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Hello Listia Community!

I'm listing an odd auction here to see how it goes... this will essentially work like Woot's Bag of Crap with some alterations to comply with Listia rules.

Here's the deal:

1. The contents of the box will contain the value of at least $5.00 in the form of a gift card.

2. There will be at least five craps in the box. (A 'crap' is an item).

3. There will be an iPhone in the box. The iPhone will boot, you can see the 'slide to unlock' screen. There are things wrong with it. Nothing more will be said about the iPhone (don't bother asking).

4. If you ever wanted to "Get Started with Windows 98"... boy is this the auction for you...

5. Dinosaurs

6. If auction reaches 4000cr, a special item will be added. The special item is not living. The special item is not a dinosaur. I'm keeping my dinosaur...

Ok, so here's where this auction gets a little different... I want to try and encourage community participation, so ask questions about the box (i.e. "how much does the box weigh?" "take a picture of this part of the box", etc.), and, as long as it doesn't give too much away about it, I'll answer...

The winner of the auction gets the box but also gets the opportunity to fill the box with their own crap and re-list it. The box has six sides; I have adorned one side with my beautiful illustration of dinosaurs. The winner of the auction will have the option (and is encouraged) to relist the box with their own crap and draw on it's side.

Since there will probably be requests for more pictures, etc., I'll post them to my external site:
http://web.me.com/cnorton/Site/Blank.html

Happy bidding everyone! I hope this encourages some community activity like there was when the site first opened...

Free US shipping. Canada shipping $10 via PayPal.

Questions & Comments

haha that sounds like so much fun

Mar 1st, 2010 at 1:26:52 AM CST by Ltlpapoose

Thanks!

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 9:56:39 PM CST by Craig

I hate mystery auctions but since this is "Craig's box of crap + iphone" it's not entirely a mystery. I do have a few questions but there are 10 days so my first question is:
What is the volume of the box? remember it's (h*w*l=v) and show your work for full credit. I actually am just curious about the dimensions to see how much I could stuff in it to relist if I won (and a little revenge to make you do some work for making us write haikus! haha)

Mar 1st, 2010 at 1:37:20 AM CST by freetradecodes

Nothing wrong with a little revenge :)...

Unfortunately, you didn't tell me what units you wanted it in so I'll assume you meant pennies.

lwh for the box is 9x9x9 pennies for a total volume of 729 pennies^3.

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:00:28 PM CST by Craig

this is a cool auction

Mar 1st, 2010 at 2:53:33 AM CST by crystalic78

Thanks!

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:00:37 PM CST by Craig

Very interesting. I generally dislike mystery auctions also, but I'm glad you gave some information as to what's inside it! I would love to pass the box along as well. I have a lot of items from deal a day sites including woot that I can stuff in it. :)

My question: Does "Dinosaurs" count as one item (like a group)? Or do you have multiple dinosaurs which count as 2 or more items?

Anyway, great auction! At least I don't have to press F5 every second while trying for a Bandolier of Carrots! ;)

Mar 1st, 2010 at 4:13:48 AM CST by Zenverse

Yeah same... I wanted to have some fun with the auction but wanted to keep some of it a mystery. At least with this you're guaranteed five bucks and an iPhone.

I'll be honest about dinosaurs... they just refer to the drawing on the box... and I like dinosaurs. There is no dinosaur in the box. I'm keeping my dinosaur - his name is Thomas. He is a brontosaurus. Feel free to ask more questions about my pet brontosaurus named Thomas.

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:03:17 PM CST by Craig

i s there a drawing in the box also

Mar 1st, 2010 at 9:48:10 AM CST by leftovers

Good question! That depends on how bored I get before the auction ends. If I draw some dinosaurs, I'll include them. Warning: Dinosaur drawings rated PG-13 for simulated blood and/or violence.

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:04:37 PM CST by Craig

Are a computer techie or an engineer?

Mar 1st, 2010 at 1:11:35 PM CST by socrtwo22

Hmm... interesting question.
I'd say an equal mix of both; I like to build stuff (i.e. nerf gun hooked up to air duster cans = win [see: video].
I know Pascal and a bit of C++ so I'd consider myself a bit of a computer techie as well.

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:06:18 PM CST by Craig

Does the box contents have any distinct smell to it?

Mar 1st, 2010 at 1:13:31 PM CST by socrtwo22

It smells like a UPS store.

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:06:42 PM CST by Craig

What's your best guess to how many man-hour workers in the Far East contributed to making the things in your box?

