This is probably superfluous at this point, because the explanation given on the IRK page has been honed to be razor-sharp now, but here’s my Completely Unofficial Explanation Of Certain Things That Rules Lawyers Might Want To Quibble About:
Only purchases made from the Meh dot com site during the Mehrathon can count toward the IRK partial refund. Purchases on SideDeal, Morningsave, Casemates, Hammacher-Schlemmer or any other as-yet-unmentioned stores-dot-com site do not count.
If you buy an IRK and also make one Meh purchase during the Mehrathon, you will eventually get $0 refunded to your method-of-purchase, because the deal this time requires three unique item purchases.
If you buy an IRK and also make two purchases from two different sale listings during the Mehrathon, you will eventually get $0 refunded to your method-of-purchase because the deal this time requires three unique item purchases.
About that “Unique Item” requirement: the three purchases must be from three different sale listings on the Meh dot com site. (Thus the “unique item” notations above.) By way of example, buying two different items from the same sale listing (like one pack of blue socks at 2:07AM and one pack of green socks from the same listing but bought at 8:43AM) only counts as one unique item for refund purposes. (“Unique” has a meh-unique meaning here.) You need a total of three purchases made from three different listings during the 'Thon in order to qualify for an IRK refund AT ALL.
Continuing on…
If you buy an IRK and also make three unique-item-by-the-Meh-rules purchases from three different sale listings during the Mehrathon, you will eventually get $15 refunded to your method-of-purchase. This is not guaranteed to reduce your regret at having bought an IRK. (In fact, the regret is the only guarantee.)
If you buy an IRK and also make four or more unique item purchases from four or more different sale listings during the Mehrathon, you will eventually get $15 refunded to your method-of-purchase. Glutton for punishment, much?
If you buy an IRK and also make one purchase from each and every different sale listing during the Mehrathon, you will eventually get $15 refunded to your method-of-purchase, and at least one staffer will point and giggle at the list. (Presumably. Perhaps more than one. They’re not likely to be explicit about this.)
If you do not buy an IRK but you make one, two, three or more purchases from different sale listings during the Mehrathon, you will eventually get $0 refunded to your method-of-purchase, and you will totally miss out on the opportunity to experience the genuine Regret™ that only comes from buying an IRK.
Items available during the Mehrathon but purchased before the 'Thon began or after it ends do not count toward an IRK refund. Sorry, any “oh, shit, can I cancel this thing I bought yesterday and rebuy it today during the 'Thon to get the IRK discount?” CS requests will get a sneer of derision (privately) and a polite response of “no.”
Hope that helps. (Powers that be, feel free to edit any errors.)
@tinamarie1974@werehatrack
I skimmed it enough for what I wanted to know. Is there one of those hidden “ha ha you won’t see this” traps I missed? Hated those back in high school.
@therealjrn@tinamarie1974@werehatrack
They’re awesome! Our 13yo is starting to go downhill, which is heartbreaking ofc. She was born here, blue and with a fluttery heartbeat and I did the things and brought her back, so we’re definitely overly attached. Hate when the invoice for all that love and loyalty arrives. Still a bargain, but UGH!
Her name is “Prim”, her registered gov’t name is “Comedy’s Raise Your Glass” as her mother was named P¡nk so we registered all the pups in the litter with P¡nk song titles. A sibling is “Get The Party Started” for example. Her callname wasn’t my choice, but things happen. She also served as my Service Dog for several years, though I retired her at least 5 years ago. She is a Clumber Spaniel. photo is Prim as a puppy.
@rcwbbb For my part, all I can say is that you get the minor Regret for having slogged through that swamp. As for the rest, you get the warm fuzzies for reading about doggos. At this point, you’ll need to wait for another 'thon if you want an IRK; the rules may vary when it happens.
@therealjrn Hey therealjrn? It was an oversight – $17.99 was the price we ran in May. It wasn’t “raised.” There’s another team here that launches on Morningsave and it was my error for not catching it was $3 lower. Go buy there if you please! But it won’t count toward your IRK refund, is all.
@chienfou@therealjrn
I know you weren’t talking to me but I figured this is as good of place as any to insert my two cents! I haven’t found anything that’s useful to me during today’s Meh-rathon! I’m not in the gift buying mood and anything I might have wanted to buy I’ve already bought it. If I didn’t already have enough drinking vessels I’d definitely buy some of those. Maybe something will catch my eye later, I’m hopeful!
