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Free: 7 roller ball mice; 6 PS/2, 1 USB; 5 scroll wheel, 2 not. (Purley CR8) For anyone into vintage PC's 7 old style roller ball mice; 6 with PS/2 connectors, 1 USB; 5 with scroll wheels, 2 without. All functioning when last used. Please don't ask ''is this available'', it will be listed as promised or taken as soon as. Polite replies appreciated.

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Free: Cardboard box with divisions for 12 bottles, 42 x 40 x 32cm (Purley CR8) Cardboard box with divisions for 12 bottles, 42 x 40 x 32cm Please don't ask ''is this available'', it will be listed as promised or taken as soon as. Polite replies appreciated.

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Free: Damart back support, 29 to 37" waist, height 9"back, 6"front (Purley CR8) Damart ''Thermolactyl'' back support, [appears to be cotton lined wool plus elastane panels] adjustable 29'' to 37" maximum range waist [median with velcro strips fully covered at 33"], height 9"back, 6"front Please don't ask ''is this available'', it will be listed as promised or taken as soon as. Polite replies appreciated.

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Free: 4 pairs compression socks, black, size 3, 3xclass1,1xclass2 (Purley CR8) 3 pairs Lastosheer & 1 pair Scholl compression socks, black, closed toe, size 3 or XL, 3 x class 1, 1 x class 2. Please see the photo of the size guide to determine if they are the correct size. Unused, these date from 2006, but appear to have fully retained their essential elasticity. One pair, several or all, the listing will be adjusted according to take up. Please don't ask ''are they available'', if promised or taken it will be notified as soon as, and polite replies will be appreciated. [There is a useful technique for putting them on, which is to put one hand fully inside the sock, grasp the toe and pull the top back down with the other hand until the heel is exposed, then pull the doubled sock onto the foot until the heel and angle of the ankle [the hardest part] is covered, then pull the remainder over the leg.]

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Free: size 12: boots, Cotton Trader suede slip-ons, Aldi crocs (Purley CR8) Gifted All size 12 / 47 [except the crocs , size 46]. Stored in a shed for a few years. My feet have expanded with age [and are not amenable to dieting...], these no longer fit. These were my ''best boots'' for years for weddings & funerals etc, spit and polished as per military boarding school training, worn heels and tread but still functional, may need some insoles. Cotton Traders suede slip-ons are a darker shade - black- than the photo shows, worn only a few times. Aldi crocs barely worn at all. One pair or all available, do not ask if they are, will be advertised as taken if not. Polite replies will receive preference, ''fair offer'' policy applies.

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Request: Fabric bunting for our grandson's christening (Purley CR8) Expired Our daughter has hired a community hall for a gathering to celebrate our grandson's christening. She is looking for some [appropriately coloured, ie preferably not majorly pink...] bunting to cheer the place up a needed for midsummer's day. Thank you!

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Request: Wire coat hangers [not plastic or wood] (Purley CR8) Received Wire coat hangers wanted - we have recently been allocated an allotment, and need to peg down lots of protective netting, for which hangers can be cut and wound into spiral ground anchors. Any condition, but wire only, not plastic or wood, can be useful, thanks very much!

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Request: Pond liner, profiled rigid plastic (Purley CR8) Expired My wife would like to create some wildlife habitat on her newly allocated allotment with a small pond, with different levels [we already have a family of slow worms under a carpet used by the previous tenant for weed suppression, which we are hoping help keep the slugs down, and the rats in the compost bin of course...]. Anyone getting rid, or with one lying around unused, we'd be delighted to put it to good use. Thank you!

108d

Request: Small [11x7.5cm] blank pocket diary 2024 or older (Purley CR8) Expired Looking for an out-of-date, 2024 or older, small pocket diary [standard 11 x 7.5 cm] for taking undated notes. Preferably a neutral dark colour eg black, blue, brown, etc rather than pictorial but any logo is no problem. Thank you!

