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Title: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Vamps on 22 March 2009, 19:56:27
Just bought 2 bracelet things of ebay, a punt at 99p and got them. :y :y
Nothing really to do with me, twas swmbo who wanted them, I said it was not her birthday, she said she was buying them out of her own money ::) ::) ::)
Ebay as it should be, fun....... :D :D :D

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280324392028&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D280324392028%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: waspy on 22 March 2009, 20:00:08
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Just bought 2 bracelet things of ebay, a punt at 99p and got them. :y :y
Nothing really to do with me, twas swmbo who wanted them, I said it was not her birthday, she said she was buying them out of her own money ::) ::) ::)
Ebay as it should be, fun....... :D :D :D

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280324392028&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D280324392028%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Arh, the mans description ;D ;D ;D :y

If it makes the good lady happy, then why not ;)
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: amigov6 on 22 March 2009, 20:02:12
It's always good when you get a "touch" on ebay. I've had a few similar, zippo lighter (copy) but fine for work, 2 leather wallets & more.
   99p does'nt buy much so result all round i reckon. :y
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Vamps on 22 March 2009, 20:05:38
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It's always good when you get a "touch" on ebay. I've had a few similar, zippo lighter (copy) but fine for work, 2 leather wallets & more.
   99p does'nt buy much so result all round i reckon. :y

I told her I would pay for them, I am known for my generosity.. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: waspy on 22 March 2009, 20:07:43
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It's always good when you get a "touch" on ebay. I've had a few similar, zippo lighter (copy) but fine for work, 2 leather wallets & more.
   99p does'nt buy much so result all round i reckon. :y

I told her I would pay for them, I am known for my generosity.. ;D ;D ;D

Steady now ;D ::) ::)
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: mkaminski100 on 22 March 2009, 20:11:22
To be specific - you've paid 3,68 not 0.99 but this is what e-bay looks like. Today, I've paid £6 for items and £12 for shipping... :(
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: stuart30 on 22 March 2009, 20:13:43
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To be specific - you've paid 3,68 not 0.99 but this is what e-bay looks like. Today, I've paid £6 for items and £12 for shipping... :(


Thats something else people dont always spot till too late esp on Buy it now.

Very cheap item and extremely high postage fee....saves the seller paying high listing fee.
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: philhoward on 22 March 2009, 20:18:30
Thats why i always use the "Price + P&P" lowest first function....

Make no odds to me - and have bought many a 99p gadget from Hong Kong that way.  Egay tend to frown on that (due to loss of fees), but sod 'em!
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: amigov6 on 22 March 2009, 20:18:52
Point well made about postage costs but i think most of us can fathom that one. Bear in mind you spend no fuel costs going elsewhwere to buy said item.
   I think most of us have the savvy to realize an overall price. ::)
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: stuart30 on 22 March 2009, 20:20:09
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Point well made about postage costs but i think most of us can fathom that one. Bear in mind you spend no fuel costs going elsewhwere to buy said item.
   I think most of us have the savvy to realize an overall price. ::)

You would have thought so....but still catches plenty out.
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Welung666 on 22 March 2009, 20:20:57
I also had a 99p special today! Our tumble dryer went t1ts up last weekend flashing an F09 code, which according to hotpoint is an Eeprom failure so board is goosed :'( ) So been searching and found THIS (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=170311617915) :y
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Vamps on 22 March 2009, 20:21:08
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To be specific - you've paid 3,68 not 0.99 but this is what e-bay looks like. Today, I've paid £6 for items and £12 for shipping... :(

I know, but it is 'Mother's Day' :y
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: mkaminski100 on 22 March 2009, 20:21:32
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To be specific - you've paid 3,68 not 0.99 but this is what e-bay looks like. Today, I've paid £6 for items and £12 for shipping... :(


Thats something else people dont always spot till too late esp on Buy it now.

Very cheap item and extremely high postage fee....saves the seller paying high listing fee.

Like £0.99 for a wrist watch and £9.99 for postage. Especially from Honk-Kong. I've never ordered anything from H-K but reading feedbacks, many people complain that item is lower quality than advertised.  Not many will send it back.
And one more thing - when a custom import tax is added to to all items from China/H-K? I've   heard many stories that Inland Revenue have sent letters to people to pay tax. Is it true?
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Vamps on 22 March 2009, 20:23:26
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I also had a 99p special today! Our tumble dryer went t1ts up last weekend flashing an F09 code, which according to hotpoint is an Eeprom failure so board is goosed :'( ) So been searching and found THIS (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=170311617915) :y

Result :y :y
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: mkaminski100 on 22 March 2009, 20:23:44
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To be specific - you've paid 3,68 not 0.99 but this is what e-bay looks like. Today, I've paid £6 for items and £12 for shipping... :(

I know, but it is 'Mother's Day' :y
You're so generous. My mom will get a 5l GM oil and oil filter as a present. ;)
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: philhoward on 22 March 2009, 20:24:17
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And one more thing - when a custom import tax is added to to all items from China/H-K? I've   heard many stories that Inland Revenue have sent letters to people to pay tax. Is it true?
Worse - Royal Fail pay it on your behalf and then charge you a handling fee for the pleasure...then insist you must go to the sorting office to pay it first.
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Vamps on 22 March 2009, 20:26:05
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To be specific - you've paid 3,68 not 0.99 but this is what e-bay looks like. Today, I've paid £6 for items and £12 for shipping... :(


Thats something else people dont always spot till too late esp on Buy it now.

