Monday, August 16, 2010
WARRANTY CONTACTS A guide of who to call O to Z
DEC Superscan 2 A Nice compliment unit to the Bosch KTS
Dec Superscan 2
A Nice compliment to the Bosch KTS
Now avaiable through Celtech
The Unit is a laptop or PC Based scanner, comprising of a small interface box, and runs the software on your PC.
In Depth Coverage
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beware of cuksltd
i have been waiting for the other part to the belt i bought from darren for 5 months. i had left him neutral feedback as i felt he didnt make it clear in auction. he contacted me to withdraw the feedback on the understanding that he would send the inner belt. this was on the 05/07/06. and since then all i have had is lies and excuses
i was promised faithfully it would be with me on monday 11/12/06 it is now 18/12/06 and still no inner belt
the bloke is beyond a joke this is the worst ebayer i have come accross
he promises the earth and deliver nothing
so please be warned you will be taking a gamble
EUROPA INTERNATIONAL TRADING
europa international trading is no more and have left a lot of unhappy customers to try and get money back the people who are dealing with are called TENON RECOVERY on tell 0191511 5000 best of look
Is Soundproofing the same as Sound Deadening?
using paypall
I would like to warn sellers about paypall
Last year, I sold am item (160), received paypall payment, dispatched item and received ve feedback.
Luckily I had not left feedback at this stage.
Paypall then froze money in my account and sent an email asking details of postage etc..
The buyer had confirmed address and was verified and I dispatched by royal mail special delivery so had tracking details as proof buyer received item.
Even after all this, Paypall withdrew the money from my account, and I got nowhere trying to get it back either directly from buyer or from paypall or ebay -paypall said they did not receive my email regarding postage details within the required time scale (even though I qualified fot seller protection). I had replied and the email was eventually found during investigation by the Financial Ombudsman.
I got my money back and 50 compensation
Beware of paypall and only use if covered by seller protection ie buyer is verified with confirmed address. Send to confirmed address only and keep proof of dispatch.
If paypall freeze money, be sure to reply promptly and keep copies of emails
Good Luck
National Curriculum
The National Curriculum documents for England and Wales are available FREE of charge. They are commonly advertised as being around 25 and 10 respectively, but they are both available free of charge if you call the right number. I can't be sure about KS3 and KS4, but the documents for KS1
Items missing in the post
I have recently won a dispute regarding an Item that allegedly went missing in the post ( the person in question knows who she is). I approached the seller in a polite manner asking for a replacement or a refund this she refused to do and said that it was my responsibility to claim from the Post Office via their claims procedure which would take 3-4 months. This seller was wrong on two counts, first : she entered into a contract with me to supply goods I had purchased ,if she could not supply them there she have been a replacement or refund. Second : It is the sellers responsibility to claim from the post office as they entered into an paid agreement that the Post Office would deliver the goods, it is not the buyers responsibility as there was no agreement between the buyer an Royal Mail.
The main point here is that the seller is responsible for claiming from the Post Office so dont be fobbed off with that laim old excuse ''it must have been lost in the post''. There are too many unscrupulous sellers trying it on.
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How To Find Rare Tess Gerritsen Books
Hi,
This is for all fans of Tess Gerritsen books. If your after finding some of the rarer titles such as Peggy Sue Got Murdered, Thief of Hearts, Keeper of the Bride, etc then I would strongly advise looking on www.ebay.com the American eBay as I have bought many ofmy titles from here and including postage costs I have paid no more than 4 each. Once I read them I sold them on eBay for 8 so it makes it worth it. Its also handy to keep an eye out on Amazon and to google the titles and see what comes up. I would also recommend trying the local library and looking in their catalogues as many of my books have been from here and this is where I located Thief of Hearts.
If your so keen to read the 2 books: Love Masquerade and Adventure's Mistress, then i'm sorry to say that these are not and will not be re-published. The firm publishing these books closed down and did not make many at all for general release, if any for the public. This I was told by Tess Gerritsen herself as she replied to a letter I sent her. If anyone actually does find any then please let me know!!! However I very much doubt this!
Please rate this guide as helpful if you liked it and for a list and synopsis of this authors book check out my other review.
Home Break in Scams - Beware
Recently, I sold an old car for 100. The Buyer paid through paypal quickly and seemed almost "charming" on the phone. We arranged for him to pick up the car a week or so after the sale ended.
The day of the pickup, the buyer came to collect the car. He claimed he had taken the train approximately 100miles (for a 100 car?). I know I had described the car accurately and it was worth more than 100 even in parts. It was actually in excellent condition considering its age but I needed to get it off the street before the tax ran out.
My expectation was that the buyer would kick the tires a little, make sure he got what he paid for, sign the transfer document and leave. After all, it was already paid for. But instead he insisted we go into my home (which I refused to do). My dog didn't like him and I always trust my dog.
When I refused to allow the buyer into my home (there was no need, after all), he starting wobbling about whether he wanted to take the car away that day. It took me a second to realise he wasn't actually interested in the car, he was interested in what's in my home. Once I did realise the car wasn't his primary interest, my attitude towards him changed. I became quite blunt and told him he had already paid for the car so he can either take it away, or I'll send off the transfer documents without his signature and tell them he seemed a bit dodgey. As soon as the buyer realised I wasn't going to let him in and was getting annoyed, he left in a HUGE hurry.
It turns out I lived in a small town and the buyer had taken a local taxi company from the station. I tracked down the taxi driver who told me that the buyer had spoken to him during the drive, and said he was VISITING HIS GIRLFRIEND.
When I heard this I became very concerned and contacted the police. The buyer had been wearing a name tag that he said was from his work. I now believe this was part of the scam. Probably to support a fake identity?
The event was very strange and the buyer never ended up collecting the car. He left no feedback. He did not demand his money back. He just disappeared. A while later I mentioned my experiences to a friend who also uses Ebay. My friend said there are con artists who pretend to be interested in "pick up" items (items that require personal pickup due to their size). The con artists are prepared to invest a little cash in the potential of being able to enter your home (to sign transfer documents, etc.). Their real interest is in getting into your house, to rob it.
Please be very careful when you invite a strange buyer (or seller) into your home. I now make sure I am not alone. I have my dog with me at every moment (he's got excellent judgement) and if possible I even try to arrange for the item to be outside of my home if possible (ie on the driveway, front lawn), so that (a) my neighbours can see the transaction taking place, and (b) nobody enters my home except bonafide visitors and guests.
Fortunately (or unfortunately?) everything I own comes from either a carboot sale or Ebay. And I don't buy antiques (unless by accident). A burglar would be somewhat disappointed if they broke into my home. It's not worth the physical exertion... LOL. Nevertheless.... beware, be safe! I hope this info proves helpful to someone.
False descriptions, goods not as advertised.
Triple embossing with UTEE for ATCs, Cardmaking
This is my way of doing embossing or enamelling. I like to create the effect of enamel or glass tiles both smooth and with rubber stamped images.
To make an enamelled picture, embellishment, photo etc., I print the image onto self adhesive paper. I use my own kits for most of these images as they are printed on special permanent adhesive paper. However, with a bit of care you can print your own. Cut out the image and stick it onto a piece of mountboard. Do not use ordinary card stock and this will curl up and bend after a few hours. Mountboard can be purchased in many different colours so can be co-ordinated with the image you are embossing. Cut round the image but please leave a border, this is to stop the image curling up at the edge and the UTEE will secure it to the mountboard giving a good clean surface. Cover the picture side of the mountboard with embossing ink and then dip the mountboard into some CLEAR UTEE - ultra thick embossing enamel. Heat the surface of the tile until it melts(remember to use a baking sheet, heat resistant sheet on top of your cutting mat or surface), as soon as the powder has melted put it straight back into the powder and coat the surface again, heat again with the heat gun and do this once more. The third coating should be enough. Heat the third surface until it looks like glass and is completely smooth. That should be enough. You can always do another layer if you wish or even melt it again later and put another layer on. I rarely do more than 3 layers. Leave the tile to cool and you now have a lovely little embellishment that looks like an enamelled tile. This can be used as jewellery, in scrapbooking, perfect on ATCs and of course as embellishments for cards. They can also be used to decorate boxes, books, in fact the possibilities are endless.