187d

Free: Incontinence pads, 28 x 3 packs, booster pads x 30 (Purley CR8) Gifted 3 x 28-packs straight Lilpads, light to moderate protection, plastic backed, self adhesive strip, for use inside underwear. Plus 1 x 30-pack Lille classic line extra inserts, straight pads with no plastic backing for use as booster pads inside another product or as inserts in waterproof pouch pants. Polite replies appreciated. Do not ask if still available, will be marked promised or taken as soon as. Fair offer policy applies

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Free: Epson WorkForce Pro WF 5620 with partially blocked printhead (Purley CR8) Gifted Edit: Functions well as a black and white printer, scanner and copier. I was given this printer by a donor here as fully working, along with several sets of replacement cartridges. Having obtained the drivers etc online, printing was very faint. The cartridges were replaced but all but the black were still faint. Multiple [at least 10] nozzle cleaning cycles later, there was no change. I think it must have been left unused for a while and the ink dried out blocking the printhead. I went online for a solution and used the recommended technique of a solvent-soaked pad positioned underneath and pressed against the printhead [which is separate from the ink reservoirs and thus must have tubes connecting the two, unlike some small printers that have the cartridges riding on the printhead and directly connected to it]. I tried this three times [plus more cleaning cycles] which produced a very marginal improvement, as can be seen in one of the photos [black and blue print, magenta and yellow don't]. The next step apparently is to buy a special kit [for about £15 or so] which uses a syringe, plastic tube and a solvent to clean the printhead with pressured solvent. I am not a competent printer mechanic or willing to spend the time and cost to try this, or risk having to go further to using a professional repairer. It's a shame as this is an excellent printer, near top of the range small office quality, and so someone here may wish to take it on. I should also note it is very heavy to pick up and carry. Comes with a number of replacement cartridges.

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Free: Knauf insulation roll, 1.14m width, length/thickness unknown (Purley CR8) Gifted Knauf insulation roll, 1.14m width, unknown length/thickness. ''Rockwool'' = glass fibre [eye, breathing and skin protection advised when installing]. Polite replies appreciated. Do not ask if still available, will be marked promised or taken as soon as. Fair offer policy applies

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Free: 25 Glass jars with metal lids, washed, de-labelled (Purley CR8) Gifted 25 Glass jars with metal lids, washed, de-labelled, various sizes/shapes

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Free: 45 x MDF boards 300 x 219 x 6mm [a few mm larger than A4] (Purley CR8) Gifted 45 x MDF boards 300 x 219 x 6mm [a few mm larger than A4, which is 297 x 210] Sizes can vary by 1mm or so. Potentially for paintings? Or Panelling? Approximately 3m2 in total. Polite replies appreciated, please do not ask if still available, they will be marked as promised or given as soon as they are not.

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Free: Cartridges for Epson XP-422 printer-opened, unused, resealed (Purley CR8) Expired Compatible Stinky-Ink cartridge set [cyan, magenta, yellow & black] for Epson XP-422 printer which have been opened, but only used to find out that the printer [gifted to us on Freegle] doesn't work, despite several cleaning attempts and manual cleaning of the cartridge carriage. The cartridges have been resealed with selotape. You are welcome to have the printer too if you think you could get it to print!! Polite replies will be appreciated. Fair offer policy applies.

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Free: 4 x Water-filled freezer sachets, 20 x 13.5 x 3.5 cm (Purley CR8) Expired 4x Water-filled freezer sachets, 20 x 13.5 x 3.5 cm [including sealing flanges]. One or several may be requested. Polite replies will be appreciated. Fair offer policy applies.

330d

Free: Cartridges for Epson XP-422 printer-opened but nearly unused (Purley CR8) Expired Compatible Stinky-Ink cartridge set [cyan, magenta, yellow & black] for Epson XP-422 printer, which have been opened, but only used to find out that the printer [gifted to us on Freegle] doesn't work, despite several cleaning attempts and manual cleaning of the cartridge carriage. The cartridges have been resealed with selotape. You are welcome to have the printer too if you think you could get it to print!! Polite replies will be appreciated. Fair offer policy applies.

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333d

Free: 4x Water-filled freezer sachets, 20 x 13.5 x 3.5 cm (Purley CR8) Expired 4x Water-filled freezer sachets, 20 x 13.5 x 3.5 cm [including sealing flanges]. One or several may be requested. Polite replies will be appreciated. Fair offer policy applies.

333d

Free: Various small light bulbs, 25w to 60w (Purley CR8) Gifted Various small light bulbs, 25w to 60w, various fittings. All or none, please. Polite replies will be appreciated. Fair offer policy applies.

