| Q: |
Does it get Channel 5? |
23-Jan-09 |
| A:
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Smash it into your head several times and you'll start to see all kinds of interesting things, I'm sure. |
| Q: |
Hi,
would you consider a combination price for both your broken tumble
dryer and your 19 box files also on auction. My plan is to use the
tumble dryer as you suggest to another ebayer in an act of revenge; I
was thinking of an ex-husband/great height situation. So far I can see
no flaw in my plan! I could then use your box files to carry home any
useful pieces of both the tumbler and the ex (although his useful bits
would barely fill one box I have to say). mysweetally x |
19-Jan-09 |
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While the prospect of
selling both of my items is an exciting one, I feel I must warn you
about the inherant instability of your plan. To stack the dryer on top
of cardboard boxfiles is certainly possible, but you would need to
carefully investigate how to tip the balance to ensure the dryer
doesn't end up landing on you instead. I would suggest practising on a
few willing friends first, preferably ones you don't like very much.
Thank you for your interest. |
| Q: |
I also have a broken tumble dryer. Do you think that it would be
possible to combine the two broken tumble dryers and create
one super tumble dryer? If yours does 7kg and mine does 6kg,
together we could dry 13kg of wet stuff. That's the weight of a
toddler. People are always washing toddlers, it's a growth
industry. Do you want to help pitch my idea to Theo Paphitis? I'm
confident we'll get at least £100,000, the cost of new tumble
dryers for both of us and some left over. |
19-Jan-09 |
| A:
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I'm certainly open to
the prospect of broken-dryer synergy. We can called it a 'hybrid' and
pitch it on that popular 'environmentally friendly' stance. After all,
a broken dryer has NO carbon emissions, which is a very unique selling
point in today's competitive industry. If we're pitching it to
investors we can easily demonstrate that the business is scalable - in
time we'll be able to accept all kinds of broken goods, before gluing
them together and selling them on. This is certainly worth further
investigation. Lets talk about a business plan over lunch, I've got a
flat bottle of coke and a stale sandwich I've been saving for just such
an occasion. |
| Q: |
Do you think if I painted it pink it may work ?? |
18-Jan-09 |
| A:
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While I am certain it
would make the dryer appear very ostentatious, I fear it would not
improve its current overall functionality. |
| Q: |
Have
you thought of covering up the old dryer with a blanket so the new one
does not have to see the old one which makes it nervous? We have to do
this with our cats, use screens so they dont see each other or all hell
breaks loose
regards
meehock |
18-Jan-09 |
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Such is the level of
hatred and resentment eminating from the old dryer, I fear that merely
obscuring it visually will not do the trick. Also, it's right in the
way of my fridge, which has threatened to involve itself in the
conflict if a resolution is not found soon. |
| Q: |
Peter,
Hi son. Just thought I'd drop you a line to say that whatever you do,
DON'T sell the tumble dryer. There's £20,000 in new £20 notes stuffed
up inside the back panel - part of the proceeds of that bank heist we
did back in November. Truth to tell, it worries me a bit. The money is
very close to the electro-capacitor, and if there's a spark, the money
COULD catch fire, and Jesus, we don't need that. Just hang on to the
dryer until the heat has died down and the Feds are off the scent.Then
we'll divvy up, like we always do.
Yer ever-loving Dad. |
16-Jan-09 |
| A:
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Dad, I can't believe
you've done this again. You always take the idea of 'money laundering'
too literally. What am I supposed to do now? I can't very well end the
listing early, it would fly in the face of everything eBay stands for.
I'll have to bring the winning bidder in on it, but the money is coming
out of your cut. Best Wishes, yer dutiful Son. |
| Q: |
Hi
there, now im a bit of a dryer repairer guy and this sounds ideal for
the next project however I think that your unit is just too damn good
for the standard repair. I know a simple capacitor as stated by another
user would do the trick but why waste a fiver on a bit of electronic
gadgetry when a launch from a moving method of transport would suffice?
Just wanted to ask, if I bid and win would you deliver the dryer? I
think you could book a suitable plane ticket (easyjet would be just
fine) and allow the said dryer to board without parachute, have it
launched over my way and I could have it delivered pretty much to my
front door…and probably to my back door….my car door and even my garage
door.
This method would also save me some additional time from the strip down
phase as Im guessing that some of the retaining screws would probably
become loose during the decent?
Let me know if this would be an option, cheers, Steve |
15-Jan-09 |
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Hi there Steve. I like
your idea and I definitely see the benefits of delivery from extreme
height. The gravitational accelation from 10,000 ft would mean they
dryer would arrive on your doorstep travelling at approximately 175mph
and take about 8 seconds to get there. You have to admit this level of
service is hard to beat, although unfortunately I would be unable to
provide insurance against accidental damage during transit. The
delivery charge would therefore be £276.50. I hope this is acceptable.
Alternatively, you still have the option of a local pick-up if this is
preferable. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to
contact me. |
| Q: |
I
have read your description of this item with great interest and was
wondering if you could provide me with the exact dimensions and weight
of said "projectile" and if you are aware of any designs for a
trebuchet suitable for launching this "projectile" at the local
neighborhood youths that persist in "hanging around" on my street
corner?
Regards
HBomb |
14-Jan-09 |
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A trebuchet would
require a significant counter-weight to get the desired propulsion that
you're looking for. The dryer is not too heavy, two people can easily
lift it, and it is roughly 85x60x60cm. Might I suggest using some kind
of pulley system? You could suspend the dryer from a pulley mounted in
a tree, which would allow for a nice pendulum action. Using this method
you could score multiple hits to your intended target. Thank you for
your interest. |
| Q: |
Hi,
Love your posting!! The good news is your tumble dryer is probably
easily repairable if you replace the capacitor used for starting the
induction motor. I have the same dryer which has had the same fault as
you describe twice in the last 18 months (a well known failure for this
model when you check on google). The capacitor is available on ebay (eg
#280230476136) for less than £5 & can be changed in about 10
minutes. Obviously do not attempt to change this capacitor unless you
are competent to do the job. If you would like any further information
please email me. Keep smiling Neal (If you're interested, there is an
easy way of checking whether the capacitor is faulty) |
14-Jan-09 |
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Thanks very much for the
advice Neal. I think you've just helped seal someone a fantastic
bargain. You yourself sound like exactly the sort of person who would
know how to replace a broken capacitor. I almost feel like I've given
up on my dryer too soon, but like the fickle lover I am, I have cast
off the old in favour of the new, and I am now forced to live with my
regret. |
Hello, Pete (potemgr). 
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