Some stones.. stuck to a board... €380

Squall Leonhart

Just saw this....

https://www.groupon.ie/deals/foot-massage-board-2

Are there REALLY people that stupid and loose with their cash that this seems like a bargain to them?!! :)

Think this has to go above and beyond the plank of wood for 60 euro Dunnes were selling earlier in the year. The boom is getting boomier!!

Graham

Squall Leonhart wrote: »

The boom is getting boomier!!

Apparently we're not as dumb as Groupon think:

Limited Availability - Be The First to Buy.

It does come with a 24mth warranty and only uses 'natural stones' :rolleyes:

osarusan

Each one of those organic and artisan stones has been carefully placed on that living board by somebody with qualifications in massageology.

SEPT 23 1989

I read that as Stone Roses stuck on board an A380

I need sleep

endacl

It's reflexbollixology. That alone is worth a good chunk of the purchase price. Chuck in some aroma and a dollop of chakras and it's actually quite a good deal!

Maximus Alexander

I have one of these and I couldn't recommend it enough. In the winter you don't want to be walking around on a stony beach in your bare feel so this is a great alternative.

murpho999

Squall Leonhart wrote: »

Just saw this....

https://www.groupon.ie/deals/foot-massage-board-2

Are there REALLY people that stupid and loose with their cash that this seems like a bargain to them?!! :)

Think this has to go above and beyond the plank of wood for 60 euro Dunnes were selling earlier in the year. The boom is getting boomier!!

This phrase annoys me. In recessions or booms there are always stupid people around who will buy overpriced products.

Also, just because something is for sale on a website does not mean that people are buying it.

tracey turnblad

Does it come in a certain shoe size, because surely someone a size 5 wont get the same benefit if the stones are placed in position for someone a size 10

Barry Badrinath

Bargain Alerts >>>

That's hilarious

degsie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V272mVoCxus

Well I'm convinced.....

joeysoap

The free delivery bit is a nice touch, though.

joeysoap

degsie wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V272mVoCxus

Well I'm convinced.....

Sold it to me too. I wonder would get the same relaxation from from say stepping with bare feet on a few upturned electric plugs (strategically placed of course) save a few bob too.

Graham

joeysoap wrote: »

Sold it to me too. I wonder would get the same relaxation from from say stepping with bare feet on a few upturned electric plugs (strategically placed of course) save a few bob too.

I understand lego bricks have the same relaxing properties.

Oodoov

I have to say that is utterly outrageous and can only assume it's a piss take.

Graham

Oodoov wrote: »

I have to say that is utterly outrageous and can only assume it's a piss take.

You could order one and tell us

Summer wind

We could all get together and knock up a few of these boards. Open a stall in a Christmas market and sit back and watch the money roll in. We'll be loaded:)

degsie

tracey turnblad wrote: »

Does it come in a certain shoe size, because surely someone a size 5 wont get the same benefit if the stones are placed in position for someone a size 10

They have that covered....

Suitable for feet sizes: XS-XL

stevensi

What a crazy price for that. I wouldn't pay more than 300 for it maybe 320 at a push. There are some suckers out there though.....you'd wan to be stoned to pay that price

Jimmy Garlic

Dunnes stores has a much classier Paul Costello plank of wood for a lot less. If anyone has one I will happily stick some stones on it for 100 quid.

Jimmy Garlic

Lego will be 20 quid extra.

murpho999

Good thing is that it has sold zero so far, so people are not as stupid as they think.

0127647

Warranty: 24 months.


LOL. Maybe a stone will fall off?

What happens if more up to date stones come on the market? Is there an update option with the board?

paulbok

Squall Leonhart wrote: »

Just saw this....

https://www.groupon.ie/deals/foot-massage-board-2

Are there REALLY people that stupid and loose with their cash that this seems like a bargain to them?!! :)

Think this has to go above and beyond the plank of wood for 60 euro Dunnes were selling earlier in the year. The boom is getting boomier!!

Paul Costello is instantly jealous.

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tracey turnblad wrote: »

Does it come in a certain shoe size, because surely someone a size 5 wont get the same benefit if the stones are placed in position for someone a size 10

It's says 'Suitable for feet sizes: XS-XL'
- which only adds to the amount of lols, rofls and ros^l's.
^stones.

The reflexology associations will be driven mad by this. It's also nothing like walking on a beach, the whole idea of that concept is to get negative ions from the waves, and reduce electromagnetic smog through good earthing.

Reassuringly it also has on the advert ' Be the First to Buy! '
Points awarded for 'enterprise' all the same.

black marker - check
bit of aul wood - check
random stones - check
industrial glue - check

Badly Drunk Boy

degsie wrote: »

They have that covered....

Suitable for feet sizes: XS-XL

I'm devastated! I'm XXL (or is is XXXL?).

alchemist33

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

I have one of these and I couldn't recommend it enough. In the winter you don't want to be walking around on a stony beach in your bare feel so this is a great alternative.

I have one too. At first I baulked at the price but the educational video convinced me. Within minutes of it's arrival I was starting to feel the benefits. The stress of modern life abated as the moans and cries of my family receded, gradually being replaced by the soothing sussurations of a sandy seashore. Peace and tranquility filled my every pore, each molecule of my being vibrating at the frequency of the universe. My mind filled with the knowledge and wisdom of the ages so that I knew the answer to every question mankind has ever asked: why are we here? What does it mean? How did they get the figs into the figrolls? What is Jedward?
All these and more were known to me so that I could just be and not worry about the minutiae of life.
Then I actually opened the box and found a plank of plywood with some stones superglued to it.

endacl

Oodoov wrote: »

I have to say that is utterly outrageous and can only assume it's a piss take.