If you wish to use the UTEE to rubber stamp with then again, this is how I do it. Take a piece of mountboard, remember that if you use coloured mountboard and clear UTEE then that will be the colour of your finished image. No need to use coloured UTEE unless you really want to. Cover the coloured side of the mountboard with embossing ink, dip it into the powder and heat, as soon as it has melted dip it in the powder again, do it a third time and possibly for rubber stamping a fourth time. At the final melt have a rubber stamp ready and after 2 or 3 seconds press the rubber stamp into the melted powder. Leave it for a short while to cool and then take the stamp off. You should be left with an impression of the stamp. You can use all of a stamp, a small part of a stamp or whatever you wish. The mountboard can be cut into sections after heating so you can use a stamped image and then cut it into sections which is an interesting way to try. When the image is cool, I take some rub ons, metallic ones are good and rub over the surface of the raised image. This can give a stunning effect and of course you can co-ordinate to your own ATCdesigns. If you make little tiles or tag shapes from UTEE - if you want to put ribbon or cord through to hang them or embellish them, make sure that you make a hole through the mountboard BEFORE you heat it, that way you can have even more versatility. You can even put an eyelet through before heating.
THE BIG CHINA GUITAR SCAM!!!
A big issue with fake "brand name" guitars has been growing on Ebay. The majority (about 95%) of these fake guitars have been coming out of China. You name it, Gibson, Epiphone, Fender, ESP, LTD, and list goes on. It is pretty easy to spot out this scam. Here are a few ways that you can spot them out,
1. The listing is from China
2. They give % discounts in shipping for larger purchases
3. They have many of the same listing over and over again with the same pictures from different sellers.
4. They are very broad about the guitar you are purchasing (if they mention anything about it whatsoever)
5. They talk about China's culture more then the guitar (I know, it's funny but TRUE)
6. They have private feedback (they do this because of people leaving feedback about being scammed)
7. They have ridiculously low selling prices (sorry, you can't get a new Gibson for $2.88)
8. Don't be fooled by them being verified, a powerseller, and or having an about me page!
9. Nine times out of ten, the guitar is in the wrong category
10. If you are still not sure about the authenticity of the guitar you will be purchasing, ask the sellers specific questions and follow your gut instincts.
Knowing full well that I was going to get scammed with a fake Les Paul even though the seller, again from China, stated it was the real deal, I purchased one to inspect the quality since our company sells guitars as well. Not to our surprise, the guitar was indeed a fake. A low quality fake at that. The finish was cheap, the tuners were student grade at best, the humbuckers were weak, the neck was not set in correctly, the inlays were sketchy, the hardware was junk, and the body was made from plywood! Not exactly a grade A Gibson huh?
PLEASE READ: It appears that the scammers are the only people who are not finding this guide helpful. This scam is effecting 100's of people daily. Please vote "Yes" for this guide below to help others from getting scammed and making the Ebay community even better!
Designing a Nursery/ Bedroom? - consider the following!
Having just stumbled across what I agreed to be sound advise regarding what to buy for a newborn, it brought back all sorts of memories!
I'd highly recommend any future parents consider:
a DIMMER SWITCH fitted whilst you're doing the decorating etc.Theglow fromthe plug in types are great to a limited extentbut, frompersonal experience, when you're looking for a dummy at 3am or your child has just been sick everywhere you need extra lighting that doesn't "blind" the child or you!
BLACK OUT BLINDS/CURTAIN LINERS - being honest never used them until this Spring when both my children had a room makeover and got "branded curtains" The curtains certainly matched the decor etc but you could literally see the light shining through. Theirwindows were unsuitable for blinds but theblack outliners are ace! - heat and light keptout in summer and warmth retained in winter! - their old curtains did have linings but weren't half as effective.
SOCKET COVERS - not neededinitially but consider as a "must have" item when your child gets to moving on their own!
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High Density Memory
1960`s / 1970`s / 1980`s CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
I have been building up my christmas decorations since 2005
Early Learning Centre Rosebud cottage dolls house
Fiat Radiator Fitting Guide For Novices
There are several things to remember when removing and refitting a Fiat radiator.
The first is the fragility of the unit. Most modern Fiat radiators are made from an aluminium centre core capped on both ends with plastic tanks.
Unlike the older copper and brass Fiat radiators they are not easily repaired and even the slightest nick in the aluminium core can render theFiat radiator useless.
The Fiat radiator plastic end tanks are also fairly fragile and great care should be taken to not knock the plastic locating pins.
NEVER remove a Fiat radiator cap from a Fiat radiator expansion tank or rFiat adiator whilst the engine coolant is still hot. Great pressure can build up in some Fiat radiator systems and the fitter must be sure that the engine and it's cooling system have had sufficent time to cool.
If your replacement Fiatradiatoris of copper and brass constructionbe careful not over tighten any threaded fittings such as the hole for the Fiat radiator fan switch. The fittings are only soft soldered into the Fiat radiator tank and can easily be broken if over tightened.
Care should also be taken when removing and refitting the Fiat radiator hoses on to the Fiat radiator pipes, again these fiitings are soft soldered and can form leaks if excessive force is used.
If your Fiat radiator has an inbuilt oil cooler with threaded fittings for the pipes ensure they are not cross threaded when attaching.
Always, always, always replace the anti freeze solution when refilling the Fiat radiator. The antifreeze also acts as engine coolant as it has a higher boiling temperature than water. Aways use the manufacturers recommended soultion and observe the correct ratio of water to anti freeze.
When you are confident that the Fiat radiator is fitted correctly and all pipes are sufficently tightened you will need to run the engine until it gets warm enough for the thermostat to open and circulate the water through the entire system. It is ESSENTIAL to remove any trapped are from the Fiat radiator cooling system as air expands greatly and can blow a Fiat radiator from the pressure build up.
It is advisable to set the heater temperature control to HOT as this will allow water to circulate through the unit. Do not switch the fan on as this will only slow the process of heating the system.
If you are in any doubt about removing or refitting a Fiat radiator you should leave it to your local garage or car radiator specialist.
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Citroen Xantia Air Con Compressor Fitting Guide A/C AC
Buy Citroen Xantia A/C Compressors from 175.00 in our Ebay store. We have a vast selection of Citroen Xantia Air Con Compressors, new, reconditioned and remanufactured.
Below is a fitting guide for your convenience - Please give us a positive vote if it proves useful.
When a failed Citroen Xantia air conditioning compressor is replaced by a new Citroen Xantia a/c compressor, it is so important to have the lubricant distributed evenly across the Citroen Xantia air conditioning compressor and the Citroen Xantia a/c system before engaging the system for the first time.
If this is overlooked and the Citroen Xantia air con compressor is engaged immediately after is has been charged with refrigerant, it may happen that all the oil in the Citroen Xantia a/c compressor will be pushed out all at once while there is no oil yet to enter the Citroen Xantia air conditioning compressor on the other side. This is caused by the fact that it takes some time for the oil to spread across the system and mix with the refrigerant. Eventually the Citroen Xantia ac compressor may be damaged because of a lack of lubrication during the first few minutes of operation.
This will of course be more problematic after the system has been flushed, this will mainly be the case after the Citroen Xantia air con compressor has suffered a catastrophic failure with metal particles from the Citroen Xantia a/c compressor being spread across the entire system.
A rule of thumb guide when installing a new Citroen Xantia air con compressor is to manually turn the Citroen Xantia a/c compressor pulleyto make sure that the oil is distributed through the Citroen Xantia air con compressor evenly. Experienced engineers willnormally turn the Citroen Xantia ac compressor 1015 times to ensure that oil has been pushed around the system.
