Warstud Joined Sep 2, 2005 Messages 10,431 Location MIchigan Nov 22, 2017 #1 I just seen one of these at the store for $35. I can't believe there's a market for these.
L Linctex Joined Dec 31, 2016 Messages 10,139 Location Waco, TX Nov 22, 2017 #2 For $35, you can buy a pretty decent used TV. Sure it uses a little more power, but how often are you really not home? Maybe for someone who travels a LOT? I'd rather put the money towards a good camera security system.
For $35, you can buy a pretty decent used TV. Sure it uses a little more power, but how often are you really not home? Maybe for someone who travels a LOT? I'd rather put the money towards a good camera security system.
M Merkava_4 Joined Jan 30, 2007 Messages 17,501 Location Clovis, CA Nov 22, 2017 #3 That's exactly what I thought it was when I read the thread title. Good idea.
Nick1994 $100 site donor 2024 Joined Feb 19, 2013 Messages 16,690 Location Phoenix, AZ Nov 22, 2017 #4 We've got a hoard of cars, so it always looks like there's someone home
L LoneRanger Joined Jul 2, 2007 Messages 5,294 Nov 22, 2017 #5 And they peep those open shades, see it's fake and break in any way.
dishdude $100 Site Donor 2023 Joined Nov 14, 2008 Messages 16,475 Location Phoenix Nov 22, 2017 #6 It's a good idea, but not for $35
Nick1994 $100 site donor 2024 Joined Feb 19, 2013 Messages 16,690 Location Phoenix, AZ Nov 23, 2017 #7 Wait, why wouldn't someone just actually leave the TV on?
B bubbatime Joined Mar 18, 2008 Messages 6,638 Location South Florida Nov 23, 2017 #8 They are a good idea. Anything to get the burglars to choose another house, and not yours, is money well spent.
They are a good idea. Anything to get the burglars to choose another house, and not yours, is money well spent.
Kruse Joined Oct 5, 2005 Messages 5,549 Location Kansas Nov 23, 2017 #9 Originally Posted By: Nick1994 Wait, why wouldn't someone just actually leave the TV on? About two years ago, I knew a guy whose TV caught on fire and burned his whole house down. But I guess a TV light could possibly do the same.
Originally Posted By: Nick1994 Wait, why wouldn't someone just actually leave the TV on? About two years ago, I knew a guy whose TV caught on fire and burned his whole house down. But I guess a TV light could possibly do the same.
E exranger06 Joined Jan 25, 2008 Messages 4,464 Location Guilford, CT Nov 23, 2017 #10 Originally Posted By: Nick1994 Wait, why wouldn't someone just actually leave the TV on? This uses less electricity, and less wear and tear on an expensive TV.
Originally Posted By: Nick1994 Wait, why wouldn't someone just actually leave the TV on? This uses less electricity, and less wear and tear on an expensive TV.
DBMaster Joined Sep 18, 2012 Messages 6,149 Location DFW Nov 23, 2017 #12 How about this one for $11? It's CHEAP. Perhaps inferior, but all you're trying to do here is make your house a somewhat less attractive target. That's all it takes to avoid break-ins most of the time. TV Simulator on eBay
How about this one for $11? It's CHEAP. Perhaps inferior, but all you're trying to do here is make your house a somewhat less attractive target. That's all it takes to avoid break-ins most of the time. TV Simulator on eBay