Money and mates
 

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A mate of mine gave me an "old lathe" that used to belong to his Grandfather (or something), "just a little one he says". So I get it home, open the case, blow of the dust and what have we here?...Only a Bergeon Watchmakers lathe, boxed with every attachment and tool. Probably the deposit for a house!
It's at the top of the page here: http://www.ofrei.com/page_205.html

I can't seem to find any second hand values, but JeebusH.

Anyway I gave him a call and filled him in. I told him for a small fee I'd clean it up for him. Who needs friends?


 
Posted : 23/04/2009 6:00 am
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[i]I told him for a small fee I'd clean it up for him. Who needs friends? [/i]

A small fee?


 
Posted : 23/04/2009 6:21 am
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Err, I know a guy (I ride with him) who we call 'Neil the Watch' 🙂
He, unsurprisingly, trades and repairs expensive watches (And I mean EXPENSIVE, not just £10,000 cheapies!) If you like I can put you in touch with him. Could be beneficial to both of you
🙂


 
Posted : 23/04/2009 6:26 am
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Small fee = Beer, (not Boat) 🙂

Hey PP, talk to your man and find out if these are a tradable item.


 
Posted : 23/04/2009 6:59 am
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Hooray for honest mates. That's a seriously expensive piece of kit!


 
Posted : 23/04/2009 7:21 am
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I've PMd him, and given him your email. Hope that's OK
🙂


 
Posted : 23/04/2009 7:47 am
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OK, I got a reply from Neil

[i]Bit of a dying trade these days but i'm sure to someone in the business it could be worth something. A very specialist item though.

I'll put the feelers out in the trade.

Cheers
Neil
PS. by all means pass on my details[/i]

Email me if you want his details
🙂


 
Posted : 23/04/2009 10:20 am