There is still more to do to prepare the Citroen Xantia air con compressor, knowing and following the procedure will be of great importance if a newly installed Citroen Xantia air conditioning compressor should fail after a short period of time and within its warranty period. There is no bigger disappointment than having a warranty claim denied because something as simple as the following procedure has been overlooked.
Generally new Citroen Xantia a/c compressors are supplied charged with oil, but it is always recommended that you check this by draining the new Citroen Xantia air con compressor to check the amount of oil in the Citroen Xantia air conditioning compressor.
Then once you have removed the old Citroen Xantia a/c compressor you should do the same again, empty the old Citroen Xantia ac compressor of oil to see how much oil was in it and then fill the new Citroen Xantia air con compressor with the same amount this is to avoid over charging the system with oil.
After this has been done and the Citroen Xantia a/c compressor has been fitted, you do not engage the Citroen Xantia air con compressor with the engine running until the following steps have been followed.
1, Open all air louvers at the dash board, 2, Start the engine and let it stabilise at idle speed 3, Set theblower at maximum speed, 4, Engage the Citroen Xantia a/c system and operate it continuously for 2 minutes at below1500 rpm.
After the two minutes the Citroen Xantia air con compressor oil will have distributed evenly throughout the Citroen Xantia a/c system.
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PARFM PARFUM FLSCHUNGEN FAKES CHANEL VICHY DIOR MAC
Wir alle sind ihnen hoffnungslos verfallen, ob Mnnlein oder Weiblein den guten Duftwsserchen von Chanel, Dior und Gucci, die uns Laune machen und das Outfit fr den Tag abrunden! Kaum eine Frau, die weniger als drei verschiedene Dfte zur Auswahl je nach Stimmung und Anlass besitzt und die Mnner ziehen mittlerweile krftig nach.Bis eine ausgewogene Basisnote, frische Kopfnote und unverwechselbare Herznote eines Dufts aus exklusiven len und edlen Inhaltstoffen kreiert ist, gehen einige Jahre ins Land, tfteln Experten in Labors von Armani bis Yves Saint Laurent und schnuppern die bestbezahlten Parfumeure der Welt unermdlich.Kein Wunder also, das wir uns diese unwiderstehlichen Verfhrer gern etwas kosten lassen. Ein 50 ml Chanel-Flakon fr 120 Euro? Kein Problem, das ist es uns wert! Oder doch nicht?
Immer mehr Verbraucher suchen nach einer gnstigen Gelegenheit, ihr Lieblingsparfum zum Schnppchenpreis auf eBay zu ergattern. Nicht selten ist die Ernchterung nach Eintreffen des sehnschtig erwarteten Pckchens gro: Seltsamer Flakon, anderer Verschluss, trbe Farbe, und ganz bestimmt nicht der Duft, den wir erwartet haben!Es wimmelt auf dieser Plattform von Verkufern, die Plagiate teurer Parfums in hchst unterschiedlicher Qualitt als Originale anpreisen und mehr oder minder erfolgreich verkaufen.
Hier ein paar Tipps, wie Sie Flschungen erkennen knnen:
1. Optik: Flakonform, inkl. Deckel und Schrift sind oft sehr gut gemacht, unterscheiden sich aber dennoch in den Details: Chanel No.5 wird beispielsweise oft als Nr. 5 verkauft (mit r anstatt dem o!). Aufwendig designte und verarbeitete Flakonverschlsse, werden vereinfacht, wie etwa gesehen bei Thierry Mugler Angel. Teils sind die Kartonagen und Farben auch nicht exakt wie das Original, wie etwa die unterschiedlichen Verpackungen von Chanel Allure Eau de Toilette und Chanel Allure Eau de Parfum. Also: ab in den Laden und vergleichen mit dem Original oder auf der Internetseite des Herstellers genau hinschauen!
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Problem with seller MARDEXT
UPDATE NOTE: PARTIAL VICTORY FINALY....!!!! A CLAIM THROUGH SQUARETRADE WITHA FEE OF 29 BUCKS HAS MANAGED TO GET THIS NEGATIVE FEEDBACK REMOVED, BUT THE COMMENT LEFT BY THIS IDIOT IS STILL IN PLACE....AT LEAST I GOT MY MONEY BACK ANDI HADHIS NEG FEEDBACK REMOVED FROM MY SCORE. PLUS, MY NEG FEEDBACK IN HIS EBAY SCORE WILL REMAIN AND NEVER BE REMOVED NO MATTER WHAT THIS BUGGER DOES...!!!....JUSTICE AT A PRICE, BUT ITS SOMETHING....
READ BELOW THE DETAILS OF THIS BAD TRANSACTION TO LEARN ABOUT BAD EBAYERS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM:
This MARDEXT seller advertised an item on ebay.
I bought it.
I received something else (NOT THE ITEM DESCRIBED OR SHOWN IN THE AUCTION).
I emailedMARDEXT a few times and finaly got areplysaying' OH, I DID NOT KNOW THESE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE' ....!!!!
I asked for a replacement and the return postage costs payed since this was NOT my faultas he KNEW EXACTLY WHAT HE DID.
Got NO replyand after around 27 emails I decided to claim my money back from Paypal.
I made the claim and around 15 days later after which the seller ignored Paypalsclaim, they decided in my favour and gave me a refund.
GUESS WHAT ????....
This bugger left me this negative feedback : 'BEWARE SELLERS, REVERSED PAYMENT AFTER WE SHIP ITEM' ....!!!!
The nerve this bugger has...!!!....
I have since sent around 50 emails to eBay to get this defamatoryfeedback removed.
They keep sending me automated replies about how sorry they are my experience was bad and that they cant see anything wrong here, therefore they cannot remove the feedback...!!!
WOW...!!! ...eBay sure knows how to look into cases...!!!
They sure looked into this bugger because eBay then sent ME an email warning me for using 'profound language' in my follow up to this buggers neg feedback....!!!...I called him a 'prick' and I stand by this word.....HIS ACTIONS SHOW THAT KIND OF PERSON...!!!
But it seems eBay only cares about the powersellers...after all these are the people that make them money.....RIGHT ???
WRONG...!!! Ebay seems to forget that WE THE BUYERS are the ones who MADE EBAY WHAT IT IS...!!!
You can put on sale whatever you want, but unless people start buying, there is nothing happening....IT IS THE BUYERS WHO MADE EBAY SO POPULAR....
And it seems that we the buyers have little if NO protection from eBay AND from buggers like this MARDEXT fellow...
I dont care if this person has alot of positive feedback....its how he deals with the negatives he gets and what he does when there is a problem with a trasaction that makes me wonder how good an ebayer he is.
I am now trying to put togethera DEFAMATION CLAIM and send it to eBay...see what happens...but I hold little faith here.....eBay sent me another email yesterday telling me that 'since im registered with ebays CORE site, they are unable to remove this feedback'......WHAT A CROCK OF BALLONEY...!!!!
EBAY IS PLAYING WITH ME AND SIMPLY DONT WANT TO CARE ABOUT THIS CASE.....AFTER ALL, THIS IS WHAT THEY DO TO JUST ABOUT EVERY ONE WHO MAKES A CLAIM......EBAYS CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND JUSTICE SYSTEM SUCKS BIG TIME....
One last thing: if anyone has a look at this MARDEXT persons feedbackthey will notice that in EVERY SINGLE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK THEY GOT, THE SAME STORY IS HAPPENING: MARDEXT DOES NOT RESPOPND TO EMAILS WHEN THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH A TRANSACTION.
FEAST ON THIS YOU LAZY EBAY CUSTOMER SERVICEEMPLOYEES...!!!
Im not going to give up on this.
One way or another im going to have this false negative feedback removed.
