doetnietcomputeren wrote:
> On 2010-03-16 12:37:48 +0100, Catman <(E-Mail Removed)>
> said:
>
>>>> I'd say loom at the exchange rate/local prices as it may work out
>>>> expensive for you to buy over here.
>>>
>>> He should be able to stitch a decent deal together.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Or at least intimidate the market into submission
>
> but only if he gets wired first.
>

You're warped.

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On Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:59:24 -0700, turby wrote:

> On Mar 16, 4:14*am, YTC#1 <bdp-spam...@ytc1.co.uk> wrote:
>> On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:47:38 -0700, turby wrote:
>> > I know *there are a few of you who've spent a fair amount of time in
>> > the US, so, where is the best place to buy gear, America, England, or
>> > somewhere on the Continent? *When I come over in May, I'll bring my
>> > jacket and trou, and I could bring the rest, but I'll prolly buy a new
>> > helmet, and I could spring for new gloves, boots, and rainsuit, too.
>> > The questions is, should I get it before I leave, or after I get
>> > there? Mind, I'll be flying into Heidelberg.
>>
>> I'd say loom at the exchange rate/local prices as it may work out
>> expensive for you to buy over here.
>
> It seems so. And it appears the variety and quality isn't much different,
> too.
>

Same product, all made by the same 3rd world labour market.

>> However, more importantly IMO, is that you are comfortable with your
>> riding gear. If you currently have gear, and are happy with it. Bring
>> that.
>>
>> If you want new gear, buy it now to test before you leave.
>>
>> Are helmets more expensive stateside ? You can buy them in Walmart
>> (along with your gun) :-)
>
> Walmart? ugh. I buy my guns from this skinny little guy on a corner in the
> barrio.

Is he releated to the one in Soho ?

>
> As for helmets - that's interesting. I wear a Shoei X11 now. It's ~5 years
> old and the liner is fraying, so it's time to get a new one. It seems the
> models are different in Europe from the US. I'm guessing that's because of
> the DOT sticker required on legal helmets here, but they're definitely

Proabably because yanks have bigger heads :-)

> shaped different, not just different names. I'm sure the quality is just
> as good, but it looks like I'll buy one here.
>
>> I can't remember, are you flying your bike over or hiring over in Europe
>> ?
>
> I bought a 2008 BMW R1200GS from a Californian who flew it over a while
> ago. The bike has CA plates and is in Heidelberg now. I'm thinking of
> keeping it there and riding it every summer for a few years.

Sounds like a plan.

Check the "temporary import" conditions though, it was a 12 month ticket
when I took mine to the US.

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On Mar 16, 12:09*pm, doetnietcomputeren <doesnotcomp...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> On 2010-03-16 12:37:48 +0100, Catman <cat...@rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> said:
>
> >>> I'd say loom at the exchange rate/local prices as it may work out
> >>> expensive for you to buy over here.
>
> >> He should be able to stitch a decent deal together.
>
> > Or at least intimidate the market into submission
>
> but only if he gets wired first.

I thought it was gear he was after, not gyre.

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On 2010-03-16 17:07:26 +0100, Catman <(E-Mail Removed)> said:

>>>>> I'd say loom at the exchange rate/local prices as it may work out
>>>>> expensive for you to buy over here.
>>>>
>>>> He should be able to stitch a decent deal together.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Or at least intimidate the market into submission
>>
>> but only if he gets wired first.
>>
>
> You're warped.

I think this cascade is best weft alone.

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"doetnietcomputeren" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:2010031617515116807-doesnotcompute@gmailcom...
> On 2010-03-16 17:07:26 +0100, Catman <(E-Mail Removed)>
> said:
>
>>>>>> I'd say loom at the exchange rate/local prices as it may work out
>>>>>> expensive for you to buy over here.
>>>>>
>>>>> He should be able to stitch a decent deal together.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Or at least intimidate the market into submission
>>>
>>> but only if he gets wired first.
>>>
>>
>> You're warped.
>
> I think this cascade is best weft alone.

It's turning into a bit of a yarn.

On Mar 16, 4:54*pm, "platypus" <monotr...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
> "doetnietcomputeren" <doesnotcomp...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:2010031617515116807-doesnotcompute@gmailcom...
>
>
>
> > On 2010-03-16 17:07:26 +0100, Catman <cat...@rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk>
> > said:
>
> >>>>>> I'd say loom at the exchange rate/local prices as it may work out
> >>>>>> expensive for you to buy over here.
>
> >>>>> He should be able to stitch a decent deal together.
>
> >>>> Or at least intimidate the market into submission
>
> >>> but only if he gets wired first.
>
> >> You're warped.
>
> > I think this cascade is best weft alone.
>
> It's turning into a bit of a yarn.

could refer to ukrm's unofficial (and in fact large unacknowledged
credo):

"Oh, what a tangled web we weave
When first we practise to deceive"

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