Monday 16 August 2010
Diecast Models
Voltmeters and Ammeters - How to use them.
This is a guide primarily aimed at analogue panel meters, volts and amps. Typically these meters do not need an external source of power to enable the meter to function. These meters draw a tiny amount of power from the circuit they are in.
Digital multimeters operate in a similar way, but they are usually powered by an internal battery. When using a digital multimeter to measure voltage or current, always check the test leads are in the correct sockets on the meter before connecting them to the circuit. Connecting a meter configured in ammeter mode directly across a voltage source will cause a near short circuit, possibly causing damage and blowing a fuse in your meter.
VOLTMETERS Symbol Connection Diagrambe very careful with paypal
guide
Things to considerWrite a short introduction explaining the purpose of your guide.Your first 200 characters will appear when people search for your topic.Insert pictures or links to almost any eBay page.Things to avoidCopying and pasting from other documents.Inappropriate comments and profanity.Links outside of eBay.Personal information such as your email, phone number, etc.eBay reserves
Audio Upgrades for the Technics SL1200 and SL1210
In order to upgrade you will need to remove the original arm and fit a replacement armboard adapter onto which the new arm can be fitted, and the Origin Live DJ armboard enables
this, so you can use a Rega RB250, RB300, RB600
or any Origin live arm with your Technics SL1200 or SL1210
turntable.(It does not fit the Technics SL150 unless you are prepared to drill
the 4mm bolt holes yourself.)
The armboard is not only functional, but in itself is designed
to massively improve the performance of your arm over other types
or alternative boards. This is due to the extensive and renowned
design experience in energy transmission that Origin Live have applied
to the design - what seems a simple design has an almost infinite
number of variations in configuration and materials used - the importance
of the arm / turntable interface is critical - don't forget that
any excess resonance gets magnified over one million times into
the signal to your speakers. Eliminating excess resonance results
in a vastly improved clarity and purity in the music.Full fitting instructions are provided and you only need a normal
DIY ability to do the job yourself - no electrical skill whatsoever
is required.You can also order the threaded VTA adjuster as an optional extra
if you require easy and highly accurate VTA adjustment. However
our DJ arms come with two 1.5mm thick spacing washers that you can
use to set the height of the arm.
Once fitted, a Rega or Origin Live OL1 arm can then be fitted with the cartridge of your choice
Solution to spiteful feedback.
Recommendations for the overweight dog...
communication from people asking if I can supply them with 'something
similar to a very expensive diet that their vet has recommended'. As a
dog owner myself, I know that we all want to give our dogs the best-
but this does not mean that you have to re-mortgage your house in order
to do so!Here is some info about the problems you may encounter if you have an overweight dog; and some tips to help your dog to lose weight...
What is wireless Bluetooth?
"Bluetooth" was named after a Viking who was a Danish King-Harald Blatand. Blatand was loosely translated into Bluetooth But what could an ancient king name got to do with the wireless transferring technology? They may not have connection between each other, but it comes from an interesting origin: Harald Blatand is reported to have united Demark and Norway, and hence so as the wireless technology uniting people.
Organization of Bluetooth
In May of 1998, Intel
Buying second hand Sinclair computers
The main thing to check whenever purchasing a second hand sinclair computer is whether it has been tested. If someone lists it and says that "it was working when put away years ago" you have to wonder why they have not bothered to test it before listing - is it because it doesn't work at all anymore, or maybe it is just the keyboard which no longer works.
If the keyboard no longer works, it is normally quite easy to replace a keyboard membrane on the Spectrum and Sinclair QL - replacement keyboard membranes for the ZX80 and ZX81 are nigh impossible to find, and even if you come across one, it is likely to be 20 years old.
Sinclair QL
Often, the seller will say "starts up to F1/F2 screen" - this is the boot screen. If they cannot get past this, you can bet your bottom dollar that it needs a new keyboard membrane (cost about 20 plus p
Acer broken power pin
Things to look for with dishonest sellers!