Buying a pram or buggy? Save money, first time mums!!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Suzuko GY125
Free SIM unlock codes!
I just read some reviews about to not buy unlocking codes from sellers on eBay as you can download this software free from the net. Nothing but the true, but the one who write this guide don't knowone little detail, you must know to use the software to make it generate the right code.I'm the only one on eBay how give free asistance to unlock your phone and i guaranted that codes work on any phonesfrom my list. It's true i get 1 negative and one neutral feedback but because one buyer don't know to read well, and other one do not ask for my assistance. everybody who ask for assistance give me a positive feedback, many buyers don't leave feedback for no reason, maybe they don't call for assistance or they forget to do it.
If you want to unlock your phone try the google to search for codes, but you will not find out how to get the real code for your phone, that is a fact
Do not trust in Samsung universal unlock code ( temporary unlock ) you can get your phone death or freeze, then you will pay 50 quid to repair it.
UK Customs Charges For Goods Purchased Outside The EU
If you are living in the UK and purchase an item from outside the EU you need to be aware of possible customs charges. The value of incoming goods that are duty free has been setat 18.00. If you purchase an item from overseas that has a value of more than this you may (if they spot your parcel in customs - they can't possibly check every one) face additional charges from customs and the carrier that delivers your parcel to you.
If your item(s) exceed 18.00 they will take this amount, ADD ON the postage and charge you duty on this total amount. The carrier will then charge you a customs clearance fee on top. They will require the duty and fees from you on the doorstep before they hand over the parcel.
This charging system and the small value of goods we are allowed to import is not advertised well and most people only find out about it when a postal delivery representative arrives with a parcel and a bill. I hope this information is useful to someone and if I've got any of the figures wrong please let me know so I can make appropriate changes.
Newbies on EBAY a tounge in cheek guide
Welcome to EBAY.
WARNING this IS addictive lol. this is a guide to newbies from a newbie.Firstly, don't make the mistake of bidding on everything you see lol its like kiddies in a candy shop,even if you really do HAVE the money to buy it all at once it does get very confusing (personal experience lol). Equally, as a seller its wise to pace yourself, 100 items in the first week will get confusing (lol again from personal experience). Its a good idea toset up a paypal account befor you start shoping on Ebay, there are some great sellers out there who ONLY accept paypal. if for ANY reason you cannot pay the seller within 7 days (or earlier if specified on the item discription) ALWAYS contact, a seller would rather know that you are having problems and that they WILL get their money. if you have a good Ebay feedback score a good seller will most likely wait a few days for honest delays.
wether you are a buyer or a seller, read feedback objectively, if someone has great feedback with just a few negative comments, look at the feedback of the person leaving the negative feedback, and be aware that negative feedback is often more a result of 2 hard-headed people, trust your instincts.
feedback is a life force on ebay, be sure as a seller to leave appropriate feedback as soon as you recieve payment. as a buyer please be polite enough to leave feedback as soon as you have recieved and are happy with the item. if the event of any kind of dispute, its always worth trying to sort it out befor leaving negative feedback, often negective will only get you negative, deserved or not.
so...here you are, in the wonderfull land of EBAY, your journey here will be amazing, will suppass all your dreams, will show you things you never knew you wanted and often never even knew existed, be safe, only shop within your own personal means, treat other EBAYERS as you'd like to be treated
and most importantly.....HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!
Invest with Ebay
If your like me, you can't seem to save money and even the loose change jar gets raided now and then. This guide is intend toshow how ebay can helpwith this problem.
The problem with saving is that its so often detached from the real world. It's difficult to see those numbers or bits of paper as anything but numbers and bits of paper.
I recently started a business and found myself running it like my life. Every penny gets spent. Then I began to remember all those wise people who told me if you want to get ahead you must invest. I'll invest in the business I thought! yer right! thats crap unless your talking serious money, all I had was a few quid a week.
After much delibaration I decided to invest money buying something which appreciates in value but requires little investment. What, I didn't know. Finally in desparation I looked at all those crap get rich scemes on ebay and while searching I saw an old 10 bob note for sale for a couple of quid. Thats got to go up in value and it's cheap so I brought it.
8 months on, I've got a new hobby collecting bank notes. My collection must be worth over 1500 now and I've got no intention of cashing in. Infact I can't wait for spare cash now so that I can indulge my new hobby further. I don't even think about saving money now, my problem is tring to cerb the amount I spend on saving money.
You may not be turned on by bank note but if you look around on ebay you'll find something I'm sure.
THANK FOR READING MY GUIDE!
Tanya
How to tie a Bandana
How to tie a bandana
1) Grab your bandana and fold it in half diagonally.
Drape the resulting triangle around your neck, with the center point down your back.
2) Bring the two corners together a couple of inches back from your hairline and tie in a single overhand knot. Make sure the tops of your ears are covered, and make it snug - you don't want your bandana sliding up the back or the front of your head.
3) Hang on to the knot with one hand so it doesn't come undone, and with the other hand grab the center point and pull it up over the back of your head so the point comes just past the knot. Be careful, sometime the fabric folds in on itself or grabs itself and if you pull too hard too fast it'll just pull the whole thing up the back of your head. Lay the point you just pulled up over the center of the knot. This is where three hands come in handy, but you can do it. Use a couple of fingers to hold the point down, and tie the knot again (make sure it's a square knot, and not a granny!), catching the point in the knot.
4) If you think your bandana might slide up the back, use a couple of clips or bobby pins to secure it to your hair.
5) If the knot has a tendency to slide backwards, consider snagging some of your hair in the knot (just be careful when you take it out). Or if you'd prefer, use a couple of pins, just try to make sure they don't show.
click here for bandanas!
BEWARE, PAYPAL Not As Safe As I Thought
In May 2006, I sold a pair of Training Shoes to 'samina_24' who, once the item had been received and Good Feedback stating that the item was received, did a runner.
PAYPAL e-mailed me a 'Reversal of funds' notification, telling me that I had unautherised funds in my PAYPAL Account.
It turned out that 'samina_24' (Rukshar Aslam from Leeds) had registered with PAYPAL using someone elses Credit Card, the funds (46) had to be returned to the rightful card holder
The Police say there is not a lot I can do about it, the crime was commited against the card holder and I should talk to PAYPAL as it is a Civil matter, this I have done but believe me, it's like trying to get blood out of a stone. Meanwhile, Rukshar's off to the Market or Car Booty with my trainers. It's not just me that was stitched up by Rukshar, he managed to complete 24 transactions in a 4 day trading period before being stopped by Ebay. Rukshar Aslam is now indefinately suspended.
The most irritating thing is thay PAYPAL allowed themselves to be conned and have just passed it on to me.
Buying or Selling, I willNEVER use PAYPAL again. hd21563
World Cup Tickets - Scam or not?
I don't know if they are scams or not, but ask yourself: would you pay over 500 for two world cup final tickets if:
Two different people were selling two tickets each side by side AND
One was in America and one was in the UK ? AND
The enay listing was identical AND
even the hotmail address in the listings was identical
someone will though ---- I just hope they use a credit card
LIGHTERLIFE
I TOO AM ON THE LIGHTERLIFE DIET. ITS GREAT, IT REALLY WORKS. THE OTHER GUIDE IS HONEST ABOUT THE PRICING - 2.35 PER PACK, THOUGH YOU DO HAVE TO BUY A WEEKS SUPPLY MINIMUM.
I ONLY WANTED TO ADD THESE POINTS..
IF YOU ARE A MAN YOU CAN EXPECT TO LOSE 3 STONE IN 50 DAYS
IF YOU ARE A WOMAN YOU CAN LOSE 3 STONE IN 100 DAYS, ALTHOUGH I AM A WOMAN THAT HAS PREVIOUSLY LOST 5 STONE IN 100 DAYS....
I AM BACK ON THE DIET AFTER HAVING A BABY, AS YOU CANNOT DO THIS DURING PREGNANCY.
