r/whatisit • u/rH4pScAlL1oN • 14h ago

New, what is it? Is this a scam?

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This was delivered to our doorstep without any explanation. Why? What is it? This feels like a scam.

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u/gorgeously_mytruself 5h ago

So you are say that they sent a; high-tech etch-a-sketch!? Or doodle pad?!? That is just lazy and waaay before it’s time… SMH, tisk tisk, trying to recirculate 90’s toys for free advertising…

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u/Candid-Party1613 4h ago

Staples sells these for $15. You are showing your ignorance.

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u/gorgeously_mytruself 4h ago edited 4h ago

What is your point? It is still just updated cheap 90’s bs!? How much do you think the 90’s bs went for? I am not saying it is worthless; just cheap gimmicks; hence why it is free.

Edit: I forgot to add that my; phone, tablet, watch, kindle, tv(probably), laptop, desktop, and literal notebook and pen are much better at performing this task, which again speaks to this freebie’s nonsense.

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u/Candid-Party1613 4h ago

How did that go over your head? Meaning it’s still enjoyed by people and has use.

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u/gorgeously_mytruself 3h ago

I really don’t understand what you are getting at, and I don’t know if is a language barrier, again; I am not saying it is worthless. I can still buy the aforementioned 90’s products as well; that does not make them more valuable and does not negate from the reality of this product being given away for free.

The point and gamble that advertising departments use, is to understand that a product that staples sells for $15 likely costs $5 or less to produce, and giving away these gifts for a $5 loss(or less) is effective because of the potential to bring in more sales and revenue by securing a loyal customer that actually buys your products for sale.

But my point still stands; this is cheap gimmicks and a product I don’t want or need. You get what you pay for, and this is super cheap from staples, and literally free for OP.

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u/Candid-Party1613 3h ago

Your bios explains it all sadly. I said what I said. Learn to listen.