Things to check before you bid on a sellers items! How to avoid scammers, sellers of fake
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Watch Out for eBay Motor and Computer Scams
Watch Out for eBay Motor and Computer Scams.
There arent that many scammers on eBay but the ones there are tend to be greedy. This means that they will always try to pull their scams on high-value items like cars and computers, so that they can make a lot of money quickly. Since buyers generally buy these items very rarely, they may not know about the various scams out there.
Motor Scams.
With cars, you will generally find that scammers try to get you to send them money in advance, for whatever reason. For some reason, some people arent all that reluctant to pay 50% or 25% of the money before delivery using a relatively insecure payment method, especially on a car. They reason that the seller will obviously deliver it, as theyll want the other half of the money.
But there never was a car! Pictures of cars arent hard to find, and the experienced scammers will have a whole library of pictures of different cars. The seller just got your 5,000 for nothing, and you can leave them all the negative feedback you like. Theyll just go and open another eBay account and find their next sucker.
While its not an outright scam, what you might find is that the car does turn up, but simply doesnt live up to the description it has been oversold, in the tradition of used car dealers through the ages. If this happens to you then you should open an eBay dispute and say your item was not as described you might get a partial refund.
Computer Scams.
If you bid in a computer auction but dont win the item, the seller might email you to ask whether you would like to buy a computer the same as the one they just sold through their own website.
This is a bad idea! You have no guarantee that the item will ever arrive, and you havent just given them your money youve given them your credit card details too.
There are sellers with nothing but positive feedback who use this scam often and since you wont be able to leave them any feedback on the transaction, their reputation will stay that way. If you complain to eBay that you bought an item outside the site and got scammed, they will tell you to get lost and not do it again.
How to Beat the Scams.
There are lots of ways to beat the scams. First, whenever you buy anything expensive, be sure to check your sellers reputation thoroughly. Make sure they have sold items of a similar high value before, and havent just sold a string of 10 items to get their feedback rating artificially high. If you want to be even more cautious, insist that the money is placed in an escrow service (eBay recommend escrow.com dont use any other service unless youre sure of it).
To be honest, its generally quite a bad idea to use eBay to buy things like cars and computers to begin with you can get them anywhere, and the discounts arent that big any more.
What is Kokeshi doll?
Pirate/Fake/Counterfeit Goods and what to do about them
Ebay seems to have a fair amount of counterfeit goods being sold on a daily basis.
If you suspect a seller is selling them then what can you do?
First of all -Do not buy them.
Second of all -Report the seller.
The only way that these items are removed is by ebay members reporting them via the bottom of the listing page where it says 'Report this item'.
A sellers feedback will show if they have had neutrals or negatives for sellingcounterfeit goods from buyers.
The seller won't know who it is that has reported them so you can do this with confidence.
We all need to 'police' ebay ourselves so to speak and it is a community, so lets keep the community spirit by reporting all counterfeit goods.
Just sayNO to Fakes.
Please voteif you have found this guide interesting or helpful as it is free to do so.
Thank you.
Create an eBook Listing on eBay - Automatic Payments
A step by step guide to automated eBook sales on eBay
Selling eBooks on eBay is a simple, automated process that can be employed to increase your audience and promote your ideas, books and speaking or consulting credentials.
Preparation
There are a number of preliminary things that are required before you start.
You must have each of the following before you start this process.
Note eBay will not allow me to provide links to pages other than eBay, so if you cant find the sites mentioned please email me for a link tomy freeeBook on the web, with all links included.
1. A working Payloadz account.
Search for Payloadz
2. An active and verified Business or Premier PayPal account.
3. A working eBay account.
4. At least one eBook to sell, available in Adobe Acrobat Format
Search for Adobe Acrobat Reader
Preparing your Paypal account
1. Login to your Payloadz account and go to the Account tab.
2. Write down or copy the IPN Link, it should look like this
the 3ws then Payloadz dot com then pay then / pay then index. asp ? then id=xxxxxx
(sorry eBay forbids me from giving you clickable links)
3. Login to your PayPal account.
4. Go to the Profile page and click on Instant Payment Notification
5. Following the on-screen instruction to activate the IPN (Instant Payment Notification)
6. When asked, paste the URL/Link from Step 2.
Your IPN is now activated and your Paypal account is enabled to use the Payloadz system.
