Back in September, my brother sent me a $40 gift certificate for an online store called Archie McPhee. Trying to figure out how to redeem the gift certificate was somewhat of a nightmare. I tried to make a purchase and ended up being charged for the full amount.
Finally, I got the credit card dispute all settled and was able to use my gift. After careful consideration, I purchased something called a Jumbo Mystery Box:
If you like Archie McPhee then you’ll love the Jumbo Mystery Box, the bigger cousin of our Surprise Bag. Inside this 12” x 12” x 16” cardboard box you’ll find a collection of treasures that are sure to make you squeal with glee (or shake your head in puzzled bewilderment). For less than $40, you get over $250 worth of miraculous miscellany. Collection varies according to stock on hand.
Of course, I couldn’t resist a real live mystery! The box just arrived tonight via UPS and I couldn’t wait to find out what is inside.
I was surprised that the box was so heavy. When I opened it, it was obvious that it contained a lot of merchandise — really weird unique merchandise.
Here the box is about half empty. There are all kinds of goodies: sushi placemats, rubber duckies, playing cards, cocktail napkins, something called “Parasite Pals” and cute stickers.
Good God! What am I going to do with all of this crap lovely merchandise?! Actually, there are tons of cool things in here. It really would cost over $250 to order all of this stuff separately — I checked the catalog.
My brother knows that I like kitchy stuff like this. So, it was a very appropriate birthday present. I’m going to have fun playing with all of my new toys for a very long time.
For some reason, this box of goodies reminds me of the 4th of July. I remember opening up the big box of fireworks that Dad would bring home and marveling at all of the brightly colored packages. That was almost as fun as setting off the fireworks (back in those days, parents just turned the kids loose with the fireworks and box of matches).
Anyway, thanks for the gift, Frank. This was definitely worth the $40 bucks they charge.