IF YOU WANT TO FIND A COUNSELLOR IN YOUR AREA THERE IS A LIGHTERLIFE WEBSITE.
WWW LIGHTERLIFE CO UK (ADD "." WHERE APPROPRIATE, EBAY WOULLDNT ALLOW ME TO PASTE THIS AS A WEBSITE LINK (I THINK THATS IT, IT MIGHT BE HYPENATED)
COUPONS
Royal Mail Pricing Changes PiP as of 21st August 2006
ipods from china
BE WARNED,
Ifeel i should write this as ebay do not seem to be doing anything about it.
Have you noticed that there are alot of ipods up for grabs at stupidly low buy it now prices?
I have. not all of them are scams, but i have noticed that most of them are new members, all have 10 pieces of feedback ( which are just generated by other duff members) and become non registered users just after they have taken your hard earned.
hope this helps.
come on ebay sort this out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Caution to buyers
Be cautious when bidding for items that are not fully described. Coins and medallions should state the size, composition and related year. Gold Filled means rolled gold. If it is stated "18k" ask for the country of manufacture (try and stand by British Assay marks) Some nefarious Chinese put "18k" on gold plated copper (I have been caught twice). There are reasons a seller will not give a full description of an item.Two items running at this time states "New antique ...........". How can you have a NEW antique.There are also some listings that state "24 carat Gold......" Not in Britain there are not. 24 carat is Pure Gold and too soft for manufacturing purposes. The most common is the listings that have no description but the description box is filled with the sellers terms. Ask many questions
Addition. Some sellers often state "Hallmarked" and display a stamp on the item. This is sometimes the townmark especially continental Silver. A good investment is The Book of Old Silver by Seymour B Wylie. A hallmark in Britain, and sometimes former members of the British Empire. means the marks made by theassay office. Anchor for Birmingham, Leopards head for London, etc.this will be followed by a Lion Guardant for silver, or a Crown and number (9 or 18 for old gold or 375) in the same box. Then a letter mark to signify the year. On silver and gold items you will sometimes find the 'Duty Mark' of the sovereign or Britannia for pre-George 1 period.
(Added 01/08/2008) As a 'Retired Silversmith' I am quite astonished at the number of sellers that PERSIST in describing their item as "Hallmarked silver" when the item is merely stamped '925' This is NOT a Hallmark. A hallmark is the mark of the Goldsmiths Guild and the local Assay Office.It is a box containg a number relative to the content of Goldor silver called "The Milesmil mark" signifying the fineness of the metal in parts per thousand. This is contained with a box (or Oval) for Gold it is375, 585,750, 916,990,999. For Silver it is 800, 925, 958, 999. For Platinum it is 850, 900, 950, 999. This is then followed by the Assay Office (in Britain) A leopard for London, An Anchor for Birmingham, A Rose for Sheffield, and a Castle for Edinburgh.
These silver Items Merely stamped '925' are made by the manufacturer and to pass them off as Silver, To describe the as Silver in the main is untrue. So if they do not carry a Hallmark and an Assay Office mark. DO NOT BID AS SILVER. It can be Fraud.
How To Add Sky Digital To Another Room Or Bedroom
How to add sky digital to another room or a bedroom without having to pay extra subscription fees or having to run up and down the stairs changing channels.
Using my method youll be able to have digital upstairs and be able to change over the stations from upstairs.You wont however be able to watch different from your downstairs connection or be able to record unless your sure no one will turn it over on you from the other room as its all run from the same box and connection.Youll be amazed at just how easy it is to do.I know I was.And all it cost me was approx 50.00 pounds.At the most.
If you decide to follow my Instructions and step to step guide you should have as I have a crystal clear picture both up and down stairs on both Televsions,as well as be able to change the television over from either up or down stairs.
YOU MUST ALSO BE AWARE YOU ARE UNDERTAKING THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK AS IM NOT THERE FITTING IT FOR YOU
THIS IS LIKE ANY OTHER DIY IF IT DOES NOT WORK FOR YOURS LIKE IT DIDMINE MOST SUCCESSFULLY I HAVE TO ADD HENCE THATS WHY IM DOING THIS ITS ALL DOWN TO YOU.HENCE YOU ARE THEREFORE LIABLE FOR ANY BREAKAGES OR COSTS.THIS MUST BE UNDERSTOOD RIGHT FROM THE START.
I am doing this step to step guide as when I tried to find out info on the subject it took me hours and I had to go to various sites as not one covered the subject from start to finish as mine does.And in full detail.I will also tell you where you can get the bits from and a approx price so youll know what youll need before you start etc.It only took me an hour to fit to from start to finish.Might even take you less.
My digi box is pace and my house is old that is why ive had to do it the way I have you may have a easier way but I also have chicken wire running through my walls which caused a lot of interference.So this was easiest from me.Okay enough of the sell and boring stuff down to business.
Check All Your Connections
Check the back of your digibox there you should see two scart sockets,one goes into your television if you dont run a video as I dont your other one should be free,if not dont worry as a kitI will tell you about later on has a scart splitter in it you can use.Also check to see if the connection right next to your outside ariel is free if not youll also need a splitter for that,but usually they are free,as if your sky is run like mine through a scart this connection is of no use anyway.Nor do you need a ariel connection to the outdoors as all of the stations are usually on Sky Digital anyway.The two Connections you will need to use if you do it my way is the top scart connection on the digibox and the connection next to the outdoor ariel,do not touch anything at this point you dont need to.
NEXT
Youll need to go into your system set up on your Sky Digibox via your remote control unit and your television screen.All of mine are as Follows:Picture Format:- 4:3 Second location Picture Fromat - 4:3
Scart Control - ON Video Output - RGB Contrast - Medium
Search and scan Timeout - 5 Seconds On Screen Timeout - OFF
Message Alert - ON
My contrast is on Medium as I suffer less interference this way.Now you have checked all that out your ready to go and buy your bits.
SHOPPING LIST
Coaxial Cable -Required length( I used 15metres).- Wilkos15p mtere
Female Connectors(Usually sold in pacts od each I bought 2 pks)-Wilkos 1.20p per pack
Double connector splitter if required -(wilkos 1.20)
Extra Sky Remote Control(Origional one)-6.99p Ebay Buy It Now.Not Counting P
When is a Seller Not a Seller?
O2 X2/X3 DONT DO IT!!!
same goes for the o2 x3!!!
If my brand new x2 phone didnt work just think what your buying on here! at least from a shop there a guarantee and the option for insurance on it!
IF YOU NEED TO BUY AN X2 PHONE MAKE SURE ITS INSURED!!!!!!
Monday, July 26, 2010
FAKE,COPIED BLOOMINGDALE NEW YORK LITTLE BROWN BAGS!!!!
Hiya, I am writing this Guide to warn you all of the number of FAKE, BLOOMINGDALE LITTLE BROWN BAGS
RC Helicopters some tips and warnings.