On the other hand, it could work. We could all put our heads together and come up with something even more ridiculous. Pop a €500 price tag on it and see how we do?

ScumLord

All that's missing is some magnets, to do whatever magnets are supposed to do.

Maximus Alexander

ScumLord wrote: »

All that's missing is some magnets, to do whatever magnets are supposed to do.

They dampen the radial velocity of your sinusoidal nerves I believe.

Graham

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

They dampen the radial velocity of your sinusoidal nerves I believe.

or stick things to fridges

Maximus Alexander

Graham wrote: »

or stick things to fridges

No I'm talking about tectonically infused, rare Earth magnets.

Kintarō Hattori

I wonder if it was out up just to be outrageous and generate publicity, people sharing it, getting Groupon trending on Twitter, sign a few people up to the site in the process etc.

But, it's entirely plausible that someone in there, genuinely thought it was a good idea.

Graham

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

No I'm talking about tectonically infused, rare Earth magnets.

Don't they work on fridges?

GHOST MGG

0127647 wrote: »

Warranty: 24 months.


LOL. Maybe a stone will fall off?

What happens if more up to date stones come on the market? Is there an update option with the board?

More chance of your toes falling off.

Graham

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

I wonder if it was out up just to be outrageous and generate publicity, people sharing it, getting Groupon trending on Twitter, sign a few people up to the site in the process etc.

If the purpose was to remind people what a crapmart Groupon was, mission accomplished.

Maximus Alexander

Graham wrote: »

Don't they work on fridges?

No they would be not be synchronised with the circadian affectation of a refrigerator door.

Graham

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

No they would be not be synchronised with the circadian affectation of a refrigerator door.

Must be why my snow globe slides down the door. Thanks

dusty207

Getting back to the stones & board, you could use a saw to cut around the outline of the foot, strap them to your feet with leather thongs and clomp around town for a day or two with a mystical look on your face.
On the other hand, A&E will probably be closed over Xmas so better leave it til January.

ScumLord

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

They dampen the radial velocity of your sinusoidal nerves I believe.

I don't know what that means but it sounds like it must work. Here's €50.

JupiterKid

Well, there's the 7 foot Xmas tree from the Dunnes Paul Costelloe "collection" that's selling for a steal at €525.

Fools and their money are easily parted...

Capt'n Midnight

Graham wrote: »

I understand lego bricks have the same relaxing properties.

indeed http://i.imgur.com/tB8g98d.jpg

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Graham wrote: »

If the purpose was to remind people what a crapmart Groupon was, mission accomplished.

True, and always double check emails pertaining to be from them, just in case they aren't.

Like everything online, guess it can be compromised according to a news article, yesterday.

As you would expect, the article's semiotics has a hooded chap on a laptop, tapping away in some sort of matrix blue rain.

Capt'n Midnight

murpho999 wrote: »

Good thing is that it has sold zero so far, so people are not as stupid as they think.

Only because

Sorry, this deal is
Not yet available

But if you're stuck I could probably arrange one direct from the manufacturers, for a modest commission.



PS.
Nothing says artisan hand crafted like laser cutter lettering.

corner of hells

endacl wrote: »

It's reflexbollixology. That alone is worth a good chunk of the purchase price. Chuck in some aroma and a dollop of chakras and it's actually quite a good deal!

Reflexbollixology... that word is a fine.

I tip my hat to you.

Jimmy Garlic

JupiterKid wrote: »

Well, there's the 7 foot Xmas tree from the Dunnes Paul Costelloe "collection" that's selling for a steal at €525.

Fools and their money are easily parted...

Behold, the Paul Costello air freshener. Only 35 quid..

http://www.dunnesstores.com/paul-costelloe-living-tartan-diffuser/view-all/dunnesstores/fcp-product/2265114?colour=multi

:rolleyes:

Capt'n Midnight

ScumLord wrote: »

All that's missing is some magnets, to do whatever magnets are supposed to do.

Old hat.

Today you need germanium, negative ion ,magnet and far infra red in your titanium bracelets.

titanium and germanium are non magnetic. Germanium is somewhat similar to silicon and both require insane purity levels and very specific processing for semiconductor action which has nothing to do with new age stuff.

If anyone mentions crystal energy remind them that we are producing about 60 gigawatts of silicon solar panels a year now.


far infra red is the bit of the spectrum emitted by stuff at a temperature of VERY cold stuff. Stuff no hotter than 140 Kelvin ( -133C )

4068ac1elhodqr

farIR is all very well, but if it's not attuned to 'Scalar-ionic Energy', you can keep it.

In fact if you bought a Tesla Car, then you probably need to buy also a Nikola Tesla type scalar sticker.
Luckily I has one available for $999.

learn_more

Does one order this according to one's shoe size or is it one size fits all ?

blueser

Squall Leonhart wrote: »

Just saw this....

https://www.groupon.ie/deals/foot-massage-board-2

Are there REALLY people that stupid and loose with their cash that this seems like a bargain to them?!! :)

Think this has to go above and beyond the plank of wood for 60 euro Dunnes were selling earlier in the year. The boom is getting boomier!!

Boom? What boom?

Capt'n Midnight

osarusan wrote: »

Each one of those organic and artisan stones has been carefully placed on that living board by somebody with qualifications in massageology.

Organic stones , coral or sponge ?