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joko

is silver worth much as the moment?

my sister reckons it is... is it worth scrapping it in? i have lots of silver jewellery, but also some just metal...how can i tell? - other than a hallmark thanks...
14:14 Wed 26th Oct 20113 answers, last by samrony 06:33 Tue 08th Nov 2011
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chrissa1

Gas CH Clunking

My Central Heating is making a clunking noise quite loudly after it fires up/clicks off on the thermostat. Is this something I can sort myself or should I ring my kind landlady....
20:45 Tue 25th Oct 201112 answers, last by chrissa1 23:48 Sat 29th Oct 2011
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seasidebird

Medicines

I have been prescribed Sitagliptin ( Januvia) Does anyone have experience of this medication and its side effects other than those listed in insert please?
03:56 Sat 22nd Oct 20113 answers, last by seasidebird 13:44 Fri 28th Oct 2011
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mungbeanz

DHL

I have been tracking a parcel on DHL's website. It is due to land at the local airport at about 10am. Does anyone know if this means I will receive it by the end of today or will have to wait until...
08:34 Tue 25th Oct 201112 answers, last by Whickerman 14:54 Thu 27th Oct 2011
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suna

Gta 4 car freeze

all vehicles have frozen when i get in them there don't move any ideas...
11:06 Tue 25th Oct 20113 answers, last by suna 18:01 Wed 26th Oct 2011
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joko

do you give gifts at a hen do?

as above really... is it expected...? i never have but i havent been on that many... cheers...
13:41 Wed 26th Oct 20112 answers, last by joggerjayne 13:44 Wed 26th Oct 2011
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joko

how can you tell if something is gold?

is there a household trick to test it? thanks...
11:52 Wed 26th Oct 201114 answers, last by scotman 13:26 Wed 26th Oct 2011
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SeaJayPea

Selling Camera

Hi, I have my late father's camera. I'm unlikely to ever use it. It's a Rolleiflex TLR with a 2.8 Zeiss lens. Seems to work properly. I'm thinking of putting it on ebay, but there is a huge difference...
13:33 Sat 22nd Oct 20113 answers, last by jeccosa 03:24 Wed 26th Oct 2011
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whatwhat

im having a moment!!!

Sorry all for this really silly question.. but im trying to help my (6yr old!) son with his maths and have totally forgotten how to show him how to minus ie 63-25 in a column.. I think I have baby...
08:40 Sun 23rd Oct 20119 answers, last by factor30 21:11 Tue 25th Oct 2011
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CoraHarrison

My First Auction... - Commision?

The auction houses website says this Buyers Premium: Would clientele please note that a Buyers Premium of 10% plus VAT will be applicable at all auction sales. Does that mean the commission is 30% on...
10:51 Tue 25th Oct 20117 answers, last by DTcrosswordfan 18:57 Tue 25th Oct 2011
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Greedyfly

Outlook Gif Help

Afternoon Answerbankers, I am trying and failing to send an email with an animated gif in the body of the email. But can only get it inserted as an additional file that you have to click to view. I...
13:03 Tue 25th Oct 20114 answers, last by Buenchico 18:46 Tue 25th Oct 2011
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jamesnan

Problems with FujiFinepix A170

My camera which is 18 months old seems to be having a problem with power- even though I put fully charged batteries into it the power seems to go very quickly, and quite often the battery indicator is...
15:35 Mon 24th Oct 20113 answers, last by jamesnan 20:29 Mon 24th Oct 2011
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Noggin-the-Nog

Answers removed from AnswerBank

Two of the three answers to my question about printer recommendations have been removed. How can this happen?
20:07 Sun 23rd Oct 20115 answers, last by Noggin-the-Nog 20:27 Sun 23rd Oct 2011
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hillbilee001

asus eepc 904hd help please

hi ive had to reinstall windows xp onto my daughters netbook. i have installed the disc that came with the netbook ( all the asus programmes etc ) it can find our wireless network, but is asking for a...
13:32 Sun 23rd Oct 20114 answers, last by AlBags 15:38 Sun 23rd Oct 2011
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tonywiltshire

divide key

I do not have a divide key on my keyboard, is this usual?
16:37 Fri 21st Oct 20114 answers, last by heathfield 12:10 Sun 23rd Oct 2011
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moggie 939

Muscle Heat Sprays-Smell Horrible!

I do get more relief on my arthritic hip with the' Heat Spray' than I do with the 'cold spray' - however the smell of the spray gets everywhere! Can anyone tell me if there is a particular brand of...
08:12 Sat 22nd Oct 20115 answers, last by moggie 939 08:13 Sun 23rd Oct 2011
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ladybirder

Oh Dear Me! Guess what I've just done.

Just checked the back pocket of my jeans to make sure I had my credit cards before going to Sainsburys and realised I have left them in the pair I took off last night and ...................... washed...
17:18 Sat 22nd Oct 201111 answers, last by weecalf 22:58 Sat 22nd Oct 2011
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suna

Strange transaction on debit card

SKY SUBCRIPTIONS Never been with SKY But 71 Pound is on hold for them i phoned sky there said no record of any Transactions its not sky there said.Aany one heard of this....
20:12 Fri 21st Oct 20113 answers, last by suna 23:20 Fri 21st Oct 2011
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Dolt

electric toothbrush

How long does it take for an electric toothbrush to charge? For the first charge it said 16hours, do I have to charge it for 16 hours everytime ?...
20:20 Fri 21st Oct 20115 answers, last by deggers316 23:02 Fri 21st Oct 2011
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Mcvj

Opening a Bank Account without ID

Hi guys, My fella needs to open a bank account but he doesnt have any 'valid' ID as his passport is expired. Are there any ways around this or banks which dont require the ID? Thanks,...
16:22 Thu 20th Oct 201117 answers, last by spudqueen 21:26 Fri 21st Oct 2011

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