HI. This is my guide for RC helicopters, written by someone who plays with and sells small helicopters.It's written mainly for the benefit of anyone who has not flown an r/c helicopter before, those who have will have already paid richly for this knowledge...Read it, and you will save both time and money.Rule 1: The more you pay for a helicopter, the more it will cost you to keep it working.Rule 2: They all crash, but some are easier to crash than others, and some take crashing much better than others.Rule 3: The phrase "Easy to fly" is a lie... BUT some are easier than others, Just as some people are more natural pilots than others.After watching a friend accrue half a dozen dead helicopters, and buying a couple of naff ones myself, I realised one crucial thing: If you ever want to be able to properly control your helicopter you need A BARE minimum of 3 channels. That means the controller allows you to vary at three things, those being engine power, tilt forwards and backwards, and turn left and right. IF I am asked, I always suggest people start with a small indoor 3 channel helicopter that charges fast and is durable like the Syma 608 Mosquito helicopter. This will allow you to gain lots of basic experience as cheaply as possible, and the small size and weight limits the damage and cost. Of course if you are one of those healthy outdoors types, you'll want an outdoors helicopter. The problem here is the wind. Most indoor / small helicopters have been designed to be easy to fly, and hence do not have much spare capacity for fighting even the simplest breeze. My neighbours now just let me enter their gardens without knocking, when I'm flying the small stuff... The bigger more powerful helicopters of course have sufficient capability to fight the wind, but that increased capability also increases the severity of any crash, which translates as more time spent repairing and less time spent flying, until you have good flying skills. You simply won't gain those skills if you break your helicopter first time out. Which is why I recommend a small indoor 3 channel helicopter!Other small helicopters I have tried and evaluated as part of my research are: Syma S001 and Huan Qi (AKA "wanky") 813 are a little fragile, but are relatively easy to fly "nicely". The Huan qui has more power, but seems to get broken more than the syma. Double Horse 9094, 9089, which are more tricky to fly, but fly faster and can generally do better outdoors. The canopy on these models is a little ill fitting and falls off, but they crash surprisingly well, and are one of my personal favourites. Huan Qi 811 in our house is known as the "killer of fridge magnets" becuase when it collides with the fridge it always escapes unscathed but the impact is sufficient to dislodge the magnets. It's durable and flies real nice indoors or dead still air, but it's size and power makes it very unpopular with the missus or the cat when flown indoors and it's a bit under powered for out doors. It is however, incredibly durable, and is the only helicopter that I have been unable to break during testing. GT models Apache Gunship, 4 channel version, (Do not buy the two channel version except as a souce of spare parts for the four channel Heli) Flies quite well once set up correctly, but regularly consumes (mercifully cheap) blades and of course, is harder to learn to fly than a three channel. Silverlit X-UFO. Incredibly sophisticated, and initially quite durable, this in my opinion is a flawed product. Unfortunately the vast majority have a mechanical gyro that helps make it easy to fly and controllable until a gust of wind, or the pilot induces more than 20 degrees of lean, when the gyro "topples" and the craft immediately enters a mode known as the "flip of death". There's an entire modelling community devoted to hacking these things about, and some of em fly real well, but not out of the box. There are several version of this made by Silverlit, and apparently knock of versions as well, but spare parts are an ordeal to acquire, and it does like to consume motors and gyro's by all accounts. Silverlit stuff, generally seems well thought out, and attractive, but spares are expensive and seem difficult to locate, consequently, their stuff never seems to spend much time in the air. Twister Skylift. An awesome helicopter in many ways. costs around 140 quid and is very well thought out, and well supported with spares, but just stupidly easy to break, and surprisingly expensive to fix. For example: A rolling landing onto my lawn to my surprise instantly wiped out the flimsy front undercarriage. That instantly rendered the helicopter un-useable, and it's 4 quid plus a wait for the front spare wheels, in my case I had previously damaged and bodged the rear U/C so it's 8 quid plus postage, and the wait... As for the blades....
*Skylift extra notes. Since writing this review I have come to the conclusion that the skylift is unfeasible to operate, unliess you have deep pockets. Last week itaccidentally got dropped off a table. Broke the landing gear AND the canopy! That's about 36 quid's worth of damage... Since this week the "3 in1" electronics also packed up, (nearly 40 quid!) whilst I was discovering that this helicopter is not easily compatible with my futaba transmitters(Futaba are pretty much the industry standard in R/C). If anyone can tell me why this is, I'd like to know!!*Vital spare parts which should be easily availble for any helicopter (Unless it is a mosquito, or 811!) are spare blades. The blades tend to shatter on contact with hard objects at speed and, on the more expensive helicopters even tipping it over so that the blades touch the ground is enough. I own the Twister Skylift helicopter, which has two sets of rotors each with four weak blades. It can consume up to ten quid worth of spare parts each time I take it for a spin. I calculated that the first week of learning to fly the Skylift actually was costing me more than owning and running my jaguar... You'll notice that some very low airtime second hand "skylifts" are appearing on ebay for, I suspect, this very reason. I've had to import a bulk order of blades from the USA to make it feasible to operate this baby, but I think I may be able to come up with a mod that will allow it to use cheaper and more durable blades in a month or so. I hope this brief rambling guide has been helpful, it's certainly cost me a lot of time to be able to write it!General things to consider are:Flight time,Recharging time,Stabilty, Manouverability,Durability,and appearance!I'm sure this guide could be more complete, and it glosses over the more "serious" helicopters pretty much entirely, but it's just a primer, really.You can get really involved with r/c helicopters, which I guess why I am trying to assemble an electronically stabilised, BB firing, camera carrying monstrosity in my back room, even as you read this...Have fun.. Steve C.
Zutter Bind it All binding System Review
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
UPDATE: 16th December 2007 - There is an official English version due to be released next year. The studio Fabulous Films is the company handling the release. They have been asking members of the fanbase for their ideas on what items to include on the release and have also been helped with access to additional material that was missing from the masters and provided with subtitle files (don't know if these will be used but they were provided in English and Polish). It looks a very promising time for MCOG fans.
"The Mysterious Cities of Gold" is a childrens cartoon from the 80s. It was produced by a collaboration betweenthe French andthe Japanese. It was animated by the Japanese company "Studio Pierrot".The show was written byJean Chalopin and Bernard Deyries and wasloosely based on Scott O'Dell's book"The King's Fifth". It was originally aired in Japan on "NHK" in 1982 and in 1983 on the French channel "Antenne 2". It was also later show on "CBBC" in the UK and on "Nickelodeon" inthe states. It has also been broadcast in other countries including Germany, Australia, South Africa, Polandand Turkey amoungst others. It is known as "Les Mysterieuses Cites D'Or" in France, "Geheimnisvollen Stadte des Goldes" in Germany and "Taiyo no Ko Esuteban" in Japan.
The series has recieved official DVD releases inFrance, Germany, Canada (in French)and Japan but has never recieved an official English release. The Japanese version is now not available and none of the releases contain an English audio track or subtitles. Indeed they do not contain subtitles even in their own languages. One point to note is the German's never had their own theme tune so the English one is used. The series also recieved high levels of merchandising in Japan and to a lesser state France and not certain items are highly collectable. Items of particular interest tend to be any Cels from the series, any story boards or audio scripts, the Japanese Manga books and also the French Golden Condor and Solaris models.
The three main characters of the show (see picture above going left to right) are Tao, Esteban and Zia. Tao is a desendant of an ancient civilisation known as the Hiva, Zia is an Inca girl who was kidnapped as a very young girl and Esteban is an orphan who has been raised in the Cathedral in Barcelona. These three characters find themselves searching for "The Mysterious Cities of Gold". Along the way they are frequently helped by a group of three Spaniards. Mendoza who is a navigator and his two comic helpers Pedro and Sancho. They also make many friends with the local tribes they pass through on their adventures and some enemies as well. Through out the series they are pursued by another two Spaniards Gomez and Gaspard who will stop at nothing to discover the location of the "Cities of Gold". Also later in the series their paths cross with the Doctor and Companions who are also besotted with Gold and likewise will stop at nothing to gain it.
During their adventures they come across a couple of machines that help them greatly in their quest for the Cities. The first machine they find is the Solar Ship Solaris that works either as a conventional sailing ship or can be powered by the sun to reach high speeds. It is also can use the power of the sun to power two weapons. The second machine they find is a Golden Condor which is a solar powered flying machine. This helps them cross large distances very quickly and also comes in useful when they have to take on the Olmecs towards the end of the series. The Olmecs are the mutated survivors of a war between two powerful ancient civilisations. I will conclude my guide here as I do not want to give too much of the plot away, but if you are interested in finding out more about this series a good place to start is Wikipedia,this sitehas an interesting summary of the series and a good link list.
