Just noticed this website in the adverts at the top of the forum - http://www.allboxes.co.uk/deal---no-dea ... -681-p.asp

It seems to be selling a pack of 5 "replica" DOND boxes for £65!! "That's just £13 each" they say...

"Beautiful high quality hinged shoulder boxes in the style of the popular TV show Deal, No Deal", the sizes of which are "360x310x230mm (Length x Width x Height) with a 50mm lid" - I wonder if the sizing is accurate?

"Available in a variety of colours - see menu below" - surely you'd only want red.

Interesting... and also stupid. I wonder how many they'll sell. I can't see why anyone would want DOND boxes that are of "beautiful high quality"... the only time anyone would want one is if they're doing their own DOND game in which case they'll probably make do with converting a FREE supermarket cardboard box. If you are a huge DOND fan and want a genuine box, then you're probably more likely to buy one off eBay that's been "acquired" - I did see one a while ago that was selling on there for £60+ and seemed to be the genuine article.

Still, I suppose it makes a change having that at the top of the forum rather than the "Gay Dating" adverts that seem to often be there. Or is that just my computer???

Must just be your computer...

I see the ad...looks interesting apart from the pricetag. I've made it no secret I'd love to one day record my own episode.

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H - its your computer, or else it's you - and im swung towards the latter by your avatar

but i do remember plugging a set of 22 boxes that were for sale on ebay over a year ago, and looked much better than these 22. And they were selling for £25 the lot, with seals, hinges and an owner who can do maths.

Oh, and £65 for all 22? That'd be £2.95 a box then.

No 5 boxes...

~Then in that case, it really is £13 each, and a rip off at that. Don't buy them.

rip off

There was a game show at our local Tesco (I hate it when people call it Tescos) called something like Tesco's Real Deal, these would be handy for this type of event.

I must admit, they look a bit cheap and nasty from the picture. I certainly won't be spending my hard earned cash on a pack of cardboard boxes!! I wonder how much profit they make on them!

I'd spend £13 on one but not £65 on 5...

You'd only need one for your current projects! You just make your own labels and amount cards ay?

Cheapskate. You gotta pay for kwalitee.

That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard. £13.00 for a box! That can open and close??!! That's £286 for the full 22!! What the hell's wrong with the board game?!

Hha, Just save 22 large shoe boxes... or buy 44 shoes and throw them away

"And coming up next on QVC we have a box, but not just any box a real life replica Deal or no Deal box.

The box is a beautiful red colour and it open and closes perfect for storing items in it is made from a thick cardbaord so don't worry if you drop it as it won't dent. This wonderful beautiful box which is just like any other box in the world but with a 'special' touch for all you DOND enthusiasts can be yours for just £13,99 with P&P of just £4,99 and don't forget if you buy more you save more why not buy 22 and have your very own DOND party while we laugh at you and take your money for a BOX!

That's all from us at QVC today please join us again when we'll be selling a plastic bottle perfect for drinking out of"

hmm...

5 packs of £65 each...

£325

+ 1 pack of blue boxes if you want a real dond show

£65

£390 + 17.5% VAT

£390 + £68.25

=£458.25

on 30 boxes, 5 of which you wont use so 25 boxes in effect

£458.25/25 = £18.33 a box


so actually its nearly £20 a box and they dont come with seals or the value and number labels.

I would actually like a "proper" official DOND box with the number 14 on (my birthday) and a £250,000 sign.

But how much do the real DOND boxes cost to make and if they were to market them how much would you pay for one. I wouldn't go over £10.

i would like one but £65 to get one and you have to have five??? £13 is very expensive. besides i have made fabulously realistic boxes for all my dond games

Geez, if REPLICA boxes WITHOUT a inside label and WITHOUT a number on front I think it will be over £25 each.

I may be tempted to pay up to £20 for a replica box if it was a genuine article. Possibly £30 if it was an actual box used on the show. Not sure really. If it was an "unofficial" box but looked pretty identical, then no more than £10.