Creating an item in Payloadz.com
1. Make sure you are logged in to your Payloadz account.
2. Click on Create New Product to Sell, this will bring up Product Details page
3. In Item Name field, create a title for your eBook. This title will be used also as an eBay listing title so please follow these guidelines:
* The maximum length of the title is 55 Characters.
* Use words buyers would use to search for eBooks like yours (but make sure the words accurately describe your eBook).
4. Create an Item ID/Number for this item to easily identify your eBook.
5. Decide on a price for this eBook. Please note this will be the same price youre going to use in your eBay listing.
6. You can create a Custom Thank You Text for this particular item, otherwise the default Purchase Email Text from the Profile page will be used instead.
7. You can leave the rest as is.
8. Click Submit Product Information
9. The next page is the upload page. Click Browse to choose the file from your computer. Click Upload to upload the file
10. Repeat the steps above if you have more eBooks to create.
Now you should have a product in your Payloadz account, and youre ready to create an eBay listing.
Create the eBay Listing
1. To begin listing on eBay click on the Sell tab at the top of any eBay page.
2. Start creating a listing by choosing the appropriate eBay category. You can find the eBook category under Business
HOW TO MAKE A BOMBONIERE FAVOUR
Bomboniere favours are traditional for weddings, christenings, holy communions, anniversaries, ladies nights, in fact all celebrations. This guide will show you how to create a simple but attractive design.
For each favour you will need:
3 tulles - round pieces of material, usually made of silk, net etc. Favours can be made with only 1 or 2 tulles.
5 sugared almonds or dragees if preferred
1 bomboniere dish
Centre decoration
1 elastic band
Length of ribbon
Directions
1. If using more than 1 tulle, place one accurately on top of the other. For the most attractive favour, use three tulles.
2. To keep the almonds clean and to enable the favour to 'sit' correctly, place a small bomboniere dish in the centre of the tulle and place five sugared almonds in the dish. The five sugared almonds symbolise health, happiness, long life, fertility and good fortune.
3. Gather all the tulles upwards to meet together at the top and place a small elastic band over the top of the tulles so that it sits just above the dish of almonds.
4. Separate each layer of tulle by pulling upwards and downwards all the way round and between each layer of tulle. This will 'fluff up' the favour making it look fuller.
5. If using centre flowers, twist the stems together and tape if necessary. Place in the centre hole. Using colour co-ordinated ribbon, finish off by tying the ribbon tightly around the elastic band. Make a bow and leave enough ribbon hanging to give a decorative 'tassle'.
I hope you found this guide useful and if you are making favours for your wedding, hope you have a lovely day and best wishes for the future.
Is your foodsaver costing you more than the food?
So you have bought your own foodsaver vacuum sealer and are looking forward to increase your savings. But, have you really tried to measure up the real value of savings that you think is being achieved through the use of such devices? Obviously not, because you are not the only one who has been lead into believing that such devices offer tremendous saving opportunities. Its quite common for companies to make claims that cannot be measured in real terms but if you are wise enough, you can easily identify products that are really offering benefits and products that are using false claims for attracting customers. In case of vacuum sealers, you need to consider not only the savings that you are making by preserving food for longer but also the operational costs such as those related to buying foodsaver bags and rolls. Just by making a few simple calculations, you can easily see that the expenses that you have incurred on buying foodsaver rolls and bags are more than the savings that you think you have made by using the vacuum sealer. This means that the only real benefit offered by such devices is better preservation of food. The claim that such devices enable increased savings is thus nothing more than a cleverly devised tactic for motivating customers to buy foodsaver bags and rolls.
