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Binatone Caprice 760 Corded Telephone with answering machine (Primrose LA1)
OFFERED: A Binatone Caprice 760 Corded telephone, in black and silver, with Answering Machine, mute and redial facilities. Connecting cable not included, though I may be able to track one down somewhere if needed. Worked fine when last used (replaced some time ago by different style phones set). No instructions included, but probably available online somewhere...
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2 x part-used 2.5L tins of Light Green Silk Emulsion Paint (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: I have two part-used 2.5L tins of opened light green silk emulsion available. Woolworths Peppermint - contents approx. 1 litre Dulux Watercolour Green - contents approx. 2 litres Could be mixed together to make a combined shade go a bit further. Both will probably need a good stir before use...
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Vintage Tala Stainless Steel Bread Bin - needs repairing (Primrose LA1)
A lovely vintage stainless steel bread bin with a roll-down cover - probably 1970s - in need of repair. While I was giving it a good clean one of the end panels detached from the roll-down cover. If you (or someone you know) have the equipment and skills to spot-weld (or maybe solder?) the end-piece back to the cover it should still have many years of useful life left in it. It has a few small dents here and there, but otherwise it will scrub up well.
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Vintage wicker laundry basket - some gaps to its base (Primrose LA1)
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A vintage wicker laundry basket, which saw many years of active service at my late aunt's house. No idea how old it is, but possibly 1960s or even earlier...? The inside looks a bit discoloured, but the outside looks very clean. It is approximately 60cm long x 40cm wide. A few pieces of wicker across the base of the basket have broken over time, leaving a number of small gaps, though none is large enough to allow any laundry to drop through.
7d
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Sleeve Ironing Board and Iron Cord "Minder" - good condition (Primrose LA1)
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A mini ironing board for use when ironing sleeves, in a pale blue painted metal fininsh, and with a blue floral patterned cover. Comes with a clip-on iron cord "minder", to keep the cord away from the item being ironed. Both items hardly used, which is why I am happy to give them to someone who may use them more than I ever have!
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Ironing board- good condition - flamingo cover (Primrose LA1)
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Ironing board in good condition. Blue metal frame with a pale blue cover in a pink flamingoes design. Lever to automatically raise or lower ironing board, and a locking mechanism to stop it falling open when folded up.
7d
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Vintage disposable paper coasters - 1970s/1980s (Primrose LA1)
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I have various vintage disposable paper coasters (probably 1970s or 1980s) in various designs. There are about 15 of the lily-of-the-valley design, 12 of the poinsettia Christmassy ones, 29 of the square red ones, and I would guess 40 - 50 of the plain white ones. Some are a bit discoloured but only because of age, and being multi-sheet items a few are separating, but hopefully someone can still make use of these.
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Large blue Samsonite hard-plastic suitcase - good condition (Primrose LA1)
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A large blue Samsonite hard plastic suitcase (1980s?) in mostly good condition. It measures 77 cm high by 53cm wide by 30cm deep, including wheels and handles, and weighs about 6kg. It is a well-traveled case, but extremely robust and solid. The outside bears a number of light scuffs and marks, but the inside is in great condition. It has a working combination lock (set to 000 as a default) and two corner locks operated by slider buttons. Unlike more modern designs, the pull-handle and the aluminium tubes it slides in and out of are external to the suitcase body. The pull handle goes up and down fine, but the plastic block end-piece that should secure the bottom end of the left aluminium tube to the suitcase body has broken off and gone missing, so its screw was doing nothing useful. I have replaced the original screw with different screw and nut arrangement and the aluminium tube feels very secure now, but I can do nothing to replace the plastic block end-piece.
14d
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Commode in frame - hardly used, and VERY thoroughly cleaned (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: Commode in brown painted metal frame. Removable white plastic bucket and lid. Comes with padded seat (never used) for when not in use. Only used for a couple of months, and VERY thoroughly cleaned.
