Select Harbor Freight Stores: 18" HAUL-MASTER Reflective Parking Block

JeeperSteve

Dec 27, 2023 11:51 AM

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JeeperSteveDec 27, 2023 11:51 AM

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Fools and their money are easily separated. For God's sake, people! Just lay a scrap piece of lumber on the ground.

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likeaw

Dec 27, 2023 12:36 PM

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Quote from allknowing1

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My old neighbor used to hang a ping pong ball half filled with bird shot from the ceiling of his garage so that when the hood ornament of his car touched the ball, then he knew that he was perfectly parked. I don't think that any modern car features a hood ornament anymore.

I use a yellow plastic golf ball and align with the registration sticker in the window. This keeps me within an inch or 2 of the same spot every time.

HomerJay

Dec 27, 2023 2:55 PM

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Quote from Dealzez

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My grandpa did this with a tennis ball. His just touched the windshield when he pulled up.

I used a tennis ball as well

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varnco

Dec 27, 2023 7:31 PM

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varncoDec 27, 2023 7:31 PM

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These are great for backing a boat into a garage so you don't put the motor through the wall

peersuasian

Dec 28, 2023 8:38 AM

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peersuasianDec 28, 2023 8:38 AM

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Quote from Marvel11

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Retail price of $36 isn't accurate. I bought these from there before on sale for about $3.49 I believe

Their retail price is $3.49. I posted about the $36.00 listed price being disingenuous, and what horrible stocking stuffers these would be. I maybe went a little over by saying their inability to park must be genetic if they think these are good and needed as stocking stuffers. My comment wasn't even listed as unhelpful and hidden, but disappeared/deleted entirely.

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dropadeuce

Dec 29, 2023 8:00 PM

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Quote from peersuasian

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Their retail price is $3.49. I posted about the $36.00 listed price being disingenuous, and what horrible stocking stuffers these would be. I maybe went a little over by saying their inability to park must be genetic if they think these are good and needed as stocking stuffers. My comment wasn't even listed as unhelpful and hidden, but disappeared/deleted entirely.

You are telling the truth. I don't know anybody that wakes up Christmas morning wishing they had $3 reflective parking block in their stocking. Even more somebody breathlessly excited about stuffing it in people's stockings. It would, however, indicate that there would be some kind of genetics involved with a lack of cognitive thinking and general motor skills amongst these people.

Last edited by dropadeuce December 29, 2023 at 12:03 PM.

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Backhome77

Dec 29, 2023 8:37 PM

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Quote from allknowing1

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My old neighbor used to hang a ping pong ball half filled with bird shot from the ceiling of his garage so that when the hood ornament of his car touched the ball, then he knew that he was perfectly parked. I don't think that any modern car features a hood ornament anymore.

Most people use a tennis ball and place it so the ball taps the windshield. Modern cars still have those. Wink

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make.my.deal

Dec 30, 2023 6:35 AM

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Quote from qwert1234

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Another way is to mark the side walls and match side mirrors to that. I use that as reference in my car. No hanging balls or something to trip over on garage floor.

I do the same!

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BrianLDelta

Dec 30, 2023 7:02 AM

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BrianLDeltaDec 30, 2023 7:02 AM

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Quote from allknowing1

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My old neighbor used to hang a ping pong ball half filled with bird shot from the ceiling of his garage so that when the hood ornament of his car touched the ball, then he knew that he was perfectly parked. I don't think that any modern car features a hood ornament anymore.

So hang it to touch the windshield. We used rubber kids play balls for decades.

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av911

Dec 30, 2023 10:02 AM

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Don't people turn their heads right or left and find a point of reference?? I even use where my car door will swing open as a reference. Why do you need all these gimmicks?

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AJR214

Jan 2, 2024 3:55 PM

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Quote from av911

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Don't people turn their heads right or left and find a point of reference?? I even use where my car door will swing open as a reference. Why do you need all these gimmicks?

Gimmicky, maybe. There are a lot of bad drivers and terrible parkers. Old people need additional assistance. Distractions, bad drivers/parkers, basically a guarantee that you are parked inside fully, not going to hit anything in front of you, and the garage door will close behind you without worry.

I have a hanging ball on a string with hooks in the ceiling for my wife. The ball comes down when the door is opened where she can line her steering wheel center to the ball and when it touches the windshield she's good. Close the garage and the ball goes back up to the ceiling. That is for me so when she's not parked in the garage and I'm working in it, I don't have a ball hanging in the way while I work.

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travelkin

Jan 2, 2024 4:22 PM

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Quote from tjones261

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Many people do that same thing with a old tennis ball.

Isn't there a commercial where a dog are the driver, then he goes crazy by the hanging tennis ball?

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tobak

Jan 2, 2024 4:34 PM

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Quote from FloridaSandman

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Corner lot at . . at a 4-way stop intersection . . next to an elementary school (bought 35 yrs ago - Who knew - I didn't). School has grown 10x size (Do Not buy a home in Fla next to a school). To many A..H...e 'parents?' think my drive is a short cut around crossing guard when she stops traffic as a way to 'cut the line'. Parent drivers hate me (good), crossing guard luv's me, kids (are kids) and have no idea what is going on (bless them). Tried various methods to keep the cars out of my driveway.
Hope installing these across my drive will keep cars from endangering the children who use my driveway, to avoid the 4-way corner and traffic, within my property lines (yea, sucky legal stuff) will help keep cars out. Worth trying.
Thank you, ScottB2669.
Oh, gonna put in front of driveway screen porch and brick flower boxes to keep me from backing into them. (Yea, in case you haven't figured it out yet - 2015 Chev Malibu withOut a cam. Yes, lots of bumper touch ups.)
I have said my peace. Hope it works for me. Let us Slicker's know

Doubt it will be effective. Have you tried a few of those deer scaring motion detecting sprinklers? Aim one for the windshield, another for the drivers side window, and a third for their passenger side window. Just shut off the hose when you leave so you don't wet your own car. Might even keep rooftop solar panel salesmen away too.

saluteyourshorts

Jan 2, 2024 4:47 PM

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saluteyourshortsJan 2, 2024 4:47 PM

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Quote from NeatShop7155

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do you have trouble with parking lol

For someone who has a smaller garage, setting up some type a guide/marker can make sure you consistently getting the maximal amount of free space (thought I'd still choose a tennis ball over something like this). It's handy if you have a small garage and still want to have some sort of work area available; every little bit of free space makes counts and a marker lets consistently make sure you're not pulling your car forward anymore than is needed to safely close down the garage door.

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xiZm

Jan 2, 2024 6:23 PM

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xiZmJan 2, 2024 6:23 PM

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Does this help wives not pull up too far in the garage?!

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