Mar 1st, 2010 at 1:14:39 PM CST by socrtwo22

I don't even know where to start with this one... here's some info though:
- Almost all of it was made in China

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:10:38 PM CST by Craig

About how many man hours would a reasonably competent American computer techie required to fix everything in the box?

Mar 1st, 2010 at 1:15:44 PM CST by socrtwo22

Well I don't think much of it is broken. The iPhone is a bit messed up but I've seen people on Youtube fix the iPhone problem completely in under 5 minutes ---> IF YOU HAVE THE MATERIALS <--

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:12:16 PM CST by Craig

If you were to ship the box somewhere, would security X-raying the box be suspicious enough to open and examine the contents?

Mar 1st, 2010 at 1:17:03 PM CST by socrtwo22

Nope, I don't think so. All of it should be legal within the US.

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:12:40 PM CST by Craig

@socrtwo22 did you really have to make 5 seperate comments? you couldnt have just said everything in one comment?

Mar 1st, 2010 at 8:30:57 PM CST by MikesTooLz

@ MikesTooLz did you really have to make one comment to argue with his 5 separate comments? you couldn't have just not commented?

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:14:15 PM CST by Craig

Hi everyone. Up late due to a project; will answer all questions tomorrow...

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 12:45:54 AM CST by Craig

How much will the box weigh with all 5 craps in it..lol

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 12:59:40 AM CST by freestuffforyou

Sorry man I can't answer that question yes, as I keep adding more stuff :)

Mar 6th, 2010 at 11:33:49 AM CST by Craig

Oh, sorry I forgot to ask. How much does the box weigh without the 5 craps in it?

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:02:45 AM CST by freestuffforyou

little sketchy with the iPhone...

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 4:45:31 AM CST by Ecoki56

It's guaranteed to be included.

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:14:47 PM CST by Craig

this sounds like fun :)

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 8:06:16 AM CST by rloftin84

iknowrite

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:14:53 PM CST by Craig

I love this!

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 8:46:24 AM CST by heyitseeyore

Thanks!

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:14:59 PM CST by Craig

Are any of the craps gender specific? Would this be better crap for a male or a female?

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:20:30 PM CST by StarBaby

Hmm... I think everybody loves iPhones and drawings of dinosaurs but I suppose the contents would be more male-centric. Unless, of course, you want to "Get Started with Windows 98"...

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:16:12 PM CST by Craig

This is just.. awesome.

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 3:41:00 PM CST by redrach

Thanks man!

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:16:44 PM CST by Craig

Do we have to continue with the dinosaur themed mural on the outside of the box? Or can we graffiti-ize it with whatever?

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 3:51:29 PM CST by redrach

Dinosaurs was just my thing because I think they're hilarious. Feel free to draw whatever you want if you win!

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:17:25 PM CST by Craig

@Craig, Yes I did.

Mar 3rd, 2010 at 8:44:05 AM CST by MikesTooLz

Mar 3rd, 2010 at 9:59:49 PM CST by Craig

Thanks Craig.

Mar 3rd, 2010 at 12:17:46 PM CST by freestuffforyou

Sorry man haha... still trying to find my precise scale...

Mar 3rd, 2010 at 9:59:23 PM CST by Craig

your link doesnt work .

Mar 3rd, 2010 at 6:59:44 PM CST by kimd29388

Yes it does. No requests yet though.

Mar 3rd, 2010 at 9:59:02 PM CST by Craig

5 craps lol

Mar 3rd, 2010 at 8:26:49 PM CST by rrrhig

Mar 3rd, 2010 at 10:00:05 PM CST by Craig

does anything in the box come from Disneyland?
koko1949

Mar 4th, 2010 at 4:10:12 PM CST by koko1949

hapy birthday craig

Mar 5th, 2010 at 8:54:24 AM CST by miniclip450

It's def not my birthday, but thanks bro...

Mar 5th, 2010 at 8:28:45 PM CST by Craig

happy birthday

Mar 5th, 2010 at 8:54:34 AM CST by miniclip450

what are the dimmensions of the box?

Mar 5th, 2010 at 2:56:24 PM CST by Ecoki56

how much empty space is in the box?

Mar 5th, 2010 at 2:56:34 PM CST by Ecoki56

is ther an item in the box heavier than an iPhone?

Mar 5th, 2010 at 2:56:58 PM CST by Ecoki56

There is indeed!

Mar 5th, 2010 at 8:28:55 PM CST by Craig

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