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Post by greenman on Jun 6, 2019 21:10:04 GMT
So much that can't be repaired or it's cheaper to buy another than fix it. Our local tip used to put serviceable items to one side but they've been told to stop. Where there's muck there's brass. Those serviceable items won't be going to waste. Someone will be converting them to folding beer tokens somewhere along the line. I hate buying new stuff. Clothes, boats, cars, equipment etc all second hand. A few things like stainless bolts and small parts are bought new as and when. And underwear. Nothing else. You're probably right. Agree about buying second hand. I do like a good auction
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Post by kris on Jun 6, 2019 23:30:58 GMT
So much that can't be repaired or it's cheaper to buy another than fix it. Our local tip used to put serviceable items to one side but they've been told to stop. I hate buying new stuff. Clothes, boats, cars, equipment etc all second hand. A few things like stainless bolts and small parts are bought new as and when. And underwear. Nothing else. Let's face it you hate buying anything unless it's a boat or beer.
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Post by patty on Jun 7, 2019 5:43:23 GMT
Where there's muck there's brass. Those serviceable items won't be going to waste. Someone will be converting them to folding beer tokens somewhere along the line. I hate buying new stuff. Clothes, boats, cars, equipment etc all second hand. A few things like stainless bolts and small parts are bought new as and when. And underwear. Nothing else. You're probably right. Agree about buying second hand. I do like a good auction I went to a viewing of an amazing auction in a farmhouse where time had literally stood still. There was stuff like tubular bells, assorted musical instruments, an amputation kit(unused) dating back decades. Stuff from Victorian etc era...I wandered round mesmerised. Fab morning out...couldn't go back for the auction which is probably just as well as the amputation kit really took my fancy I buy clothes from charity shops esp jeans cos quite often the small sizes are brand new..I always think people buy them thinking they'll diet into them then realise aint gonna happen, ditch and along comes me..Happy Days...
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Post by greenman on Jun 7, 2019 7:54:42 GMT
You're probably right. Agree about buying second hand. I do like a good auction Fab morning out...couldn't go back for the auction which is probably just as well as the amputation kit really took my fancy Nothing sharpens the mind more than speaking to somebody holding a sharp knife and a bone saw
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2019 8:13:46 GMT
You're probably right. Agree about buying second hand. I do like a good auction I went to a viewing of an amazing auction in a farmhouse where time had literally stood still. There was stuff like tubular bells, assorted musical instruments, an amputation kit(unused) dating back decades. Stuff from Victorian etc era...I wandered round mesmerised. Fab morning out...couldn't go back for the auction which is probably just as well as the amputation kit really took my fancy I buy clothes from charity shops esp jeans cos quite often the small sizes are brand new..I always think people buy them thinking they'll diet into them then realise aint gonna happen, ditch and along comes me..Happy Days... I always get clothes from charity shops have never in fact bought new trousers or sweaters in my life. Would be pointless as I get them properly dirty immediately anyway. Charity shops have worsened over the years because of the ebay thing and decent 501s being worth £20+ via ebay whereas they used to turn up at charity shops for £5.99. Still a lot better than buying new though. not everyone's cup of tea.
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Post by JohnV on Jun 7, 2019 10:20:08 GMT
I have it on good authority that feral boaters also root through waterside skips and bins. It's terrible. Something should be done. Not feral, just resourceful. Canal wombles my electric outboard came out of a skip ...... half hour of fettling and it has now lasted me 4 years
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2019 11:08:26 GMT
I was given a little Yamaha 3A outboard (Malta model) the other day which was on the way to the bin due to looking too rough.
Covered in spider webs and dust and sun-faded exterior. Prop is clean as a whistle.
Turns out its as good as new and shoves the dinghy along at a really good pace much better than my old Honda 2. Took the kids out with it yesterday and younger daughter Leila (7) exclaimed "THATS WHAT YOU NEED ON A BOAT!!"
she loves her boats that one.
The joy of two stroke outboards. Wicked bit of gear with serious grunt. I'm sure it would plane a small inflatable one up no problem.
I did have a 2.3m inflatable in the fleet but it got stolen off roof of boat. Only boat I have ever lost to tea leaves.
