Author Topic: American ingenuity at it's best (Read 5398 times)

DrumAnBass · « **on:** August 20, 2007, 06:14:08 pm »

One of the best ebay auctions I have seen in a while - be sure to read all the questions and responses....!

http://tinyurl.com/26tw7a

ahofle · « **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2007, 06:18:53 pm »

"Q: my car does not have an anti lock braking system - i am interested in an abs light for my dash - i cannot afford nor am i interested in the actual braking benefits of an abs system - i am solely interested in tricking people into thinking my car is safer than it is. do you or are you looking into prototyping this product - it seems like its up your alley. Aug-17-07
A: We are working on new ideas, thank you."

Chris G · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2007, 07:07:05 pm »

That's pretty funny.

boykster · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2007, 07:38:33 pm »

Q: Do I get a discount in shipping if I buy 2? I want to put one on the roof and one on the inside of my car so when I look up a can pretend to be looking outside, also can you make one that simulates looking up at the stars I think chicks would really dig it or put a scary face on it so when People in my car look up the think there is somebody on the roof I think you have endless possibilities with this product. Thanks. Aug-17-07

A: We give free shipping when you buy 3 or more.

Oh so funny.....

hypernova · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2007, 09:29:02 pm »

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Q: I don't understand why someone would want the look without the functionality? Is this a gag to fool your friends?
A: We came with this idea, sometimes people just want to have the look of a sunroof, and can´t afford or don´t have the permission to make a hole to their/parent´s car.

I'm fairly certain if your parents don't want a hole in their car, they don't want a giant fake sticker on the top of it, either.

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Q: Will this work with my convertible?

Mmmmmmmmmmmm!!! That's good sarcasm! Even funnier that the guy responds. It's also actually quite sad that he responds to all questions, even though it's painfully obvious that the person querying is being a smartass.

I'm also amazed how many sellers aren't familiar with spellcheck.

SavannahLion · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2007, 09:47:53 pm »

Sometimes, I'm ashamed to be an American.

Pretty damn funny though.

mccoy178 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 20, 2007, 11:20:23 pm »

Are you sure that guy was American? You could pick up the accent in his typing.

FrizzleFried · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2007, 06:56:51 pm »

...and the tip off might be the semi-middle eastern looking gentleman in the photos?

DrumAnBass · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2007, 08:22:03 pm »

Item was in Beaumont, TX.

Middle Eastern Americans are Americans too, afaik

Although this might be a ploy to generate huge amounts of cash for Al Qaeda.

mccoy178 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2007, 09:29:25 pm »

Quote from: DrumAnBass on August 22, 2007, 08:22:03 pm

Middle Eastern Americans are Americans too, afaik

I wasn't aware.

danny_galaga · « **Reply #10 on:** August 24, 2007, 08:20:17 am »

that is pure gold! people sure had fun on the Q & A!

Q: Can this be put on other parts of the car, such as the hood or trunk lid, or do you have to put it on the roof? Does it fit all models? I have a Dodge Stratus right now, but I'm probably gonna get a Dodge Viper pretty soon.

Samstag · « **Reply #11 on:** August 24, 2007, 01:14:00 pm »

Quote from: danny_galaga on August 24, 2007, 08:20:17 am

that is pure gold! people sure had fun on the Q & A!

Q: Can this be put on other parts of the car, such as the hood or trunk lid, or do you have to put it on the roof? Does it fit all models? I have a Dodge Stratus right now, but I'm probably gonna get a Dodge Viper pretty soon.

A: The sunroof will also fit the Dodge Viper. However, we are developing a new product we call the Viper "Slipcover" which will allow you to appear to be driving a Dodge Viper without the wasteful expense of owning the real thing.

WCBoudreaux · « **Reply #12 on:** August 25, 2007, 01:08:34 pm »

ROTFL!!!

Havok · « **Reply #13 on:** August 31, 2007, 05:46:24 am »

Quote from: DrumAnBass on August 22, 2007, 08:22:03 pm

Item was in Beaumont, TX.

Middle Eastern Americans are Americans too, afaik

Although this might be a ploy to generate huge amounts of cash for Al Qaeda.

That's just where the warehouse is - we'll need to see a green card or social security card before we accept him as being American...

Stobe · « **Reply #14 on:** August 31, 2007, 01:27:17 pm »

Hmmm..... which product came first?

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=70031.0

quarterback · « **Reply #15 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:00:09 pm »

The auction is long gone now; anybody care to fill in the missing details for those of us who missed it?

Quote from: DrumAnBass on August 20, 2007, 06:14:08 pm

One of the best ebay auctions I have seen in a while - be sure to read all the questions and responses....!

http://tinyurl.com/26tw7a

shardian · « **Reply #16 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:13:26 pm »

It was for a "stick on" sunroof. It didn't look incredibly bad, it was just incredibly cheesy - you know, like plastic walmart rim spinners.

People went nuts with the questions on there, and the guy actually answered alot of them in a civilized way.

SavannahLion · « **Reply #17 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:21:19 pm »

Here are some pictures. Same guy.

http://jalopnik.com/cars/oh-yeahhh/the-ultimate-car-accessory-the-faux-stick+on-sunroof-291340.php

ChadTower · « **Reply #18 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:24:08 pm »

Buy four and put one on the side of each door.

knave · « **Reply #19 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:33:44 pm »

A little Google and I found the Q/A.

quarterback · « **Reply #20 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:41:21 pm »

That is AWESOME! Thanks for the links!

patrickl · « **Reply #21 on:** February 01, 2008, 03:31:34 pm »

A true arcade fan sticks a fake coin door on his roof!

ChadTower · « **Reply #22 on:** February 01, 2008, 03:38:23 pm »

Quote from: patrickl on February 01, 2008, 03:31:34 pm

A true arcade fan sticks a fake coin door on his roof!

Yep.

Quote from: ChadTower on February 01, 2008, 02:44:22 pm

I want to get a bunch of them and start sticking them all over the place. On my car, my front door, the mailbox. the fridge... just to see if people start trying to stick quarters in.

shardian · « **Reply #23 on:** February 01, 2008, 03:54:01 pm »

Stick one on your shirt along with a sign that says "product dispensed below".

ChadTower · « **Reply #24 on:** February 01, 2008, 03:55:46 pm »

Quote from: shardian on February 01, 2008, 03:54:01 pm

Stick one on your shirt along with a sign that says "product dispensed below".

"Product dispensed below. Insert quarter and pull knob."

danny_galaga · « **Reply #25 on:** February 01, 2008, 07:22:12 pm »

Quote from: knave on February 01, 2008, 01:33:44 pm

A little Google and I found the Q/A.

good to see those deadpan answers preserved for all time


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