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Offline leach

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my generator for ??
« on: September 01, 2013, 04:03:53 PM »
i traded my generator that i had $22.50 in to fix it up and get it running it was given to me i got it running  strong and i traded it for a model 70 Winchester 300 short mag with scope a 6x18x50mm it has shot only 11 rounds through it to me i feel like i am a barter king lol  but i need to get back in the old tool trade thing been gone way to long swap meet here i come take care all

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Offline rusty

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Re: my generator for ??
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2013, 04:11:13 PM »
You do realize that next week a big storm will go by and knock out the power for three days.......

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Always good to trade what you don't need for something better you want :)
And you can hardly argue with a $22 investment for what you ended up with...
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Offline leach

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Re: my generator for ??
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2013, 04:16:20 PM »
yes and next year going on my elk hunt if i get drawn and i have a back up generator

Offline stillfishin

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Re: my generator for ??
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2013, 06:30:45 PM »
Thats a great trade and a great elk getter. Hope you get a tag....

Offline JessEm

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Re: my generator for ??
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2013, 09:19:39 AM »
My M70 (in 30-06) is my go-to rifle. My confidence level with it is off the charts. Nice trade (unless that storm blows through next week).
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Re: my generator for ??
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2013, 04:20:05 PM »
If a storm does blow through, and you have advance warning, fill up the bathtub with cold water.  Get some Coleman lanterns and a Coleman stove at a local flea market (don't forget to buy the fuel at one of the mega-sporting goods stores).  Then roast the javelina you killed with your new rifle. Life is good!

Offline mrchuck

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Re: my generator for ??
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2013, 11:33:29 AM »
That is a great trade. You will be happy for doing it.
A brand new generator of that size costs 299 at Harbor Freight.
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