:20 AM

LOL, I got a brad nailer, a hose, a power pruner, an air compressor, and another tool thing. What kind of crap are they smoking to think I'd buy any of that stuff?!!! :)

Posted by kristine at July 23, 2002 06:48 PM

:giggle: I got a similar table - but rectangular instead of round! And yesterday, I had two different hammock chair cusion things. Today I got a Electric Water Smoker. I had no idea what that was, so I clicked through and found it was to smoke meat and fish. Oh yeah, like I'm gonna do that. LOL!
I look forward to seeing you update every morning with this because then I go over and do it myself. And its so silly and laughable what they give us!!! :)
Hey, heads up - your whole blog is bolded now ;)

Posted by kristine at July 19, 2002 11:14 AM

I got the same Umbrella base, and two cushions for outdoor chairs. And some propane extention for my propane grill that I don't have. LOL! What a wasted day!!!

Posted by kristine at July 18, 2002 10:19 AM

LOL, they just offered me a diningroom table. Yeah, sure, If I didn't have a diningroom table, I'd buy it from Amazon. LOL!!!!
I just get such a kick about how many silly things they offer us!

Posted by kristine at July 12, 2002 11:28 AM

I ordered a set of Farberware wooden cutting boards for $7.19. Turned out to be a good deal, because in the store I saw just one for 12 bucks!

Posted by Christine at July 10, 2002 03:57 PM

I got that same steamer/rice cooker yesterday. It sure seems like they think you need something green, don't they?!
And like I said on my blog, I bought something today :)

Posted by kristine at July 10, 2002 04:00 PM

i got all tools today, too! that's the first time that's happened to me. i wish they'd look at what i buy from them, and tailor the gold box to my preferences, you know?

Posted by shawn at July 9, 2002 11:44 AM

Dude, today I got a nose/ear hair trimmer. I can't EVEN imagine what I searched for that would have made them think I needed one of those. DUH!!!

Posted by kristine at July 9, 2002 09:46 PM

Dude, there's no way that's Hunter Green! Hunter green is DARK! Those are like Spring Green in crayola terms ;)

When I was little, my very odd uncle had a metal detector and let us walk down the beach looking for stuff. :giggle:

Oh, and I love my breadmaker - its so easy and it smells SO good - something even you could do without Steven ;)

Posted by kristine at July 7, 2002 07:09 PM

1. What Kristine said...I love my bread machine! Once upon a time, I swore I would never have one, but now that I do, I use it all the time! You can even buy bread mixes that are very good, for when you want freshly made bread, and you're tired or just plain lazy!

2. I got that drinkmixer yesterday, with that same *we just ran out* thing. Why do they offer it again?

3. I sometimes see people with metal detectors up on the beach in Maine, once it cools down and the crowds go home. I have no desire to have one, though.

4. Yes. Those ARE some seriously ugly plates!

Posted by Christine at July 7, 2002 10:07 PM

I want that breadmaker. I might just have to order that after payday. What were you going to say about the single burner?

Posted by Christine at July 7, 2002 11:01 PM

Oh, by the way ... a drinkmaster wouldn't make pina coladas. It's for things like malts and shakes. Considering you don't cook, you probably wouldn't know that though... *GRIN* It doesn't crush ice like a blender - just whips ice cream smoooooooth.

Posted by Christine at July 7, 2002 11:04 PM

Oh, the pizza one is kinda cool! I think I'll add that to my wishlist for sometime later!
And that regular price on the wok is marked down a whole lot right now anyhow - someday, maybe I'll get one of those and play with it!

I got all tools today. And a garage sensor that tells you if you are far enough away from the door when pulling in so the door won't hit your car. LOL!

Posted by kristine at July 5, 2002 03:59 PM

Could use a better toaster.

Love to cook Chinese/Japanese. Have cooked in a wok, dont' won one at the moment. They work best over a gas stove flame. Haven't used an electic one yet. Will have to try it considering how much I love my Foreman Grill and Steamer...

Love my kitchen timer... need about three of them. Use'em mostly, though, for kids. They play much better on the PS if the can use the timer to take 10-15 minute turns. It also works best when sharing the computers and/or for time outs. Sorry, guys It's a teacher thing I guess.

It is helpful though for Husband and Daughter when cooking. The are ADHD and having a timer to stick right next to them and say "When it rings take it out of the oven" is a life saver. Especially, because daughter is almost 12 and getting into cooking now. It won't last of course ha ha ha, but while she's interested it helps to have her cook (when mom checking in on her) while I do other things that need to get done.

Posted by Anne at July 5, 2002 09:39 PM

I got that damned wok offer yesterday, passed on it. However, I did buy the scale that you got yesterday...wasn't going to wait around to see if I got it in my 'Box. I also bought the cutting boards that were offered to me earlier.

I could use a good kitchen timer, as well...

Posted by Christine at July 6, 2002 01:50 AM

I think I've figured it out ... what you get in the Gold Box depends on what time of day you view it. I view mine late at night (midnight or so) and I keep getting kids toys. They few times I've viewed it around 6pm, I got kitchen stuff. That's the only logic I can put to it. That, or Amazon is giving you my gold box, because yours ALWAYS has stuff I would want!

Posted by Christine at July 7, 2002 11:15 PM

I am lusting for that scale...right now all I have is a crappy plastic one! Why don't I get stuff like that? I might have to break down and buy it at the regular price!

BTW, I have followed your lead, and am starting to post my Gold Box stuff on my blog!

Posted by Christine at July 4, 2002 07:09 PM

I got 4 tools today - two that were over $500. My goodness, where ARE they finding out this data about us?!!!
My other thing was a $2 refill lightbulb replacement for a mag light. LOL!

Posted by kristine at July 3, 2002 11:42 AM

As you probably already know, I love to cook, and I love kitchen gadgets, but an electric rice cooker is something I really have no use for. We do eat a lot of rice around here, and I usually prefer to cook it as a rice pilaf...saute a chopped up onion and the rice in some butter, then add the water and cook it that way. Can't do that with this gadget!

Even if I just want plain steamed white rice, it's easy enough for me to just cook it in a pot on the stove. So this would just be another appliance that I don't really have room for!

Posted by Christine at July 1, 2002 12:27 PM

LOL, I had animal odor removal things on mine today. Dude, no animals. No need for odor solutions, thanks ;)

I shoulda gotten The Phantom Menace yesterday for only $6.17 on DVD. That's the first deal I've seen I actually considered. But I passed because I wasn't sure how many times I'd really watch it!

Posted by kristine at June 26, 2002 03:51 PM

Amazon must not be liking me these days, because my gold box hasn't been there for a while. Should I really be that upset??

Posted by statia at June 27, 2002 07:59 AM

Come on, think of the excitement we could have had!

The tabletop lantern from today, the floor drumset from before and the Stainless Steel Zester?

We are talkin' major fun here!

Posted by Promo at June 27, 2002 08:25 AM

I've yet to have one of those show up for me. I'm beginning to take it personally. ;-)

Posted by robyn at June 26, 2002 02:26 AM