MrWolf Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 (edited) On 02/07/2021 at 21:08, Darius43 said: How much of Ratio’s production was undertaken in West Germany? The “superstructure” beneath the damaged plastic base looks to be made of cardboard. Cheers Darius I got Ratio from the listing itself. About this item Condition Used. An item that has been previously used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all item conditions Seller notes Very good Quantity 1 available Building Type Depot Brand Ratio Scale N Gauge Item number 284356087839 Item ending 09 Jul, 2021, 09:11 BST I don't particularly care if it was made in Uzbekistan, I think that you'll agree that it's bin fodder. Misdescribed as well as garbage. Edited July 2, 2021 by MrWolf Clarity 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted July 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2021 4 hours ago, MrWolf said: I got Ratio from the listing itself. About this item Condition Used. An item that has been previously used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all item conditions Seller notes Very good Quantity 1 available Building Type Depot Brand Ratio Scale N Gauge Item number 284356087839 Item ending 09 Jul, 2021, 09:11 BST I don't particularly care if it was made in Uzbekistan, I think that you'll agree that it's bin fodder. Misdescribed as well as garbage. I did notice “Ratio” in the item description, but it was clear to me that the seller’s descriptive powers were somewhat lacking and the “Made in W Germany” stamp in the photo was something of a clincher in that respect. Cheers Darius 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted July 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2021 51 minutes ago, Darius43 said: I did notice “Ratio” in the item description, but it was clear to me that the seller’s descriptive powers were somewhat lacking and the “Made in W Germany” stamp in the photo was something of a clincher in that respect. Cheers Darius HoRatio? Mike. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted July 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2021 34 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: HoRatio? Mike. You may have that philosophy in your dreams. Cheers Darius 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Enterprisingwestern said: HoRatio? Mike. Then surely it would be a bridge, rather than some decayed hut? It doesn't look like a ship.... 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firecrest Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Darius43 said: You may have that philosophy in your dreams. Cheers Darius While bound in a nutshell…? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted July 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Firecrest said: While bound in a nutshell…? Indeed. Cheers Darius Edited July 3, 2021 by Darius43 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham108 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 On 01/07/2021 at 18:33, MartinWales said: So good he listed twice.....? Surely you know the words of the song - New York, New York, so good they named it twice ... 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted July 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2021 38 minutes ago, Graham108 said: Surely you know the words of the song - New York, New York, so good they named it twice ... I suspect he does - hence the winking emoji. Cheers Darius 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 13 hours ago, Graham108 said: Surely you know the words of the song - New York, New York, so good they named it twice ... Errr, yes! Hence the post!!!!! 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 EBay madness at the moment - nobody is bothering with last minute bidding* so bargains can be had! There's a few 4-CEPs going for very reasonable prices ... just saying ... no skin off my nose if somebody else snaps them up for 'bargain prices'! No, really, be my guest ... Pleeeeease!!!! * Can't think why? 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted July 3, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 3, 2021 On 02/07/2021 at 21:08, Darius43 said: How much of Ratio’s production was undertaken in West Germany? The “superstructure” beneath the damaged plastic base looks to be made of cardboard. Cheers Darius Apparently this is the underside of a Swiss cottage, I had to ask. It begs the question, why show a rubbish image if its that good would you not show that? 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 55 minutes ago, Blandford1969 said: Apparently this is the underside of a Swiss cottage, I had to ask. It begs the question, why show a rubbish image if its that good would you not show that? Bet you it doesn't look like this Wikipedia 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted July 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 4, 2021 9 hours ago, Blandford1969 said: Apparently this is the underside of a Swiss cottage, I had to ask. It begs the question, why show a rubbish image if its that good would you not show that? Isn't Swiss Cottage an LT Underground Station.... 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) 45 minutes ago, John Besley said: Isn't Swiss Cottage an LT Underground Station.... I refer the Honourable Member to the reply given previously. Yep, its an Underground station as indicated in the photo above, the underground station is so named because its in an area of London named after an early 19th century coaching inn, built in the style of a Swiss Cottage. The current "Swiss Cottage" is illustrated in the photo above. The Wikipedia link below the photo gives more information, and is the source of the photo. For more detail: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Cottage Edited July 4, 2021 by Hroth Link 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 9 hours ago, Hroth said: Bet you it doesn't look like this Wikipedia In theory, it may look a bit like this...If it is complete... There is a similarity in general character. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ruffnut Thorston said: In theory, it may look a bit like this...If it is complete... There is a similarity in general character. Are the rocks on the roof to throw at belligerent drunks? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted July 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 4, 2021 41 minutes ago, Hroth said: I refer the Honourable Member to the reply given previously. Yep, its an Underground station as indicated in the photo above, the underground station is so named because its in an area of London named after an early 19th century coaching inn, built in the style of a Swiss Cottage. The current "Swiss Cottage" is illustrated in the photo above. The Wikipedia link below the photo gives more information, and is the source of the photo. For more detail: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Cottage Actually I only spotted the LT sign when went back to look at the picture 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 3 hours ago, 21C1 said: Swiss Cottage - one of Sam Smith's Pubs. Had a decent pint last time I was in there. No music, no TV and no singing! The beers usually good in all of their establishments, but it's the other Draconian rules they have in place that puts people off. Additionally, Sam Smith's prices have gone up to in the provinces due to the pandemic, but not anywhere near the pricing in some watering holes. Mind you, paying £7 a pint in London these days is pretty much the norm ! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted July 4, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 4, 2021 5 hours ago, Hroth said: Are the rocks on the roof to throw at belligerent drunks? I would imagine the reverse, they were put there by belligerent drunks! Mike. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I wouldn't call £7 a pint normal, more a p**s-take. When one of our locals went up to £5 a pint, no one paid it and it became a building society in under 6 months. And people still wonder why pubs are closing.... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 7 hours ago, John Besley said: Isn't Swiss Cottage an LT Underground Station.... The sign may be a bit of a giveaway...... 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted July 4, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 4, 2021 I know I'm slow on the uptake, (no comments please!), but there are things on eBay I don't search for in the first place because they are crap and worthless to me, and I throw them away as surplus to requirements. Somehow, following a link posted on this thread, I happened to come across things like Lima/Hornby/Oxford etc wheels and bogies, random bundles of things like tension lock type and NEM style couplings and mountings, contents of unfinished plastic/whitemetal/brass kits and lots of other amazing items, all of which I dispose of. I know it's one mans meat etc, but it can't possibly worth the hassle of listing, posting and sorting out the items from the refuse bin? Mike. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 As you say, one man's etc...but look at Lego websites where they sell individual bricks at a couple of pence a time, but you sell enough of 'em and your making a living. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I recently sold three old Hornby and Airfix coach bodies and five old Hornby wagon chassis. They were destined for the bin at one point and I thought, why not put them on a free listing? They made £12. Which isn't much, but that meant that I had a week's worth of free petrol in my motorcycle, in exchange for something that I was going to throw away. Obviously, someone else was glad of them and it's a bit less landfill. On the other hand, I would have expected (and deserved) to be mocked mercilessly on here had I tried to sell them for a BIN price of £70 or suchlike! 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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