Author Topic: SparkFun Free Day (Read 6562 times)

robin1989 · « **on:** December 06, 2009, 04:57:32 PM »

On January 7th 2010 at 9am MST sparkfun will be having a free day. they are giving away $100,000 worth of stuff for free.

there is a $100 limit per household and you must pay the shipping.

for more details check http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/news.php?id=305

alentris · « **Reply #1 on:** December 06, 2009, 05:29:32 PM »

Quote from: Mactastic Mendez on December 06, 2009, 04:57:32 PM

On January 7th 2010 at 9am MST sparkfun will be having a free day. they are giving away $100,000 worth of stuff for free.

there is a $100 limit per household and you must pay the shipping.

for more details check http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/news.php?id=305

DUDE I'm psyched

Jumbo · « **Reply #2 on:** December 06, 2009, 05:33:46 PM »

im faking sick that day so i can order right after the time lets you becasue its going to run out quick i think.

GhoSt · « **Reply #3 on:** December 06, 2009, 05:38:30 PM »

dude i'm amped for this.

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 06, 2009, 05:46:46 PM »

Great. Now everyone here is going to partake in it.

So much for me getting anything. XD

tmandt · « **Reply #5 on:** December 06, 2009, 05:53:27 PM »

what exactly is this website? and what time does it start etc. cause i have a computer class 1st pd

hopefully ill get to get somin

Jumbo · « **Reply #6 on:** December 06, 2009, 05:58:54 PM »

Quote from: tmandt on December 06, 2009, 05:53:27 PM

what exactly is this website? and what time does it start etc. cause i have a computer class 1st pd hopefully ill get to get somin

Can you not be dumb and just click the link that robin posted in the first post? lol

tmandt · « **Reply #7 on:** December 06, 2009, 06:02:44 PM »

i did click it but i dont get it o.O

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 06, 2009, 06:28:37 PM »

No offense but are you completely brain dead?

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Nobody gives away a free physical thing. There's always a catch. So up front: you have to pay shipping. Other than that, it's open season.

* $100 max per household
* You pay shipping
* Limit of $100,000 in giveaways for the day
* Starts 9AM MST January 7th, 2010
* Ends 11PM MST January 7th, 2010 (or when we hit $100k, whichever comes first)
* Rainchecks for popular items will be allowed

What the hell don't you get? Time, date, and rules are right there...

If you don't know the site, just click a link and look around.

Common. Sense.

Tri-edge · « **Reply #9 on:** December 06, 2009, 06:40:56 PM »

I'm getting 3x easydrivers and 3x stepper motors. I'm going to make a cnc out of all this.

GhoSt · « **Reply #10 on:** December 06, 2009, 08:19:01 PM »

umm those stepper motors arn't really powerfull enough for a proper cnc. And how do you plan on imputing the information to those stepper drivers from a pc??

dedafmonteur · « **Reply #11 on:** December 06, 2009, 10:31:44 PM »

this is soooooo awsome, im glad we use laptops in school so i can order.

they accept paypal?

GhoSt · « **Reply #12 on:** December 06, 2009, 10:34:16 PM »

I am so determined to get a share, I have to get up at 4am, lucky our christmas holidays last 2 months

Luke · « **Reply #13 on:** December 06, 2009, 11:21:10 PM »

time to get me a new soldering iron.

DarkShot · « **Reply #14 on:** December 07, 2009, 07:17:18 AM »

Quote from: PspKicks316 on December 06, 2009, 05:46:46 PM

Great. Now everyone here is going to partake in it.

So much for me getting anything. XD

My thoughts summed up right here.

chaunzaggaroth · « **Reply #15 on:** December 07, 2009, 09:48:11 PM »

Thank you for the tip. So then, what will everyone here be buying?

Considering only ~1000 orders will go through ($100,000/$100) we'll need to make sure to execute all orders at 9am, I recommend you all have your shopping carts picked through to the limit and ready to press submit.

