Some days are smarter than others
Sep. 28th, 2007 07:47 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
c9Early August: we kill Roomba by accident Roomba fails at 2.5 years old, which is not completely uncommon for older Roombas.
Mid August: I order replacement Roomba through out-of-warranty program.
Late August: iRobot tells me that it's backordered, no expected delivery date yet.
Early September: house is getting pretty messy, and sweeping is no fun.
Mid September: I start half-heartedly bidding on Roombas on eBay, never at a high enough price to win.
Yesterday: Within minutes, I win a Roomba for less than $100 (crazy), and iRobot emails me to tell me that my new Roomba will be shipped within a couple days (Murphy's Law).
*sigh* Anyone interested in buying a slightly used Roomba? I'll give a good price! They really are awesome -- that's why I've now spent about $450 on three. (New ones are $300-$400 in Canada)
Mid August: I order replacement Roomba through out-of-warranty program.
Late August: iRobot tells me that it's backordered, no expected delivery date yet.
Early September: house is getting pretty messy, and sweeping is no fun.
Mid September: I start half-heartedly bidding on Roombas on eBay, never at a high enough price to win.
Yesterday: Within minutes, I win a Roomba for less than $100 (crazy), and iRobot emails me to tell me that my new Roomba will be shipped within a couple days (Murphy's Law).
*sigh* Anyone interested in buying a slightly used Roomba? I'll give a good price! They really are awesome -- that's why I've now spent about $450 on three. (New ones are $300-$400 in Canada)
