Melbourne 4x4 show

Submitted: Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 11:09
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Went to the show last night (Thurs). Some highlights:

- Cibie Oscar SC driving lights. Had been quoted $520/pair at Opposite Lock. Were $385/pair at Duncan's at the show. Fitting on a unibar, with wiring loom $149, and they even discounted on that with other things. Paul from Duncan's said he had them on his 60 series and thought they are great. (It wasn't just a line - he's for real.)

- There were also hot prices on Lightforce 170 and 240 lights at various places. (I wasn't particularly noticing because I wanted the Cibies, but lots of people seemed to be buying them.)

- Bushranger Max-Air compressor $295, also at Duncan's. They were walking out the door.

- Airflow snorkel $400 fitted, again at Duncan's.

- Mosquito clicker $20 - for treating mozzie bites. My partner, who reacts badly to bites, is trying it out: she can't say yet whether they work.

- Combo shovel from 4x4 Equip, a small business in Melb. $72 might seem a lot for a shovel, but it was really well made. Fibreglass shaft unscrews, so you can store in vehicle. Also has handle for use as short-handled shovel. Quite sturdy too. Means not having to put long-handled shovel on roof rack as I do now. They had other good things too, included a drop-down tray table that is under development, and a light pole.

- Aussie Disposals clearing superceded maps at $2 each.

- New book from Craig Lewis and Cathy Savage, 4WD getaways - $45.

- Folding 11L buckets $12.

- Hot competition over fridges and portable power sources (generators, solar panels, power packs, etc).

- Lots of interesting camping gear from many different retailers.

Huge ARB and TJM stands didn't seem matched by sales!

BTW - bring your RACV membership card (not tag) for discount on entry price.
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Reply By: Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. - Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 13:06

Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 13:06
Des ,
Do you want a second hand pair of Oscars with new reflectors on them for $150 ?
Willie .
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Follow Up By: Member - Des - Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 14:44

Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 14:44
Thanks for the offer Willie, but I've bought the new ones.
Cheers,
Des
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Reply By: Phil P - Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 17:40

Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 17:40
The Ray's stand has Coleman Fuel for $10 per tin ( 1 U.S. Gal). Heaps of cheap fishing lures at various stands.
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Reply By: Phil P - Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 17:48

Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 17:48
If you show them your RACV Membership when purchasing your entry ticket, you can save $4 off the price.
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Follow Up By: GOB & denny vic member - Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 19:10

Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 19:10
evening is that per each or per couple

thanks
steve
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 21:24

Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 21:24
When you thinking of going Steve?? Gimme a call, I got a free ticket, so may as well go
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Reply By: Phil P - Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 20:51

Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 20:51
not sure
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Reply By: Scubaroo - Saturday, Oct 22, 2005 at 23:41

Saturday, Oct 22, 2005 at 23:41
Duncans were also doing the GME TX3400 with 4018K1 for $450.
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Follow Up By: madCrow - Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 01:10

Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 01:10
Today the 22nd Duncuns had the TX3400 going for $395 & if you pushed hard you could the TX3400 with GME 4.5 db Gain antenna for $65, totalling out at $460.
Fire extinguishers & fire blanket were good to, 2kg fire extinguisher rrp $140, going for $80.
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Follow Up By: madCrow - Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 01:23

Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 01:23
The Fire extinguishers & fire blanket were at the Safety Dave stall.
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Follow Up By: Scubaroo - Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 14:18

Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 14:18
I pushed hard and got $450 :-)
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Follow Up By: madCrow - Monday, Oct 24, 2005 at 01:26

Monday, Oct 24, 2005 at 01:26
Sorry Scubaroo
Ahhh, i'm dumb sometimes, I didn't read read your text properly.

I'm really pleased you got your uhf for such am excellent price, but hey my deal was pretty good too!
With the $10 extra savings you made oh great one, (suck suck) you can shout me a coffee, "tres" cool (school-boy french for "very" cool).

We can both enjoy the good savings & put the money saved towards our next dream accessory for our trucks!

madCrow

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\\\\(-><-)///// The large shy bunny with a hair cut, hides in the grass.
The sound of a truck backfiring make him sit up straight!
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Follow Up By: Scubaroo - Monday, Oct 24, 2005 at 15:08

Monday, Oct 24, 2005 at 15:08
Nah, spent it already at Safety Daves on a first aid kit and extinguisher!
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Follow Up By: madCrow - Monday, Oct 24, 2005 at 15:55

Monday, Oct 24, 2005 at 15:55
Ohh Scubaroo
for a moment there I could see real bonding there, you with the "moola" et all.
Oh well BYO me own coffee!
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