I can still remember the Sears Catalog Wish Book from when I was younger – the excitement of flipping through and marking off all of the toys I wanted Santa (or his stand-in) to bring. When I was a bit older I remember looking through LL Bean and the funkier puzzle and tchotchkes print catalogs that I thought would produce the best – and most unique – gifts for loved ones.
Paper catalogs certainly haven’t gone away (as one glance at the recycling bin reminds me) – but the growing number of emails coming from companies I’ve purchased from has certainly increased, especially this time of year. Honestly, as long as they aren’t too frequent, I much prefer an email highlighting some pieces that are statistically relevant based on my past purchases (maybe it’s a bit creepy – but sometimes actually useful).
I’ve enjoyed SplitReason’s occasional emails. While some of their products are, at best juvenile, I do appreciate the sense of humor of many. The site’s tag line says a lot “Gear for Geeks and Gamers,” both about the site and the site – in turn — says a lot about the pop culture awareness of their audience.
I’m particularly intrigued by this for my husband:
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and this one for my brother
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