Tralee Thread (No chit-chat)

Ciarrai76 · 06-05-2013 07:59PM

counterlock wrote: »

Adverts has gone down hill in the last two years. Anytime I put anything on there recently all I've gotten is A) dreamers offering 50-60% of the asking price fellas trying to swap stuff they've had listed for months{despite the ad saying NO SWAPS} or C) thread spoilers who will agree a price and then disappear.

Iphone 4 new 8 gig would easily fetch 200

agree about Adverts, very annoying trying to sell on it!!

Cody Pomeray · 06-05-2013 08:01PM

you can set a minimum price on adverts now I see.

at least there's no annoying paypal involved.

carchaeologist · 06-05-2013 10:22PM

Jimmyireland wrote: »

A bit of a longshot.....does anyone know an independent garage/mechanic that would have the software to bleed the brakes in a Mercedes E200 Kompressor......Private message me details please

Its a sad thing that you need software to bleed brakes now. Oh for the days of the 10 spanner, a bottle of brake fluid and a size 9 boot!

monkeysnapper · 06-05-2013 10:30PM

carchaeologist wrote: »

Its a sad thing that you need software to bleed brakes now. Oh for the days of the 10 spanner, a bottle of brake fluid and a size 9 boot!

Don't forget the mug of hot tea.

Lelantos · 06-05-2013 10:47PM

counterlock wrote: »

Its very easy to take the back off, you can see videos on youtube, it'll take you 2 mins.

Where did you get it for that price :eek:?

A student who needed a few quid. A bit of ascratch on the back, but its perfect otherwise

michael999999 · 07-05-2013 06:49AM

Be careful buying iPhones on the cheap.

The latest scam is selling the iphone, then reporting it stolen or lost a week later. The person who bought the phone has a great phone for a week, until the phone company blacklist it. You have no come back with it. And the seller then goes on to claim he's new phone from his insurance.

bobdcow · 07-05-2013 08:32AM

Does anyone know who owns or operates the Pladium over in Manor, the old Toby's World?

Lelantos · 07-05-2013 09:34AM

bobdcow wrote: »

Does anyone know who owns or operates the Pladium over in Manor, the old Toby's World?

I believe it's Peter McDermott, he was general manager in the Carlton most recently.

Lisha · 07-05-2013 09:42AM

bobdcow wrote: »

Does anyone know who owns or operates the Pladium over in Manor, the old Toby's World?

Has it reopened as a soft play centre?
Thanks

pookiesboo · 07-05-2013 09:57AM

Lisha wrote: »

Has it reopened as a soft play centre?
Thanks

Yes its the same

monkeysnapper · 07-05-2013 11:15AM

bobdcow wrote: »

Does anyone know who owns or operates the Pladium over in Manor, the old Toby's World?

Was over there just after it re opened. Was same alright. Had a mug of coffee. Yyyyyyuck . They need to sort that out . Don't worry about what kids want... I need a nice coffee while my kids play .

bobdcow · 07-05-2013 05:27PM

monkeysnapper wrote: »

Was over there just after it re opened. Was same alright. Had a mug of coffee. Yyyyyyuck . They need to sort that out . Don't worry about what kids want... I need a nice coffee while my kids play .

we're hoping to go over there in the next few weeks, we havent told our oldest it's open again

she's happy having a game of bowling now and playgrounds. It is lovely to sit back and watch them play, pity about the coffee though.

Ciarrai76 · 07-05-2013 08:38PM

so it doesn't look like Xtra Vision in Tralee is closing!

http://businessetc.thejournal.ie/xtra-vision-closures-job-losses-899472-May2013/

michael999999 · 07-05-2013 08:41PM

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

so it doesn't look like Xtra Vision in Tralee is closing!

http://businessetc.thejournal.ie/xtra-vision-closures-job-losses-899472-May2013/

All the closures bar one will be in Dublin!

kn · 07-05-2013 09:26PM

michael999999 wrote: »

All the closures bar one will be in Dublin!

That certainly is interesting. They closed a few in Dublin already prior to the receivership.

michael999999 · 07-05-2013 09:34PM

kn wrote: »

That certainly is interesting. They closed a few in Dublin already prior to the receivership.

I'd say there business plan will be to hit areas where broadband is poor ( no Netflix or downloading). It seems to be the only way they will survive!

delthedriver · 07-05-2013 11:57PM

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

so it doesn't look like Xtra Vision in Tralee is closing!

http://businessetc.thejournal.ie/xtra-vision-closures-job-losses-899472-May2013/

Guess it makes sense, Netflix or its equivalent is not really an option in Tralee a Broadband service is crap.:)

delthedriver · 07-05-2013 11:59PM

kn wrote: »

That certainly is interesting. They closed a few in Dublin already prior to the receivership.

