Royal Oak, Auckland

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Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

349 days ago

10 ways to shop smart on Black Friday

Brian from Mount Roskill

With big sales being promoted this Black Friday (25 November), it can be easy to get caught up in the hype. Here are our top tips to make sure you’re getting a good deal.

1. Check the Black Friday deal is really a bargain. Compare prices online to make sure another shop isn’t selling the … View more
With big sales being promoted this Black Friday (25 November), it can be easy to get caught up in the hype. Here are our top tips to make sure you’re getting a good deal.

1. Check the Black Friday deal is really a bargain. Compare prices online to make sure another shop isn’t selling the item cheaper. Don’t buy something “just because” the store claims it’s on special.

2. Know the 3 Rs and forget the extended warranty. In most cases, an extended warranty isn’t worth it – you’ll be paying for cover you already have under the Consumer Guarantees Act. The shop has to repair or replace faulty goods, or provide a refund, even if the item you bought was on sale.

3. Make the right choice. If you change your mind about a purchase, the retailer doesn’t have to take it back. Check out our product tests to help you pick the best buys.

4. Don’t forget your chargeback rights. Bought something online and it never showed up? Or maybe it did but was nothing like the description? If the retailer refuses to put things right, get on to your bank about a credit card or debit card chargeback. If your claim's accepted, you’ll get your money back.

5. Know who’s responsible for deliveries. Under the Consumer Guarantees Act, retailers that arrange delivery have to ensure items arrive on time and in good condition. So if an item arrives damaged, you don’t have to muck about with the courier company – the retailer must sort it out.

6. Find out where to shop for good service. There are some shops where you’re more likely to get above-par service. Our latest retailer satisfaction survey found the little guys did a better job than the big chain stores at keeping customers happy.

7. It never hurts to ask. Leave your shyness at the door when hunting for a deal. See if the salesperson will offer anything extra to sweeten the deal.

8. Think carefully before signing up for a “buy now, pay later” deal. The appeal at this time of year is understandable – you only ever have to shell out a fraction of the item’s cost upfront and pay off the rest over time. However, if you start missing payments, you’ll pay default fees.

9. Add in an exchange card. Buying a gift for someone else? Always ask the retailer for an exchange card to go with it. Retailers have no obligation to take back a present if the recipient doesn’t like it or you change your mind before giving it to them but some stores will do an exchange in the interests of good customer relations.

10. Ignore the pressure tactics. “Selling fast!” “10 others looking at this item.” “Don’t miss out!” These kinds of claims are designed to tempt you to make a purchase you wouldn’t otherwise have made. The best protection for your wallet is to resist the sales pitch.
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350 days ago

Men’s Golf Clubs & Bag

Juanita from Mangere

#1 Driver
#3 Stainless fairway
#3 Stainless hybrid
#5 Stainless fairway

Iron’s
#5 #6 #7 #8 #9 Pitching Wedge

**No Putter; No Sand Wedge SW

Price: $450

350 days ago

Piano for Xmas- 114cm Weinbach Upright Piano

Sarah from Mount Roskill

114cm Upright Weinbach piano, excellent used condition, see photos attached. (Comes with Stool) It's from a smoke-free home, and has been stored at a cool temperature in our lounge. Has had minimal use over past 5yrs.
Buyer must arrange uplift, and transportation is from Mt Roskill, near New … View more
114cm Upright Weinbach piano, excellent used condition, see photos attached. (Comes with Stool) It's from a smoke-free home, and has been stored at a cool temperature in our lounge. Has had minimal use over past 5yrs.
Buyer must arrange uplift, and transportation is from Mt Roskill, near New Windsor.


Viewings welcome

Price: $2,000

351 days ago

Cushion -Big Dense Quality Rectangle - Feather Down filled - Striped

Shery from Onehunga

1 x Dense Rectangle Feather Down inner,
with striped zip cover. Cushion

Nice & comfy- you sink into it slowly

Lovely fabric- very classy- modern

Nice colours orange/brown/green
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1 x Dense Rectangle Feather Down inner,
with striped zip cover. Cushion

Nice & comfy- you sink into it slowly

Lovely fabric- very classy- modern

Nice colours orange/brown/green


As New- perfect condition


Measures:

- 380 wide x 570mm long

- approx 190 thick in the middle





PICK UP: One Tree Hill

Price: $28

351 days ago

SAN-AIR: Your Must-Have Boating Companion

Larrie Newman from Clear Protect Group

Are you a boat enthusiast who loves the open waters but dreads the not-so-pleasant surprises of mould and funky odours when you return to your beloved vessel? We've got fantastic news for you!

Introducing SAN-AIR Caravan, Storage, and Boat – your secret to a fresher, mould-free boat, … View more
Are you a boat enthusiast who loves the open waters but dreads the not-so-pleasant surprises of mould and funky odours when you return to your beloved vessel? We've got fantastic news for you!

Introducing SAN-AIR Caravan, Storage, and Boat – your secret to a fresher, mould-free boat, every time you come back to it!

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351 days ago

Homemade headboard

The Team from Resene ColorShop Onehunga

Give your bedroom a fresh look with this creative bedhead project and Resene paints. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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351 days ago

Cheese/Food Platter with Glass Cover - Store cheese in frig

Shery from Onehunga

Vintage European CHEESE PLATTER / FOOD COVER
or CHEESE COVER IN THE FRIG

- Wooden board

- Glass cover

- Note: Pink plate NOT included- just demonstration
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Vintage European CHEESE PLATTER / FOOD COVER
or CHEESE COVER IN THE FRIG

- Wooden board

- Glass cover

- Note: Pink plate NOT included- just demonstration

Purchased from importer of quality brands into NZ in 1980

L D Nathan Wholesale.