Now dont get too disappointed because we are here to help you in your cost-cutting initiatives. If you really want to increase your savings through the use of vacuum sealers then all you need to do is to make a few changes in your buying preferences. Instead of buying highly priced foodsaver bags and rolls, we recommend that you opt for compatible foodsaver packs and rolls that are available at reasonable rates. You need not worry about the quality because compatible bags and rolls are manufactured using the same technology as is used by foodsaver bags and rolls manufacturers. The price difference is only because branded product manufacturers have branding on their side, which enables them to charge premium rates from customers.
You can look forward to increase your savings anytime irrespective of whether you are planning to buy a foodsaver vacuum sealer or have already purchased one because its the bags and rolls that determine your savings and not the appliance. Surfing the Internet for cheap deals may make you richer by a few pounds but if you really want to make a difference then you certainly need to opt for compatible foodsaver bags and rolls. You can search on your own but if you are interested in real benefits, then just click on the link below.
Apatite
While it sounds like its hungry, it's actually trying to fool you! The name Apatite comes from the Greek word "Apatao", meaning "To Deceive", as Apatite has often been confused with more valuable gems such as Paraiba Tourmaline, Peridot (Olivine) and Beryl.
Ironically, the phosphates in bones and teeth of all vertebrate animals are members of the Apatite group, so the hunger connection is quite appropriate after all!
Did you know that Apatite was once used as a source of phosphate for fertilizer? Today, mainly phosphorites are used. Legends
Why you need four baby bouncy seats.
We bought one, as we did with virtually everything else. One cot, one pram, one changing table, one bouncy seat. Bad move. The very first thing you realize when you bring your newbie home is that almost everything you want to do can not be done with one hand while you as the terrified new parent holds what they assume to be the world first glass baby.
The first time you go to the kitchen, you realize you can not SAFELY make a cup of coffee while holding a two day old baby. Neither can you go to the toilet, wash your hands, put in laundry or take a bath.
I suggest you buy four baby bouncy seats. Put one in the living room, one in the bathroom, one in the kitchen and have a spare that can travel around, like in the garden when you need to go hang laundry.
My poor little son spent many a time sleeping in the clean laundry basket on the kitchen floor when I got there to do something and realized I could not do it while holding him. Didn't want to leave him in another room without me, so had to make a "nest" in the closest safe place possible.
If I had to do it again, I would buy at least three bouncy seats and spread them out.
Good luck with the newbie, hold them as much as you can because by the time they get to six months they will no longer want to lay back in your arms like a baby and that time will be gone forever. I know it's hard, this is the most dramatic change your life ever underwent, and you spend all your waking (and sleeping) hours trying to stop them crying so you can sit still, in shock, wondering what on Earth possessed you.
Enjoy it while you have it :) they are only really little for such a short time.
Diopside
Diopside is a Calcium Magnesium Silicate found in metamorphosed impure limestone, meteorites and igneous basalts.
Diopside was named in 1800 from the Greek word "Dis" meaning double and "Opsis" meaning vision, in reference to the Pleochroism (i.e. different colours are displayed when viewed from different angles) found in its prismatic form.
Diopside has been previously named Schefferite, White Schefferite and Zinc-Schefferite.
Legends
Other Ebayers be decent Please!!
Experiance as a seller can be exciting and sometimes quite a chore, i have many friends on ebay who are great sellers maintaining 100% feedback and who have reached power seller status which is down to their individual hard work.
Until
Other ebayers decide they don't like the fact people are making a go of individual personal businesses. One friend in particular has recently been targeted by such members, in fact a group of them who have ganged up on her spammed her email account and threated all sorts of behaviour because of her success. My friends business is nothing to do with any of these members and it affects none of them personally yet they continue harrass with no sign of stopping.
Why? what is the point....jealousy maybe. Or are they members of an outside group who have nothing better to do than poke their nose into other peoples business.
