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Tyre pump from Lada tool kit (Roebuck SG2)
Hand pump for car (or bike) tyres. Originally part of tool kit for a Lada car. Pump works ok but will probably need the tyre connector fitting replaced (approx £5 from Halfords).
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Camping trailer (Roebuck SG2)
Gifted
Camping trailer, external dimensions 5 x 3 ft x 18inches, deep (internal dimensions 149 x 87 x 45cm), wood on steel chassis. Has spare wheel, prop stand and a rather worn cover. The trailer was bought in 1975 and has been mainly used for an annual camping trip since then, and stored in a garage when not in use. The wooden sides and base are sound but the angle-iron framework on one rear corner of the base needs a welding repair to be safe for carrying heavy loads. I had a quote for £144 for this last year but didn’t get it done because I bought a similar trailer on eBay. Needs to be protected from rain when in storage.
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Clamps for car roof bars (Roebuck SG2)
Clamps & rubber feet for fitting roof bars to an old car. Designed for use on a car with roof gutters so no use unless you have a near-vintage car!
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stair rods (Roebuck SG2)
Gifted
12 stair 'rods' (actually C-shaped in cross-section), steel with bronze finish, length 68cm. Some are slightly rusty on the back side (i.e. rust is not visible when rods are installed). With fixing brackets and screws.
14d
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Bathroom light with shaver point (Roebuck SG2)
Withdrawn
Works ok, 4W LED tubular bulb.
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Shower screen, roller blind type (Roebuck SG2)
Withdrawn
Well-used for many years. Spring-loaded mechanism still works ok. Fabric is sound, but faded and creased. Probably too tatty for a bathroom unless you can replace the fabric but someone might have another use for it?
21d
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Outdoor corner light (Roebuck SG2)
Gifted
Bought many (?30+) years ago but never used. Still in original box. Supplied with 4 filament-type candle bulbs, 60W, but will take a bayonet-fitting LED bulb equivalent to old-style 100W bulb.
21d
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Bath side panel with doors, home-made (Roebuck SG2)
Withdrawn
Wooden panel for side of bath measuring 1715mm x 587mm, with 4 doors for accessing the space under the bath. Not the greatest feat of woodworking craftsmanship, but it's done the job for us since I made it about 30 years ago. The varnish is now somewhat tatty. Does anyone have a use for it?
54d
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DVDs (film sets) (Roebuck SG2)
Gifted
Large collection of films on DVDs filed in plastic pockets in folders. Lots of crime/thriller series (e.g. Line of Duty, Lewis, Frost, Morse), various war topics, nature, steam trains and a few on other topics.
86d
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Lever-arch files (Roebuck SG2)
Withdrawn
Seven A4 lever-arch files
88d
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Ring-binders (Roebuck SG2)
Withdrawn
Four large 4-ring binders, A4 size, spines are approx 8cm wide
88d
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Backpack frame (Roebuck SG2)
Gifted
Old backpack frame. Some fittings are a bit rusty but I think the straps are sound.
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Mini vacuum cleaner (Roebuck SG2)
Gifted
Hoover Portapower Super 800 mini vacuum cleaner with tools. Motor is in working order and gives good suction but the plastic casing is brittle and cracks easily. The casing has lost its wheels.
196d
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Vintage shelf brackets (Roebuck SG2)
Gifted
The 4 smaller ones are cast metal, designed for a shelf 8 inches (203MM) wide. The 2 larger ones have arms of length 16 inches (405mm) and 14 inches (355mm).
234d
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Cartridge for inkjet printer, Canon 551XL, yellow (Roebuck SG2)
Gifted
Canon original cartridge bought Oct 2024 unopened. My printer died, so I have no use for the cartridge.
246d
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Old laboratory stirrer (Roebuck SG2)
Gifted
Electric stirrer designed for use in laboratory work. Has gentle rotary stirring action suitable for a container no bigger than mug
249d
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Fruit bushes - josta & redcurrant (Roebuck SG2)
Gifted
Two josta bushes & 1 redcurrant, variety unknown. Heavily potbound and neglected but should grow ok if planted out. Josta is a cross between gooseberry and blackcurrant and will grow to at least 1,2m wide.
251d
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Ink-jet printer, not working (Roebuck SG2)
Expired
Canon Pixma MX925. It was working fine and then died suddenly, and now shows no sign of life. Presumably something to do with the power supply (it's not the main fuse) has failed. No use unless you know how to repair printers!
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Box files (Roebuck SG2)
Gifted
10 box files, Foolscap size (a bit taller than A4) plus 2 Foolscap lever-arch files. Some rather old an battered bus useable. Take them all, or just what you want.
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Office chair (Roebuck SG2)
Gifted
Adjustable, armless office chair, blue fabric. Well used but in fair condition and all controls work.
1y
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Vintage carpet pieces (Roebuck SG2)
Expired
Vintage carpet, 4 pieces, measurements as below. Some areas are well worn but others relatively unworn. Might be suitable for making carpet bags? 1.29m x 2.05m (see photo) 0.92m x 1.82m. mat with bound edges (see photo) 1.57m x 1.93m 1.26m x 3.00m
1y
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Cupboard for wall mounting (ex-kitchen cupboard) (Roebuck SG2)
Gifted
Painted plywood on timber frame. 105cm (41.5in) wide x 61cm (24in) high x 30cm (12in) deep, Tatty (could be repainted) but might be useful for shed or garage?
1y
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Heavy steel chain (Roebuck SG2)
Gifted
Steel chain, length approx 7m, surface rust, but chain is sound and strong
1y
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Biscuit tins (Roebuck SG2)
Gifted
11 biscuit tins including one or two that are probably 'vintage'
1y
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Motoring memorabilia: old-style carburettor (Roebuck SG2)
Expired
Is anyone interested in this as a bit of motoring memorabilia? It came from a Lada saloon about 40 years ago!
1y
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Old wool carpet pieces (Roebuck SG2)
Expired
Old woollen carpet pieces. Suitable for smothering weeds on allotment. Green. No synthetic materials so should rot down eventually. Two pieces measuring approx. 320 x 100cm plus 2 narrower strips, width 30cm & 40cm, length approx. 3m.
1y
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Flooring slabs (vintage) (Roebuck SG2)
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Small floor slabs, removed from old building 30+ years ago. Probably 50+ years old. 20 (plus a few badly chipped) measuring approx. 230 x 230mm, thickness 35mm. 29 (plus a few chipped) measuring approx. 230 x 100mm, thickness 45mm. Might be suitable for small area of garden paving or garden feature. They have been stored in my garden for about 30 years and appear to be frost-resistant.
1y
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Lady's bike (Roebuck SG2)
Gifted
Lady’s bike, with 3-speed hub gear and detachable front basket. Sound tyres. Old but in working order
1y
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Garden chairs and table (old) (Roebuck SG2)
Expired
Four plastic chairs and a table. They are old and tatty, but still functional. Three of the chairs have had repairs to cracks in the back. Someone might find a use for them on an allotment or similar semi-public space where theft or damage is possible??
2y
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Slate wall tiles (Keswick CA12)
Gifted
Greenish natural slates removed from wall (from fireplace surround I think) about 50 years ago. Approx 40 slates, 9 x 6 inches (230 x 153mm) approx 1/2 inch (13mm) thick. Thickness varies slighty. Some adhesive remains on back of tiles from previous use.
2y