Very cheap item and extremely high postage fee....saves the seller paying high listing fee.

Like £0.99 for a wrist watch and £9.99 for postage. Especially from Honk-Kong. I've never ordered anything from H-K but reading feedbacks, many people complain that item is lower quality than advertised.  Not many will send it back.
And one more thing - when a custom import tax is added to to all items from China/H-K? I've   heard many stories that Inland Revenue have sent letters to people to pay tax. Is it true?

Bought a few things from Hong Kong, little batteries in bulk, in particular, as said, just watch the P&P
Always been surprised by the quick delivery times from there as well, always faster than quoted, wich makes for a happy customer :y :y
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: stuart30 on 22 March 2009, 20:28:19
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To be specific - you've paid 3,68 not 0.99 but this is what e-bay looks like. Today, I've paid £6 for items and £12 for shipping... :(


Thats something else people dont always spot till too late esp on Buy it now.

Very cheap item and extremely high postage fee....saves the seller paying high listing fee.

Like £0.99 for a wrist watch and £9.99 for postage. Especially from Honk-Kong. I've never ordered anything from H-K but reading feedbacks, many people complain that item is lower quality than advertised.  Not many will send it back.
And one more thing - when a custom import tax is added to to all items from China/H-K? I've   heard many stories that Inland Revenue have sent letters to people to pay tax. Is it true?

Bought a few things from Hong Kong, little batteries in bulk, in particular, as said, just watch the P&P
Always been surprised by the quick delivery times from there as well, always faster than quoted, wich makes for a happy customer :y :y

Not sure what size your referring too but Pound shops have now starting selling batteries...for a £1 a time for 10 Kodak.

Various sizes in varying quantities.
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Vamps on 22 March 2009, 20:33:02
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To be specific - you've paid 3,68 not 0.99 but this is what e-bay looks like. Today, I've paid £6 for items and £12 for shipping... :(


Thats something else people dont always spot till too late esp on Buy it now.

Very cheap item and extremely high postage fee....saves the seller paying high listing fee.

Like £0.99 for a wrist watch and £9.99 for postage. Especially from Honk-Kong. I've never ordered anything from H-K but reading feedbacks, many people complain that item is lower quality than advertised.  Not many will send it back.
And one more thing - when a custom import tax is added to to all items from China/H-K? I've   heard many stories that Inland Revenue have sent letters to people to pay tax. Is it true?

Bought a few things from Hong Kong, little batteries in bulk, in particular, as said, just watch the P&P
Always been surprised by the quick delivery times from there as well, always faster than quoted, which makes for a happy customer :y :y

Not sure what size your referring too but Pound shops have now starting selling batteries...for a £1 a time for 10 Kodak.

Various sizes in varying quantities.

The last ones I bought were for some mini remote cars, checking the shops was £2.99 for 3, I bought 50 for .99p and £6.00 p&P so was happy. I always check other prices first, but previous ones for electric 'T' lights were also much cheaper in bulk, relative to uk sellers who sell in 10's :y
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: stuart30 on 22 March 2009, 20:35:59
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To be specific - you've paid 3,68 not 0.99 but this is what e-bay looks like. Today, I've paid £6 for items and £12 for shipping... :(


Thats something else people dont always spot till too late esp on Buy it now.

Very cheap item and extremely high postage fee....saves the seller paying high listing fee.

Like £0.99 for a wrist watch and £9.99 for postage. Especially from Honk-Kong. I've never ordered anything from H-K but reading feedbacks, many people complain that item is lower quality than advertised.  Not many will send it back.
And one more thing - when a custom import tax is added to to all items from China/H-K? I've   heard many stories that Inland Revenue have sent letters to people to pay tax. Is it true?

Bought a few things from Hong Kong, little batteries in bulk, in particular, as said, just watch the P&P
Always been surprised by the quick delivery times from there as well, always faster than quoted, which makes for a happy customer :y :y

Not sure what size your referring too but Pound shops have now starting selling batteries...for a £1 a time for 10 Kodak.

Various sizes in varying quantities.

