adam345 wrote:I remember reading somewhere that if you break the ceramic off of sparkplugs and throw the peices against windows, they will shatter the window even though they are small and light because they are very hard, not sure if that's right.

its true, but how many people do you know, will keep pieces of ceramic in theyre cars? Its not quite as effective...my 2 cents...

Going to sleep so I can dream about little yellow window crackers.

renegadetim wrote:So this is my first woot-off and am loving it.

How long do these usually last for? And, do they warn you of when they are close to ending?(or when it's on the last item)

Also, was it announced anywhere there would be a woot-off before it started, or are they just random?

Thanks all you wooters!

24, 48 or 72 hours, usually, but I think one lasted for 5 days a while back. For the last 3 months they've been starting around the 20th, this one started at midnight on cyber Monday.

The last three items are the elusive box of crap, the screaming monkeys, then the lights. Normally when you see the lights, it's all over. So far they've shown the lights once on this woot-off so I'm guessing all bets are off.

I'm not a longtime wooter though so I'm only judging by 3 or 4 woot offs.

Happy wooting!

spaztech wrote:I bet I have time to go flip an out of control Toyota into a river, upside down and under two feet of ice (of course) and manage to crawl out using only my pocket knife and my Snap-On center punch before we see a Bag-O-Crap tonight.

I swear the counter increased when I hit Shift-F5..

renegadetim wrote:So this is my first woot-off and am loving it.

How long do these usually last for?

Usually 2 days. Sometimes 3, rarely 1 (although as we're in day 2 already, that's moot for this one)

And, do they warn you of when they are close to ending?(or when it's on the last item)

No. Although with experience you get a sense for the kind of items they usually close on. Also, when the last item sells out, they replace it with a "normal" woot and take away the flashing lights.

Also, was it announced anywhere there would be a woot-off before it started, or are they just random?

Pretty much at random, although they sometimes give clues in the newsletter or the blog posts.

PPPPPPPPPPLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE........................SOME BODY, BUY THEM ALL AND GIVE AS GIFTS TO THE GARBAGE MAN AND THE POST MAN AND THE MILK MAN AND THE DOG & SQUIRREL....!

A bit bummed that this is the one that I get to sit contemplating not buying. Also, how does that whistle even work?

bluejester wrote:Others can correct me if I am wrong, but this is what I've observed in woot-offs.

Length: 2-3 day average.

Announced: Don't think so, but you can generally count on one a month.

Last Item: Usually it is either a screaming monkey or a set of spinning woot-off lights that end the woot-off.

Hint: Typically the Bundle of Cornucopias shows up mid-afternoon the second day.

your pretty much right. I have seen woot offs goa day past the Bundle of Cornucopias, and the monkeys, or lights dont always end it.

adam345 wrote:I remember reading somewhere that if you break the ceramic off of sparkplugs and throw the peices against windows, they will shatter the window even though they are small and light because they are very hard, not sure if that's right.

not true.... i won't admit to trying it, but instead i'll say i had "a friend" who did. Either it didn't work for him or there is more to it than what you posted. That same friend said that a BB gun worked really well

renegadetim wrote:So this is my first woot-off and am loving it.

How long do these usually last for? And, do they warn you of when they are close to ending?(or when it's on the last item)

Also, was it announced anywhere there would be a woot-off before it started, or are they just random?

Thanks all you wooters!

It really depends. Some of the wootoffs last for days, others for hours. Usually, though 24 to 72 hours is about right.

There's usually a big wootoff before christmas. I'm imagining this one's it.

You look like you're trapped in there... here let me use this on your face. ...alternate use?

bet the whistle works great underwater

I bought so we could move on....still waiting to move on

momshopping wrote:The pumpkiny cap is almost impossible to get off. Bought 3 before and had to toss all of them.

If you have these you will not get out of your car.

I bought 3 sets the last time they were on here - you have to open and close it a bunch of times - and it will loosen the cap. Made sure to do that before handing them out to family.

adam345 wrote:I remember reading somewhere that if you break the ceramic off of sparkplugs and throw the peices against windows, they will shatter the window even though they are small and light because they are very hard, not sure if that's right.

Very true. The porcelain and tempered glass do not play well with one another. I've been an auto glass installer for 17 years and have done this little trick several times to prove it to my non-believer friends. A very tiny piece of the white part of the spark plug is all it takes.

adam345 wrote:I remember reading somewhere that if you break the ceramic off of sparkplugs and throw the peices against windows, they will shatter the window even though they are small and light because they are very hard, not sure if that's right.

