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Comment by nervousvarun | Hacker News Reader

Apologies, a little slow here (probably because I was in high school when this album came out)...what are you actually buying for those listed prices?

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You get exactly what it says. For example, if you put $99 down and win the draw, you can get an actual Teddy Ruxpin that sings Chump. Or for $79 you can win a Big Mouth Billie Bass that sings Basket Case. If you click through to the previews, there are videos.

I mean I thought that at first, then thought no way because that's just a one off product but yeah, that's incredible.

If anything the prices are far too low.

I just spent a stupid amount of money for a chance at getting Teddy Ruxpin. I’m feeling remarkably dumb right now but your words make me feel better.

You only pay if you win

I’m glad there are better adults on this site. In retrospect, I should really read.

Thanks for your help!

The price doesn't get you the item, it gets you an entry into the drawing. You're buying a lottery ticket for $19 - $99 with unknown odds.

It sounds like they aren't all one-off.

>QUANTITIES VARY BY TRACK.

The could probably produce as many floppies as they want, while the player piano... probably not so much.

>How do EQL launches work?

>Free to enter. You only pay if you’re selected to purchase.

https://brain.runfair.com/en-US/us/brain-green-day-having-a-...

Ah, that’s a much better deal. The wording on the main page was bad enough that I didn’t bother clicking through, since I wasn’t going to spend that much on a raffle.

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