C4M

Struggling with the method for obtaining a suitable remote control on the weekend, and I think I solved the problem.

I plan on using an IRMan like device and Girder to control the system.

After toying with my thinking cap, I ventured down to the local electrical discounters (Harvey Norman Homestarters, for the Australians) and asked if they had any orphaned remote controls - controllers that didn't have anything to control. They had a drawer full of them!

After picking one out (see below), I asked "How much?"

Seems that it couldn't go through the register, and was practically worthless to them, so I suggested a 6 pack in exchange - deal done

C!

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I once purchased an old pickup truck for $250 and a 6pack. Sometimes I think the beer is worth more than the money. :-)

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Jarrod

HAHA!

That is a GREAT idea....if I didnt already have my credit card sized one, I'd be goin to my local Dick Smiths or Harvey Norman right now!

haha.......how did u come across this idea?!

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I used my brain, and *FLASH* - it happened!

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magnetik

it sure can do amazing things.. good idea..

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ShinkunoNamida

i got 2 black and white ccd security cameras for a pack of cigarettes, 2L of coke, and a bag of ice

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orangewhip

I have done this a few times with cars I have owned. Take the car down to the body shop and get them to shave all the symbols and stickers....all for a 6 pack!

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I got a TV yesterday for a pint of larger! The sound has gone on it, but i can use a video to send the sound to a hifi... yay! (i can now watch telly in my room)

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ShinkunoNamida

I got a nice 27" no sound TV by similar methods.. it worked for 2 years untill it just kicked about 2 months ago. So I've been with out a tele.. luckily i have a tuner in my computer

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I had to do a double take when I went over the word coke

pcman

good topic lol

and wohoo i remembered my old nick password


beer or cigs is a great thing
i got my fully rebuilt engine for my car for a pack of cigarets my mate had pranged his car and was broke and i wanted the engine he says buy us a packet of cigs and its yours so now i have a nice new engine

picked up 2 cars 2 weeks ago for parts for a 6 pack
1 runs and does good burnouts

cheers
pcman

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