Broadband in Dublin is far superior to living in the sticks:)

Adiboo · 08-05-2013 12:24AM

delthedriver wrote: »

Guess it makes sense, Netflix or its equivalent is not really an option in Tralee a Broadband service is crap.:)

Netflix and downloading works perfect for me.

michael999999 · 08-05-2013 05:41AM

Adiboo wrote: »

Netflix and downloading works perfect for me.

What broadband service are you with?

Kerry Gooner · 08-05-2013 08:10AM

delthedriver wrote: »

Guess it makes sense, Netflix or its equivalent is not really an option in Tralee a Broadband service is crap.:)

Eircom are about to roll out fibre optic broadband in town later this month.

delthedriver · 08-05-2013 09:54AM

michael999999 wrote: »

What broadband service are you with?

Presently with Eircom, service was chronic over the weekend out of action for 12 hours, later out of action for almost 20 hours, made several attempts to contact their technical support, having held the line, listened to crap music on a premium call , I finally gave up . There must have been a Bank holiday in India or wherever Eircom have their call centre.
It would have been tolerable except I had some important work to attend to. Sod's Law I guess

Adiboo · 08-05-2013 10:12AM

michael999999 wrote: »

What broadband service are you with?

Vodafone.

siblers · 08-05-2013 10:16AM

delthedriver wrote: »

Guess it makes sense, Netflix or its equivalent is not really an option in Tralee a Broadband service is crap.:)

Netflix have brilliant servers, so even if you have a crappy 1mb connection like me it still works a treat. Xtravision is gone to the dogs anyway, the one by the small tescos is complete rubbish and the one in Kilarney isn't much better.

delthedriver · 08-05-2013 10:32AM

Adiboo wrote: »

Vodafone.

Interesting, a friend in Tralee cancelled his Vodafone service, the broadband speed was too slow.
Has anyone heard of Kerry Broadband? Any positive feedback would be appreciated. Does anyone know whether it is via satellite or landline?
I am seriously thinking of changing provider, just I don't want to stumble from one lame duck to another. Eircom appear to have a monopoly?
As a country our Broadband service must be the worst in Europe. The Government really need to act quickly to help the State out of recession and attract investment and creation of jobs.
Thanks

delthedriver · 08-05-2013 10:37AM

Kerry Gooner wrote: »

Eircom are about to roll out fibre optic broadband in town later this month.

Could this be the reason why the existing system has gone to pot?

What will fibre optic do that the present system can't do? Sorry I am not a techi!

Will it be faster than the existing system, if so it may be worthwhile persevering and turning the air blue for another few weeks?

carchaeologist · 08-05-2013 10:52AM

I was in Iceland last year, speed tester nearly went into meltdown at the hotel I was at.
Amazing too the difference in battery consumption when you have a good signal.

delthedriver · 08-05-2013 11:04AM

carchaeologist wrote: »

I was in Iceland last year, speed tester nearly went into meltdown at the hotel I was at.
Amazing too the difference in battery consumption when you have a good signal.

Any wealthy babes in Iceland?

I don't believe it! The flipping Broadband is back to crawling pace again, nearly chucked my computer into the sea.

Think I'll p... off to Iceland:)

Lelantos · 08-05-2013 12:03PM

delthedriver wrote: »

Any wealthy babes in Iceland?

I don't believe it! The flipping Broadband is back to crawling pace again, nearly chucked my computer into the sea.

Think I'll p... off to Iceland:)

You might pick up a nice MILF in Iceland, I always hear mums go to Iceland.......ah I tried, give me some credit at least!

michael999999 · 08-05-2013 12:14PM

delthedriver wrote: »

Interesting, a friend in Tralee cancelled his Vodafone service, the broadband speed was too slow.
Has anyone heard of Kerry Broadband? Any positive feedback would be appreciated. Does anyone know whether it is via satellite or landline?
I am seriously thinking of changing provider, just I don't want to stumble from one lame duck to another. Eircom appear to have a monopoly?
As a country our Broadband service must be the worst in Europe. The Government really need to act quickly to help the State out of recession and attract investment and creation of jobs.
Thanks

Kerry broadband is satellite provided. Alright for sending e mails and browsing a few documents. But if your doing any browsing or streaming movies or music, your talking serious €€€€ every month.

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