DO NOT WANT

I did ask for one a month or so back.... Didn't think they'd actually do it. Im in for one since I said I'd fling one.

Heh, this is fun

I think you've hooked another flinger here... Let's just see how we did

Unfortunately no matter how good it is some people will bitch that the MYSTERY BOX should have been something especially for them or that the items, though worth way more than what they paid, are not the EXACT mystery they were waiting for. hopefully this time will be different, but I doubt it.

Either way, thanks for the cool suggestion to TF wh00t3r and Alliesz, can I be your relative?

I couldn't resist any longer.... I hope this is a good one!

I think the problem with this box is the combination of price and the absolute lack of a clue as to what it might be. As the price of these mystery boxes (or any item for that matter) goes up, so does a person's expectations. Based on past experiences with TF, I do not think it unreasonable to have the expectation that the "retail" value of the items to far exceed the price of the box. If people got incensed over the contents of the $9.99 MBs back a while - imagine what's going to go down if these c-note boxes are a let down. And remember - the claimed retail value (of the $9.99 boxes) was in excess of the amount paid.

I think TF is in a bind on these boxes. Look at all of the past flings and try to find stuff that is worth over $100. And pray it's not the laminator. How many folks would be thrilled to get that after having NOT picked it up as a regular fling. Maybe it's an assortment of pricier Philips stuff - DVD players, etc. Who knows. I'm just real leery that TF has so LITTLE to say about the contents...

Now, if I were to put together a $123.45 MB, what would it be?

A digital picture frame, an external USB 2.0 multi-format memory card reader/writer and a 2GB SD memory card. Then pad it out with the low-selling items and the random stuff that typically goes into a MB. It might even be possible to throw in a decent close-out digital camera. With a $123 price point, I could find those primary items online and still make a tiny profit. So, it's certainly doable for TF and their wholesale/inside sources.

The benefits:
1) It's a self-sufficient, multi-item package. It's not an expensive accessory to something flingers may or may not have. And even without a digital camera, everything you need is there for displaying pictures from email or online.
2) A big WOW factor. A frame would be cool enough. Having the supporting items makes it even better. And it's appealing to any demographic: age, gender, whatever. There would be a lot of positive feedback about this one.
3) Usefulness. Even if you already have a digital picture frame, having a second doesn't hurt. You can utilize it in another room or your workplace. Even those that bought one might have wished they ordered two.
4) Regret from the grousers and naysayers. "No fair!", they would scream. "That's cool stuff! We haven't seen this stuff on TF before!" (Actually, I've seen a digital frame offered before and they got snapped up pretty quickly.) Hopefully it would sting those who feel it's necessary to STILL complain about cell phone lights (It's been over two months people!).
5) Because it would be rarely seen items on TF, the MB would regain it's intrigue and appeal, probably coaxing more fence-sitters to take the chance on future MBs and attract new customers.
6) They're lightweight items, in consideration of shipping costs.

The drawbacks:
1) What do you do for an encore?

If this isn't the case for this MB, please feel free to use my idea in the future, TF. You can call it the Atomic Mystery Box.

Wigiv this is what Thing Fling said in the very first post on the box. "Brand new retailed packaged high end items just waiting for you. Plus will throw in a couple of little things. "

Notice it says High end ITEMS. so probably a combo of a few of the higher priced items.

Having read over the past posts I do understand what you are saying. Although I don't understand why ppl complain when they knew going in, it was s MB, like a grab bag. If I received cables might not have any need for them but maybe you could use them. I do think if ppl are not willing to accept and go on from there, maybe they should forget the MB and just get what they can actually see being sold.

Anyhow, I wish all who purchased this MB many happy hours with whatever it might be.

Will= I will(will) get that done.
We'll(which is what you guys should have used)= we'll(we will) get that done.

As for me I will pass. I would probably end up with a $123.45 HDMI cable from Best Buy.

Nice avatar, sfitzg3! I'm probably one of the few that gets it.

(I had a SCSI-based Bernoulli drive that I used back in the mid to late 80s - yes, I'm showing my age. Then again, I know what a Hollerith card is. My mother used to punch "hanging chads" in them by the millions as her primary job. )