Sunday, August 8, 2010

Cole Myer Vouchers Beware

I just wanted to warn people from of anyone selling a Coles Myer gift card with an amount over $500.00. It is not possible to put amounts of over $500 into one card as it is against Cole Myer Policy. Please ask if there is more than one card and how is the amount divided on each card before bidding on Cole Myer Vouchers over the value of $500.Please vote 'yes' if this guide was in any way helpful to you at all.

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THE BEST PROOF SET TO BUY

THE BEST PROOF SET TO BUYI want to you to know the best proof set to buy.All proof sets are not the sameMost proof sets from 1968 to 2006 are not good deals.I found one proof that is a good dealBUY 1991 PROOF SETS when you can find them.WHY 1991 proof sets?You buy 1991 proof sets to break

Collecting depression glass, art glass, murano glass

Maya my Online StoreI must say I am not an expert in the art of collecting these precious

DIY Fix For Sega Dreamcast Resetting Issue

Anybody who has ever owned a Sega Dreamcast console and has played it for a countless number of hours (ie hardcore gaming) will have experienced this problem.If not, pay attention since this issue will afflict your console eventually and always tends to rear its ugly head every once in awhile.Yes that is right, there is no permanent fix since it is a result of the original design of the console itself, so in a way this is only a temporary solution which can be done over and over again if the need arose.The problem I am talking about is the issue of the Dreamcast rebooting or resetting itself once it is turned on initially or during extended game play sessions.So has this happened to you? Fret not, your beloved Dreamcast console is no longer a nostalgic paperweight/doorstop. Continue reading to see how you can revive it:Step OneFlip the console upside down and remove the modem unit. On the corners of the console you will see four standard Phillips head screws (one is hidden by the modem, hence the need to remove it).Step TwoAfter removing the screws, carefully lift the console unit up and place it right side up. Then gently lift off the top lid and you will be left with :Step ThreeNow if you take a look at the front left hand side of the console you will see a white plastic rectangle shaped device with 6 pins sticking out of it. This area here:Step FourIf you look carefully at these 6 pins you will see that they make contact with metal contacts located within the white plastic housing.What you need to do is grab a pair of pliers and gently bend the pins forward so that they make better contact with the metal contacts (be careful not to apply too much pressure or you could snap them off completely).Step FiveRe-assemble console and continue to enjoy gaming on one of the most under-rated consoles ever released.It all seems so simple doesn't it? That's because it is and the reason why it occurs in the first place is due to these pins being located too close to the power supply unit.During periods of extended game play, heat build up causes the metal pins to warp, hence the resetting issue.I hope this guide helps at least one person out there since I love my Dreamcast(s) and know that it also shares a soft spot in the hearts of many.If this guide was of help, please take the time to thank me by voting below.

What the heck is liquid castile soap???

Whenever you buy a product based on liquid castile soap you are buying natural or organic foam. The foam in most of your personal care and home care products is manufactured from mostly harmful chemicals that are absorbed by your skin, the largest organ on your body. You can recognize the chemicals by the names of

The TRUTH About AUTOGRAPHS-Political, Movie signatures

The Truth About AutographsThis guide produced by John Reid Original Movie PostersPlease read this guide BEFORE you purchase any autographs....

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The HP vintage pocket calculator's 2008 buyer's guide 2

The guide part 1 here: The Guide - Part 1What about reasonable prices to expectDont listen about people who will try to convince you that you cannot find an excellent HP-71B with a card reader under $479 or a HP-55 below $389. They are either resellers who bought their products like you on eBay at a decent price who try to resell it to you without any value added for triple the price or people who gives too much importance to this activity around HP calculators. HP calculators are a great hobby but it is not all we have in life!Believe me; I just got recently on a market an excellent condition HP-11C for 2 euros. Of course I was lucky but what about a HP-42S for $45 or a HP-10 for $30? The secret is: Be patient and you will enjoy how it is fun to win a very nice HP calculator at a reasonable price on eBay.You will find here the prices to expect for most common HP calculators models. Of course, those prices are not to be taken written in the marble and they can be lower or higher depending on what is included. Those prices consider an excellent condition and perfectly working product sold with its pouch, its owners manual and the battery and the charger if existing.Have fun!Model,

Buying Digimon electronics

Greetings from your resident Digimon nut! Since there's one about Tamagotchi, why not one about Digimon as well, eh? This guide contains information about the original Digimon devices, as well as the more popular Digivices.Original V-petV-pets stand for "virtual pets". The original Digimon was created as a boy's alternative to the Tamagotchi - the main difference being that they can battle. They are also hardier than their Tamagotchi counterpart, as it was generally though that boys take less care of their pets. (since when..?) In general, the best Digimon can be gained by lots of training and battles. Over the past couple of months, I've seen so many people selling the original Digimon v-pets but not knowing what version they are. It's quite simple really - you can tell from the backgrounds. These images were originally uploaded by my good friend Blade Saber.Version 1Version 2Version 3Version 4Version 5So all you people wanting to sell your v-pets, CHECK THE VERSION BEFORE LISTING IT! Makes everyone happier. A lot of the v-pets listed sometimes have parts missing - most notably the border around the screen (may be broken or missing completely), and the original keychain. This may or may not affect the final price of the v-pet, but at the end of the day, it's the original Digimon itself that matters. Keychains can easily be replaced, and certainly you can enjoy the Digimon without that border. One thing, however, is your v-pet may be dusty when you receive it. Mostly, it doesn't affect gameplay, but I have once bought one that was so dusty, I had to open the device itself and clean between the buttons - even then, the middle button was kind of screwy. But I think this is a generally one in a million situation, so don't pay too much attention, but take note. You may be able to ask for some sort of refund from the seller if one or more of the buttons don't work properly.Another thing you can count on when buying these guys, is don't expect it to come with the original box. Unlike the Tamagotchis which were revived a couple of years ago, Digimon has only ever been active in Japan. The first original v-pet was released in 1997. So when you see an auction that has it coming with the box, expect to pay a little more than usual. I've seen auctions that were boxed go for over AU$30, compared to my three v-pets which I got for about AU$20 apiece. Also, auctions that provide "ship to Worldwide" option generally go for higher than if they were just avaliable to Australia. Because some people in America are still after these guys - I know this from experience. So if you're looking to save some money, look out for the local auctions. DigivicesDigivices are modelled directly from the shows itself, and are all what we call "pedometer" toys - stick the Digivice on your belt and it walks with you. (An alternative to bringing it out is just to shake it. Time consuming, but it works.) These are also mostly quest-based, and after walking a certain number of steps, your Digimon will typically meet up with a "wild" Digimon and go into battle, or encounter a Boss.Original Digivice (Digimon Adventure)Generally considered very rare, bidding for this can go up to about US$60 per piece. I've seen Japanese Digivices go for about US$150. D-3 (Digimon Adventure 02)Not as rare as the original Digivice, I've seen quite a few around. Depending on which auction you bid on, you could get lucky and get one for pretty cheap - I got mine for below AU$10 plus shipping. These come in two versions; shown is version 1. Version 2 has translucent grips. I've noticed the ones that tend to be more expensive are the V-mon versions (white and blue) and the Ken versions (black and grey).D-Power (Digimon Tamers)