22d
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Crown Brilliant White Mid-Sheen Emulsion 0.75 litres approx. (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: An opened and part-used 2.5 litre tin of Crown Brilliant White Premium Mid-Sheen Emulsion Paint - remaining contents about 0.75 litres.
43d
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Crown Brilliant White Silk Emulsion - 1.5 litres approx. (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: An opened and part-used 2.5 litre tin of Crown Brilliant White Premium Silk Emulsion Paint - remaining contents about 1.5 litres.
43d
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3 x Needlework Samplers - 2 squares, one flower (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: Three needlework sampler items, made by a deceased aunt of mine quite a few decades ago, I am sure. The large blue one is about 38cm x 38cm, not including the red strips, the black one is 20cm x 18cm, and the flower one is about 15cm in diameter, and is the onlky one decorated on both sides.
43d
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5 x coloured plastic Easter Egg decorations (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: 5 x decorative plastic Easter Eggs on wooden stalks. Each egg is approximately 7cm long and 5cm wide. Three stalks are 38cm long, the other two are approximately 35 cm and 30cm.
43d
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Travelwey Travel Alarm Clock with snooze/light (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: A Travelwey Travel Alarm Clock, made from black plastic with a big white button on the top to activate the light or snooze functions. It has a 2-pin plug on it for mains use abroad (you will need an adaptor to use it in a UK 3-pin socket), or it can be used in battery mode, if 2 x AAA batteries are fitted (not supplied). Seems to work okay. I can vouch for the alarm function sounding like an ocean liner ship's horn when the volume is turned up!
43d
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IKEA EGEBY rug - 165cm x 230cm - beige (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: An IKEA EGEBY rug, measuring 165cm x 230cm (5'5" x 7'7"), in a beige colour with a beige edging. In recent years it has been rolled up on top of a wardrobe, and prior to that it was under a heavy dining table, the feet of which appear to have given it "stretch marks" in places. The creases should disappear once it has been laid flat again for a while. Otherwise in good condition, from a pet-free, smoke-free and child-free home.
43d
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One old Bank Statements Folder (NatWest) (Primrose LA1)
OFFERED: An old NatWest Bank Statements Folder. Shorter and squarer than the A4 style issued more commonly today (if at all), this holds statements (or other paper items) which are approximately 20 cm x 20cm. Good condition.
50d
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14 x Tester Paint Pots - various colours/amounts (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: I have 14 paint tester pots of various brands and in a variety of colours. The plastic pots are 50ml and the tins 100ml. Almost all are part-used, though the tins feel almost full. All are likely to need a good stir, or at least a vigorous shake.
57d
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1 (2?) x tins of Homebase 1.25L Matt Emulsion - Burnt Sienna (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: I have up to two tins of opened 1.25L Homebase Emulsion in Burnt Sienna, which is like a darker terracotta colour. One tin is pretty much full, and the other has about 600ml left in it. I gave both a reasonable stir before photographing them, and seem to have managed to poke a small hole in the side of the more used one! I only noticed it when I had closed both tins again and set them to one side. I have stuck some duct tape over the hole which should plug the (small) leak for now. If you choose to take both, I suggest you use this one up first... Okay if you only want to take the intact tin.
58d
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2 x mostly-used 2.5L tins of Light Green Matt Emulsion paint (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: I have two mostly-used 2.5L tins of opened light green matt emulsion paint available. Helmsley Pitcombe Pea - contents approx. 200ml Wilko Whispering Sage - contents approx. 300ml Could be mixed together to make a combined shade go a bit further. Both will probably need a good stir before use...
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Crown Metallic Emulsion part-tin - "Refresh" - about 500ml (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: I have a part-used tin of Crown Metallic Emulsion 1.25l in "Refresh" which is a sort of sage green shade. There is about 500ml left in the tin. It will probably need a good stir before use...