The last ones I bought were for some mini remote cars, checking the shops was £2.99 for 3, I bought 50 for .99p and £6.00 p&P so was happy. I always check other prices first, but previous ones for electric 'T' lights were also much cheaper in bulk, relative to uk sellers who sell in 10's :y

That is cheap... :)
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Vamps on 22 March 2009, 20:38:02
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To be specific - you've paid 3,68 not 0.99 but this is what e-bay looks like. Today, I've paid £6 for items and £12 for shipping... :(


Thats something else people dont always spot till too late esp on Buy it now.

Very cheap item and extremely high postage fee....saves the seller paying high listing fee.

Like £0.99 for a wrist watch and £9.99 for postage. Especially from Honk-Kong. I've never ordered anything from H-K but reading feedbacks, many people complain that item is lower quality than advertised.  Not many will send it back.
And one more thing - when a custom import tax is added to to all items from China/H-K? I've   heard many stories that Inland Revenue have sent letters to people to pay tax. Is it true?

Bought a few things from Hong Kong, little batteries in bulk, in particular, as said, just watch the P&P
Always been surprised by the quick delivery times from there as well, always faster than quoted, which makes for a happy customer :y :y

Not sure what size your referring too but Pound shops have now starting selling batteries...for a £1 a time for 10 Kodak.

Various sizes in varying quantities.

The last ones I bought were for some mini remote cars, checking the shops was £2.99 for 3, I bought 50 for .99p and £6.00 p&P so was happy. I always check other prices first, but previous ones for electric 'T' lights were also much cheaper in bulk, relative to uk sellers who sell in 10's :y

That is cheap... :)

A lucky punt :y always worth a try. ;D ;D
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: mkaminski100 on 22 March 2009, 20:40:12
One more thing I've noticed about ebay - some items finish at stupid time when people don't have time to check. This way my wife missed new Next trousers, that were sold for less than £2. Same pair was sold for £10.5 but it was Friday late evening.
I am also looking for a table top dishwasher. I have missed Bosch one for £67 but it was sold on Tuesday, very similar finished just now - went for £120 and 18 bidders! People are crazy when bidding on weekends.
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Vamps on 22 March 2009, 20:48:36
I wont miss a purchase cos it ends at a strange time, not if I want really want it. Just put in a maximum bid and it will bid up to that automatically for you, if it goes beyond you maximum bid then it was perhaps not the right deal anyway. :y
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Ken T on 22 March 2009, 21:11:40
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To be specific - you've paid 3,68 not 0.99 but this is what e-bay looks like. Today, I've paid £6 for items and £12 for shipping... :(


Thats something else people dont always spot till too late esp on Buy it now.

Very cheap item and extremely high postage fee....saves the seller paying high listing fee.

Like £0.99 for a wrist watch and £9.99 for postage. Especially from Honk-Kong. I've never ordered anything from H-K but reading feedbacks, many people complain that item is lower quality than advertised.  Not many will send it back.
And one more thing - when a custom import tax is added to to all items from China/H-K? I've   heard many stories that Inland Revenue have sent letters to people to pay tax. Is it true?


I think the limit is £28 total value for a "gift", anything above this attracts customs duty. I once bought a BGA soldering machine from HK. It cost about £300, and I got a further bill for £50  :'(


Ken
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: willyboy on 22 March 2009, 21:27:46
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Just bought 2 bracelet things of ebay, a punt at 99p and got them. :y :y
Nothing really to do with me, twas swmbo who wanted them, I said it was not her birthday, she said she was buying them out of her own money ::) ::) ::)
Ebay as it should be, fun....... :D :D :D

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280324392028&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D280324392028%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Tell her the green stain comes of the skin easily with washing up liquid ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Vamps on 22 March 2009, 21:31:15
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Just bought 2 bracelet things of ebay, a punt at 99p and got them. :y :y
Nothing really to do with me, twas swmbo who wanted them, I said it was not her birthday, she said she was buying them out of her own money ::) ::) ::)
Ebay as it should be, fun....... :D :D :D

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280324392028&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D280324392028%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Tell her the green stain comes of the skin easily with washing up liquid ;D ;D ;)

Shhh let her find out for herself...... :y
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: mkaminski100 on 22 March 2009, 21:31:56
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Just bought 2 bracelet things of ebay, a punt at 99p and got them. :y :y
Nothing really to do with me, twas swmbo who wanted them, I said it was not her birthday, she said she was buying them out of her own money ::) ::) ::)
Ebay as it should be, fun....... :D :D :D

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280324392028&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D280324392028%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Tell her the green stain comes of the skin easily with washing up liquid ;D ;D ;)

But there is no mention about this being tombak...erm..."silver". ;)

KenT - thanks for info. It's good to know.
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Debs. on 22 March 2009, 23:54:47
 [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]Just had a 99p. bargain of my own:

For my workshop: 5 x 240V./16A. 'blue' industrial plugs....99 p. for the five and with cheap P & P too! :y

Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Vamps on 23 March 2009, 00:01:52
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[smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]Just had a 99p. bargain of my own:

For my workshop: 5 x 240V./16A. 'blue' industrial plugs....99 p. for the five and with cheap P & P too! :y


It can happen, but should you not be out lambing, we have them here in the fields. :y
My daughter and her friends, at school, are raising chicks from eggs, they are naming them, I suggested PAXO as a name, it went over her head, as did standing by the sheep field and shouting 'mint sauce' ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Debs. on 23 March 2009, 00:09:05
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[smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]Just had a 99p. bargain of my own:

For my workshop: 5 x 240V./16A. 'blue' industrial plugs....99 p. for the five and with cheap P & P too! :y


It can happen, but should you not be out lambing, we have them here in the fields. :y
My daughter and her friends, at school, are raising chicks from eggs, they are naming them, I suggested PAXO as a name, it went over her head, as did standing by the sheep field and shouting 'mint sauce' ;D ;D ;D

 ::) Awww.....that cruel; Paxo! ;D

Lambs are arriving in "dribs and drabs" at the moment; another 300 'Larries' are expected during the next two weeks.
I`ll be going `round the flock in a few minutes; at least the weather is kind at the moment. :y
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Vamps on 23 March 2009, 00:14:21
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[smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]Just had a 99p. bargain of my own:

For my workshop: 5 x 240V./16A. 'blue' industrial plugs....99 p. for the five and with cheap P & P too! :y


It can happen, but should you not be out lambing, we have them here in the fields. :y
My daughter and her friends, at school, are raising chicks from eggs, they are naming them, I suggested PAXO as a name, it went over her head, as did standing by the sheep field and shouting 'mint sauce' ;D ;D ;D

::) Awww.....that cruel; Paxo! ;D

Lambs are arriving in "dribs and drabs" at the moment; another 300 'Larries' are expected during the next two weeks.
I`ll be going `round the flock in a few minutes; at least the weather is kind at the moment. :y


It is, yes, but so many kids do not know where their dinner is coming from, we live in the country so not too bad but i think she needs to know where her Sunday dinner or her bacon butty, etc come from :y
enjoy the rounds, I will be comfy in bed :y :y :y
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Andy B on 23 March 2009, 00:44:46
We've had the same conversation whe the kids were little.
Aww! Look at the lambs in the fields, arent they cute! Didn't we have lamb for tea last Sunday? ......  :-/
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Vamps on 23 March 2009, 00:51:11
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We've had the same conversation whe the kids were little.
Aww! Look at the lambs in the fields, arent they cute! Didn't we have lamb for tea last Sunday? ......  :-/

Harsh I know, but I think they need to know :) meat does not come in a pack from Tesco :) :)
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Andy B on 23 March 2009, 01:00:14
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We've had the same conversation whe the kids were little.
Aww! Look at the lambs in the fields, arent they cute! Didn't we have lamb for tea last Sunday? ......  :-/

Harsh I know, but I think they need to know :) meat does not come in a pack from Tesco :) :)

True! But I'd have to be hungry before I killed it to eat it. My Mum & Dad's neighbour's lad was a 'Lean Mean Fighting Machine' and were all given a wabbit for their tea while they were playing war. None of them were hungry enough to kill & eat it, and a lot of rabbits were given their freedom that week end!  :-? :-? :y :y
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Vamps on 23 March 2009, 01:07:53
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We've had the same conversation whe the kids were little.
Aww! Look at the lambs in the fields, arent they cute! Didn't we have lamb for tea last Sunday? ......  :-/

Harsh I know, but I think they need to know :) meat does not come in a pack from Tesco :) :)

True! But I'd have to be hungry before I killed it to eat it. My Mum & Dad's neighbour's lad was a 'Lean Mean Fighting Machine' and were all given a wabbit for their tea while they were playing war. None of them were hungry enough to kill & eat it, and a lot of rabbits were given their freedom that week end!  :-? :-? :y :y

agree but was not thinking of the kill, not going there, I have done it, but not pushing that point to much, enouh t know what they are eating, without too much detail, cheating, well she is only 8.. :y
Title: Re: 0.99p ebay win
Post by: Vamps on 24 March 2009, 21:07:26
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Just bought 2 bracelet things of ebay, a punt at 99p and got them. :y :y
Nothing really to do with me, twas swmbo who wanted them, I said it was not her birthday, she said she was buying them out of her own money ::) ::) ::)
Ebay as it should be, fun....... :D :D :D

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280324392028&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D280324392028%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Clearly I was over generous with this additional Mother's Day gift for swmbo ::) ::) ::)  Why, well what do you need when you have a 'charm' bracelet, just been given a list of 6 to buy from ebay ::) ::) good job they are not too expensive.....