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  • Dave Ross
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    14/02/2012 at 3:42 am
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    #3945

    These are a good deal. I paid $200 for my vest liner from the US. Now I've bought another heated vest.http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=2225502

    Dave Morris
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    14/02/2012 at 9:57 am
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    #16327

    thanks for telling me

    Dave Ross
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    14/02/2012 at 5:37 pm
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    #16328

    But you don't need one.  Since it looks like they have a bit of a stash, I thought I'd spread the news.

    Dave Ross
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    15/02/2012 at 4:17 am
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    #16329

    I just got mine, it even came with a conversion socket for the US plug. The battery alone is worth USD $40

    gary
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    15/02/2012 at 4:29 am
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    #16330

    I just got mine too  ;D , they seem like really good value and boy they get quite warm.

    Dave Morris
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    15/02/2012 at 9:09 am
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    #16331

    I got my 2 today, and to the cherman fellow in westie land my bike went out in ze weekend

    Richard Kuysten
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    21/02/2012 at 8:11 am
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    #16332

    I just got my two this afternoon.  Bought one “buy now” and when I went in to pick it up I asked if they had any ladies left but they had sold out.  Anyway we liked mine so much I went back in and asked if they had any small mens and yes so Jean is a happy camper with her new $35 heated coat.  They really are such a bargin that I'm beginning to think the constabulary might be knocking on the door soon, Steve???

    Anonymous
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    21/02/2012 at 11:11 pm
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    #16333

    Mine arrived by courier today. Cost $20 on TradeMe + $10 for shipping. Amazingly well packed with plenty of documentation. Battery charged up and I'm trying it out (or on!) now. Seems pretty warm so far.  🙂

    Richard Kuysten
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    22/02/2012 at 12:34 am
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    #16334

    Mine arrived by courier today. Cost $20 on TradeMe + $10 for shipping. Amazingly well packed with plenty of documentation. Battery charged up and I'm trying it out (or on!) now. Seems pretty warm so far.  🙂

    I think that's both, but it could be...  out, on. Or... on, out.  ::)You must have got in early Ken, by the time I came along they were starting at $30 with a buy now at $35 but hey whose quibbling even if they don't work they're still a well made item.  Only problem I can see for us on bikes is in heavy rain. I always get a little damp around the neck causing which could pose problems?? 

    Dave Morris
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    22/02/2012 at 4:46 am
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    #16335

    ]I think that's both, but it could be...  out, on. Or... on, out.  ::)You must have got in early Ken, by the time I came along they were starting at $30 with a buy now at $35 but hey whose quibbling even if they don't work they're still a well made item.  Only problem I can see for us on bikes is in heavy rain. I always get a little damp around the neck causing which could pose problems??

    I thought you would be used to a little shock treatment malcie since that's what they used to give ya b4 ya meds got sorted

    Richard Kuysten
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    22/02/2012 at 5:14 am
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    #16336

    You're misjudging my age Steve, I was in the Pre Frontal era.  Anyway as I sit here I'm toasty in my new jacket – feels a bit like an electric blanket so who knows I might even be tempted to do a Brassy again one day. 8)

    Dave Ross
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    22/02/2012 at 6:21 am
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    #16337

    Seems pretty warm so far.  🙂

    Wait until you turn it on :-).

    Dave Ross
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    22/02/2012 at 6:26 am
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    #16338

    Oh, I better mention this. The one I bought from the states started to turn itself off after a short while. Don't panic, that's due to a loose fitting plug. I've cured it with a strategically placed rubber band. The vest works best over a t-shirt. Dampness around the neck won't hurt it. It can be hand washed. Don't worry about crumbling it either. It might pay to have a look at the Gerbring website for further details.

    Anonymous
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    22/02/2012 at 8:22 pm
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    #16339

    I would have quite liked a 12 volt charger but haven't seen any on their website. Any thoughts?

    Richard Kuysten
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    22/02/2012 at 8:34 pm
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    #16340

    I would have quite liked a 12 volt charger but haven't seen any on their website. Any thoughts?

    Is this what you're looking for Ken.http://coreheat.net/Products/Chargers.htmlOooops, sorry just seen that they are not available  :-[

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