They imported from around the world eg Waterford Crystal, Noritake dinnersets and other quality items.

Size -

155 diameter glass cover

Board - hexagon- 180 x 200mm

Pickup- One Tree Hill

Price: $18

351 days ago

Sodastream with 2 x 840ml bottles and gas bottle

Shery from Onehunga

SODASTREAM MACHINE
Makes fizzy drinks at home

3 different levels of gas

2 bottles - 840ml

1 x gas cylinder- which still has gas
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SODASTREAM MACHINE
Makes fizzy drinks at home

3 different levels of gas

2 bottles - 840ml

1 x gas cylinder- which still has gas

As new condition, except the plastic body has gone a cream colour mostly - see photos

Goes well - lovely sparkling wate

Refill Gas Bottles - freely available in stores: Supermarkets, Farmers, Warehouse, Briscoes, etc

Size - 110 wids, 210 deep, 420 High

Pickup - One Tree Hill

Price: $49

351 days ago

Sunbeam Easyclean Snack for 2- Sandwich Maker

Shery from Onehunga

SUNBEAM EASYCLEAN SNACK FOR 2
SANDWICH MAKER

MODEL: GR 6200WA

It is an older one, but a good one, and still works well.

See photos
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SUNBEAM EASYCLEAN SNACK FOR 2
SANDWICH MAKER

MODEL: GR 6200WA

It is an older one, but a good one, and still works well.

See photos

Size- Wide- 250mm

High-80

Deep 170, but 260 with handle


Pickup - One Tree Hill

Price: $15

351 days ago

Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing 3rd Edition. RRP 215

Shery from Onehunga

Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing 3rd Edition. RRP 215
Di Brown
Helen Edwards

3rd Edition

RRP $215

Price: $24

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351 days ago

2x Xtra large Polyester Cushion Inserts - 600 x 650 -Floor Cushions, Large Euros

Shery from Onehunga

2 x Extra large INSERTS ONLY for Cushions
600 x 650mm

FOR Floor Cushions, or Large Euros

As New- were in floor cushions for a year- not used, except decoration.

Then in storage for 2 years, unused- sealed in plastic bag.
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2 x Extra large INSERTS ONLY for Cushions
600 x 650mm

FOR Floor Cushions, or Large Euros

As New- were in floor cushions for a year- not used, except decoration.

Then in storage for 2 years, unused- sealed in plastic bag.

Measures:

- 600 wide x 650 long

- approx 120 - 130 thick


PICK UP: One Tree Hill

Price: $10

352 days ago

Interior Designer's Romantic XMAS / Summer Fireplace GRATE set- fab with candles

Shery from Onehunga

Interior Designers CHRISTMAS & SUMMER Fireplace
GRATE arrangement

I really don't want to sell this set, as quite special, but have no hearth grate to put it into! '-(

Some cones are commercial with tinted ends - gold sparkly paint on them. Some just have highlights of gold … View more
Interior Designers CHRISTMAS & SUMMER Fireplace
GRATE arrangement

I really don't want to sell this set, as quite special, but have no hearth grate to put it into! '-(

Some cones are commercial with tinted ends - gold sparkly paint on them. Some just have highlights of gold paint. Looks lovely.

These are great with tealights, or tiny candles in Holders- give the effect of an open fire, in summer. Romantic!

Also some either side of the grate, sitting in little candleholders

XMAS TIME- add the red candles- looks great when unwrapping present

SUMMER TIME- can swap the red for the gold with gold or white candles. Lovely at night. Put some either side of the grate as well.


1 set of dainty natural birch twigs & pinecones- some GOLD TWINKLING highlights for Open Fire Grate- some tinted gold/sparkly

Included-
1 set from an open fire grate -
- fine real dried birch twigs- you put them in first
- then layer:
- 1 very large cone (250 x 150)
- small branch with cones cluster (340 x 170)
- 3 x GOLD tinted & 2 gold SPARKLY cones
- 11 other decorative pine cones- various sizes
- 6x small gold flowerpot candle holders, with 6 Red Berry scented tea lights - 10 hour burning.
- 6x small candle holders with red berry scent candles
You can use the gold or red candles in between the arrangement or on the sides of the hearth. It gives a lovely effect.

I ALSO HAVE ANTIQUES/PERIOD PIECES -
- WASHER BOARD for a laundry- antique
-IRON- black - Mrs Potts Sad Iron, no handle. Good for doorstop
- Mahogany Hall table- small - handcrafted with rope edge in Onehunga

PICKUP: ONE TREE HILL

Price: $35

352 days ago

Strong Queen wooden Bed supports - joined with dovetail and fancy screw system

Shery from Onehunga

My daughter left these, when she went to Australia to live.
I will have to cut them up, and throw them away, if not find a home for them '-(
Such a waste.

Part if a bed frame, I think?

Look good quality

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My daughter left these, when she went to Australia to live.
I will have to cut them up, and throw them away, if not find a home for them '-(
Such a waste.

Part if a bed frame, I think?

Look good quality

Fancy screw joint.



Shame to cut them up for bin.



SIZE

50mm wide, 20 deep, 1601 long.

Plus 5x5 block on each at one end only



Pick up One Tree Hill

Free

352 days ago

GARAGE SALE

Angelina from Mangere Bridge

SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER, 7AM
16 TARATA CRESCENT, MANGERE BRIDGE
HANDBAGS, CLOTHES, HUGE AMOUNT OF TOYS AND BOOKS, JEWELLERY ETC. WITH CHRISTMAS APPROACHING, YOU'LL FIND SOMETHING FOR SURE!!

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