Get one of these and break the glass from the outside without setting off the car alarm.

Seriously. Car thieves use these. They used to use sheet metal punches that were similar in design but made to mark sheet metal for laying out stuff.

These are cheaper than the one I bought for doing layout years ago.

bluejester wrote:Others can correct me if I am wrong, but this is what I've observed in woot-offs.

Length: 2-3 day average.

Announced: Don't think so, but you can generally count on one a month.

Last Item: Usually it is either a screaming monkey or a set of spinning woot-off lights that end the woot-off.

Hint: Typically the Bundle of Cornucopias shows up mid-afternoon the second day.

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Like the great phoenix the wootoff emerges from its slumber...and disappears in a flash of fiery glory! At least that's what I've experienced.

I am thinking this could be used to break into the next deal.

Here is a video of it being used.
Doesn't look like a poc to me. Just saying...
http://www.youtube.com/v/wimk4PeyG7Y?fs=1&hl=en_US

I bought so we could move on....still waiting to move on. Kept trying to buy stuff for an hour and nothing. Put in for the putter, and got it. Don't want it, can't use it, but it's coming. UGH!

The perfect gift for my paranoid CNN addicted mother who's motto is "something always goes wrong".

TRIPPER wrote:PPPPPPPPPPLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE........................SOME BODY, BUY THEM ALL AND GIVE AS GIFTS TO THE GARBAGE MAN AND THE POST MAN AND THE MILK MAN AND THE DOG & SQUIRREL....!

My squirrel no longer drives. Lost his license. DUI.

I'm giving thiese to the relatives I don't like. It looks a little like a lump of coal. Bought 3!....or six..sicks.

wooot woot please woot dear hardware store owner

tinakscales wrote:I bought so we could move on....still waiting to move on. Kept trying to buy stuff for an hour and nothing. Put in for the putter, and got it. Don't want it, can't use it, but it's coming. UGH!

E-Bay. Lol

bluejester wrote:Others can correct me if I am wrong, but this is what I've observed in woot-offs.

Length: 2-3 day average.

Announced: Don't think so, but you can generally count on one a month.

Last Item: Usually it is either a screaming monkey or a set of spinning woot-off lights that end the woot-off.

Hint: Typically the Bundle of Cornucopias shows up mid-afternoon the second day.

I usually get a woot email the day before a wootoff. it doesnt mention a wootoff just some amusing story but pretty much every time it worked out that way I got one on Monday called" Hark the woot newsletter Sings" hope this helps

Hmmm...do you think Wikileaks placed an order?

WiseYoda wrote:Same price at Buy.com, only with free shipping.

Reviews look pretty bad on this though, "too small to be functional" and "cheesy" top the list.

http://www.buy.com/prod/houdini-auto-escape-tool/q/loc/66357/218676282.html

That's only one for 5.99. This is 2 for 5.99

boooooooring.. get the Panasonic HD cam on here already..

lilladybug72 wrote:

Hooray! An lolcat makes a woot-off appearance. It seems too long.

tinkfanpixie wrote:I bought 3 sets the last time they were on here - you have to open and close it a bunch of times - and it will loosen the cap. Made sure to do that before handing them out to family.

People have posted that they often break if you do that. The idea is to put one on a keychain, and since the key will be in the ignition when you need the tool, a hard yank will pull it off the cap.

rangler123 wrote:I usually get a woot email the day before a wootoff. it doesnt mention a wootoff just some amusing story but pretty much every time it worked out that way I got one on Monday called" Hark the woot newsletter Sings" hope this helps

I used to get e-mails, almost everytime before a wootoff. Now it seems like its just everyonce in a while. I did get one Monday, but havent got one for the last couple of woot offs

Well at the rate this is going, I'd guess we still have half an hour at least, I'm gonna go make some more coffee.

the people wanting to buy this are stuck in their cars.

great item for stocking (Bundle of Cornucopias) stuffer

Bought before. These are great. What a stocking stuffer. Safety for family. The down side it took a while to figure out you had to pull HARD to get to the seat belt cutter. Don't try the window breaker on your hand..trust me.

Aren't these kinda like antibacterial soap . . .

tinakscales wrote:I bought so we could move on....still waiting to move on

diddo