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Frank Horrigan
Jul 31, 2013

by Ralp
I just ordered two butane torches. They have a little switch on them that keeps the flame on after you've let go of the igniter.


This is a massive disaster waiting to happen. :sun:

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Frank Horrigan
Jul 31, 2013

by Ralp
Got my butane torches in the mail on Friday. These $2.50 lighters are easier to fill and more reliable than my $45 Vector torch :cripes:

Still waiting for one to explode in my hands though.

ewiley
Jul 9, 2003

More trash for the trash fire
This is the worst penis squirt gun I've ever bought

Part of Everything
Feb 1, 2005

He clenched his teeh and walked out of the study
This is the Sonic Control Screaming Fox-in-a-Bag Friend Entertainer and I wish so bad it wasn't sold out right now.

VidaGrey
Mar 19, 2009

The more I see of men, the more I like dogs.

http://www.dx.com/p/r108-vibration-style-anti-doze-alarm-for-car-drivers-black-3-x-lr41-312916#.U4Qc7k69LTo

:psyduck:

http://www.dx.com/p/cute-monkey-soft-doll-vibrating-massager-cooler-warmer-2-aa-32157#.U4QeFk69LTo

A vibrating monkey with both heating and cooling sensations...

http://www.dx.com/p/sexy-women-multifunction-golf-tee-light-brown-170364#.U4Qe6069LTo

Multifunction?

Facebook Aunt
Oct 4, 2008

wiggle wiggle




Part of Everything posted:

This is the Sonic Control Screaming Fox-in-a-Bag Friend Entertainer and I wish so bad it wasn't sold out right now.



What does it do? What is it for?

Moongrave
Jun 19, 2004

Finally Living Rent Free

Angela Christine posted:

What does it do? What is it for?

Does scream it's true!

Tiberius Thyben
Feb 7, 2013

Gone Phishing


Angela Christine posted:

What does it do? What is it for?

Scream. Entertaining friends. It's right in the name.

Hector Beerlioz
Jun 16, 2010

aw, hec
Anyone have experience dealing with DX when your package gets lost in transit? They split my order into two and the one that shipped second arrived and the tracking # had updates, but the one that shipped first is mia. I fear my "Humping Dog USB Flashdrive" may be lost at sea...

NuminaXLT
Nov 11, 2002
This is pretty much how DX operates, your best bet is to COMPLETELY forget you ever ordered from them, once that is done your package should arrive a day or two later, usually with more stuff than you ordered.

GWBBQ
Jan 2, 2005


That's one way to get rid of your overstock of prostate massagers.

PlantRobot
Feb 13, 2010

I have no idea how to react.

edit: After viewing that, my recommended items are now a magic bullet and "Electric Massager Electrode Patches Pads - White Diamond + Black (5 Pairs)" so I'm going to go with :catstare:

PlantRobot has a new favorite as of 17:36 on Jun 17, 2014

moller
Jan 10, 2007

Swan stole my music and framed me!
http://www.dx.com/p/unique-oval-shaped-white-steel-paint-men-s-cufflinks-silver-black-pair-222287

Seems like an odd blend of product and message.

Zesty
Jan 17, 2012

The Great Twist
They cost 7 bucks. Not exactly opulent.

GOTTA STAY FAI
Mar 24, 2005

~no glitter in the gutter~
~no twilight galaxy~
College Slice
It's sort of endearing how in the description, they managed to do a decent job putting together the English sentence "Nodding off at the wheel can put you and other drivers at risk for an accident," but just above that it says "Prevent from fall asleep."

Zesty
Jan 17, 2012

The Great Twist

GOTTA STAY FAI posted:

It's sort of endearing how in the description, they managed to do a decent job putting together the English sentence "Nodding off at the wheel can put you and other drivers at risk for an accident," but just above that it says "Prevent from fall asleep."

5. Keep it away from high temperature and damp.

They almost had it with the rest.

Jombo
Feb 20, 2009
Does anyone know how long it takes to ship to Australia?

I ordered 2 things - one was shipped on the 27th of October, and the other the 2nd of November... still waiting :(

I knew they had long lead times and shipping times, but I wasn't quite expecting this long. Especially considering it took a few weeks to even ship.

Rysithusiku
Nov 10, 2013

Witness the assless man and despair!
All futures point to a world of filled holes.

Jombo posted:

Does anyone know how long it takes to ship to Australia?

