Paranormal equipment - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: bd139
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2017, 12:53:55 pm
content: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182852791817I am actually lost for words.Seller's other items are somewhat facepalmy as well.

author: ElektroQuark
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 26, 2017, 01:01:27 pm
content: It's not a bad price if it's fully tested and certified.

author: AndyC_772
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2017, 01:07:17 pm
content: It's quite a cool looking theatrical prop IMHO. Quite what guitar pedals have to do with the paranormal is anyone's guess, though.

author: Neganur
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 26, 2017, 01:09:44 pm
content: price aside (nuts...) it actuallylookspretty funky

author: Mjolinor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2017, 01:13:32 pm
content: If you search for Thermal camera you get much the same results if you list by highest price first.It seems that pseudo science allows you to ask about ten times what something is worth.

author: bd139
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2017, 01:16:39 pm
content: I'm starting to think I'm in the wrong businessAlthough at 3 feedback so far, it looks like the seller is as well.

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2017, 05:32:30 pm
content: Looks like a fair price for a movie prop. Plus it looks like it comes with Win10 tablet.

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2017, 08:49:08 pm
content: Does this guy realize how easy it is for people to get their money back? It would be impossible to dispute a claim that it's not working.

author: Mjolinor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2017, 09:02:10 pm
content: Quote from: Mr. Scram on October 26, 2017, 08:49:08 pmWitha feedback of 3 and zero for selling I don't think he will be that bothered about his ebay accoutn once paid for.

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2017, 09:21:55 pm
content: Quote from: Mjolinor on October 26, 2017, 09:02:10 pmIt doesn't really matter. Anyone who buys a ghost machine can claim the money back without discussion.There is another guy selling more of these. Judging by the interior and the color scheme, I wouldn't be surprised if it's actually the same guy.https://www.ebay.com/sch/huggybear1971/m.html?item=263234356420

author: hermit
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2017, 11:03:32 pm
content: I once knew a guy that bought a building that was supposedly haunted. He had people pay to come stay the might that would bring all sorts of gizmo's. I told him I could probably rig up something to make sure they tripped. He told me there was no need. If these things didn't randomly go off on their own nobody would buy them.

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2017, 11:16:06 pm
content: Quote from: hermit on October 26, 2017, 11:03:32 pmYou can still claim it's a defect. "Reading given while no ghost present." I'd dare them to prove you wrongOtherwise, point taken, and you are obviously right.

author: bd139
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2017, 11:41:36 pm
content: If it was a lot cheaper (read £5) I'd probably test that

author: kalel
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2017, 11:51:13 pm
content: BigClive's DIY is at least cheaper and quite sensitive:

author: iampoor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2017, 09:47:54 am
content: Pretty certain PayPal doesn't give refunds on custom equipment, which the seller has listed it as!

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2017, 09:56:14 am
content: Quote from: iampoor on October 27, 2017, 09:47:54 amPay with a credit card.

author: daqq
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2017, 10:21:22 am
content: How does one calibrate this? Do you go to a known haunted location and measure ghosts per m^3?

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2017, 10:32:54 am
content: Quote from: daqq on October 27, 2017, 10:21:22 amMaybe there's a market for ghost reference standards. You need something with a known amount of milliHaunts to calibrate things properly.

author: bd139
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2017, 10:35:14 am
content: I am slightly tempted to ask if it comes with a calibration certificate

author: Neganur
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 27, 2017, 10:45:11 am
content: Why argue about buyer’s protection btw, you aren’t expecting this thing to find ghosts or...?

author: Vtile
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2017, 11:31:21 am
content: If you add an extra flux capacitor to it, its range will triple.https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-pcs-lot-Authentic-Flux-Capacitor-Parts-Vacuum-Tube-MICRO-SWITCH-4EN26-R/222512423202?hash=item33cec62122:g:3wUAAOSwfpVZGfue

author: IanMacdonald
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2017, 12:12:09 pm
content: Should get the thumbs-up from Dave anyway. It's got a proper HBC fuse. Even positioned where it can be replaced without opening it.

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 27, 2017, 01:05:14 pm
content: Temped to organize a kickstarter with a backpack/box of led, display with some numbers, metallic pipes and a sort of gun.Call it the Ultimate Ghost Buster Gun.I think I can make 100K$, easily. Why am I not doing it?

author: orolo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2017, 04:14:06 pm
content: Quote from: zucca on October 27, 2017, 01:05:14 pmBecause a proton pack is not a toy.

author: bd139
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2017, 04:35:08 pm
content: Hahaha good reference

author: Buriedcode
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2017, 05:09:42 pm
content: The Marshall pedal is a reflector - a reverb pedal, I think they retail for about £65. The EH silencer is a noise gate, £55, so that's 16% of the price right there... I'm guessing the reverb pedal coupled with a speaker and noise gate is to make noise sound 'spooky', especially on long tail hall reverb.Many have mentioned how cool it looks, it really does, and for something that's custom made 750 isn't a bad price! I very much doubt anyone actually believes it picks up ghosts, even those who sell 'ghost detectors' openly say they don't really believe it.Looks very ghost-busters-ish, sort of steam punk with the old radio enclosure.

author: AndyC_772
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2017, 05:31:43 pm
content: Quote from: zucca on October 27, 2017, 01:05:14 pmThe export control paperwork would be a bitch.

author: hermit
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2017, 05:59:28 pm
content: Quote from: Buriedcode on October 27, 2017, 05:09:42 pmYou are sadly mistaken on this one. See my post above. People used to pay for access to a building I know of with equipment like this because they did believe. It's like they cross from watching spook movies to being in one.As for sellers? They may or may not believe but they have to run up disclaimers because they would run afoul of laws. I'm sure the buyers take it as a wink & a nod & fingers crossed knowing there is a conspiracy to keep them from the truth. I did in home repair work for close to 40 years. There have been times keeping a straight face was pretty damned hard as they explained things to me as a captive audience they were trying to convert.One favorite conversation went sort of like this.Customer: "Why won't my X do Y?"Me: "That would violate the laws of physics."Customer" "God damned government ruins everything."True story.

author: bd139
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2017, 07:14:46 pm
content: The thing that annoys me is you tend to get shamed for telling them they are fucktards

author: cdev
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2017, 07:32:17 pm
content: These things are kind of a joke. But still kind of fun.No need to spend any kind of serious money, though.There are tons of Linux audio programs which might lend themselves well to making "paranormal" devices. Cost of a Raspberry Pi, a touch screen and amp/speaker would be fairly modest. Maybe $150?Halloween is too soon this year but, it could easily be ready for next year!