OK, so who will be buying all this awesomeness? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: julianhigginson
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2017, 03:51:47 am
content: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aviation-Ex-Airline-Test-Equipment-Massive-Lot-Sold-AS-IS-Vintage-Qantas-Ansett/262924029412

author: BradC
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2017, 04:11:27 am
content: My marriage says thankfully it's not in Western Australia.

author: RJFreeman
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2017, 04:21:05 am
content: "Property of Ansett"geez, how long has that been sitting around for?

author: Habropoda
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2017, 05:00:38 am
content: Quote from: BradC on May 09, 2017, 04:11:27 amShe might like the Ashcroft Portable Dead Weight Tester

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2017, 05:24:16 am
content: Of course, if it's someone here, there must be teardowns.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 09, 2017, 05:40:14 am
content: Location says it's in Brunswick, Victoria - which is a suburb of Melbourne. (It's right door next to Moonee Ponds.).... which is far enough away for me to be safe.

author: PTR_1275
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2017, 12:17:48 pm
content: I saw Brunswick and thought heck yes, but then saw the Victoria part.Being from Perth I was thinking of Brunswick junction for a split second.

author: sibeen
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2017, 01:53:33 pm
content: Fuck, I'm in Essendon.No...wait. Looking closely the gear isn't in Brunswick at all, you need to pick it up from Tullamarine.Shit.I best curb my drinking for the next few days.

author: Asmyldof
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2017, 03:55:34 pm
content: I have half a mind to ask them how much extra to arrange for them to bring it to Dave's Bunker.If only to see if I can force him into a 3 hour mailbag video.

author: bsudbrink
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2017, 04:23:51 pm
content: Quote from: Asmyldof on May 10, 2017, 03:55:34 pmI'd contribute to that!

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2017, 04:57:24 pm
content: It looks like mostly junk to me, but maybe there are a few gems in there. The 42 man life raft is a bargain, if you happen to need a 42 man life raft.

author: Asmyldof
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2017, 05:05:00 pm
content: Who does not need one of those, is a better question, with Trump's EPA plans.

author: DaJMasta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2017, 05:09:08 pm
content: Quote from: james_s on May 10, 2017, 04:57:24 pmI'm sure it would be a pain to deal with, but I'd bet setting it up and floating around a bit would make a great beach party!As for the mailbag idea, it sounds promising, but would it really qualify as a mailbag if it arrived on a series of pallets?

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2017, 05:44:26 pm
content: Quote from: DaJMasta on May 10, 2017, 05:09:08 pmOr you could fill it with water and have a pool party!

author: Asmyldof
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2017, 05:51:33 pm
content: How much higher can the fee be for them to yank a big burlap bag over each?

author: David Hess
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 10:52:19 am
content: I see a very nice 350/700 ohm load cell simulator in there.

author: Bendba
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2017, 09:35:02 am
content: I'm the one picking it up next weekend. I will probably be sharing and sending some to Dave.Lucky I got access to some storage space not at home.

author: Asmyldof
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 26, 2017, 02:05:18 pm
content: Very curious to see what still-working and fun to play with :-)