This is the first edition as sent out. For security reasons I have changed phone nos. and e-mail adresses.
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LANCASTER SWAPSHOP - EDITION 1 (sent 19/11/00)
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...there's no such thing as junk, only stuff that hasn't found the right person.
This edition:
1. ITEMS OFFERED
2. ITEMS WANTED
3. FORM FOR SUBMITTING FOR NEXT EDITION BY EARLY EVENING SUNDAY 19th. NOV.
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1. ITEMS
Offered: MARSHALLS ONION SETS (SET SWIFT) Enough to sow 35 ft row Sent in error
by Marshalls, who don't want them back! Need to be planted NOW Our garden has
no available space FREE to anyone who can collect from either Bentham or University
E-mail: shirley@fsnet.co.uk
Name: Shirley
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offered >
Item: Large framed mountain bike >
Info: Bearings and brakes need servicing, otherwise a great bike for long-legged
people >
The deal: Exchange for... Sony playstation? What else have you got? >
E-mail: susanne@hotmail.com >
Tel no: >
Name: Susanne >
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offered
Item: children's clothing and toys, Harmonium and interesting 1930's glass fronted
bureau(for sale) several other bits of furniture. Small fridge
Info: Surplus to requirements due to house move get in touch for more details
The deal: For sale or possible swap for child minding/gardening ?
E-mail: andy@.net
Tel no: 01234567
Name: Andy
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Offered Item:
Gold Disk Professional Draw, all disks and comprehensive manuals
Info: Corel Draw look-alike. Floppy based, runs on 486SX and such-like antiquated
machines
The deal: Try it for free; if you like it make a £5 (or more!) donation to charity.
Name: Norman
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Offer: One very solid functional desk (1960s). Wood. 3 drawers down each side,
extending bits of wood to give more surface area. I can't help with transport.
Wanted in exchange: 3 hours help in the garden. I'm losing the battle with clearing
paths, picking up windfall apples, leaves, rubbish moving. Its not hard work
but its usually wet. Ample supplies of tea, coffee and biscuits and a big bag
of apples to take away.
Contact: John on 987654
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have Volvo 740 on loan till next spring, details to follow. Eddy
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offered Item: Rather leaky small rowing boat with oars. Heavy duty long wheelbase
Landrover springs
The deal: To good home
E-mail: Shan@.freeserve.co.uk
Name: Jeff
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offered
Item: 4 wooden folding chairs
The deal: swap for bottle of wine??
Tel no: 12345 Name: Sam or Jane
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offered Item: RS Components electronics catalogues and CD ROM with data sheets
The deal: Free to collect.
E-mail: Brian@dial.pipex.
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offered Item: lots of electrical, mechanical stuff, fans, heat-exchangers etc.etc.
The deal: some free, some for sale. (I'll try to make a list some time)
E-mail: john@virginnet.co.uk
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offered lift to Kendal Mondays to Fridays
Name. Anne Example
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2. ITEMS WANTED
Wanted.
>Item: Sony playstation
>Info: working version with games if poss.
>The deal: We'll pay cash or exchange for any number of curios - see 'offers'
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E-mail: susanne@hotmail.com >
Tel no: >
Name: Susanne>
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I wanna vibraphone. And a good acoustic piano.
I have a Clavinova in good nick.
Captain Casual. Phone 5555555
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Wanted, Anything Thunderbirds, toys and Books. Lewin phone. 54321
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3. NEXT EDITION TO SUBMIT AN ITEM cut and paste this form and e-mail it to lancaster.swapshop@virgin.net
by early evening any SUNDAY.
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Wanted/offered
Item: Info:
The deal:
E-mail:
Tel no:
Name:
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TO RE-ADVERTISE a want or offer please send in your form again - the SwapShop
begins with a blank sheet each week, so last week's ads are not carried over.
TO JOIN or leave the SwapShop mailing list, just send an e-mail to lancaster.swapshop@virgin.net
Please do spread the word, and help build up a critical mass of local swapshoppers
by forwarding this message to other people in Lancaster.
*The small print:*
- I reserve the right to refuse unsuitable entries.
- Users and their products will not be vetted, so I take no responsibility for
their actions or goods.
- I have set this up in good faith, and hope it will be used in the right spirit.
Feedback and ideas very welcome.
John Cantor