The quote about"kissing up" was posted BEFORE SW got her obese box. And I'm not bitter or envious. Just stating my opinion. Just because I think SW should have gotten some ChapStick in her box, I'm labeled bitter, envious? I'm neither.

If you'll read my post, i said "guess all us disgruntled flingers learned a valuable lesson." I didn't think I had to spell it out but the valuable lesson was that there is some good stuff from thingfling. Just not for whiners. And according to Shaggy, it was random. Just coincidence that SW defends TF to everyone who has whined about the mystery boxes and she gets the best of the bunch. I believe in coincidence.

But they'll never have anything good enough for me to kiss up - it's not my nature nor do I believe it should be anyone's. I would rather drive a 76 Gremlin than lose self respect by unabashedly flattering my boss to get a raise. Hard work, diligence and integrity have given me everything I need and most of what I want.

I chose to buy the first box and chose not to buy the second and third. I'm actually happy with what I got. It was well worth $29.99 to me. But for those who got used, dirty and/or broken junk, I sympathize.

Now why do you think "SW" should get chapstick?? Again..a bitter comment! I don't get it! Why not just be happy that he got a nice box?

Just because someone is a satisfied customer and has nice things to say..and gets tired of the incessant whining and complaining from people who stick around..buy more..and complain again..doesn't make him a kiss up. I've sat here reading this and am amazed on how the ones that aren't complaining and are happy with ThingFling are put down for praising a store they love to shop in. As IF it's wrong to be happy with their shopping experience and complaining is the thing to do if you're going to be a normal person. Read back on the mystery box topic and you'll see that some of the complainers attacked the satisfied customers and practically called us all losers because we're happy with our "Junk"

It also amazes me how some people can attack the retailer in a public forum by calling their product "Junk" and then buy more "Junk" from them expecting it not to be Junk again! Complaining doesn't get you better stuff in your mystery boxes any more than being a satisfied customer!

If you said you're not happy with your box once..why keep saying it over and over and then start putting others down if they're happy? Why would anyone be Insinuating someone is a kiss up because they're not complaining about what they've received and then received a better box the third time around.

I do agree with you about the hard work and integrety for job promotions ..however..there are those who do not work hard or do that little extra on the job...and then when the hard workers get promotions and raises...they call them kiss ups instead of recognizing the fact that their hard work...extra hours worked...and being proactive on the job is what actually got them where they are.

OH...and as for your comment "guess all us disgruntled flingers learned a valuable lesson." I read this forum in the order it was posted...beginning to end...by date and time...your post on this topic on the first page..5th or 6th one down you actually said... "Maybe rude, but apparently true. Guess all us disgruntled flingers have learned a valuable lesson." So you're still believing that kissing up gets the good stuff..and and that "SW" is a kiss up...that post was after the obese box post..not before.... as for spelling it out...your statement definately say's instead of complaining...you should have kissed up for a better box.

If you look back on the original topic about these mystery boxes...you'll see that "SW" DID indeed get similar items to chapstick...he said he got the bottom of the barrel..but he just didn't complain non-stop about it..he made his statement that his first box wasn't what he needed and was a bit disapointed..and then let it go from there..didn't bash TF or anyone else for liking what they got..instead he gets bashed and anyone else who likes what they received gets bashed by the disgruntled and non stop complainers. SW was called a "worthless shill" at one point. The rest of us at some point were called "Sad Souls" "stupid" and many other sarcastic comments...just because we didn't jump on the band wagon of complaining.

It's a fact that there are some people that will never be happy and will always complain non-stop about something no matter what it is. You have the Crotchety old man on the block complaining about the kids playing in the street and calling the cops if the neighbors have a party, employees complaining about everyone else on the job, disatisifed customers going on and on non-stop about how the products suck, people who think they're food critics and every restaurant has bad food, yet they keep going out to eat, Drivers who think they own the road and everyone else can't drive...etc etc. For some people that's what keeps them going..they love to piss and moan about everything..it's their thing I guess.

I don't know..maybe it's me..but if I'm a disatisfied customer...I just don't go back and buy more..I definately don't stick around and complain non-stop and bash the store and everyone else still shopping there...it's a total waste of time and just plain aggravating..I would just leave and shop somewhere else.

What blows my mind is people buying Mystery Boxes complaining non-stop about what they've received..bash the store and their satisfied customers, stick around and buy more, complain again and then buy even MORE! If these people were standing in Macy's doing this...security would have escorted them out! They might have even been Baker-acted!

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results....Benjamin Franklin

Friend, I am a male, however I will take your gender confusion as a compliment.



That may be the case here, but I surely have to wonder about your integrity when you blatantly call me or anyone else--repeatedly mind you--an as* kisser over and over again, when I have already told you point blank that I am doing nothing more than stating my honest opinions.

As, angelsvintageattic, so aptly pointed out, Iwas less than thrilled about my week 1 box, and stated that opinion publicly on the other mystery box thread--on that one my gamble didn't pay off in terms of items I actually wanted or could use. However--I still saw the value in the items I received--and that right there is the part that I've been pushing at those who namely refer to everything as crap. Thingfling in each case more than lived up to the bargain. The conditions they were to meet was simply that the box must weigh at least 10 pounds. In every case I've seen they lived up to that promise. But whether or not you could use the items does not change the fact that they most certainy do have value and I am willing to bet that in every case they added up to more than $30. Case in point I have made back all the money I've spent on hese mystery boxes by ebaying all the items I couldn't use (Most of week 1, except one or two, a good portion of wek 2, an none of week 3). And If you look at my contents listing for week 1 I am sure you will agree with me that I got a rather dispariging assortment o items. But nontheless they were worth something. Soe examples. In week 1 I received a "The Wiggles" Toy microphone. I thought it was the least valuable item, and would not sell, but I put it up on ebay all the same. Well let me tell you, frien, there was a buying frenzy on that item, the likes of which I've never seen, it eventually sold for $15 plus shipping. The speaker enclosure from week 2? Sold to a guy in Canada for $8 plus $35 shipping. Just some examples But I am making profit off the items from my boxes that I didn't want and couldn't use. The but I got broken stuff argument is moot, because as I've been trying to inform others, it was not intentional. One simply needs to let TF know and in most cases they will send you a replacement. My battery backup phone system was defective as I said, and they sent not one replacement, but two. All for no extra charge.

