RAPPLEBY2000
26-01-2005, 12:13
oh that's right, i got myself another bargain!
i bought a brand new "hennessy hammock (expedition A-sym)" in forest green, the whole nine yards, the one that retails normaly for £99.99!
well i was in my local surplus shop looking for bargains as you do, and i saw the hennassey, on a top shelf, obviously new or nearly new, i sort of hid it back on the shelf not knowing how much it was but knowing i could probably sell some of my old gear and part exchange.
i went home checked the internet, yup, £99.99, ******, well knowing surplus stores i assumed the'y drop the price a little i assumed £50-£75, which i can live with and have enough kit to sell.
anyway, it struck me i didn't actually know the price, or what condition it was in, so i went and asked.....
"that'll be £9.99"..... said the shop keeper,
after the shock and trying desperately to look uneffected, , i said i'll buy it, as with my last bargain (MSR stove £3) i had no cash so i sprinted to the local hole in the wall, got my £10 and handed the cash over.
and walked away grinning, it wasn't till i got it home that i actually got it out and looked at it:
the tarp had not been opened at all, still folded, no crease marks at all.
the hammock has no signs of wear at all! not even sign of use on the velcro, scuff marks, or even wear or creases in the ropes or straps.
it even had the brand new plasticy smell, obviously not been washed or used outside!
as i say the stuff sack still has the card tag to put the price on, so that hasn't got wet or dirty.
and only £9.99!
lucky me, i shall bring it to the moot!
i bought a brand new "hennessy hammock (expedition A-sym)" in forest green, the whole nine yards, the one that retails normaly for £99.99!
well i was in my local surplus shop looking for bargains as you do, and i saw the hennassey, on a top shelf, obviously new or nearly new, i sort of hid it back on the shelf not knowing how much it was but knowing i could probably sell some of my old gear and part exchange.
i went home checked the internet, yup, £99.99, ******, well knowing surplus stores i assumed the'y drop the price a little i assumed £50-£75, which i can live with and have enough kit to sell.
anyway, it struck me i didn't actually know the price, or what condition it was in, so i went and asked.....
"that'll be £9.99"..... said the shop keeper,
after the shock and trying desperately to look uneffected, , i said i'll buy it, as with my last bargain (MSR stove £3) i had no cash so i sprinted to the local hole in the wall, got my £10 and handed the cash over.
and walked away grinning, it wasn't till i got it home that i actually got it out and looked at it:
the tarp had not been opened at all, still folded, no crease marks at all.
the hammock has no signs of wear at all! not even sign of use on the velcro, scuff marks, or even wear or creases in the ropes or straps.
it even had the brand new plasticy smell, obviously not been washed or used outside!
as i say the stuff sack still has the card tag to put the price on, so that hasn't got wet or dirty.
and only £9.99!
lucky me, i shall bring it to the moot!