Something Store
SomethingStore is a fun new website that operates simply: We will send you something, an item selected randomly among many things from our inventory, for $10 (free shipping in the US) and you will find out what your something is when you receive it. What will yours be?
Your Something May Be Anything
It may be something you need, something you want or something you desire.
Yours may be a cool gadget, rare book, table game, handmade necklace, reverse clock, box of gourmet chocolates, set of shiny shower curtains, popular video game, big-box retailer gift card, the latest version of a software, a set of kitchen knives, a pair of designer jeans, garden tool, kitchen appliance, unique home decor item, electronic equipment, magazine subscription, office supply item, or ... Your something will most likely be brand new, though it may also be refurbished or antique.
Anything But ...
For legal reasons and per our company policies, some restrictions do apply. We do not provide any items or services that are illegal to trade in United States, for example. Full list of exclusions is here: Something ... Not .
Me here: Well, you have to know that as soon as I found this website, they had my ten bucks. My mystery package just arrived and here is what I got.
I am not exactly sure what this is but it appears to be a bag made out of zippers sewn together by someone named Alan Stuart.
It’s kind of neat, not something I would ever buy for ten dollars but I don’t feel ripped off. And there are probably some hipster teenagers out there who would love it.
Let me know if you order from the Something Store and what you got!
I just placed my order and I'll let you know as soon as I find out. Great post today!
Posted by: Kings Fan | June 23, 2008 at 04:28 AM
These guys can become the biggest clients of the overseas sweat shops!
Posted by: Geo | June 23, 2008 at 04:41 AM
damn my curiosity, now i will be buying something from them! :)
Posted by: steve-o | June 23, 2008 at 06:55 AM
My husband's not a huge fan of yours anyway - but now he's going to be really mad! This website is going to get lots of my cash.
You had me at ten dollars...
Posted by: Nicole | June 23, 2008 at 07:24 AM
Nothing better than a surprise embryo in the mail...but noooo
Posted by: db | June 23, 2008 at 09:07 AM
As soon as I heard about this, I KNEW they were getting your money. There is a sucker living on every island.
Posted by: Sketchbook by Chris | June 23, 2008 at 09:57 AM
I am so beyond excited about this!!!
Thanks for that info, Bean!!!
Posted by: lahscious | June 23, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Bean!!! That is probably the most amazing website I've ever seen!! Yes, I'll let you know what my "something" is as soon as it arrives. I can't hardly wait!!!
Posted by: Heidi-Ho | June 23, 2008 at 12:06 PM
I'm embarrassed to admit how interested I am. You know the gift is worth $3.00 and that's how they're making their money, selling to schmucks. Even after seeing that lame gift you got, I'm still tempted.
It has the excitement of a package intended for somebody else left on your doorstep anonymously. I wonder why that idea is so intriguing?
Posted by: Frances | June 23, 2008 at 12:07 PM
Dude, this is why I love your blog. Can't wait to see what I get!!
Posted by: Maria | June 23, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Bean,
I'll send you some junk for only $5.
Posted by: Fred G. | June 23, 2008 at 02:00 PM
damn bean you got me today... i'll let you know what i get.
Posted by: jeff | June 23, 2008 at 03:35 PM
very interesting idea they have there...
but what i really want to know is - how is betsy????? can we get an update?
Posted by: mel | June 23, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Sign me up!! Thanks Bean, because I'll have packages coming all the time now!! Holy crap, I'm done.
Posted by: angie | June 23, 2008 at 04:27 PM
WOW. They say a sucker is born every minute. Looks like we have at least 10 here!
Posted by: Lynne_T | June 23, 2008 at 07:35 PM
You're kidding, right??? There's one born every minute. I wonder how many boxes of Cracker Jack they emptied to get this website up and running...
Posted by: Stacey | June 23, 2008 at 08:17 PM
Cool, Like a great, big internet Grab Bag! Only it'll come from the UPS guy, not the ice cream man! I hope I don't get one of those lame zipper wallets, though. No likey.
Posted by: Shae | June 23, 2008 at 10:07 PM
if i get something i don't like, can i trade it with someone here? =)
Posted by: Alisa | June 23, 2008 at 10:43 PM
"A boat is a boat, but a mystery box could be anything. It could even be a boat." - Family Guy
Posted by: IHeartBean | June 23, 2008 at 11:08 PM
I'm curious to see if everyone gets zipper bags like you did, Bean.
Posted by: Chris | June 24, 2008 at 09:25 AM
hmmm...an ADDITIONAL $4.75 to Canada. Is it worth it?
Posted by: kez | June 24, 2008 at 10:19 AM
I just have to say to IHeartBean--that cracked me up. I spit Dr. Pepper up all over my desk.
Love the Family Guy ;)
Posted by: Frances | June 24, 2008 at 02:33 PM
wow -- $10 for two gallons of gas or something random??
damn bean- that is a hard choice!!!
and i am sure there is not one hip teen out there with that hideous zipper bag!
Posted by: cathy g | June 25, 2008 at 09:55 AM
My friends and I received our orders from the Something Store last week:
1) A purple and white tie-dyed sarong
2) A pair of cool sunglasses
3) A remote controlled speed boat
4) A karaoke microphone
5) and the exact same zipper bag you pictured above!
Can't wait for the stupid gift exchange at work this Christmas!!
Posted by: Heather | June 27, 2008 at 08:50 PM
I got a USB computer vacuum. I'd rather have the zipper bag.
Posted by: Lori | June 30, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Well, I got a miniature briefcase that is for business cards.
Oh, I also got laughed at by my husband. That was free.
Posted by: Lynee | July 01, 2008 at 09:37 AM
So my item from the "Something Store" arrived yesterday...
It's a "Digital Pen Holder". Basically a pencil cup with a digital clock on it.
Worth $10? I don't know, but the excitement of getting something unknown in the mail is definitely a thrill!
The best bit is that the date on the clock says 2004.
Posted by: Lahscious | July 03, 2008 at 08:53 AM
I got the zipper bag, but it was in black and white. Now...to think of what to do with it.
Posted by: Brittany | July 16, 2008 at 03:52 PM