Rubin Farr Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Anyone here a subscriber? Basically a delivery service for nerds, each month is a themed blind crate, weighing approx. 2lbs with exclusive swag that usually gets put up in ebay soon after. https://www.lootcrate.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adieu Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 It seems the epitome of mindless consumerism. "Send me a crate every month of stuff that generally has no purpose, that I have no idea if I'll like, that I had someone pick-out for me, and that will ultimately turn into a large amount of clutter." It's like, damn if you need something to look forward to every month why don't you try harder? Why not just spend your money on stuff you know you really like/want/need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubin Farr Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 Seems similar to a vinyl subscription, you take their word it's not gonna suck every month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adieu Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I mean I've seen them opened. They are decent if you're into that sort of thing, but it just stinks imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenGOD Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 It seems the epitome of mindless consumerism. This. "Stuff stuff I need more stuff please let me pay you for more stuff". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zkom Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I have enough random shit piling at my home as it is. I'm trying to get rid of it, not accumulate more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YO303 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Rubin Farr had an orgasm only to realise his sperm and ability to feel an orgasm were destroy by years of being the biggest geek in the usa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Npoess Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Posting in a Rubin Farr thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 The idea is not completely shit. However, the crate contents definitely are. I've heard the same idea with craft beer or other food stuffs, which I think I would enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovalainenFanBoy Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 For 13 bucks a month it looks pretty good - until you include shipping costs I guess. Having checked the contents of their previous crates I wouldn't subscribe, but I can see a lot of people going "eh, that's pretty cool for 15 bucks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 For my birthday I was given a curry club subscription which is pretty cool. Basically a bunch of spice packs and recipes each month plus bonus extra things like chilli's and tea blends. So far, so good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adieu Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 That sounds a million times better than a loot crate to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello spiral Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Eye dunno, if I had money to burn I'd totally get a loot crate: A) I like getting packages B) I like surprises. I'd then just give all the stuff away to friends or if it was worth something sell it on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 http://www.thespicery.com If anyone wants to join I have a 20% off code. Think its UK only but the small print might let you know if they ship elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Eye dunno, if I had money to burn I'd totally get a loot crate: A) I like getting packages B) I like surprises. I'd then just give all the stuff away to friends or if it was worth something sell it on ebay. We could always do the watmm secret santa again, that was fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perezvon Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 The idea is not completely shit. However, the crate contents definitely are. I've heard the same idea with craft beer or other food stuffs, which I think I would enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello spiral Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Eye dunno, if I had money to burn I'd totally get a loot crate: A) I like getting packages B) I like surprises. I'd then just give all the stuff away to friends or if it was worth something sell it on ebay. We could always do the watmm secret santa again, that was fun. I was in the last one. I didn't get anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Eye dunno, if I had money to burn I'd totally get a loot crate: A) I like getting packages B) I like surprises. I'd then just give all the stuff away to friends or if it was worth something sell it on ebay. We could always do the watmm secret santa again, that was fun. I was in the last one. I didn't get anything Same, I sent off a pretty decent package (imo) but didn't get anything in return. Not too fussed, but yuh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergeantk Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 My friend tries to convince me every month to get into it, but I just can always think of a better way to spend $20 (date w/ wife, good beer, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubin Farr Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Rubin Farr had an orgasm only to realise his sperm and ability to feel an orgasm were destroy by years of being the biggest geek in the usaYeah I'm a geek guess what so are all of you, music geeks. I never said I'd spend one fucking dollar on this, it was just a question. It's called engaging your audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 If you're really bad at buying gifts for people (like me) it might be worth it to get a couple crates and hold on to the stuff to dole out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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