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Author Topic: Parcel Quiz  (Read 10647 times)

sheddyian

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Parcel Quiz
« on: January 30, 2016, 11:20:28 PM »

Those who have ordered from eBay via China may have some understanding of this, but in any event...

Using your skill and judgement - what do you think was in this parcel that I received from China?

Ian
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Re: Parcel Quiz
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2016, 11:23:19 PM »
Two cabinet handles?
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Re: Parcel Quiz
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2016, 11:47:52 PM »
Quote from: roseway on January 30, 2016, 11:23:19 PM
Two cabinet handles?

Nope.

The quantity is one of the few details on this customs form that's correct.  There is one item. 

This could turn into 20 questions or how many hats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veUT2Dvo-Pw

But does anyone else want a go? [EDIT : previous contestants are welcome to have another go]

Ian
« Last Edit: January 30, 2016, 11:52:29 PM by sheddyian »
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Re: Parcel Quiz
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2016, 12:38:25 AM »
I have two suggestions --
  • A gift of one document that explains how to fit a handle to a cabinet?
  • A gift of one second-hand copy of Mao Zedong's Little Red Book?
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Re: Parcel Quiz
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2016, 01:00:17 AM »
Is the cabinet handle a red herring?

The detailed description?    Hmmm   probably something really simple typical of most instruction leaflets you get when trying to put something together which looks so easy, but never is.
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Re: Parcel Quiz
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2016, 06:55:47 AM »
Well, what about four candles? ;D
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Re: Parcel Quiz
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2016, 09:23:46 AM »
Hi

I may sound foolish but like the last chap on the panel, is it 1 hat...

I've no idea where cabinet handles or candles have come from, unless I watched the wrong video sorry

Many thanks

John
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Re: Parcel Quiz
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2016, 09:26:57 AM »
Oops sorry, I could not see the picture unless I logged in... Now I understand cabinet handle x1

Many thanks

John
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Re: Parcel Quiz
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2016, 10:00:35 AM »
Hi

I'll look foolish again, last attempt and I'll wait and see what the answer is but is it

a miniature cabinet for a dolls house or similar

Many thanks

John
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Re: Parcel Quiz
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2016, 11:36:38 AM »
I suppose a shed could be classed as a storage facility, as could a cabinet.

Knowing about your interest in your shed, could it possibly be a door handle for a shed, complete with fixing instructions?

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Re: Parcel Quiz
« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2016, 01:40:08 PM »
Quote from: renluop on January 31, 2016, 06:55:47 AM
Well, what about four candles? ;D

Er, well, since you ask...

A long shot; is this one of those 'lost in translation' cases?

So, maybe, a knob for a radiogram?
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Re: Parcel Quiz
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2016, 03:19:55 PM »
No one is even slightly close, except that it is something I could use in a shed (but then I think that covers very many things) and this particular item is not going to go into my shed.

And yes, the cabinet handle is very much a red herring. 

And, sorry, it's not 1 hat.  Or any number of hats.

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Re: Parcel Quiz
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2016, 03:32:04 PM »
Animal, vegetable, or mineral?
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Re: Parcel Quiz
« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2016, 03:41:24 PM »
Quote from: 4candles on January 31, 2016, 03:32:04 PM
Animal, vegetable, or mineral?

haha!

It is mineral.

Ian
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Re: Parcel Quiz
« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2016, 05:43:44 PM »
A Huawei EchoLife Home Gateway, perhaps?  :-\
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