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Old 19-12-21, 04:34 AM
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Anyone got thoughts on this item:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185217069149

All seems a tad over obvious in regard to its markings, but then again....
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Old 19-12-21, 07:18 AM
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Hi

Anyone got thoughts on this item:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185217069149

All seems a tad over obvious in regard to its markings, but then again....
I'd probably be banned if I expressed my thoughts.
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Old 19-12-21, 08:58 AM
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Old 19-12-21, 10:07 AM
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Yes, sort of a tongue in cheek post. Would anyone really be tempted by this?

This would have to be one of the stranger listings that I've seen in a good few years of searching.
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Old 19-12-21, 12:08 PM
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Well, If you look at his address.......
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Old 19-12-21, 10:26 PM
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Hmmmmmm....wonder if there are some odd bits of copper and some letter /number stamps with the same font as found on said item?

The prosecution rests its case....

Still, it's not that expensive and one should reward initiative!
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Have reported this guys garbage on numerous occasions.....and will continue to do so ......for all the good it does.....
He's doing this on an almost industrial scale!
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"Have reported this guys garbage on numerous occasions"......
Whistle blowing? Let's hope it has an effect (but I won't hold my breath).
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Old 20-12-21, 09:20 AM
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Have reported this guys garbage on numerous occasions.....and will continue to do so ......for all the good it does.....
He's doing this on an almost industrial scale!
Maybe he's been doing a "pivot" following Covid as they say although from what previous occupation one wonders...
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