Retractable Plant Hanger — Episode 2: Back to Black

Since Episode 1 appeared here nearly two years ago, back on April 27, 2006, I've continued to receive on average one request a month for a new source for this hard-to-find item, no longer available from the original site.

Shawn Lea, head of my crack research team, is getting tired of having to patiently respond that they're no longer for sale.

Normally, I kind of like the sound her head makes when she bangs it in frustration against the walls of her research facility, buried thirty feet underground in a secure, undisclosed location (I've got hidden microphones in the walls, see, so I can keep up with what's going on down there... but I digress).

But because I'm feeling especially generous today I decided to put her out of her misery, at least insofar as this particular item goes.

From the website:
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Retractable Plant Hanger

Retractable plant hanger makes reaching and watering hanging pots faster, easier and safer.

Handy device has a built-in pulley feature that extends more than 19-1/2" so you can feed and water hanging plants without step stools, ladders or lifting heavy watering cans overhead.

8"L with hooks.
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Bonus: Not only does it come in a stylish black (the 2006 iteration was white) — it's half the price of the original.

$9.98.

Note: If you feel even the slightest urge to get something that appears here, give in to it.

I cannot tell you how often people write months, even years after I've posted something, frustrated that the item and/or website are no longer available.

Many times things don't sell well and are subsequently taken off the market, or companies go out of business or any one of a number of things happen that render obtaining something impossible.

You won't always be as fortunate as today.