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  1. Lily House

    End of an Era

    It really is the end of an era. Sad news. While I feel the decision to close this board is disappointing, and is possibly due to more than the official reason we have been given, I do wish to thank everyone involved in Somersoft over the many years I have been a member here. Thank you to...
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    Using Alibaba

    Thanks Skater and Lizzie! :)
  3. Lily House

    Using Alibaba

    Thanks everyone for your suggestions and tips. Lizzie - can you tell me more about Australian suppliers please? Are you able to get the same sort of deals as you would dealing directly with, say, a manufacturer in China? And how do you find an Australian supplier? For those who suggested...
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    Using Alibaba

    True. Thanks Brian84.
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    Using Alibaba

    I'm just feeling worried about the scam warnings - thinking it would be good to (1) make sure I actually receive the product and (2) see the quality of the product (make sure it matches the order) before paying for it.
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    Using Alibaba

    TMNT and Brian84. Thanks for the warning about scammers. Using Paypal is a great idea. I wonder if there's also a way of receiving goods before paying for them. Perthguy - thanks heaps, I'm going to look up aliexpress now :-)
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    Using Alibaba

    Thanks NPB, I've already learnt something - I assumed they were all manufacturers :o I guess what you are saying is that some of them are "middle-men"?? When you say "sharks" - can you give me some tips of what to look out for? Thanks for you help so far - muchly appreciated. Caroline
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    Using Alibaba

    I know a few of you are importers, plus there are some smart people on this forum :-) I'm looking into starting up a home-based business - but due to finances I need to start small. I want to import a particular item for resale - have it made up with my own logo/business name. Anyone here used...
  9. Lily House

    Queensland Former Premier Dies..

    63 - too young!
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    Best Melbourne Suburbs to live (disregarding price)

    Why thank you Y-man. That one is a very nice property too (and a pool already there lol). Probably just a little bit too far east for me though.
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    Best Melbourne Suburbs to live (disregarding price)

    Yep, that'd make a very nice holiday house Peter T :-)
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    Best Melbourne Suburbs to live (disregarding price)

    They were advertising it for over $2.5 mil TMNT - so $3mil would probably have given enough change to put in a nice swimming pool :-)
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    Best Melbourne Suburbs to live (disregarding price)

    I would have LOVED a spare $3 mil for this one: http://www.realestate.com.au/property-acreage+semi+rural-vic-narre+warren+north-115377147
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    Rise & Fall of Dr Geoffrey Eddelsten

    That was the most awkward and unromantic marriage proposal ever!
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    Would it be of interest

    Thanks Moridig - would love to see your progress with the granny flat. Can't help with the tech stuff sorry - kids do come in useful in this area though :)
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