I am fed up with ebayers who think they can just come on ebay purchase items then take the mickey just to leave negative feedback. 5 members of this group purchased items of my friend and all left neg feedback just for the sake of ruining what she has worked hard to build up from scratch and ebay does nothing but allow it to happen.
Sellers: Beware of ebayers who send unlimited emails complaining about subjects that don't concern them or they know little about. Unles you do what they say your reputation as a seller is in jeopardy, as sellers we need to let ebay know this is unfair.
Buyers: Don't destroy someones hard work just for the sake of a laugh or personal vendetta, there are some individuals sellers on ebay who need the money they earn, they depend on it to pay their bills. Think about the consequences of your actions, and if you would like the favour returned.
Fake MP3/mp4 on Ebay,Paypal 45 days and Ebay 60 days...
I recently bought some 8gb mp3 players on ebay, I bought 34 to resell, I recieved only 13 mp3, out of the 13 only 2 is still alive , others are either cracked to 8gb , when you are charging them, they just give up. In reality , I believe they are all 2 gb but were cracked to 8gb, I did not recieve all other items.
I waited for more than a month to recieve the remaining items as the seller says they are on thier way, Still I did not recieve anything, I reported to paypal, but paypal said they can not process my refund as it is now 49 days since I paid for the item, paypal said any ransaction over 45days can no longer recieve a claim. Each of these mp3 players cost me between 24pounds - 30 pounds.
I contacted ebay for this matter, I was able to report the transactions as ebay time limit is within 60 days, but still I have no refund from the seller, Ebay only suspended his account, as no longer a registered member, The seller had changed his name so you must beware of all this seller trying to make new impression by changing thier name.
I am still waiting for what ebay can do , but it seems the only thing ebay will do it just to suspend him without me getting my money back. Paypal 45 days is not good enough, it should be at least 60 days or they should be able to investigate such issue and issue a refund if found to be genuine. The seller sent me a message that now that I have reported the items and left his account inactive, he will make a new start and I will not recieve my money.
Things like this are sad, I am not only at the risk of losing my money, my trust in my buyers is at stake as all of those who bought the 13 mp3's thatI recieved had returned it all. Ihad madea refund to them all. Over 1000pounds at stake now.
Whenever you buy anything and you have not recieved it within a month please report it asap in order that you may not lose your claim especially if you have paid by paypal. And watch out for this fake MP4/MP3 players,there are still many selling on ebay right now. Iwill included pictures of some of them soon.
If you found this guide helpful, please vote for it, to increase it chances of people knowing this issue and avoiding similar pot hole.
Thank you.
Buying or Selling Belleek
A database of stolen mobile phones. CheckMEND ...
If you want to be sure that the mobile phone you are about to buy isn't stolen read about this IMEI blacklist
All UK networks and some international networks (from 32 countries currently) register stolen mobiles with CheckMEND.
You can now check if a phone you are buying on eBay has been stolen. All you need is the IMEI - so ask theseller for it.
Sellers can check too...
This way every buyer can see your phone is genuine - you'll probably get more bids. If you sell in bulk you can get a discounted rate.
Why check?
If a phone is stolen and the IMEI number apears on the CheckMEND database then you aren't going to be able to use it. Network operators can bar phones and sometimes disable them remotely.
What does it cost?
2.99 for a credit card payment and search online with printable certificate.
or
3.00 for a text message check (only available in the UK)
Sellers with a lot of phones to check can get rates as low as 1.00 per phone.
The website you need is checkmend.com or recipero.com - sorry no link (they aren't allowed in guides)
Hope this helps prevent some people from landing themselves with a stolen phone as I did once.
Thursday 5 August 2010
Reducing Corporate Document Theft by shredding waste
Breast Cancer Research Charity Pink Files to Support
Special Presentation - The Joy of Ebaying
That Special Touch...
...Making your parcel really memorable!
