My favorite features of what is known as "my old site" (best described as "a wacky combination of semi-porn, midgets and general mayhem") were the "Full Disclosure" interviews I conducted with various members of the online community. They included a future Naked News anchor, a bondage queen, a certifiably insane NYC bar owner, the man who coined Jump the Shark, and my all-time favorite fan, Shannon Nowak.
And so I have decided to continue the series. Model Jill Sharp asked for an interview, then never sent back answers to questions I sent (twice). So I hereby call for a national boycott to masturbating to any of her photos.
Soon, we'll have a follow-up interview with Kelli Graham, but for now I present a Q&A with a guy I've known since he was 8, when I reamed his ass in Tecmo Bowl with my N.Y. Giants and a very coked up Lawrence Taylor. Now, Nick is a big player is at SkinnyGuy.com, a terrific mail-order movie site.
Now you know I don't plug sites I don't really like, and even though I watch movies as often as I dream about sex with Rosie O'Donnell, I still enjoy visiting skinnyguy.com and reading its snarky content.
And now, the latest Full Disclosure...
Site: SkinnyGuy.com
Description: Content-driven retailer of DVDs, VHS, and CDs
Birth Date of Site: March 2000
Contact E-mail: info@skinnyguy.com
1. Why is buying movies and music from SkinnyGuy.com better than just stealing it from the local Tower Records?
One, you don't have to leave your home. Two, there's no danger of an impromptu Shakira concert breaking out while you're browsing.
2. How do you keep your prices so low, and thus affordable to people with so little ambition that they spend half their lives watching Cameron Diaz
movies?
If we gave away that secret, we'd be the ones watching the Diaz movies.
3. What types of items do you find hard to keep stocked?
It really runs the gamut. Anything from the Coen brothers to the Barbarian
brothers. Any titles beginning with "Indecent," "Illicit." or "Indiscreet."
Actually, the entire "I" section has pretty high turnover because you've
also got "Immoral," "Intimate," and "Indochine."
4. You offer some great deals when items are sold to you in bulk. Do you get suspicious when the same guy keeps finding DVDs that fell off the backs of
trucks?
We have a very good relationship with Leo, so we prefer not to insult him
with unnecessary "questions," or "accusations," or "indictments." If we've
learned one thing in the video business, it's that when you load 600 copies
of "Hoosiers" in through your alley, you smile and go to lunch.
5. When you sell "Poison Ivy: II" starring a very naked Alyssa Milano, do
you include a jizz rag?
What do you take us for? Only the Special Edition version.
6. What are some of the great specials you're featuring now?
"Signs" on DVD - $14.99
"Panic Room" on DVD - $9.99
"Hoosiers" on DVD (of course)- $6.45
"Anna Nicole Smith Double Feature: Skyscraper/To the Limit" on DVD - $9.49
Just to name a few...
7. I'm "done" with my Playboy Video Centerfold: Jessica Hahn VHS tape. Can
you take it off my hands?
We'd rather not go near your hands. If you've got in on DVD, though, we'll
give you $2.50.
8. Did you know that your actor index pages Shannon Tweed, for example could serve as a B-movie jackoff checklist?
We're sensing a theme here. We can accommodate even the classiest of
checklists.
9. You guys are based out of Chicago, but I don't see any DVDs of the Cubs
winning the 1908 World Series. What gives?
I don't think they've made it to DVD yet, surprisingly. We do have the story
of the '85 Bears, though, if you're looking for a little Shufflin' Crew
action.
10. What kind of loser is actually buying CDs in this age of music piracy?
The best kind.
11. The "Vanilla Ice - Play That Funky Music White Boy" VHS tape is
currently out of stock. Any idea when that's coming in again?
I think I hear Leo's truck pulling up now. How many do you need?
12. What other cool features are available on the site for users, and what
can we expect in the future?
We actually just started a new trade-in program, so you can sell us your old
CDs and DVDs for instant store credit or cash. We'll give you a real-time
quote for each title that you search for on our site, and if you place a buy
order at the same time, we'll send you your new items right away. Once you
receive the order, you can just use that same box to send us the discs
you're trading in. It's never been easier to get rid of that early Spin
Doctors album! We also always have a ton of unusual content that can make
your lunch hour fly by. In a good way. Hand me that jizz rag.
Paul's Recap:
Thanks to Nick from skinnyguy.com for sharing his insight on the movie-buying habits of virgins everywhere, the real secret to low prices in the world of retail and for offering $2.50 for a Jessica Hahn Playboy DVD. If I actually had one, I'd take him up on his offer. But if I actually had one, I would have killed myself a long time ago.
Also, take note of the site's low shipping rates ($2.25 first item, 50 cents additional). The site is very customer friendly and I truly recommend it. And since I have no bullshit affiliate association with the site, you can trust me.
Want to be interviewed about your site? E-mail Paul.
Hi Paul:
Your "skinnyguy.com" website is not fully opening. Clicking onto anything on your page results is "Page not displayed" message. Is it you or me?
Thanks; Gib
Posted by Gib Allbach at November 6, 2003 10:09 PM