TechWife Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I saw something that made my jaw drop a bit & wanted to share. Then I wondered “What else is out there?” So heading into the weekend I thought it might be fun to see if anyone else has come across items like this. So if you have an outlandish-to-you item that you’ve come across, share it here. It can be outlandish in style, use, color, price, etc. I have a lot of pictures that I’ve taken at Home Goods over the years! Remember - one person’s eyesore is another person’s delight, so some of us may find some Christmas gift ideas, who knows? I thought this looked pretty, but there’s no way I’m going to pay $115 for one roll of wrapping paper! 6 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 18 minutes ago, TechWife said: I saw something that made my jaw drop a bit & wanted to share. Then I wondered “What else is out there?” So heading into the weekend I thought it might be fun to see if anyone else has come across items like this. So if you have an outlandish-to-you item that you’ve come across, share it here. It can be outlandish in style, use, color, price, etc. I have a lot of pictures that I’ve taken at Home Goods over the years! Remember - one person’s eyesore is another person’s delight, so some of us may find some Christmas gift ideas, who knows? I thought this looked pretty, but there’s no way I’m going to pay $115 for one roll of wrapping paper! I’m wondering what’s in the middle of the roll for that price! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 This is the lip bench that was at Home Goods last fall - $1399. I have more but I’ll wait to see if anyone else wants to play. 3 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Ausmumof3 said: I’m wondering what’s in the middle of the roll for that price! I don’t have high hopes though. The tube looks hollow & empty. Oh well. Edited September 17, 2021 by TechWife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I love this thread idea but I don't think I've come across anything recently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seemesew Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I saw an ad for nylons that claimed they would never get runs in them and they cost a Whopping $100 for 1 😵 I can't even imagine paying $100 for nylons! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condessa Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Well, I was recently at an auction where some items were sold for some crazy prices (a life-size cardboard cutout of a person for $8,000, a pair of rifles for $70K) but it was actually kind of expected because it was a cancer research charity event where participants cheer each other on as they wildly overpay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martha in GA Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 14 hours ago, TechWife said: I have more but I’ll wait to see if anyone else wants to play. I don't have anything, but I love seeing these kinds of things -- so please share away! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I want this personal shopping cart, but I want it for $50 not $300. https://www.amazon.com/Scout-Cart-SCV1-Purpose-Folding/dp/B01H2BLUNA/ref=asc_df_B01H2BLUNA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198070151435&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14551957340323972945&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1018704&hvtargid=pla-351473689635&psc=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Here’s another one from Home Goods - I don’t remember how much it was - around $700 maybe? The lanterns are candle holders and the Ferris Wheel really turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 2 hours ago, KungFuPanda said: I want this personal shopping cart, but I want it for $50 not $300. https://www.amazon.com/Scout-Cart-SCV1-Purpose-Folding/dp/B01H2BLUNA/ref=asc_df_B01H2BLUNA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198070151435&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14551957340323972945&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1018704&hvtargid=pla-351473689635&psc=1 And only an extra$115 for expert assembly 🤦♀️! I would love this too. My own cart with no one else's germs. That's awesome! But, like you, $50 is more in my price range. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 My favorite source for these things is the neighborhood for sale page. The guy selling used floor mats for his vehicle, for a few hundred dollars. Or the fridge for sale for $50, which sounds great, until you read "does not cool, needs work...." (well, I guess that's a steal if can actually repair it) Or the currently for sale "tall easel" (it is, but for what???) for $50. It's a lovely decorative piece....but, what on earth are you meant to display on it? It's the size/shape of a full length mirror.....but just the easel part of it. No mirror. It confuses me. Currently listed is something called a 28 inch "dough bowl" that looks like a long wooden dish (but from the photo I can't actually tell if it's wood or ceramic that looks like wood grain), but it's a long, skinny dish that maybe you'd stack stuff on like those decorative balls of grapevine. Or rolls maybe. It seems very long and very narrow so I'm not sure the relationship to dough, at all. They want $25 for it, which I suppose is not terrible maybe...? We get all sorts of random things for sale in there; it's highly entertaining. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinnia2 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 20 minutes ago, TheReader said: Currently listed is something called a 28 inch "dough bowl" that looks like a long wooden dish (but from the photo I can't actually tell if it's wood or ceramic that looks like wood grain), but it's a long, skinny dish that maybe you'd stack stuff on like those decorative balls of grapevine. Or rolls maybe. It seems very long and very narrow so I'm not sure the relationship to dough, at all. They want $25 for it, which I suppose is not terrible maybe...? those are super popular where I live. I would kinda like one (for a dining room centerpiece), but I haven't seen one at a price I would pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, BetsyT said: those are super popular where I live. I would kinda like one (for a dining room centerpiece), but I haven't seen one at a price I would pay I had no idea! The name threw me, as when i saw the title I thought something like a mixing bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 🤣 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/vitamix-foodcycler-fc-50-composts-food-in-4-8-hours/6422450.p?skuId=6422450&ref=212&loc=1&extStoreId=1053&ref=212&loc=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7vzSxqmH8wIVrgaICR334wJ6EAQYASABEgKa3vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamonlyone Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 I guess maybe it's not odd, but I wasn't expecting to see a huge $1,500 safe at the furniture store... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
math teacher Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Amazon sells Camel's milk for over a dollar an ounce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 These are all great fun. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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