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09-05-11, 09:41 PM
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New, but no longer shiny!
Thanks for the welcome Steve. Hello everyone!
I may be new here, but I'm too old to be shiny. After redundancy and being told I was 'overqualified' (that translates roughly as TOO OLD) for every design-related post that actually replied to my overtures, I decided to set up my own business and started making replacements for the old 3/4" pick-up braids that Scalextric no longer produced for their pre-1990 models and selling them on eBay. I was soon encouraged by customers to start producing them for the newer cars and, when I asked 'why', the reply came back "'cos they're better"! How could I possibly be so churlish as not to respond positively? (I wasn't).  I now produce various niche components and import others for wholesale, wearing my 'Hi-Spec Products' hat and retail them by any means I can with the 'Classic Toys & Models' one on. Every turn seems to find new friends; I'm enjoying this, but have yet to make my fortune. I'll have to close off now and get working - I've only 3 years 'til my pension starts! My kind regards to you all, Dave. 
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09-05-11, 10:45 PM
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Fascinating intro Dave, and glad you found us!
It sounds like you found a winner, and I bet ebay is the ideal marketplace for this sort of thing. Looking forward to reading your future posts.
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10-05-11, 07:29 AM
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Welcome to the community, Dave.
 It sounds like you're having a really fun time with your venture. Sorry to hear about your redundancy, but it's great to hear how something positive came out of it all. Most innovative. I wish you continued success. 
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11-05-11, 09:52 PM
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Welcome and best wishes.
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12-05-11, 04:38 PM
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Hi Dave - a belated welcome
Think you found us 'coz of one of my now trademarked moans Hope your business carries on going well for you
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12-05-11, 08:44 PM
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An even more belated welcome to an excellent intro!
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23-05-11, 08:09 AM
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Welcome aborad
Seeems like you have done ok for yourself
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