Here are a list of searches you may find useful for locating "Mysterious Cities of Gold" items:
A search for the French nameof the show. The French name is the one that most frequently revealsofficial MCoG merchandise including LPs, Books, Models and Cels. Be warned that their are more than one set of French DVDs as a rough guide the more discs the better. Certainly I would avoid the 4 Disc version seen most frequently. The Sony 2000, 2001 or 2004 versions are the ones to look out for if you want a French set. (Gold outer box featuring Esteban and Zia on the cover.)
A search for the German nameof the show. Doesn't normally bring up much other than the German DVD sets or individual discs but worth checking from time to time. Also the only official version which includes the English theme tune.
A search for the English nameof the show. This mostly brings up unofficial items but from time to time you may get a cel or a few Japanese items listed. Please note that any English versions of the show listed on eBay presently are likely to be on recordable mediabecause no Official English version (as of the 07th Nov 2005) has ever been released and no-one knows who presently owns the copyright to the English version of the show. There is presently an open petition trying to get the show released.
If you have any questions please try the Mysterious Cities of Gold eBay group. It is not overly active but a few of us check in from time to time. (Also try Wikipedia for a link list.)
UPDATE: 16th December 2007 - There is an official English version due to be released next year. The studio Fabulous Films is the company handling the release. They have been asking members of the fanbase for their ideas on what items to include on the release and have also been helped with access to additional material that was missing from the masters and provided with subtitle files (don't know if these will be used but they were provided in English and Polish). It looks a very promising time for MCOG fans.
UPDATE 2: 16th December 2007 - As well as the series been due for release next year there is also a film presently been worked on. This film contains a shortened version of the plot from the original series and is planned as a way to try and relaunch the series. It is hoped if successful that funding can be obtained for further series (or films) of the show. This information I read on a french website and they also had a picture of one of the possible English posters for the film. It is meant to be using update 3D ideas and production methods. Will wait for this (along with the DVDs above) with bated breath.
Static Caravan Advice - The Insider Buyer's Guide
Buying a Static Caravan Advice is essential.
There are many things to consider when buying your own static caravan or lodge holiday home but i'll point out a few of the more important areas to look out for and to make sure you are fully aware of before making what could be the second biggest purchase of your life in some cases.
Selling your Static Caravan or Lodge holiday home.......
But you've not even bought it yet! Circumstances tend to change over time, so at some point you may consider selling your static caravan. The time to find out aboutthe options available to youand get advice is before you buy in the first place and not years down the line when you may find that your options are limited. Just ask what would happen if you decide to sell the static caravan in the future? There are a few options which may be open to you. You may be able to sell back to the park operator, although bear in mind that they sell at retail prices and buy from the trade so your offer will be substantially less than what you paid in the first place. This is where some people's perceptions of the industry has been marred - because they did not know this when they bought, or how much they would lose if they took this option. Careful consideration of all the facts prior to purchasing is imperative with such a big investement in your leisure time - that's where solid static caravan advice comes in.
There are other options though.....Selling your static caravan or lodge privately on the plot to another buyer is the best way to get a decent return on your lifestyle investment.It takes a little longer to find the buyer, but you can set your own price for the static caravan holiday home, just be aware of the extra charges that the buyer will have to pay in the form of a commission to the park operator, typically 15% plus VAT. If you rely solely on the park operator selling it for you, be aware that they have their own holiday homes to sell first which make more profit for the park and it will take longer to sell. The more effort you put into it by advertising in the papers, eBay(!), supermarkets and shop windows, etc, the sooner you will find a buyer who is prepared to pay a price you are happy with. Keep in contact with the park team but do not pester them every day to see if they have had any viewers! (it helps to have them on your side, not become a nuisance). Bear in mind that if you are buyingyour holiday home to go ona premium plot on a park with large investments being made, you will probably retain more of the value than on a park with no investment history or plans (because it will be more desirable to future buyers).
The other option for selling your static caravan or lodge is to find a buyer or trader who will purchase the holiday home to take off the park. This can be a quick option if you need a quick sale, just bear in mind that you will get a 'trade' amount for it and there will be a disconnection fee (check how much this is, can vary from 200 - 1,500depending on whether a crane is needed and how credible the operator is).
Annual costs involved:
Site Fees - these are annual costs which entitle you to a license for your holiday home, contribute to park services andgrant you use of the facilties (check which facilities cost extra or are included, e.g. swimming?). Site Fees vary greatly according to the demand for the park, usually determined by location, length of season, facilities and views. They can range from around 1,000 to over 5,000 per annum so before you go shopping, set your budget accordingly.
Gas/Electricity - establish how it is supplied and how much they charge. How much you willuse depends on how often you are using it of course, but ask for a typical bill for someone using it in the way you intend to.Also ask if gas can be bought elsewhere if it is supplied by bottle because more often than not, it pays to shop around for cheaper gas by bottle.
Rates - there will also be rates to pay which contribute to the provision of water and sewerage and general rates. This is a charge indirectly set by the council so not a lot you can do about it except to allow for it when you are budgeting for your ongoing costs.
Insurance - you are free to have your own insurance, although there will be a clause stating that you need adequate public liability cover, usually 2m. Ask how much it is from the park operator and shop around to see which deal works best for you. Remember to weigh up all the facts regarding summary of cover,excess for claimsand the costs. I can't advice you on what's the best option with insurance but it pays to do your homework.
Other items - make sureto ask if there are any other mandatory items that you need to pay for. There will be services that can be provided for you, such as a drain down in the winter (to protect the caravan from frost damage - very important although does not have to be done by the operator), an alarm service if you choose to have an alarm fitted to your holiday home (advisable), spring cleans, etc These services are optional and can be handy to have, just make sure you budget for them....
You can offsetyour annualfees by letting the static caravan or lodge holiday home when you are not using it, some operations will offer a managed letting service for you. Ask them what you need to provide, what the start-up costs are, how much the fees are for the service and what age of holiday home will they accept onto the programme. Bear in mind that on top of the typical 15-20% commission, there are ususally cleaning charges per holiday let, so make sure you establish how much you will expect to come out with after all deductions. Fuel bills will need to be settled by you too as you are getting the income for the accommodation, the operator's income is for marketing andmanaging your holiday letsand the entertainment and facilities they provide, etc (another reason to establish the costs of gas).
You can also let the holiday home yourself, if the operator allows it - remember toask before you buy, even if you are not thinking of letting it out, because circumstances do change and you will need to know whatoptionsyou have for the future.Lettingyour holiday homecan be a great way to reduce the cost of owning, just make sure you know all the facts first and decide if it's for you or not.
If the park operator makes claims that you will make money by letting - ask them to prove it. If they can prove that the income from letting will repay your initial investment, the annual fees and return a profit - please tell me! In the main, it is purely to help offset costs, not to make money and any claims they make regarding this - ask for it in writing or to see some proof. The holiday industry can be affected by so many things, weather being just one of them, so remember, historical evidence is one thing, a crystal ball is entirely another.
Static Caravan or Lodge License Period
Almost all operators have a licence period for the static caravans and lodges they sell. It can be anything from 5 years to99 years, depending on policies and the age of the holiday home you are buying. This licence can be extended on an annually reviewed basis, depending onthe approach of theoperator. Some operators choose not to enforce the licence period (usually if they have empty plots) whilst others can be very strict especially if they have no room to develop and have no empty plots. Make sure you know what your entitlement is.
More to come...........such as:
"When is the best time to buy?"
"Which negotiation tactics work best?"