I ordered 2 things - one was shipped on the 27th of October, and the other the 2nd of November... still waiting :(

I knew they had long lead times and shipping times, but I wasn't quite expecting this long. Especially considering it took a few weeks to even ship.

Unless I'm mistaken, SOP for anything from them is ”the moment you forget you ordered them, they will show up at your door."

GOTTA STAY FAI
Mar 24, 2005

~no glitter in the gutter~
~no twilight galaxy~
College Slice
A buddy of mine ordered some novelty erasers and they didn't show up for more than six months.

Just forget you placed the order and you'll be surprised when a strange box shows up on your doorstep (in July 2015)!

Jombo
Feb 20, 2009

GOTTA STAY FAI posted:

A buddy of mine ordered some novelty erasers and they didn't show up for more than six months.

Just forget you placed the order and you'll be surprised when a strange box shows up on your doorstep (in July 2015)!

That would be all good, but I ordered replacement batteries to repair my PS3 controllers that both simultaneously died.

It wasn't until after I ordered I found I could buy them off ebay for the same price... and get them in a couple of days.

But along the lines of what Rysithusiku was saying if I order more off ebay I know they will immediately show up from DealExtreme.

C'est la vie DealExtreme... lesson learnt

Intoluene
Jul 6, 2011

Activating self-destruct sequence!
Fun Shoe
Buying from deal extreme is like sending a present to yourself some indeterminate amount of time in the future.

Meatwave
Feb 21, 2014

Truest Detective - Work Crew Division.
:dong::yayclod:
When I buy from DX, I always add a google calendar note a few months down the line.

However, I've gotten items from them within a week before. Don't have your orders be too large, or one item might delay everything. At the very least, check if there are any items that have longer "ships within" times, because those are the things they don't have on hand.

Hey has anyone tried these butane soldering irons?

http://www.dx.com/p/cordless-butane-gas-soldering-welding-iron-tool-blue-56913#.VJFy3nvvaiw



Do they work?

bar88537
Nov 8, 2004

My sister just had a baby. Do you think he can play with a Chinese poop mallet and not become brain damaged?
http://www.dx.com/p/funny-poop-face-stress-relieving-hammer-with-sound-effects-14559#.VJGPpSvF9Iw

Frog Act
Feb 10, 2012



bar88537 posted:

My sister just had a baby. Do you think he can play with a Chinese poop mallet and not become brain damaged?
http://www.dx.com/p/funny-poop-face-stress-relieving-hammer-with-sound-effects-14559#.VJGPpSvF9Iw

well it doesn't look like they'd have any good reason to taint it with lead or neurotoxins

Facebook Aunt
Oct 4, 2008

wiggle wiggle




bar88537 posted:

My sister just had a baby. Do you think he can play with a Chinese poop mallet and not become brain damaged?
http://www.dx.com/p/funny-poop-face-stress-relieving-hammer-with-sound-effects-14559#.VJGPpSvF9Iw

I bet a dumb kid could choke on that red ribbon part.

BattleHamster
Mar 18, 2009

http://www.dx.com/p/christmas-cosplay-wig-accessories-santa-claus-multicolored-3-pcs-245886#.VJHWtntgAQM

At first I thought DealExtreme was trying to rip me off by attempting to pass this beard off as Santa Claus cosplay, but then I read the description and realized this is actually for those trying to cosplay as Santa Claus Jr.

DrBouvenstein
Feb 28, 2007

I think I'm a doctor, but that doesn't make me a doctor. This fancy avatar does.

Fandyien posted:

well it doesn't look like they'd have any good reason to taint it with lead or neurotoxins

One could say the same thing about dog food, baby formula, etc...

Edit: I ordered some crap from them about two weeks ago, now...finally managed to find one of the tracking sites they link to that actually WORKS and all I've got to go on is that it, supposedly, is "in the country." Hopefully that means I will have it in less than a week.

DrBouvenstein has a new favorite as of 21:43 on Dec 17, 2014

the future is WOW
Sep 9, 2005

I QUIT!

Fandyien posted:

well it doesn't look like they'd have any good reason to taint it with lead or neurotoxins

It doesn't look like they'd have any reason not too, either.

Bean
Sep 9, 2001

bar88537 posted:

My sister just had a baby. Do you think he can play with a Chinese poop mallet and not become brain damaged?
http://www.dx.com/p/funny-poop-face-stress-relieving-hammer-with-sound-effects-14559#.VJGPpSvF9Iw

Order it now, it'll be here when the kid starts preschool.

