Elon Musk Sold Out of His Boring Company Flamethrowers, Making Him $10 Million in a Few Days
Each of the 20,000 overpriced flamethrowers cost $500.
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Just a few days after , Elon Musk has announced that all 20,000 have been sold. That’s $10 million in sales for a product that will ship in spring () on a website that admits it’s overpriced and said: “You can definitely buy one for less elsewhere.” At least, according to Musk, each order will come with a complimentary fire extinguisher, and, of course, will help fund his .
If you missed out and absolutely must have a flamethrower ASAP, there are others available. points out the that’s a bit more expensive at $899, but promises a range of over 30 feet. If it absolutely must be Musk, however, don’t despair — he that a “snowthrower” would be fun.
Flamethrowers sold out
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk)
All flamethrowers will ship with a complimentary boring fire extinguisher
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk)
A post shared by (@elonmusk) on Jan 27, 2018 at 5:29pm PST
Just a few days after , Elon Musk has announced that all 20,000 have been sold. That’s $10 million in sales for a product that will ship in spring () on a website that admits it’s overpriced and said: “You can definitely buy one for less elsewhere.” At least, according to Musk, each order will come with a complimentary fire extinguisher, and, of course, will help fund his .
If you missed out and absolutely must have a flamethrower ASAP, there are others available. points out the that’s a bit more expensive at $899, but promises a range of over 30 feet. If it absolutely must be Musk, however, don’t despair — he that a “snowthrower” would be fun.
Flamethrowers sold out
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk)
All flamethrowers will ship with a complimentary boring fire extinguisher
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk)
A post shared by (@elonmusk) on Jan 27, 2018 at 5:29pm PST
