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    Default Licence to print money?

    Check out this item I found on eBay:

    End time: Sep 11, 2012 3:16:31 PM

    Item: Swedish Fire Torch/Swedish Log Candle/Firelog Stove. Bushcraft Campfire, BBQ.

    URL: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251128579969

    Alt URL: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swedish-Fire-Torch-Swedish-Log-Candle-Firelog-Stove-Bushcraft-Campfire-BBQ-/251128579969

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    Don't buy it then.

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    The joys of capitalism - some people are too lazy or space restricted or lack the time to do many things....heck some people pay others to brew their beer for them....how dumb is that?
    Quote Originally Posted by Shambling Shaman on his Christmas wish list
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    and possibly a new scope for my rifle.

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    Lol.... For sale - a stick - 15 squids....

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    Top marks, he's selling well, wood chips and stuff. If he sells he is filling a void in the market, good luck to the fella or gal.

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    I have seen people pay for paracord bracelets and anklets on ebay. I guess the cobra weave is just too complicated for some.

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    I believe some people even sell bits of wood specially cut up for stoves.
    Give them fancy names like logs and sell them by the ton.

    Hell, anyone would think the stuff grew on trees.

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    I like that he actually links to a youtube video of Ray Mears using one, where he explains how to make one - for free!!
    £15! Geez, who is buying this stuff?!

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    Quote Originally Posted by shortymcsteve View Post
    I like that he actually links to a youtube video of Ray Mears using one, where he explains how to make one - for free!!
    £15! Geez, who is buying this stuff?!
    People without chainsaws?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dartmoor navigator View Post
    People without chainsaws?
    My thought as well... It's easy to condemn someone who's making the most of an opportunity
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    Fair play to him I say, just checked out his other sales and he's been selling oak and cherry chippings for BBQ's and smokers as well as decorative fire surround logs. If people are willing to throw money at him for items such as those then I said good luck to him. Like British Red said above, some people are prepared to pay if they can't be bothered to do it themself.

    Can't help but wonder how many of these "burners" he'll sell though, his BBQ chippings sold quite well at £4 with £5 P&P but that's a big difference to £15 with £8 P&P he asking for a log.

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    Good luck to him. I'd say there will be plenty of takers out there.

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    the only thing that annoys me about this is that i didn't think of it first
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    Quote Originally Posted by shaggystu View Post
    the only thing that annoys me about this is that i didn't think of it first
    You could "under-cut" him, just flog them for a quid less...Bargain !!! Or am I "Barking" up the wrong "Tree"

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    Quote Originally Posted by wingstoo View Post
    You could "under-cut" him, just flog them for a quid less...Bargain !!! Or am I "Barking" up the wrong "Tree"
    the only reason that you won't be finding a listing for "swedish candles, best quality, ethically sourced, CHEAPEST ON THE WEB" on ebay today is that i have no fuel for the chainsaw
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    Quote Originally Posted by British Red View Post
    The joys of capitalism - some people are too lazy or space restricted or lack the time to do many things....heck some people pay others to brew their beer for them....how dumb is that?
    Always ways wanted to try my own beer Red, please tell me more. Where do i get started and how much room and kit will i need? Not a huge real ale fine but i do like the blonder ales.

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    Dwardo, at its most basic level, you need a 5 gallon bucket, 23 litres worth of screw or swing top bottles, a length of plastic tubing and a beer kit

    Just go buy this and choose the Muntons Gold kit

    http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/beginn...arter-kit.html

    You need the room of a large kitchen bin

    Really its that simple. After the first kit it works out to about 50p a pint for St Peters Ale etc. Less for the cheap stuff. Its as good as shop bought.

    Happy to give any advice you need

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shambling Shaman on his Christmas wish list
    Yep, world peace, end to hunger,

    and possibly a new scope for my rifle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by British Red View Post
    Dwardo, at its most basic level, you need a 5 gallon bucket, 23 litres worth of screw or swing top bottles, a length of plastic tubing and a beer kit

    Just go buy this and choose the Muntons Gold kit

    http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/beginn...arter-kit.html

    You need the room of a large kitchen bin

    Really its that simple. After the first kit it works out to about 50p a pint for St Peters Ale etc. Less for the cheap stuff. Its as good as shop bought.

    Happy to give any advice you need

    Red

    PM on its way thanks Red.

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    Typical. Start with a fire and finish with beer!

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    In an SSSI where we weren't allowed to use the local wood, I brought a bag of pine logs for £2.50 with me. Pushed four chunks together and lit a fire in the "cracks". Worked well for me. Also had enough for 4-5.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ged View Post
    Typical. Start with a fire and finish with beer!
    If that's a bad thing my priorities are all wrong
    Quote Originally Posted by Shambling Shaman on his Christmas wish list
    Yep, world peace, end to hunger,

    and possibly a new scope for my rifle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by British Red View Post
    If that's a bad thing my priorities are all wrong

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