I've been 'ebaying' quite a while now, and one of the greatest pleasures of this kind of shopping is seeing a parcel arrive. Now,I know this might sound a little bit obvious, when you considering the nature of buying online means things have to be sent to you, but I still find that there's something exciting about getting a parcel in the post.
What I've found with ebay, however, is that so many people make a huge amount of effort to make my day. I'm talking about all of those sellers who take such care with the presentation of the item they send. I've had items arrive with beautiful little touches like coloured tissue and curling ribbon carefully wrapping my 'win', and little handwritten 'thank you' notes always feel special and personal. One item came layered in scented tissue, with a hand-made lavender sachet inside - someone had taken the time and trouble to do this for me, and it made my day.
So who are these people?! They don't know me, I'm just someone who won something they were auctioning, or shopped in their virtual shop, but their thoughtfulness and careturns an ordinary buying experience into a special moment.I know it's not everyone's cup of tea to spend an afternoon sticking stars onto tissue paper and tying curling ribbon around things, then spending even more time hand-writing little cards or notes, and for some people, it just isn't practical! Most sellers are very busy people, trying to fit ebay in with home, family, work, and having a life, or perhaps they sell so many items that their turnaround would becompromised by suchlovely, but time-consuming touches.Let's face it, if we get our items safely, in one piece, with plenty of sensible cardboard or bubble wrap to do that job, it's great, and no one should feel guilty if they don't have the time or inclination to virtually 'gift-wrap' their items...
But for someone who is disabled and virtually housebound as I am, when I open a little parcel and find something in there that's had care, attention, and kindness paid to it before it was sent to me, it really makes my day. I really appreciate all the effort that goes into making a package that little bit special, and so when I've sold items myself, I've tried my best to put that 'personal touch' into the packaging. I've had some lovely feedback to show how much other people appreciate this, too.
So, if you have a few moments to spare before you send off your next few items, perhaps you might like to send an extra free gift - the gift of making someone smile. It won't cost you much, perhaps a few pence extra over the total cost of your other packaging materials, when you work out what a bit of tissue paper, some pretty curling ribbon, and a little note would come to. It's not the cost of the packaging that makes special packaging 'special', it's knowing someone has taken time and care to present something nicely, for a stranger.
Kindness comes in all shapes and sizes, and by taking a few moments toadd a few extra touches to your Special Presentation, you might just find that you have the wonderful gift of bringing a smile to someone's day :-)
Why do light bulbs blow ??
Help! My light bulb has blown and fused all my lights! We've all been there; you walk into your house after a hard day at work, go to switch on the main light and phut, darkness! Don't panic! When filament or incandescent light bulbs go to that lightbulb graveyard in the sky, they tend to trip out todays modern circuit breaker fuses and 99% of the time it is just a question of resetting it, replacing the bulb and light is restored. There are a variety of causes for light bulbs to blow and detailed below are just a few: Cheap unbranded lamps buy branded quality light bulbs such as Crompton, GE, Osram, Sylvania, Bell and Phillips. Loose connection in the lamp holder This causes the electricity to arc between the bulb contacts and the lamp holder contact causing heat to build up and blow the lamp. Vibration - before I installed low voltage Halogen fittings in my lounge, my son whose bedroom was above, regularly did his budding rock star impersonation, causing the original filament spotlights to fail on a weekly basis. The filament in a light bulb is extremely long, thin and wound into a tight coil, therefore Dummy guitarists = vibration = blown light bulbs. Moving table/floor lamps when switched on, doors slamming, etc, all contribute to shortened light bulb life and their early demise. Voltage fluctuations Bulbs are very susceptible to this, an over voltage of only 5% can shorten bulb life by 50%! People living near electricity sub-stations and areas of large commercial activity experience this Solution? Fit a dimmer switch instead of your normal on/off light switch this gives a buffering effect that helps to smooth out voltage spikes. As life evolves new light bulb technology will eventually replace the incandescent light bulb with modern equivalents such as halogen, compact fluorescent, dichroic, low energy, low voltage, mr11
Cowboy Boot Sizes!
