I Want One of Those
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I Want One of Those is an online retailer
offering a selection of gadget
s, gizmo
s, toys, home and office accessories as well as organised adventures.
The company was originally founded by Tim Booth, Mike Morrison, and Angus Clacher. David Booth joined as a shareholder and Managing Director in March 2000
The current board of directors include Richard Wainright-Lee, Tim Booth, Mark Johnson, Grace O'Driscoll and allegedly Rap the Cat.
On 12th August 2010 I Want One of Those was sold to The Hut Group
This company has been getting many bad customer service reviews and it is advised you read up before purchasing from them. See the Review Centre as an example.
Online shop
Online shopping is the process whereby consumers directly buy goods or services from a seller in real-time, without an intermediary service, over the Internet. It is a form of electronic commerce...
offering a selection of gadget
Gadget
A gadget is a small technological object that has a particular function, but is often thought of as a novelty. Gadgets are invariably considered to be more unusually or cleverly designed than normal technological objects at the time of their invention...
s, gizmo
Gizmo
Gizmo may refer to:In technology:* The Gizmo or "Gizmotron" is an effect unit for the electric guitar* Gizmo key, found on certain flutes* Gizmo5, a peer-to-peer Internet telephony and instant messaging software application...
s, toys, home and office accessories as well as organised adventures.
History
The company was launched in January 2000 with an initial investment of £15,000.The company was originally founded by Tim Booth, Mike Morrison, and Angus Clacher. David Booth joined as a shareholder and Managing Director in March 2000
The current board of directors include Richard Wainright-Lee, Tim Booth, Mark Johnson, Grace O'Driscoll and allegedly Rap the Cat.
On 12th August 2010 I Want One of Those was sold to The Hut Group
The Hut Group
The Hut Group is an online retailer based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2004 by CEO Matthew Moulding, it sells non-perishable health and beauty, entertainment, fashion, bags, footwear and gifts.-History:...
Branches
I Want One Of Those has a sister site in Spain and another sister site in Germany.Awards
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- In the final quarter of 2006, ranked #1 for most traffic in Shopping and Classifieds - Flowers and Gifts category
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- The WOW! Award for Best On-Line Retailer - I Want One Of Those
- WOWWow-Business:*WOW!, an internet, cable, and phone company*WOW! , a defunct ISP from CompuServe*WOW, a radio station in Omaha, Nebraska, started in 1922 by Woodmen of the World; today known as KXSP*WOW , English toy company...
- The Award for OWW to WOW! - I Want One Of Those - I Want One Of Those
Controversies
In 2005, a product titled All men are Bastards which was a knife block consisting of a red male figure being stabbed with five knives, caused controversy and the company was accused of endorsing female on male violence. Despite many requests for the company to withdraw the item, they have thus far failed to do so.This company has been getting many bad customer service reviews and it is advised you read up before purchasing from them. See the Review Centre as an example.