Also, I haven’t even decided whether or not I’m going to buy a IRK, I haven’t even gotten a picture worthy IRK in quite a while!
My BIGGEST REGRET is not getting a tattoo last time they opened it up!
MEH -
@Lynnerizer@therealjrn
Was thinking about those “blindingly bright” lanterns. Not going to commit to an irk unless I find two or three more things that I’m interested in.
And yes, I also kick myself routinely for not getting inked (for the first/only time).
@k4evryng asks "If I use a coupon (from the last IRK) on an item, will it still count towards a qualified purchase for this IRK (sorry if it’s a dumb question, lol!) "
Not at all Where did your committee fall on this issue @werehatrack?
@k4evryng Used my coupons for all three qualifying purchases with no problem. Did not try coupons on the actual IRK but reading here, it probably wouldn’t have worked.
Interestingly enough the irk is still available this morning at 6:45 CDT. wonder if someone can clarify whether buying it today would still get you your rebate if you bought three items during the marathon…hmmm?
What’s Included?
It is a mystery ¯_(ツ)_/¯
Warranty
Throw it in the trash
Estimated Delivery
Thursday, Jun 25 - Monday, Jun 29
/showme new father teaching his infant how to shrug
@medz Here’s the image you requested for “new father teaching his infant how to shrug”
This is probably superfluous at this point, because the explanation given on the IRK page has been honed to be razor-sharp now, but here’s my Completely Unofficial Explanation Of Certain Things That Rules Lawyers Might Want To Quibble About:
Only purchases made from the Meh dot com site during the Mehrathon can count toward the IRK partial refund. Purchases on SideDeal, Morningsave, Casemates, Hammacher-Schlemmer or any other as-yet-unmentioned stores-dot-com site do not count.
If you buy an IRK and also make one Meh purchase during the Mehrathon, you will eventually get $0 refunded to your method-of-purchase, because the deal this time requires three unique item purchases.
If you buy an IRK and also make two purchases from two different sale listings during the Mehrathon, you will eventually get $0 refunded to your method-of-purchase because the deal this time requires three unique item purchases.
About that “Unique Item” requirement: the three purchases must be from three different sale listings on the Meh dot com site. (Thus the “unique item” notations above.) By way of example, buying two different items from the same sale listing (like one pack of blue socks at 2:07AM and one pack of green socks from the same listing but bought at 8:43AM) only counts as one unique item for refund purposes. (“Unique” has a meh-unique meaning here.) You need a total of three purchases made from three different listings during the 'Thon in order to qualify for an IRK refund AT ALL.
Continuing on…
If you buy an IRK and also make three unique-item-by-the-Meh-rules purchases from three different sale listings during the Mehrathon, you will eventually get $15 refunded to your method-of-purchase. This is not guaranteed to reduce your regret at having bought an IRK. (In fact, the regret is the only guarantee.)
If you buy an IRK and also make four or more unique item purchases from four or more different sale listings during the Mehrathon, you will eventually get $15 refunded to your method-of-purchase. Glutton for punishment, much?
If you buy an IRK and also make one purchase from each and every different sale listing during the Mehrathon, you will eventually get $15 refunded to your method-of-purchase, and at least one staffer will point and giggle at the list. (Presumably. Perhaps more than one. They’re not likely to be explicit about this.)
If you do not buy an IRK but you make one, two, three or more purchases from different sale listings during the Mehrathon, you will eventually get $0 refunded to your method-of-purchase, and you will totally miss out on the opportunity to experience the genuine Regret™ that only comes from buying an IRK.
Items available during the Mehrathon but purchased before the 'Thon began or after it ends do not count toward an IRK refund. Sorry, any “oh, shit, can I cancel this thing I bought yesterday and rebuy it today during the 'Thon to get the IRK discount?” CS requests will get a sneer of derision (privately) and a polite response of “no.”
Hope that helps. (Powers that be, feel free to edit any errors.)
@werehatrack
flutters eyelashes Our HERO!
Thank you for your service!
@Clumber @werehatrack so many words. I wonder how many people read the entirity.
@Clumber @tinamarie1974 @werehatrack I did…still scratching my head wondering why
@tinamarie1974 @werehatrack
I skimmed it enough for what I wanted to know. Is there one of those hidden “ha ha you won’t see this” traps I missed? Hated those back in high school.
