TLC

[Wellytrack]

So, what does TLC mean to you?

I'll the first to say most of my gear is not in its first flush of youth, nor is it first hand, but I know what it is. Old, used and mostly well functioning tat.

In saying that I still try to make a fairly decent attempt at keeping stuff up.

For example, how valuable is seeing what your doing? Is it over-rated?

 

[Dave W]

TLC translates to:-

I just bought this out of a collective sale. It all looks complete but I can't really be bothered to put it on a tractor to try it or check it over properly or in some cases even be bothered to rub the lot no off.

 

[Grassman]

The state of some farmers tractors I doubt if they even know they have side windows!

 

[multi power]

TLC translates to:-

I just bought this out of a collective sale. It all looks complete but I can't really be bothered to put it on a tractor to try it or check it over properly or in some cases even be bothered to rub the lot no off.

Or on ebay it means it's totally shagged

 

[Wellytrack]

Have to say, Tractors described as 'average' in England definitely end up 'very clean' or 'very good' once they cross the Irish Sea.

That's not even counting those that have their dash odometer 'recalibrated'

 

[SuperTwo]

At least the paint matches

 

[Mursal]

Have to say, Tractors described as 'average' in England definitely end up 'very clean' or 'very good' once they cross the Irish Sea.
That's not even counting those that have their dash odometer 'recalibrated'

That's a tad harsh, almost offended by that ................
Obviously not of Irish descent ..........

 

[Wellytrack]

That's a tad harsh, almost offended by that ................
Obviously not of Irish descent ..........

Really?

I don't go out of my way to troll or say something controversial just for the sake of it, I have found several machines losing 3000 hours on the boat.

It does happen. Not saying regularly, or even most of the time, but happens it does.

Just as it can happen anywhere.

Anyhow, I was more referring to the description of the vehicles condition that it is sold in, in Ireland its often more optimistic than it would be in England.

 

[Pennine Ploughing]

you think it needs some TLC,

 

[smcapstick]

As @multi power mentioned, something on eBay 'requiring TLC' means it's f**ked. Vendors state that when they have no idea why something is not working, know what is wrong and know it's a very expensive repair or think that actually stating the faults will mean bidding will stall earlier.

 

[JP1]

"Needs a few bulbs" lights don't work

"X or Y not working, will fix before auction end if I get time"

"Air con - fan working may need regassing "

 

[multi power]

Everything I buy needs a bit of TLC. Carefully operated they do whatever I want / need

 

[Wellytrack]

"Needs slight attention" - if it's so slight, why wouldn't one give it the attention, fix it and thus ad value to its asking price

The best ones are,

"Needs this, this and that fixed, 10 minute job, I've no time"

 

[Mursal]

"Reluctant Sale Ideal For Export"


I was pulling your chain @Wellytrack

 

[smcapstick]

'been quoted £200 to fix. When done, will be worth £5000 more'

 

[whindy]

Quite fantastic

 

[roscoe erf]

The state of some farmers tractors I doubt if they even know they have side windows!

windows cool luxury

 

[Wellytrack]

@Nearly

@7610 super q

@Drillman

 

[smcapstick]

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@Nearly

@7610 super q

@Drillman

What a heap of sh!t.

 

[Drillman]

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@Nearly

@7610 super q

@Drillman

For sale ford tractor, light use only, 1 former fisherman owner