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...A couple of weeks back my door bell rang and a fella offered to cover my soffits and facias and replace all guttering and two down pipes. You know the kind of thing,"Iwas doing a job nearby and I have all this material left over",My house is a standard two bed semi so no gable ends.I have had two quotes in the last twelve months for this work,one was £827.50, the other was £515.00.This guy said £450.00 I said no,it was more than I could afford and he asked me how much could I afford.I said £350.00 and he said ok!!.This was about 9.30am ,by 4.30pm the job was done.I'd got what I wanted,he got an extra job and alls well.Whats your best bargain buy....
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.My American style 'Ice-Maiden' double fridge. 25 years ago, new price then was £399 got it for £170, the chap delivered and took my old fridge away and some other junk too - and the fridge - still looks and works like new - makes ice, got some good door width space on it (to hold gallons of milk) the salad draw keeps everything crisp and fresh, defrosts itself just needs a wipe out. All the temp guages work perfectly and the lights, (even came with spare bulbs I've never had to use!) I talk to her like she was real - my hubby says, 'who are you talking to?' 'the fridge, I just said you chill that for me love I'll be back later for it! '
This just some of the stuff we have picked up at the recycling cetre.
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The lawnmower (top Left) was our latest find about two weeks ago, nearly £1000 new we paid £5 and it works like a dream and in great condition.
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The lawnmower (top Left) was our latest find about two weeks ago, nearly £1000 new we paid £5 and it works like a dream and in great condition.