@Clumber @tinamarie1974 @werehatrack
Can’t be that well hidden if somebody says…
Anyway, @Clumber, how are the pooches?
@therealjrn @tinamarie1974 @werehatrack
They’re awesome! Our 13yo is starting to go downhill, which is heartbreaking ofc. She was born here, blue and with a fluttery heartbeat and I did the things and brought her back, so we’re definitely overly attached. Hate when the invoice for all that love and loyalty arrives. Still a bargain, but UGH!
PANS! GLANDS! CRAYONS! AWESOME!
@Clumber @therealjrn @werehatrack she is adorable, what is her name?
Wishing her many more years ahead
@therealjrn @tinamarie1974 @werehatrack
Her name is “Prim”, her registered gov’t name is “Comedy’s Raise Your Glass” as her mother was named P¡nk so we registered all the pups in the litter with P¡nk song titles. A sibling is “Get The Party Started” for example. Her callname wasn’t my choice, but things happen. She also served as my Service Dog for several years, though I retired her at least 5 years ago. She is a Clumber Spaniel.
photo is Prim as a puppy.
@Clumber @therealjrn @werehatrack thank you for sharing. Hi Prim, I just want to give you cuddles, you look so sweet.
Please give her love from Charliedoggo and I, and of course a PB treat from Charlie! He thinks they are everyones favorite.
@Clumber @tinamarie1974 @werehatrack I read this. Do I win a free IRK? Or do I need to buy three items from three separate and unique listings?
@rcwbbb For my part, all I can say is that you get the minor Regret for having slogged through that swamp. As for the rest, you get the warm fuzzies for reading about doggos. At this point, you’ll need to wait for another 'thon if you want an IRK; the rules may vary when it happens.
@werehatrack
Sweet! I’m in!
@pattyrusk1 me too
Hey meh? Raising prices for the 'thon is what assholes do and you’re caught again. Asshole move, meh
@therealjrn Hey therealjrn? It was an oversight – $17.99 was the price we ran in May. It wasn’t “raised.” There’s another team here that launches on Morningsave and it was my error for not catching it was $3 lower. Go buy there if you please! But it won’t count toward your IRK refund, is all.
@therealjrn
$30 seems to have been the going (base) rate for the last several sales of irks
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Thanks Chef. Always helpful!
You find anything good to buy today?
@chienfou @therealjrn
I’m not in the gift buying mood and anything I might have wanted to buy I’ve already bought it. If I didn’t already have enough drinking vessels I’d definitely buy some of those. Maybe something will catch my eye later, I’m hopeful! 
I know you weren’t talking to me but I figured this is as good of place as any to insert my two cents! I haven’t found anything that’s useful to me during today’s Meh-rathon!
Also, I haven’t even decided whether or not I’m going to buy a IRK, I haven’t even gotten a picture worthy IRK in quite a while!
My BIGGEST REGRET is not getting a tattoo last time they opened it up!
MEH -
@chienfou @Lynnerizer
A tattoo is the only way I’m going to get an IRK, Lynn
That is, I might have bought something, but meh is hip to the multi-pack sales nowadays.
I haven’t seen anything exciting to me.
@Lynnerizer @therealjrn
Was thinking about those “blindingly bright” lanterns. Not going to commit to an irk unless I find two or three more things that I’m interested in.
And yes, I also kick myself routinely for not getting inked (for the first/only time).
@chienfou @therealjrn
Yes, those lamps are in my sights too, my guy is obsessed with lights!
Always interesting! Cant wait for this one!
/giphy painful-bountiful-gnome
If I use a coupon (from the last IRK) on an item, will it still count towards a qualified purchase for this IRK (sorry if it’s a dumb question, lol!)
Not at all
Where did your committee fall on this issue @werehatrack?
@therealjrn I used the coupon anyway.
I’m pretty sure it counts. Just can’t use the coupon on the IRK itself, which makes sense.
@k4evryng That’s my understanding, but I Am Not A Staffer And All I Have Is Opinions.
@k4evryng Used my coupons for all three qualifying purchases with no problem. Did not try coupons on the actual IRK but reading here, it probably wouldn’t have worked.
Are there any other items dropping for rhe Meh-rathon?
@DjNamaste
Nope… One (day) and done.
Interestingly enough the irk is still available this morning at 6:45 CDT.
wonder if someone can clarify whether buying it today would still get you your rebate if you bought three items during the marathon…hmmm?