337d

Free: 3x Compatible Brother LC127XL & LC125L Series cartridge sets (Purley CR8) Gifted 3x Supply Guy Compatible equivalents to Brother LC127XL & LC125L Series cartridge sets, for MCP & MFC series Brother printers Each set is Cyan, Magenta & Yellow plus 2 x high capacity Black cartridges Please check these are the right ones for your specific printer [they are the wrong ones for my A3 Brother printer! ] Polite replies will be appreciated.

337d

Free: 3x Compatible Brother LC127XL & LC125L Series cartridge sets (Purley CR8) Gifted 3 x Supply Guy Compatible equivalents to Brother LC127XL & LC125L Series cartridge sets, for MCP & MFC series Brother printers Each set is Cyan, Magenta & Yellow plus 2 x high capacity Black cartridges Please check these are the right ones for your specific printer [they are the wrong ones for my A3 Brother printer! ] Polite replies will be appreciated. Fair offer policy applies

338d

Free: Safire Intumescent & Acoustic Mastic x 4 (Purley CR8) Gifted 4 x Safire Intumescent & Acoustic Mastic. Tested to BS476 Part 20 [up to 4 hours] Water based, Flexible. Polite, informative replies will be appreciated.

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Free: Bin-top shredder -Office Supplies document shredder up to A4 (Purley CR8) Gifted Office Supplies bin-top document shredder [up to A4]. In working order Not quick, and clogs occasionally, but functional. Produces strips rather than cross-shredding into bits. Sits on top of a bin or box, arm expands to fit the size. Please do not ask if it is available, it will be marked promised or taken as soon as. Polite replies are appreciated, thank you.

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Free: 2 x Ikea Komplement mesh drawers, 100 x 58 x 16cm (Purley CR8) Gifted 2 x Ikea Komplement mesh drawers, 100 x 58 x 16cm. As new condition, with runners and screws. Details and images may be seen on the Ikea website as item:- 002.572.98 Komplement :- /

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Free: Jointing,filling & finishing compound, most of 10Kg bag (Purley CR8) Gifted ''MakeGood'' Jointing,filling & finishing compound, most of a 10Kg bag, opened but kept dry & closed, still usable. ''Perfect for plaster & plasterboard repairs, 60 mins working time''

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Free: Peugeot 406, 1996-04 Wheel change kit & towing eye (Purley CR8) Expired Peugeot 406, 1996-04 Wheel change kit & towing eye in foam base P/N9619870080 Wheel change scissor jack plus towing eye kit in its foam base. For Peugeot 406 [1996 to 2004 models]. Original part. Fully working and complete. Dimensions 36 x 34cm across x 17 cm deep Weighs just over 3Kg Salvaged from our superbly comfortable & reliable diesel Pug estate, reluctantly scrapped due to ULEZ Fair offer policy applies. Please do not ask ''is it available?'' It will be posted as promised or collected if not.

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Free: VW Roof Bars for Golf III Variant / Passat Variant 6/88 (Purley CR8) Gifted Genuine VW Roof Bars for Golf III Variant / Passat Variant 6/88 -No locking keys. Genuine VW Accessory, Roof Bars for raised roof rails for Golf III Variant or Passat Variant 6/88 only Maximum distance they can open and fit over the outside of the roof rails is 96cm Bars are 111cm overall length, 5cm wide, 3cm deep [6.5cm including the brackets] I bought these in error for a 2009 Passat TSI for £42.. They've not sold on eBay for months despite being reduced to £20 They came absent the locking keys. However they are not easy to remove as they are fixed in place by a small allen key. The VW-supplied adjuster is present and working. The brackets slide and fix in place easily. Fair offer policy applies

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Free: 4 x Plain glass panels, 360 x 200 x 3mm (Purley CR8) Gifted 4 x Plain glass panels, 360 x 200 x 3mm, They have got bit sticky with something organic dripping on them while stored in a glasshouse and have stuck together, though I've separated them in the past, just need a bit of a soak.

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Free: 2 carrier bags of pine cones (Purley CR8) Gifted 2 carrier bags of dry pine cones, the photos show them in a bin bag but they will be in 2 carrier bags. One or both may be taken, please say which you'd prefer. Suitable for Xmas decorations, pot-pouris etc

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Free: Apelson 4-plate 7Kw electric hob 57x50x5cm (Purley CR8) Gifted Apelson 4-plate 7Kw electric hob [exactly like ours]. 57 x 50 x 5cm. Working condition unknown. Found leaning against our recycling bins along with other materials from a flat refurbishment. Installation and operating manual can be downloaded from here:-

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