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RECYCLED STREET SIGN HAND BACKSCRATCHER


This product is environmentally friendly. Click icon for more information. This product was made by hand. Click icon for more information. Nothing is more annoying than the itch you can't scratch. You know, that little region of your back that your hands just can't quuuuite reach. If your itchin' for a solution, this original backscratcher made by artist Tripp Gregson from recycled street signs will put you on the road to an itch-free life. And even if you don't have an itch emergency, this solid scratcher will always be welcome - who doesn't love having their back scratched? Handmade in North Carolina. Due to the recycled nature of this item, color will vary.
$18.00
ITEM NUMBER: 16502
MATERIALS: recycled metal
SIZE: 16" L
 
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Artist:
Tripp Gregson

Occasions:
birthday, christmas, hanukkah

Recipients:
him, father

Materials:
recycled metal

Review Snapshot® by PowerReviews
RECYCLED STREET SIGN HAND BACKSCRATCHER
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.9 stars
(based on 31 reviews)
83% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Unique (22), Durable (21), Attractive design (17), Bright (11)
Best Uses:
Living room (8), Office (5)
Describe Yourself:
Midrange shopper (19), Budget shopper (6)
Reviewed by 31 CustomersSort by:
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Second one was even better
By pcushopper from Katy, TX on 9/26/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Can really be used, Good gift idea, Signed by artist, Unique
Cons:
Bend easier than expected, Design isn't always good
Best Uses:
Nightstand, Office
Describe Yourself:
Midrange Shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED STREET SIGN HAND BACKSCRATCHER:

The first one I ordered was plain and you wouldn't know it was from a street sign. I thought the signature was part of the recycled material until I looked online and recognized the artist name. I gave it to my sister as a gift and her grandson broke it by bending it so I'm not sure of the durability. She said it was the best backscratcher she ever had and asked where I got it so I ordered her a second one for her birthday. This one was much more colorful, looking more like a recycled sign. It's a chance you take with recycled materials which can be a con, but it makes it a little more interesting not knowing what you'll receive.

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Not Half Bad
By Rath O'KahnVerified Buyer from Dallas, TX on 7/31/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable, Fun, Unique
Cons:
No choice on color
Describe Yourself:
Budget Shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED STREET SIGN HAND BACKSCRATCHER:

These are a lot of fun. I really wish I could choose what color I wanted. I ordered two: one was yellow (yay!) and one was white (boo!). Without knowing the product's history, you cannot tell that it came from a street sign without some distinctive color markings.

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Suhhhweeet
By MikkiVerified Buyer from College Point, NY on 6/25/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Unique
Cons:
I wanted stop sign
Best Uses:
Living Room
Describe Yourself:
Midrange Shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED STREET SIGN HAND BACKSCRATCHER:

i thought it would be a stop sign because i didn't see other signs in the catalog it was a yellow sign i like that it is a recycled product

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Great idea, but very disappointing
By BethVerified Buyer from Raleigh on 6/5/2009
Pros:
Unique
Cons:
Delicate, Too Small
Describe Yourself:
Budget Shopper
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED STREET SIGN HAND BACKSCRATCHER:

I am returning this backscratcher. I was so excited when I saw it online because I love unique gifts and this definitely fit the bill. Unfortunately you couldn't even tell it was from a street sign--the entire thing was the same color. It was pretty flimsy, and when you try to use it, it bends and doesn't apply enough pressure to give a satisfying scratch. Finally, there was a word written on the back, "Trippworx," that I thought was some manufacturing label. It was literally written in black sharpie. It was very ugly and random. Turns out it is the artist's signature (?). [...] I would not recommend this product. It does not live up to what I have come to expect from Uncommon Goods.

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unique and well made
By EdeenlVerified Buyer from Berkeley, CA on 5/9/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Modern design, Recycled, Unique
Cons:
Sharpie writing on back
Best Uses:
Personal
Describe Yourself:
High-end Shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED STREET SIGN HAND BACKSCRATCHER:

This is a great gift item for a gear head. Each one is unique. The one I got was made out of a stop sign. You can make out parts of the reflective letters ST and O on it. The hand design is modern and stylish. The edges are smoothed and the handle is slightly bent to make it super sturdy. I would have liked to see in not come to me wrapped in plastic. Also, I wish that who ever made it didn't write on the back of it with sharpie. (I think the company name-but it is way too large and sloppy.) No worries, just goo gone the writing off the back and you have an excellent and unique gift!

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Your scratch my back...
By TickieVerified Buyer from Blacksburg, VA on 4/30/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Attractive Design, Bright, Durable, Helps the planet, Unique
Best Uses:
Your back, Your friend's back
Describe Yourself:
Midrange Shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED STREET SIGN HAND BACKSCRATCHER:

I love the use of recycled material. And it's functional too!

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Creative Thank You Gift.
By SpamyVerified Buyer from Washington, DC on 4/8/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Bright, Durable, Scratches well, Unique
Best Uses:
Office
Describe Yourself:
Midrange Shopper

Comments about RECYCLED STREET SIGN HAND BACKSCRATCHER:

I purchased 4 of these for a thank you gift following an Recycling competition at my place of work. It was a clever way saying, "you scratched my back now I scratch yours." Everyone now keeps them at their desk and I have seen them in use at least twice. There is now way of knowing what color, or how colorful they will be. All 4 were different, and even different sizes. Clever as a gift, I don't know if I would purchase for my self.

Service & Delivery comments:

Fabulous as always.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
not what i expected at all
By still scratchingVerified Buyer from minneapolis on 3/26/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Unique
Cons:
Flimsy, Low Quality, No color, Rusty
Best Uses:
Back
Describe Yourself:
Midrange Shopper
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED STREET SIGN HAND BACKSCRATCHER:

The product shown on the website is not at all what I recieved. The website shows a colorful fun back scratcher and I recieved a rusty piece of plain metal.

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Mommy's Fingers Backscratcher
By SusanVerified Buyer from West Bloomfield, Michigan on 3/24/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Attractive Design, Bright, Durable, Unique
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED STREET SIGN HAND BACKSCRATCHER:

I bought this backscratcher for my father. After my mom died and he no longer had her to scratch his back, he started rubbing his back on the corner of his walls. This cracks me up -- but I've been searching for a backscratcher for him and came across this one! What a great use of reusing the road signs, and a funny conversation piece! His birthday isn't for 2 more weeks, so I, of course, have tried it out and it is perfectly formed to scratch your back just like mommy used to do! You can reach all areas of your back. Mine came in black and white, and I'm very happy with it and its durability. I'm thinking of getting one for myself, and I also mentioned it to a friend and she asked for the website to get one for herself. Hmmmm, wonder if my kitties will like it...?

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finally a perfect backscratcher!
By FudgieVerified Buyer from Brooklyn on 2/26/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Durable, Unique
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Budget Shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED STREET SIGN HAND BACKSCRATCHER:

Finally a backscratcher that won't break. Perfect flexibility and multiple "fingers" to reach every itch. Super light. Who cares how it looks? It works really really well. Just sharp enough and perfect length.

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