As Shaggy stated other people received unique boxes just as I did, and as he further stated it's just that no others have returned to post about it as of yet. I certainly believe him not just because Shaggy is a trustworthy guy, but because having been in customer service myself, I know just how every day it is to hear loudly from the dissapointed, and yet hear nothing from the satisfied, or even extremely happy. Me? I wanted to let everyone know that TF is indeed sending out extremely great boxes. I have to say my box was so generous and awesome that I even felt a little guilty for having received it, so in kind I wanted to make sure that I put the word out about the awesome box that I received. TF gave a lot, I gave a little back.

And thus this is where we must part ways on our common ground about integrity and not needing to take short cuts by kissing up--if commendations, praise, gratitude, etc is needed/earned, I gladly an freely give it. TF even before giving me a killer MB, had always treated me right. Fast and responsive customer service, always replacing items that needed to be replaced, taking care of any problems if any came to be, always giving me more than my moneys worth in MB and AMB, excellent support staff, great products at great prioces, and to boot a full out no holds barred, uncensored, community website. Do I like TF? Very much so. Is that butt kissing? No, it's my honest opinion.

Have a nice day.

You mean the LadyFling MB isn't going to be a Ladie's box?

Boy and here I'm thinking they just bought out a housewares store or managed to get their hands on last years Bed Bath and Beyond's stock!

So then..what's a LadyFling MB like? I want one! I hope it comes up before the end of the month so I can use my coupon on it!

ooohhh....like a kitchen themed box would be nice! You can never have enough kitchen gadgets!

I didn't say that..Benjamin Franklin did!

Congrats to the obese box. I'm not bitter I'm happy ThingFling sends out mega boxes to random customers. I am usually very happy with the items I get from them. I was disappointed with my week 3 box(es), because they combined the orders. I guess I wanted to get two boxes, hoping to get a variety of items. One of the items in my one box was broken and I submitted a ticket. ThingFling has promised to send me another item after I returned it. I think that is fair. ThingFling is fair. I think if you have problems with your order, you should submit a ticket and get the situation taken care of with them directly. Don't try to slam them because you aren't happy with your mystery box. I agree with the comment, if you don't like what you get... then don't order anymore. This forum is not for gripping all of the time. MY goodness some people just like to complain. I don't think anyone is a kiss up and needs lip balm, that's a sad comment and comes form someone who was bitter before they started to order from ThingFling. Thank you ThingFling, I look forward to ordering from your company again! Keep the mystery boxes coming and give us a hint about the Ladies box I like to see the pictures and lists of everyones boxes. Keepem coming. How do you post pictures?

It turns out it's not a Ladies Mystery Box..but a LadyFling Mystery box..was hoping for a kitchen gadget box myself...but alas...NOT! I understand the LadyFling boxes are the best Mystery Boxes you can get though...there's supposed to be some really good stuff in them...expensive items so I can't wait till they come up..I'm definately going to be in for one of those!! Just hope I don't miss it!

to post pics...there's an image icon on the top of the message area where you type..it's the sixth one over to the right...after you click on it it will pop in the box with the code in brackets then you need to have a place to host your pictures..there's free sites out there..don't know what they are..I just use my store to keep pics hidden and then post where I need to...but..once you have your pics hosted somewhere...you would right click on the image on the web page...at the bottom of the menu that pops up there is an option "Properties" click on that and a box comes up with info...in that box you will see "Address URL" and next to that is the actual URL...highlight that and copy...then paste it between the brackets leaving no spaces between your URL and the brackets and viola...a pic has been posted!

Wow! I am so happy to see all the loyal thingflingers tell all the b****ers and moaners off, especially with such elegance! These people who complain seem to lack any common sense... So for everyone who put's them in their place, Great Job, maybe if everyone keeps pointing out how stupid they sound, they'll Leave and go to sites that really do blow?!
Thank- you ! I can't stand coming in to see discussions in the what did you get and hear everyone b**ching about what they got! It's a frickin mystery box and thingfling does not make it sound like it will be great - yet they are, but they warn you right up front,
Note from the King:
"Please, take the time to read before you buy. There are no guarantees. So do not complain."
I got stuff I can't use but I still thought it was cool and knew it was worth it, and If I didn't like it, well , woe is me, they don't guarantee specific items, and thingfling beats woots ass?! I ordered a mystery box from them and a bag o crap and was pissed , , but did I bitch and moan? NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I just didn't order those again, gee what a concept . And the only good thing I can say about woot is they are the ones that lead me here?!
I sure do hope that all these idiots who just bi*** and moan about their items don't cause thingfling to stop doing these things and cause the rest of us to lose out because that would be a shame. The only complaint I have is never being able to catch the .99 cent mystery items .... but did i complain in these forums like some who took it over the top? NO! and why because shit happens and it sucks. Maybe the people b****ing about missing them, missed them because they were tooo busy in here b****ing and moaning while they missed out!!! That's all, I feel better...