A Jupiter
Apr 25, 2010

Is there an Alibaba thread? Because there should be:

"Natural" Congo diamonds
http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Natural-Congo-Loose-Rough-Diamond_142332736.html

A whole goddamn ferris wheel
http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/China-professional-amusement-rides-manufacturer-of_60057663023.html

I propose we register Goon Ltd. and set up deals with these suppliers I am in the mood to set up an entire flour processing line http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/turkomak-Wheat-Flour-Milling-Plant-Flour_120253624.html

Sonic Dude
May 6, 2009

A Jupiter posted:

Is there an Alibaba thread?

I am a child.

http://m.alibaba.com/product/163775434/Butt_Welding_Machine.html

Cooties
Oct 31, 2012

bar88537 posted:

My sister just had a baby. Do you think he can play with a Chinese poop mallet and not become brain damaged?
http://www.dx.com/p/funny-poop-face-stress-relieving-hammer-with-sound-effects-14559#.VJGPpSvF9Iw

I received this as a gift a couple years ago. My friend ordered one they sent five. There are two "sound effects" depending on which poop you get - disturbing children's laughter, or a kind of hosed up twinkle twinkle little star that goes on for just a bit too long and then cuts off abruptly.

Zamboni Rodeo
Jul 19, 2007

NEVER play "Lady of Spain" AGAIN!




Hey, check it out! You can still get the Amusing Duck!

Lay Egg is True!

Jedrick
Mar 21, 2010

:420: There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. Some kind of high-powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die.
Smoke weed every day.
:420:
I ordered this lighter:

http://www.dx.com/p/skull-pattern-kerosene-oil-lighter-black-type-b-158149
As well as 3 of these stickers:

http://www.dx.com/p/evil-totem-car-sticker-color-style-assorted-46193
I don't know which 3, but I'm hoping for the snake, evil music, and the skull and green crossbones.

The Blue Pyramid
Mar 1, 2009

:poland: :poland: :poland:
Kiepski to nie
kaktus;
Pić musi!

:poland: :poland: :poland:

Cooties posted:

I received this as a gift a couple years ago. My friend ordered one they sent five. There are two "sound effects" depending on which poop you get - disturbing children's laughter, or a kind of hosed up twinkle twinkle little star that goes on for just a bit too long and then cuts off abruptly.

Holy poo poo, when my niece was a baby my brother bought her some disturbing plush cell phone from some Asian market that made the exact same type of sounds. Perhaps just as disturbing as the sounds it made is the fact that I'm the only person that remembers its existence

Part of Everything
Feb 1, 2005

He clenched his teeh and walked out of the study

Zamboni_Rodeo posted:

Hey, check it out! You can still get the Amusing Duck!

Lay Egg is True!

I got this, thinking it was the true Amusing Duck, but it is actually a knockoff of Amusing Duck, simply titled "THE DUCK" in formidable caps on the box. The mechanics of it are exactly the same, but the song is not. Instead of the fun melody you've heard with the true Amusing Duck, it instead plays a cacophony of garbled warbling that's vaguely musical.

KillHour
Oct 28, 2007


It is a sad world we live in that cheap Chinese crap has even crappier Chinese knockoffs because of internet memes.

Mx.
Dec 16, 2006

I'm a great fan! When I watch TV I'm always saying "That's political correctness gone mad!"
Why thankyew!


Part of Everything posted:

I got this, thinking it was the true Amusing Duck, but it is actually a knockoff of Amusing Duck, simply titled "THE DUCK" in formidable caps on the box. The mechanics of it are exactly the same, but the song is not. Instead of the fun melody you've heard with the true Amusing Duck, it instead plays a cacophony of garbled warbling that's vaguely musical.

Yeah, that song the new duck plays is used in a bunch of random spinning toys lately. My housemate has a spinning tiger head that shines lights everywhere and plays that song.

Bloody Hedgehog
Dec 12, 2003

💥💥🤯💥💥
Gotta nuke something

Part of Everything posted:

This is the Sonic Control Screaming Fox-in-a-Bag Friend Entertainer and I wish so bad it wasn't sold out right now.



"Friend Entertainer" is the perfect euphemism for a vibrator.

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Jombo
Feb 20, 2009
It turns out 3+ months is not the usual shipping time - it's meant to be 2-3 weeks...

the online live chat help was really good and refunded one of the items that had sold out, and resent the other one with a tracking number

I just wish I hadn't waited so long to contact them *sigh*

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