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Post by patty on Jun 7, 2019 21:12:49 GMT
I went to a viewing of an amazing auction in a farmhouse where time had literally stood still. There was stuff like tubular bells, assorted musical instruments, an amputation kit(unused) dating back decades. Stuff from Victorian etc era...I wandered round mesmerised. Fab morning out...couldn't go back for the auction which is probably just as well as the amputation kit really took my fancy I buy clothes from charity shops esp jeans cos quite often the small sizes are brand new..I always think people buy them thinking they'll diet into them then realise aint gonna happen, ditch and along comes me..Happy Days... I always get clothes from charity shops have never in fact bought new trousers or sweaters in my life. Would be pointless as I get them properly dirty immediately anyway. Charity shops have worsened over the years because of the ebay thing and decent 501s being worth £20+ via ebay whereas they used to turn up at charity shops for £5.99. Still a lot better than buying new though. not everyone's cup of tea. I was quite impressed by the Oxfam I went into in the big smoke today...lots of 'labels' and some retro stuff. Different class of charity to what we have in Wales...
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Post by kris on Jun 7, 2019 23:09:27 GMT
I always get clothes from charity shops have never in fact bought new trousers or sweaters in my life. Would be pointless as I get them properly dirty immediately anyway. Charity shops have worsened over the years because of the ebay thing and decent 501s being worth £20+ via ebay whereas they used to turn up at charity shops for £5.99. Still a lot better than buying new though. not everyone's cup of tea. I was quite impressed by the Oxfam I went into in the big smoke today...lots of 'labels' and some retro stuff. Different class of charity to what we have in Wales... Yes but I bet the prices where in a different class as well.
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Post by patty on Jun 8, 2019 6:40:52 GMT
I was quite impressed by the Oxfam I went into in the big smoke today...lots of 'labels' and some retro stuff. Different class of charity to what we have in Wales... Yes but I bet the prices where in a different class as well. The most expensive charity shop Ive been in is Cancer Care in Mumbles..they r stupid prices....£99 for a handbag ..not that I'd ever need another handbag but it just ridiculous. I thought the Oxfam not to bad.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2019 8:24:37 GMT
Oxfam move higher value gear to "boutique" type shops where they can get better prices. They also have an eBay outlet.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2019 8:41:22 GMT
I buy mostly books, but have occasionally bought shirts.
I find British Heart Foundation are the most expensive at £4 a book.
Whilst in Waterstones in Macclesfield we saw a book by Ann Cleves called 'Wild Fire' which was advertised as her latest in the Shetland series and cost £8.
Two days later in a charity shop in Bollington we bought a copy for 20p (I gave the lady £1 actually.)
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Post by Jim on Jun 8, 2019 8:49:03 GMT
I buy mostly books, but have occasionally bought shirts. I find British Heart Foundation are the most expensive at £4 a book. Whilst in Waterstones in Macclesfield we saw a book by Ann Cleves called 'Wild Fire' which was advertised as her latest in the Shetland series and cost £8. Two days later in a charity shop in Bollington we bought a copy for 20p (I gave the lady £1 actually.) Rog I see you have a new avatar. Elderly relatives? Charity shops in Chester had some posh stuff in , donated by the cheshire set no doubt, but they were (in)appropriately priced.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2019 8:59:20 GMT
The wife beater and victim ... just in case anyone is confused Rog ETA oh dear Jim ... I've just read your post to Jane ... if we ever meet I'd keep your head down
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Post by naughtyfox on Jun 8, 2019 9:06:58 GMT
I buy mostly books, but have occasionally bought shirts. I find British Heart Foundation are the most expensive at £4 a book. Whilst in Waterstones in Macclesfield we saw a book by Ann Cleves called 'Wild Fire' which was advertised as her latest in the Shetland series and cost £8. Two days later in a charity shop in Bollington we bought a copy for 20p (I gave the lady £1 actually.) Rog I see you have a new avatar. Elderly relatives? Charity shops in Chester had some posh stuff in , donated by the cheshire set no doubt, but they were (in)appropriately priced. Bloody Hell! It's Peter Sellers!
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