Disappointing Fukubukuro

To be fair, I knew when I checked the mailbox that I was unlikely to be entirely happy with my purchases. On one end, I had a 2500 Yen fukubukuro that promised four of the items in a picture that included a fancy coffee maker, a fancy hair dryer, and a number of other interesting home electronics and small appliances. On the other side, I had a tiny 1000 yen fukubukuro from a beauty shop, containing three items from a bunch of girly stuff that I assumed my kid might like enough to steal from me.

The final item between them was the manga my kid actually wanted and the only thing she wound up wanting from these purchases.

Package one:

Useless items:

* alcohol breath checker

(I don't drive, my husband doesn't drink)

* Hand held fan

(we already have four. There are only three people in our household)

Technically useful:

* iPad cable (kid has an iPad)

* iPad cable with wall charger (wall chargers are always going bad)

Fun:

Battery powered light string with a remote.

Girly package:

* Hair removal pad (I've heard these are like sandpaper on your legs. Not trying it out soon)

* "Eraser for heel" which is amusing for the engrish alone

* Acne Heart Acne Soap

Of the two, the cheaper one was likely the better deal, but maybe I've learned my lesson and don't have to buy any more of these.