58d
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5 x part-tins of gloss paint - various colours/brands (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: I have five part-tins of opened gloss paint available - you are welcome to all of them, or let me know if you only want some. B&Q Deep red 750ml - (contents approx. 400ml) B&Q Buckingham Green 750ml - (contants approx. 700ml) Wilko Cream 500ml - (contents approx. 200ml) Crown Navy Blue 250ml - (contents approx. 250ml) Crown Burgundy 250ml - (contents approx. 100ml) All will probably need a good stir before use...
58d
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Breville Food Processor with all accessories - working (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: A Breville food processor with all its accessories in a pull-out drawer. It works fine and has start/stop and pulse functions. The stopper has a long crack in it but still works fine as a stopper. Wouldn't use it as a jug though if I were you... There is a rubber seal around the lid part which tends to come off when used. Easy to put back though, albeit a little bit fiddly.
59d
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Old School Books - German Language novels, with margin notes (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: I have no idea why I have kept these so long, but I have three of my old German lesson school books (1974/75), complete with pencil margin notes of either the odd translation of a word or phrase, or just a clarification of what was going on in the plot. Irrungen, Wirrungen, by Theodor Fontane Und Sagte Kein Einziges Wort, by Heinrich Boll Tonio Kroger, by Thomas Mann All are rather worn, from being carried around in a school briefcase for months, and the spine of Tonio Kroger has been repaired with sticky tape. The pages of the Heinrich Boll book are quite yellowed around the edges. (I don't THINK I wrote anything rude in them...) May be of interest to anyone studying German, or who is just a Germanophile!
59d
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Old school books - French Language novels, with margin notes (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: I have no idea why I have kept these so long, but I have two of my old French lesson school books (1974/75), complete with pencil margin notes of either the odd translation of a word or phrase, or just a clarification of what was going on in the plot. Chronique du Regne de Charles IX, by Prosper Merimee Le Misanthrope, by Moliere (I don't THINK I wrote anything rude in them...) May be of interest to anyone studying French, or who is just a Francophile!
59d
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Sharp/BUSH compact stereo music system (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: A full micro stereo component music system comprising: * BUSH MTT1 Turntable - good condition and working - 33 and 45 rpm options * Sharp XL-MP35H Micro Component System - for CD/Tuner/Tape/Aux functions,with two dedicated speakers * FM radio aerial * Remote control - works okay, but battery cover damaged and held in place with tape (batteries not included) * Instruction booklets for both Sharp micro system and BUSH Turntable * Additional loudspeaker extension cable with conecting blocks The Tuner, CD and Aux (turntable) functions all seem to work okay, but the cassette tape function is very temperamental. I have got it to work on occasion, but then it stops and won't be coaxed back into life! From a pet-free and smoke-free home.
59d
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Binatone Trend Corded Telephone - silver, with cable (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: A Binatone Trend LED corded telephone, silver-coloured plastic, with connection cable. Not used for some time (replaced with different style phones) but worked fine when last used.
61d
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5 x old-style bayonet lightbulbs + 1 x Halogen screw fitting (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: A selection of old-style lightbulbs, all used but still working. The five loose ones are bayonet-fitting in various styles, some being 40w and others 60w. The unused one in its box is a 46w Halogen GLS bulb with a screw fitting. (NOTE: Only one bulb in twin-pack box, not two.)
65d
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10 x plastic takeaway containers (standard) - 2 (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: I have 2 x bundles of 10 microwaveable plastic takeaway containers, the standard size. Washed and in good condition Great for storing food in the fridge or freezer, or for storing workshop items in a shed or cellar.
68d
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10 x plastic takeaway containers (deep) - 2 (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: I have 2 x bundles of 10 microwaveable plastic takeaway containers, the deeper size. Washed and in good condition Great for storing food in the fridge or freezer, or for storing workshop items in a shed or cellar.
68d
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Beige Hall Runner/Rug - 185cm x 63 cm (Primrose LA1)
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OFFERED: A beige-coloured hall runner rug, measuring 185cm long x 63 cm wide. Good condition, but getting a bit old, and the woven backing is starting to crack a little. Still has some useful life left in it though.
68d