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Gaggia coffee machine (NEEDS WORK) (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gaggia Cubika (2004 model). It had been in storage for about 15 years. I got it out, descaled it, and even made coffee with it, but the coffee basket leaks, and there was still a lot of scale inside. Most importantly, it needs a new rubber gasket, and having partially disassembled the machine, I found that the gasket was so thoroughly perished that it would need more patience or expertise than I possess to get it off. I was able to get some enormous bits of scale out of the innards around the valve, and clean them up somewhat. The UK Gaggia agents still sell spare parts, such as the aforementioned gasket; a new shower plate may also be needed, though I was able to get it fairly clean. In short, it's a lovely machine that just needs a relatively cheap spare part and quite a bit of work to get it working nicely. I left it partly disassembled, and have bagged all the small parts (screws etc.). Information about taking it apart and getting it back together is findable online.
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Dustpan and two brushes (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
As shown, plus an extra brush. (I simply have more dustpans and brushes than I need!)
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12d
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Mains adaptor 12V/1.0A output (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
Mains adaptor with (as best I can measure it) 2.1mm width plug (shown in close-up), outputting 12V/1.0A. It is brand new and unused; it came with an electronic gadget but was the wrong spec! It seems to match the spec for some broadband routers (as I found while rummaging around to see if I had an adaptor that would work with my new gadget!), and no doubt other similar things.
13d
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Filofax 2025 diary refills (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Withdrawn
Week on two pages. Brand new.
43d
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Try your luck with JJ fridge drawer (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Withdrawn
Joseph Joseph fridge drawer did not work for us. Could your fridge be its Perfect Match? Take it and find out if it's meant to be.
43d
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Electric tin opener (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
battery operated
87d
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USB keyboard (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Expired
I'd like a USB keyboard, UK or US layout, for occasional use with a server, so not at all fussy about style/age etc. I'd just like one with all the keys working, as both my old keyboards have developed non-working keys, and don't seem amenable to repair!
149d
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Waste bin with lid and pedal (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
Suitable for a bathroom, toilet or kitchen. 22cm diameter, 22cm high.
208d
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2 dark purple-brown blinds 80x250cm (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Expired
Two long 80cm fabric roller blinds, with all fixings.
210d
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IKEA RÄCKA curtain rod 70-120cm (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Expired
Part number 002-121-65.
211d
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Two plastic waste bins (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
The white one is 20cm wide by 24cm high; the blue is 25cm at the mouth and 26cm high. Simple plastic bins suitable for kitchen, bathroom, office etc. (I simply have more bins than I need!)
216d
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60cm plant pot tray (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
Tray for houseplants, internal dimensions 55cm x 12cm, externally 60cm x 15cm.
216d
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12floz & 8floz Soda Stream bottles (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Expired
Two old-style Soda Stream bottles, for anyone who still has an old-style Soda Stream (not the newer, wider ones with 1 litre plastic bottles).
216d
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5-way USB-controlled mains adaptor (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
This mains adaptor plugs into the USB port of e.g. a computer, and then activates only when the computer is on. Saves turning your monitor, printer, etc. on and off separately.
216d
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Large door mat (89cm x 59cm) (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
Hard wearing doormat, brown with rubber edge and base. (Simply too large for my doorway!)
216d
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Ironing board with cover (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
Medium-sized ironing board and cover. (Works fine, just not high enough for me, at well over 6 feet!)
216d
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Mop and bucket (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
Mop with replaceable head (head not supplied, sorry!). (I have more mops and buckets than I need!)
216d
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Picture rail picture hooks x 3 (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
Brass coloured. (I don't have a picture rail, sadly!)
216d
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Universal bath plug and hair trap (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
As shown. (I simply don't need them, my bath has its own plug and needs a different sort of hair trap.)
216d
216d
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Cooker hood filter (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Expired
Cooker hood filter paper (1 left from a packet of 2). (I don't have this sort of cooker hood!)
216d
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Squeegee head (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
Squeegee head. I just don't have a use for it myself!
217d
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ProStack Blender Bottle 16 floz (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Expired
Sealable, stackable drink container. It can screw on to jars from the same range.
217d
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Breville sandwich toaster (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
Classic Breville sandwich toaster; well used but still perfectly functional. I simply don't use it!
217d
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Air fresheners (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
Air Wick room freshener (with a refill in it) and Febreze spray. I "inherited" these in a new place and I don't use them myself!
217d
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Wooden box with compartments (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
Dark wooden box, lined inside with 3 compartments. 21cm wide, 26cm deep, 9cm high.
217d
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Vax Reach vacuum cleaner (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
Works fine, is just surplus to requirements now! This bagless upright vacuum cleaner comes with accessories and a printed manual.
227d
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Framed reproductions (CB2 near Cambridge Station)
Gifted
Three pictures to decorate your walls. These were on the walls of the flat I recently moved into, and I'm lucky enough to have my own to hang instead, so I'm giving them away.
244d
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Modern home office desk (CB2 1HL)
Gifted
Easily fits two monitors. Minimal. Dimensions: 150cm wide by 75cm deep by 75cm high.
246d
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Vintage console (CB2 1HL)
Gifted
Storage behind semi-transparent dark glass. Drawer.
246d
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Comfy bed (CB2 1HL)
Gifted
only giving it away because we already have one. It is really nice. I just washed the top cover at 90 C. Fits storage underneath.
246d