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Ebay Fees
Nows the time to act, ebay has really rattled sellers by racking up the fees for shop, end of auction fees and listing fees, ebay sellers pays for EBAY not the buyers ! we cant do much to stop the extortion but what can be done is to save your money, and we all like doing that. Close the shop , dont pay 14 a month, list fewer items in the auction instead and get more fun from it, save that 14, if millions gave you 14 a month that really is a lot of millions, what do you get for it as a seller, sweet jack. Ebay is the only company that employs no one, has no stock, posts nothing but gets all the money in from us, their workforce, they dont even chase up none payer or let you leave them negative feedback, What will buyers do if the seller slowed down, the Auction site would grind to a halt. Save all the stock you would normally sell , load up your computer hardrive and back it up and whack ebay on it cheap listing days, you will save money and get more satisfaction from it, how can they justify nearly 15 for a shop and also 3p listing fee up to 20p. Failing all this try other online auctions, we are closing our shop in defiance of their ruling and trying other auction sites who give free listing, get started now and start saving money instead of feeding the fat cats, it may involve a bit of work and some re organisation but we have listed nearly 200 of what was our ebay listings onto another auction site, it cost nothing, if loaded on ebay it would of cost 40, i like the money in my pocket and so do you. Act now save your money and try elsewhere but keep an account with ebay for the freeloaders days.
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CLONE TROOPERS
The clone troopers were created ten years prior to the outbreak of the Clone Wars by the cloners on the planet Kamino at the behest of Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas, according to the Kaminoans. There is some debate on this point, however, as Sifo-Dyas was killed more than ten years before the beginning of the War.
The genetic template of the clone troopers was Jango Fett, one of, if not the most, feared bounty hunter in the Galaxy at that time, as well as one of the last surviving Mandalorians, an ancient warrior culture. The clone troopers were outfitted with armor styled after Fett's Mandalorian battle armor and armed with weapons and vehicles produced in secret by Kuat Drive Yards.
Clone troopers were grown with accelerated speed, nearly double that of a normal human,though this rate would slow at the biological age of 10. Clone Troopers continue to age faster than humans, giving them a much reduced lifespan. At the age of 10 they are flash-trained in their specific tasks. Their genetic code was altered to make them more docile and subject to military discipline, though some clone units such as the Advanced Recon Clone (ARC) Troopers and Republic Commandos were allowed to retain more of Jango's original personality such that they could more-directly draw on his guile and years of combat experience. It is also noted that while some of the clones do possess a few human emotions including remorse and humor there is little that they can do if an order is given.
The Battle of Geonosis marked the first deployment of the clone troopers as well as the beginning of the Clone Wars. Beginning with the rescue of the remnants of Mace Windu's Jedi strike team, the clone army fought the Separatist forces on the rocky surface of Geonosis, forcing their retreat. Following that battle, the clone troopers were spread throughout the galaxy to engage the Confederacy of Independent Systems.
Clone trooper armies were led by Jedi Generals, who were in turn accompanied by Clone Commanders. Many clone commanders were placed into the ARC Training Program and became ARC Commanders, allowed to add to their standard kit and specialize their armor as well as the armor of their soldiers. Most of the ARC Commanders also took names which replaced their numerical clone designations. Commander Cody, who served with Obi-Wan Kenobi throughout the war, Commander Gree, who served with Jedi Master Luminara Unduuli, Commander Bacarra, who served with Jedi Master Ki-Adi Mundi, and Commander Bly, who served with Jedi Knight Aayla Secura, were all some of the most accomplished and superb examples of the ARC Commander program.
The clone troopers would eventually carry out Order 66 at the behest of Chancellor Palpatine and turn on their Jedi Generals. This marked the end of the Clone Wars, as well as the death of the Old Republic and the birth of the Galactic Empire. It was at this time that the clone troopers became the Imperial Stormtrooper Corps.
My Ebay Experience - Shared
Come on, you must of heard about these amazing people with the business sense of Alan Sugar and Richard Branson who woke up one day, registered on ebay and within a year were sunning themselves in the Bahamas! They exist apparently!
Well this is a story about me and my efforts to make a few quid. Which I did! You know how they say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder?, well depending upon what side of the fence you sit, you may disagree with my definition of fortune!
It all started with 'real used las vegas casino playing cards', i like to dabble in magic, and my card supplier was flogging a dozen vegas card decksfor 10. HANG ON! i've seen them going for 3,4 and even 5 each!!, surely i could make a few quid here! If i sell them dead cheap, undercutting everyone else then i'll get more business, sell in bulk eh? The whole point of ebay is to bring ebayers the best deal isn't it? NO, apparently not! 3 postage on an item that cost 96p to send. I can beat that! So off i went, bright eyed and bushy tailed to make my fortune!
Next came the spelling mistakes! If you search for popular items and pick them up cheap (because everyone else is searching on the correct spelling), you can resell correctly and make money. So off i went again, concentrating on Subbuteo (easy to spell wrong). The thing is ive just turned 30 and remember subbuteo from my youth. So i ended up playing with it! I sold it in the end and made a few quid again!
This kind of thing continued and I carried on making a few quid. But do you know what, it's bloody hard trying to do a day job, look after your family, be sociable, do a degree and ebay your life away! So as time went on my expectations changed. People expect perfection from your junk! Your entire ebay history can be ruined by one idiot who leaves neg feedback because the Royal Mail broke his item! Thats not me mind you, my feedback still sits at 100%. Looking after your customers on ebay is a bit like nursing children! Some are as good as gold and treat you like a fellow human, others! well others just like complaining and whingeing!
How many trips did you make to the Post Office before you started selling on ebay? Car Tax? the odd stamp? well, sell on ebay and you'll be on first name terms with your local Post Office workers! You start getting good ebay history from buying jiffy bags and boxes!!! What has become of me?
Amateur ebaying is exhaustive and inefficient, and i don't care what Ebays Protege's tell you. If you're a business it's a good outlet. If you're a buyer then ebay's great because you can find Kylie Minogues 'i should be so lucky' on 7 inch! or that spongebob squarepants tobacco tin that you've always wanted!
So, what about finding my fortune? Well yes i made enough quid to avoid spending my own money to buy myself my all singing and dancing Poker set from Texas that comes in at 400 over here. I now own most of the bits and bobs i've wanted for ages, but couldn't justify buying out of my wages. BUT if i was to work it out at an hourly rate, i reckon i'd do better picking tea leaves in India or making NIKE trainers in Taiwan!
Despite this though, as corny as it sounds i did find my fortune. I realised that i actually have a pretty good life and a damn good family when i eventually wrenched myself off the computer and away from ebay!
If your gonna have a go at making a few quid, then do it properly, don't play at it!
So if i had one piece of advice to give to anyone thinking about making their fortune on ebay it would be to have a good look at your lot in life, and ask yourself if you really need to supplement it in this way.
Good luck and Happy Bidding
(don't forget to check my listings, hahahahahahahahahaha!!!)
Update 12/8/2007
Well, it's been a while since I wrote this and I still remain gobsmacked at the amount of comments i've had re this article. I'm glad it brings a smile to some peoples faces. Over a 2000 people have read it now...amazing!
I'm still dabbling in ebay to get some bargains, my theory still stands.
Thanks for your kind messages, and if you do read this article feel free to rate it, leave a message, whatever, it's always nice to hear from fellow ebayers about their experiences.
Good Luck
Testing pond water for oxygen.
If you have read my guide Fish need oxygen too, you will know that oxygen inpond water is vital for fish to survive.
The ideal level of oxygenin pond water is11mg DOC (Disolved oxygen content) per litre of water.
"So how do you measure that" I hear you cry,"do you want me to count the bubbles."
Err No, you will need to purchase a test kit.
This is basically a few chemicals that change colour when added to water.
The more DOC present the greater the colour change.
You should also be testing your water for Amonia, Nitrate, Nitrite, pH and Salinity.
Changes in the make-up of your pond water can have a dramatic effect on your fish, especially Koi
If you have Koithat are looking a bit pink, this is probably due to stress caused by chemicals in the water, lack of oxygen, high amonia or nitrite etc.
In short, get a test kit and get your water sorted.
We have lots in stock, all come with easy to follow instructions and all the pots anddroppers etc that you will need.
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