Google: Results 77 for "http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/news.php?id=305"

~1000 people will get the deal
80-200 sites inform readers given the rumor spreads appropriately
sparkfun readers get most deals considering they're directly linked to the offer which as of now has 200+ comments

Given no other methods of input: ~5-13 users per site informed receive offer. But, Sparkfun gets the most so we'll see acidmods at ~4-10.

This thread has been read 134 times in less than 24 hours of being posted

Sparkfun might be banking on some unfortunate transactions that don't make the $100,000 cut. Assuming they don't fudge the numbers, I still imagine some people will go for the buy not realizing they're paying full price.

Be cautious of your order. If you're 15 minutes past 9 on checkout, I recommend not ordering with the deal in mind at all. If nothing else make sure to have $100 + shipping in your bank accounts.

SN!P3R · « **Reply #16 on:** December 08, 2009, 05:41:32 AM »

, im gonna be on my way back to my home school.

*thanks God for smartphone*

dedafmonteur · « **Reply #17 on:** December 08, 2009, 06:06:14 AM »

LOL Chives thought it was today and got up extra early...rofl

robin1989 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 08, 2009, 06:56:01 AM »

lol silly chives

802Chives · « **Reply #19 on:** December 08, 2009, 07:55:59 AM »

well at least i got up extra early for something.....

dedafmonteur · « **Reply #20 on:** December 08, 2009, 08:01:34 AM »

damm why does he allways has an good excuse....

Squeck · « **Reply #21 on:** December 08, 2009, 12:36:36 PM »

i think that there will be 1-2k people at 8.59AM in front of their computers waiting for 9 o'clock... sparkfun servers will go down and nobody gets free stuff. I will try anyway... even if i have to pay 50$ for shipping.. there are so many things like arduino, breadboards, and a multimeter that i would definitely need. i'm only 15 and i can't spend so much money on these things, but i'd really like to learn to program microcontrollers and things like that.

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 08, 2009, 12:40:46 PM »

Quote from: chaunzaggaroth on December 07, 2009, 09:48:11 PM

If nothing else make sure to have $100 + shipping in your bank accounts.

The $100 is taking off at checkout, BEFORE you pay.

If it's not taken off, don't buy. See that logic? Much easier.

chaunzaggaroth · « **Reply #23 on:** December 08, 2009, 02:18:46 PM »

Quote from: PspKicks316 on December 08, 2009, 12:40:46 PM

The $100 is taking off at checkout, BEFORE you pay.

If it's not taken off, don't buy. See that logic? Much easier.

Sure, but what happens if they revoke the deal still charging you for the order. Say that hit their limit of 100k and charge you for the shipped products. I'm not sure of there refund/return policy. But, if you'd like to prevent :censored:ing yourself over, make sure you've got a safety net.

If you're willing to risk it, fine, but don't depend on the sincerity of an commercial retailer.

Tri-edge · « **Reply #24 on:** December 08, 2009, 03:15:00 PM »

a quick call to them would easily solve that if they don't have some kind of safety net to prevent that from happening anyways.

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #25 on:** December 08, 2009, 03:31:20 PM »

They have their own safety nets.
I've dealt with this company before and they're great, regardless of anything you're worried about.

I think I'll take my risk of ":censored:ing myself over" instead of listening to you.

mp5cartman · « **Reply #26 on:** December 09, 2009, 12:06:22 AM »

hmm i live in LA and what time is 9AM MST in LA?? THANKS!

Tri-edge · « **Reply #27 on:** December 09, 2009, 02:11:38 AM »

Quote from: PspKicks316 on December 08, 2009, 03:31:20 PM

They have their own safety nets.
I've dealt with this company before and they're great, regardless of anything you're worried about.

I think I'll take my risk of ":censored:ing myself over" instead of listening to you.

now now be nice. He was just trying to help us.

Reaper · « **Reply #28 on:** December 09, 2009, 09:45:39 AM »

Testing testing 1-2-3... is this thing on?

Tri-edge · « **Reply #29 on:** December 09, 2009, 10:52:27 AM »

not til jan 7

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Author Topic: SparkFun Free Day (Read 6562 times)