Beware of sizing. I would like to offer the following advice if that's ok, from my experience you should always go for a size bigger than you normally take.
Sendra Cowboy Boots. These come up really small. I'm a 5/12 and have just bought a new pair of (Frye types) and they are a size 7!!! The tops feel tight but they give beautifully in no time at all. So go for a size or size
Table Tennis Tables - Purchasing Guide
Table Tennis has got to be one of the most inclusive sports available. From 7 to 77, male or female, skilled or novice, summer or winter, everyone can play. It is an ideal game for family fun and will help get the kids away from their computers.
Table tennis tables are usually split into 2 categories: indoor and outdoor.
Indoor Tables
Indoor tables are less expensive than the outdoor versions. They have a chipboard playing surface which can range from 16mm to 28mm with a price tag that increases with the thickness of the playing surface. The thicker the playing surface the better and more consistent the bounce of the table tennis ball. Because indoor tables are cheaper, it can be tempting to buy an indoor table to use outdoors. This is fine if it is a dry day but be aware that using or storing an indoor table in damp conditions will lead to moisture getting into the playing surface and ruining it. Never store an indoor table outside under a 'waterproof' cover. An indoor table will also suffer damage if exposed to high temperatures so playing in the sun is not an option either.
Outdoor Tables
Outdoor tables are far and away the most popular fo recreational use. The initial purchase is more expensive but the possibilities are far greater. The materials used on the playing surface on an outdoor table vary from one manufacturer to another. The Cornilleau range (along with most other brands) uses a resin laminate which is not just waterproof but weatherproof too. This means that as well as being resistant to rain, it is also protected against sun, snow and frost. Outdoor tables are designed to be left outside all the year round.
Rollaway and Play-Back
A rollaway table is another phrase for a table which folds in half and can be wheeled away for easy storage. Most tables which fold for storage can also be used for solo practice with the folded half acting as the opponent.
Other Considerations
Table tennis tables are large pieces of equipment and you will need about an extra 2m at either end of the table for playing space. Wherever possible look for a table which can be folded when not in use as this will significantly reduce the amount of storage space required. A table tennis table cover is always a worthwhile investment as this will maximise safety and (if stored outdoors) will keep the table clean and therefore ready to play.
Table tennis tables are also very heavy and weigh upwards of 45kg. Don't underestimate the weight of the table - if it isn't on wheels it will be difficult to move.
Look for a table which conforms to all the safety regulations. Check out the warranty - is it a good guarantee? The minimum is 2 years but if a company is offering a longerguarantee then you should see that as a sign of confidence in the product.Who does the responsibility lie with if the table gets damaged either in transit or further down the line? Can you get spare parts? Is the brand widely available in the UK? Is the seller a specialist?
Table Tennis Accessories
Some table tennis tables are delivered with accessories included whilst others do not even include a net and post set so check what you are buying before you bid. Many sellers do include some bats and balls with the table but check if you will need extras or higher spec products. Giveaway bats and balls are often the cheapest and most basic which may well be fine for the first few weeks of play but may not be suitable for the long term.
GENERATED CROSS STITCH CHARTS and HOW TO CROSS STITCH
Hi, due to fostering chidren, I have stopped creating cross stitch charts. I hope the following imformation can be of help ----
WHAT IS A COMPUTER GENERATED CROSS STITCH CHART?
A computer generated cross stitch chart is exactly what thetitle describes; it is a cross stitch chart which has been generated by a computer from a given image. Normally, when purchasing a cross stitch chart from a publishing company in a high street store, you are probably buying a computer generated chart. There are very few people in the western world that still produce charts using pen and paper as this takes a very long time to create and is far less acurate. Generating charts with a computer means that the resulting cross stitch work will look more realistic and artistic.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CROSS STITCH!
