RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 31 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31 Just now, Bucoops said: Have you ever noticed that the bit where they fill doughnuts with jam look like ? Pretty much the same reason I steer clear of Farfalle and cappeletti pasta! Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TinTracks Posted May 31 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 31 6 minutes ago, goldfish said: The seller seems to have a few issues As does that loco he's selling. 😉 I seem to remember buying something from this seller way back. I don't recall there being anything like this in his blurb then. Sounds like somebody has upset him. Cheers, Rich 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 41 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: The downside is you don't get a choice! Mike. It's a hard knock life! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 31 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31 25 minutes ago, TinTracks said: Sounds like somebody has upset him On eBay, never! Mike. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted May 31 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31 49 minutes ago, Bucoops said: Have you ever noticed that the bit where they fill doughnuts with jam look like ? Yes, but the red-stained aperture would be a concern... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted May 31 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31 1 hour ago, Hroth said: Yes, but the red-stained aperture would be a concern... True. Chocolate? Custard? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted May 31 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 31 3 hours ago, Hroth said: Yes, but the red-stained aperture would be a concern... 1 hour ago, Bucoops said: True. Chocolate? Custard? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 7 hours ago, goldfish said: While looking for a potential donor of spare parts I came across this : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145801183784? The seller seems to have a few issues. It's a tricky one really. There have been times when I've had to make it very clear when selling a restoration project vehicle: "This is a restoration project. Although it will run, don't expect to turn up and drive it away. Don't expect to get a mint example for peanuts from some yokel who doesn't know what it's worth. Don't expect to turn up and haggle on the price, the winning bid is the agreed price and non negotiable." That may seem harsh, but I've met some absolute stars over the years. 7 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium SteveyDee68 Posted May 31 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 31 13 hours ago, goldfish said: Item description from the seller Fair condition working Good God - I’d hate to see what he would describe as “poor condition” Also, “working” for me would mean that it could at least - as a loco - run along a length of track under its own power. This example patently can’t (well, not without lurching and falling off said track) I won’t be purchasing … 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 A more accurate description would be: "Rough condition, but the clockwork motor works. Obviously it will need attention before being used and a number of parts replaced before it can be used as intended. Sold as spares or repair." Maybe I'm just too generous when I'm selling my rusty old junk? 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjcm Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 Just been offered a 1k discount on the Serbian steam engine to 26,500. Now if we all club together on the postage....👌 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted June 1 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1 4 hours ago, Sjcm said: Just been offered a 1k discount on the Serbian steam engine to 26,500. Now if we all club together on the postage....👌 But my destination is different to yours! 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted June 1 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1 On 31/05/2024 at 20:04, goldfish said: While looking for a potential donor of spare parts I came across this : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145801183784? The seller seems to have a few issues. Given the stated condition, perhaps some buyers have demanded and received a refund based on 'Not as Described'! Used: An item that has been previously used. [I concede that this is true]. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. How can this model be 'fully operational and functions as intended'? I'm sure that Hornby didn't originally sell it in that condition and expect a purchaser to be happy! This item may be a floor model or an item that has been returned to the seller after a period of use. [So previously sold and returned, maybe]. I wonder if the previous buyer returned it in the same condition, as when purchased? 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjcm Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 To be fair modern day Hornby regularly sells stuff that's not fully operational and doesn't function as intended😉 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 3 minutes ago, Sjcm said: To be fair modern day Hornby regularly sells stuff that's not fully operational and doesn't function as intended😉 https://www.google.com/search?q=three+wheels+on+my+wagon+youtube+&sca_esv=e60d7d3caff7b7c5&rlz=1C1GGRV_enGB755GB757&sxsrf=ADLYWIIA0DYmr1UBK-QtI2ApIJOHQkRVxQ%3A1717237829105&ei=RfhaZqSKBqORhbIPuvWP0Ac&ved=0ahUKEwjkwLG2mbqGAxWjSEEAHbr6A3oQ4dUDCBE&uact=5&oq=three+wheels+on+my+wagon+youtube+&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiIXRocmVlIHdoZWVscyBvbiBteSB3YWdvbiB5b3V0dWJlIDIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMggQABiABBiiBDIIEAAYgAQYogRI8nlQuRdYznNwAXgBkAEAmAGCAaAB8QuqAQQxNS4zuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIToAKHDsICChAAGLADGNYEGEfCAg0QABiABBiwAxhDGIoFwgIGEAAYBxgewgIIEAAYBRgHGB7CAggQABiiBBiJBcICCxAuGIAEGJECGIoFwgIpEC4YgAQYkQIYigUYlwUY3AQY3gQY4AQY9AMY8QMY9QMY9gMY9wPYAQHCAgUQLhiABMICCxAAGIAEGJECGIoFwgIFEAAYgATCAiMQLhiABBiXBRjcBBjeBBjgBBj0AxjxAxj1Axj2Axj3A9gBAZgDAIgGAZAGCboGBggBEAEYFJIHBDEyLjegB6eRAQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:6f3d9077,vid:r1pFTSQfmhU,st:0 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted June 1 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1 50 minutes ago, kevinlms said: But my destination is different to yours! Take the train? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted June 1 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1 2 hours ago, Bucoops said: Take the train? But my nearest railway line, is to 5ft 3in gauge! So I don't think a Serbian loco is going to fit. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted June 1 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1 42 minutes ago, kevinlms said: But my nearest railway line, is to 5ft 3in gauge! So I don't think a Serbian loco is going to fit. Not even in the overhead lockers? Poor show, they should allow for such requirements. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 1 hour ago, kevinlms said: But my nearest railway line, is to 5ft 3in gauge! So I don't think a Serbian loco is going to fit. All it needs is a woolly sock! 😎 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted June 1 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1 5 hours ago, Bucoops said: Take the train? The tunnel from Croatia to Australia, seems to be delayed slightly! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RFS Posted June 1 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1 An 8 Tb SSD for £99? Another scam of course. The only 8 Tb SSDs that I have seen cost around £900. Amusing to see it's being offered by weight. £99.99 per kg it says, so looks pretty heavy! Not Ebay, but on AliExpress you can now get 128 Tb SSD for just £21! Wonder how long it would take to format if it were real, which of course it isn't. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rab Posted June 1 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1 3 hours ago, kevinlms said: But my nearest railway line, is to 5ft 3in gauge! So I don't think a Serbian loco is going to fit. Would converting from OO to EM or P4 solve the problem? 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted June 1 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1 1 hour ago, RFS said: An 8 Tb SSD for £99? Another scam of course. The only 8 Tb SSDs that I have seen cost around £900. Amusing to see it's being offered by weight. £99.99 per kg it says, so looks pretty heavy! Not Ebay, but on AliExpress you can now get 128 Tb SSD for just £21! Wonder how long it would take to format if it were real, which of course it isn't. Blimey, fake computer parts is one rabbit hole even I wouldn't head down. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 "Users will currently see a stripped down version of the site, ..." it'll be pole dancing next! 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted June 2 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 2 8 hours ago, rab said: Would converting from OO to EM or P4 solve the problem? By coincidence EM gauge to 3.5mm scale is almost exactly 5'3". 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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