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les
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You dirty rat!

Post by les »

I've noticed a new selling method that seems to be coming popular, if you have some item that's basically crap, just say it's 'for that rat look' ! :D

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....... and triple the price accordingly !!
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We can all learn from the antiques trade. My saloon isn't a rat ar all. It is 'charmingly patinated' :D
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ianmack wrote:We can all learn from the antiques trade. My saloon isn't a rat ar all. It is 'charmingly patinated' :D
Yes.

Charmingly Rough And Patinated....

CRAP!
Further investigations uncovered it was an inside job!!
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Funnily enough that's just what my son calls it.
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Mine is shabby chic.
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Post by BrianHawley »

Charmingly Rough And Patinated is more a description of me than the car these days. :)
Brian

Image "Jodie". '67 Traveller, 1275, discs, suspension mods etc.
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"Vintage, genuine and of its period"
Where angels fear to tread
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After restoring a minor, [Don't swear or you will be banned - Admin] and Broke is my self description.....
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okay then Piston ....
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Retro with patina..... translates as old with wear, So remember from today you are not old and worn out you are "Retro with patina" and worth a lot more.

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