Ideas for door prizing

[Shawnski]

OK, and before anyone says it, "hookers and blow" is NOT an option!

Here is the gig. I have to buy some door prizes (budget about a grand worth) for a slopitch wind up tournament. In years gone by, we have had some of the norms like golf balls, Flames jerseys (had an autographed Dany Heatley Team Canada jersey one year), Canadian Mint collector coins, boom boxes, home DVD players, PS2s etc.

Have been hunting for some unique items, but time is running out. Some ideas of what would be interesting, but not available in Calgary that I can find, are like these two items....

Hug Salt & Pepper Shaker



"The Ex" Voodoo Knife Set



I remember a couple unique wine bottle holders that I got as gifts for some friends too; a couple chefs holding the bottles. Cute. Will be trying to find them again, me thinkst.

Bottom line, if anyone could direct me to some unique gift shops, or if they know of any good bargains on items that would work as door prizes, let me know!

Thanks everyone.

[flylock shox]

http://www.gadgetshop.com

It's a UK store, but I think they've got some N.A. outlets or partners now. This shop sells the coolest stuff going. It's where I got my remote controlled fart machine a few years back.

Best $20 I ever spent...

[Reggie Dunlop]

How about an actual door?

Get it? "Door" Prize!

[flylock shox]

Here's a particularly good one if your inviting Edmontonians:

http://www.gadgetshop.com/pws/Produc...ProductID=1288

Dang... I forgot how much I love this store...

[Table 5]

The MoMa design store is a great resource for small gifts like this. It's my go to place for buying gifts.

www.momastore.org

[Dion]

Flying alarm clock:



http://www.bimbambanana.com/index.ph...od&prod_id=322

[BlackArcher101]

Originally Posted by Dion

Flying alarm clock:


http://www.bimbambanana.com/index.ph...od&prod_id=322

At first I thought that was great, then I started to think how annoying that would be.

Then I saw this one which took annoying up a notch: http://www.bimbambanana.com/index.ph...rod&prod_id=21
The puzzle clock. That thing would be thrown against the wall the first morning it is used.

[Shawnski]

Larf.. some interesting sites/ideas.... but UK or NY isn't going to work for the weekend after next! And Table, funny enough, your site sells the salt and pepper shakers I posted above. If time permitted, I would have ordered them.

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by Shawnski

Larf.. some interesting sites/ideas.... but UK or NY isn't going to work for the weekend after next! And Table, funny enough, your site sells the salt and pepper shakers I posted above. If time permitted, I would have ordered them.

Yep, thats why I suggested it. They have a lot of stuff that is similar quality wise. Im sure there's an option for a speedy delivery...next week sounds doable if you order soon.

Calgary could use a good design store of similar ilk.

[chris lindberg]

Okay, no hookers and blow... how about sex toys then?

[bigtmac19]

Hey we have that knife holder at home, my son got it from his girlfriend for his birthday.
Try Think Geek, they have pretty cool stuff.

[Maritime Q-Scout]

a round of golf is always a good bet, or something physically active (a day-pass for a gym, simming or skiing lessons)

If you could get a night at any of the hotels, maybe a coupon for a liquor store, or grocery store.

Practical stuff is just as good as odd ball stuff.

Oh a shower radio would be popular, it's something everyone would use but no one buys for themself.

Can't go wrong by going into an electronics store like The Source by CC and seeing what odd ball stuff they have on clearance (like a BBQ set, Texas Holdem Chipsets, Wine Openers, etc)

[sclitheroe]

iPod Shuffles are nice looking, quality, and relatively cheap...

[I-Hate-Hulse]

If you liked the Ex knife holder, perhaps stuff from http://www.thinkgeek.com/ might work for you? There's a few things that might be non geekish enough to be cool.

[Burninator]

Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse

If you liked the Ex knife holder, perhaps stuff from http://www.thinkgeek.com/ might work for you? There's a few things that might be non geekish enough to be cool.

They don't ship to Canada.

[lifer]

i don't know how expensive it is, but at my wind up last year there was an NFL cooler with a built in radio. That's a pretty nice prize for a slo-pitch team.

[worth]

Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse

If you liked the Ex knife holder, perhaps stuff from http://www.thinkgeek.com/ might work for you? There's a few things that might be non geekish enough to be cool.

some of those t-shirts on there are genius!!

[I-Hate-Hulse]

Originally Posted by Burninator

They don't ship to Canada.

Actually, they do.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/help/shipping.shtml

Just not cases of Caffeine.

[Burninator]

Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse

Actually, they do.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/help/shipping.shtml

Just not cases of Caffeine.

Never mind then. I could have sworn they didn't ship to Canada. Huh, well maybe I'll have to order something then.

[zukes]

booze