 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Does this need reporting and pulling
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Hardly. He's made it clear that it's cracked, no reason why someone shouldn't buy it to cannibalise for the goggle strap/earpads/internal padding/whatever.
Bike helmets aren't made of the same stuff/in the same way.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I can't believe there are 3 bids on that!
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Why would you need to do that? It's quite clearly described as having a crack and the owner says he's going to buy a new one.
People buy broken stuff for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes for the parts, sometimes just to put it on show. Maybe a prospective buyer might even want to have one just for a photo shoot.
It's broken. It's described as broken. What's the problem?
Mike
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| Lizzard wrote: |
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Does this need reporting and pulling
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Hardly. He's made it clear that it's cracked, no reason why someone shouldn't buy it to cannibalise for the goggle strap/earpads/internal padding/whatever.
Bike helmets aren't made of the same stuff/in the same way. |
What? Ski helmets aren't mean to protect from impact?
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| olderscot wrote: |
Why would you need to do that? It's quite clearly described as having a crack and the owner says he's going to buy a new one.
People buy broken stuff for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes for the parts, sometimes just to put it on show. Maybe a prospective buyer might even want to have one just for a photo shoot.
It's broken. It's described as broken. What's the problem?
Mike |
Indeed Mike, if you look at that on a PC it's visible, but on a mobile device it's not immediately obvious. I'd like to see it in large friendly letters in the main description, but I do understand that some may cannibalise it for something or other. I had it on watch on my iPhone for a few days and didn't spot the crack issue til I saw in it on my PC this morning.
Caveat emptor I guess
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| Ratae Corieltauvorum wrote: |
| olderscot wrote: |
Why would you need to do that? It's quite clearly described as having a crack and the owner says he's going to buy a new one.
People buy broken stuff for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes for the parts, sometimes just to put it on show. Maybe a prospective buyer might even want to have one just for a photo shoot.
It's broken. It's described as broken. What's the problem?
Mike |
Indeed Mike, if you look at that on a PC it's visible, but on a mobile device it's not immediately obvious. I'd like to see it in large friendly letters in the main description, but I do understand that some may cannibalise it for something or other. I had it on watch on my iPhone for a few days and didn't spot the crack issue til I saw in it on my PC this morning.
Caveat emptor I guess |
Does this not come up on your iPhone ? (Serious question, it's at the top of the listing on a PC screen)
Item condition:Used
“Cracked at the back”
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| skitow wrote: |
| Ratae Corieltauvorum wrote: |
| olderscot wrote: |
Why would you need to do that? It's quite clearly described as having a crack and the owner says he's going to buy a new one.
People buy broken stuff for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes for the parts, sometimes just to put it on show. Maybe a prospective buyer might even want to have one just for a photo shoot.
It's broken. It's described as broken. What's the problem?
Mike |
Indeed Mike, if you look at that on a PC it's visible, but on a mobile device it's not immediately obvious. I'd like to see it in large friendly letters in the main description, but I do understand that some may cannibalise it for something or other. I had it on watch on my iPhone for a few days and didn't spot the crack issue til I saw in it on my PC this morning.
Caveat emptor I guess |
Does this not come up on your iPhone ? (Serious question, it's at the top of the listing on a PC screen)
Item condition:Used
“Cracked at the back” |
Yes, it does, but only if you drill down, that's why I'd like to see it in the Main Title
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Current bid £4.20 + P&P
Bit of Duck Tape, quick polish. Sorted (for someone with a big head and low on funds).
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Ratae Corieltauvorum, no, you are right - just 'cos a lot of brain dead twerps think the same thing don't make it right. The helmet manufacturers all put big warnings saying if it's cracked it prob will not work and should not be used. Obv something is better than nothing if you crash but with that crack you would stand the chance of that sharp pointy edge digging straight into your skull or neck - to be avoided.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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| RattytheSnowRat wrote: |
| Ratae Corieltauvorum, Obv something is better than nothing if you crash but with that crack you would stand the chance of that sharp pointy edge digging straight into your skull or neck - to be avoided. |
That's a good point, and not one I'd considered, I'm also guessing there'd be the odd person willing to superglue that and sell it along as an undamaged used helmet.
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Tempted - they make cool hanging baskets.
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You know it makes sense.
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| Tarquin wrote: |
| Tempted - they make cool hanging baskets. |
Orchid pot?
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Ratae Corieltauvorum, Wouldn't flex right then. Half the way a helmet works is preventing your brain coming to too abrubt a stop on impact, hence the cushioning. You start screwing with the flex characteristics and you can screw up that effect. You can get helmets for £20-30 that work - why bother taking the risk/hassle with a helmet that's compromised?
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Poster: A snowHead
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| RattytheSnowRat wrote: |
| Ratae Corieltauvorum, Wouldn't flex right then. Half the way a helmet works is preventing your brain coming to too abrubt a stop on impact, hence the cushioning. You start screwing with the flex characteristics and you can screw up that effect. You can get helmets for £20-30 that work - why bother taking the risk/hassle with a helmet that's compromised? |
Indeed, that's what I thought. As a motorcyclist, I've thrown away a £150 helmet after it dropped from a table top onto a cement floor.
God knows my head only just about manages without any more damage 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| Ratae Corieltauvorum wrote: |
| Tarquin wrote: |
| Tempted - they make cool hanging baskets. |
Orchid pot? |
Never tried it mate, but the for the helmet I was thinking maybe geraniums and campanula.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| Tarquin wrote: |
| Ratae Corieltauvorum wrote: |
| Tarquin wrote: |
| Tempted - they make cool hanging baskets. |
Orchid pot? |
Never tried it mate, but the for the helmet I was thinking maybe geraniums and campanula. |
So the geranium as a point plant and the campanula trailing?
Hmmm, nice, although purple against a while helmet?
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Although there is C carpatica, which would be nice in that helmet
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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