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This made me smile--

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brassed-D-Rin ... 500wt_1128

wondered if anyone else had ordered any :Slap:

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I have to own up and say I order my d rings from wessex or lion. I am slightly embarrassed to have to admit that I don't buy these top quality ones from ebay. I feel now like I am cheating my customers :D
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Several crafts would use this type of D-ring, can't see it being much use to picture framers, unless possibly those who would use chains for hanging heavy items.
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'take those chains from my cart' !!! :xcomputer: make a good song that.
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We sell these D rings in several sizes in brass and 'silver' - the one inch brass ones are 10p each - those ebay ones work out at 15p each plus postage.

They're used for various things such as curtain tie-backs, apron straps, etc.
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Bad me, they were listed under framing/matting(on my saved searches)....
Oh well,there seem to be pretty useful to some,I will have another look at them and another chuckle then carry on.

Silly me
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Roboframer,
just in case I change my mind and opt for some of these,how much would you charge for postage?

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Would depend how many/what they weighed - we pack things like this up in second hand jiffy bags, take them to the PO a few doors down, get a price and add that on at cost.
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Oh 12. That's not so bad. I thought it meant each. :? Seen dafter prices on fleabay. :roll:

The best bargain I ever had was a box of spongy sanding blocks. 225 in a box. The guy wanted 20 quid but I beat him down to 15. They go for about £2.50 apiece in the DIY sheds. Wish I had got the other three boxes he had. :|



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Thanks John,
that has made my mind up for me,I will stick with the ebay seller(no nasty surprises on postage cost.) :)

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I would buy items on ebay to frame and sell, but their search facilities includes too many unrelated items to waste my time with while trying to find what I want. Nice items with potential for profit are hard to find these days.
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The 100 paintbrushes I bought arrived today. :D Just the job. :yes: Not bad for 20 quids.
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