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Do you add listings for unusual products that aren't on sale to let people know what's out there?

What I like most about the this site is learning about a lot of new categories of products that are available. I feel that people seem to be good at posting cool stuff when it's on sale, but I wonder about products from small, very narrow retailers who never seem to change their prices. It wouldn't be a deal in the sense that it was on sale, but it might ultimately be a deal to someone it's perfect for.

by hairofthedog
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Occasionally it's nice, like if it's something I wasn't aware of and is still a reasonable price. But I do get very tired of seeing things like bacon lip balm or other such over-posted things, especially when they're not on sale or anything.

straub
4 months ago

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I think there can be a balance. I want Woot to be fun and interesting and not chained too much to the idea of real deals only, but it can get out of hand. I don't know how to strike the balance, but I like seeing unusual stuff.

wnyx585am
4 months ago

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I do pretty regularly. If I find something that tickles me or I think is interesting, I'll post it. I'll hunt down the best price for it first. If it's an exclusive and pricey, I usually don't post it though.

I've bought some of my weird stuff for gifts and such.

Of course, someone usually gives me a snarky post about it not being on sale and therefore not a deal. //shrug

thunderthighs
4 months ago

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I love unusual things, and I really appreciate it when someone posts a unique item. Especially aound the holidays those posts are really helpful to me. I have a large family that can be difficult to buy for, so unusual works really well for me. A good deal is great, but an unusual item, even at full price, is worth something too.

minxa1
4 months ago

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I do every once in a while. My first post was something not on sale, and not that great of a price either, but I thought it would get some laughs...unfortunately, no comments and it never went popular.

I do think another post was a pretty good deal, and interesting/quirky too:
http://deals.woot.com/deals/details/397d1fa7-f39e-4147-ad20-dfdf588e87f9/ampoids-exceedingly-fresh-amps#0

Oh well, it didn't go popular either. Good product though. I know the guy who makes them. Neat concept.

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4 months ago

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