FABRICS
There are two main types of fabric for cross-stitching: -
AIDA
This is the most popular and probably the easiest fabric to use.It is made up of blocks of woven threads whereby you push the needle through the holes between the blocks. 14 count aida has 14 squares per inch,which is probably the most common. You can also get 6, 8, 11,16, 18
Avoid buy Fake cheap SD MMC card,USB storage Drive Ebay
Avoid buy Fake cheap SD MMC card, USB storage Drive on ebay.
How to test
If you find very cheap SD MMC, USB storage drive on ebay, such as 1G SD card bid only 1.2GBP. Please donot hurry to bid it down. Because what you get maybe 64M only.
The fast way is to copy 1G file to the card, and paste it on another computer, if the file could work well. The card maybe the 1G truly.
Please use Paypal on ebay, because you could get your money back if it is fake.
Some fake cards makers gave us negative votes for this guide. They are scared.Our way is effective!
Selling - Listings presentation.
Proof Edward VIII 1937 sovereigns and half sovereigns
BE HONEST WITH YOUR FEEDBACK
IF YOU SHOULD RECEIVE AN ITEM THAT YOU FEEL HAS BEEN MIS-DESCRIBED;
#1 CONTACT THE SELLER-BUT PLEASE GIVE THEM THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT-THEY ARE ONLY HUMAN AFTER ALL!
#2 IF YOU HAVE NO CONTACT FROM THE SELLER WITHIN A FEW DAYS, DO ALLOW THEM AT LEAST A FORTNIGHT TO RESPOND, SELLERS TAKE HOLIDAYS AND HAVE CRISIS TOO!
#3 NO JOY? THEN GO AHEAD AND LEAVE AN HONEST OPINION OF THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PAID FOR, WHETHER IT WAS 0.99P OR 1000,00, IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE, YOU PAID IN THE TIME STATED AND DIDN'T GET THE GOODS YOU DESERVED.
#4 REMEMBER TO LEAVE YOUR FEEDBACK FACTUAL, DON'T GET PERSONAL, ULTIMATELY YOU TRIED ALL OTHER AVENUES BEFORE THE FEEDBACK STAGE- BE TRUE TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS, EVEN IF IT MEANS GETTING A RETALIATORY FEEDBACK FROM YOUR SELLER, HEY, YOU CAN SLEEP AT NIGHT KNOWING THAT OTHER POOR UNSUSPECTING BUYERS HAVE BEEN FOREWARNED!
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Selling Harmonicas
HI, so you have a harmonica for sale, well here are a few tips that might help you and the buyer. If it is a second hand harp, the buyer will almost certainly be a collector, who will want the harp in the best condition it can be. This DOES NOT mean fully cleaned and polished by you!. Most cleaning done by sellers only does more damage to the harmonica and makes it more difficult to restore/repair. If there are screwsor pins missing, DONT replace them with the nearestsize pin/screw you have, this does more damage.If it is damp, DONT dry it out with a heat source, allow it to dry naturally at normal room temperature. I know a lot of people will not put a second hand harp near their mouth, but it can be blown through a piece of paper with a small hole cut in it to test the reads on blow. A piece of lint orother fine linen will allow it to be tested without the fear of bits coming out of it, into the mouth. DO NOT spray the harp with anything. as these can do damage. In the UK, most harps can be posted to anywhere in the UK for less than 2.00p, and still leave a bit of profit. Why then do we see so many sellers asking the postage rates for 1 or 2 Kgs of weight?, which they then post in a padded envelope at best, or an ordinary envelope at worst???. Harps NEED PROTECTING in the post. You would not believe how many good scarce harps I have recieved that have been CRUSHED in the mail. Always use a small stout cardboard box to send them, even if they are already in their original box, as the original box is a good part of the value to a collector. I hope this will be of some help, I know if you read it and take note it is sure to help the person you are selling it to, which might be me!, and it gave me a chance to gripe about packing them!.
Dave Bull.
My EBAY name G6PJE (Registered Amateur Call sign)will find my website in any search engine, why not have a look, there are more tips and harps there and I am always willing to help anyone with what info I have.