Thursday 24 September 2015

How House Clearance Auctions Work

Just about anything you can think of can be found at an auction. Anything from jewellery, collectibles, boats, books, cars, household items, anything and everything. That’s the excitement of the auction.


You can find auctions in your area by various ways, including your local newspaper. They would normally have a section in the classifieds for auctions that will happen in the coming week or months. You can search for auction houses on the internet. If they have a web site, their upcoming auctions along with pictures and descriptions of items would be listed so customers know what is being offered. Usually, there are signs placed close to the house clearance auction site indicating an auction is taking place or will be soon. The ads or web site should also give directions to the location.


After you find the auction or auctions of interest, you need to check the time it starts. There should be a starting time for the auction and for viewing the items. Make sure you allow lots of time to get to the auction to check out the items. Then you will have to decide which items you want to bid on and how much you want to bid. Take a pad of paper and pen to make notes of the items and your top dollar you are willing to bid for the items. This will also be a good time to find the auctioneers and auction workers so you can get to know them. They have all of the details about the items and should be happy to provide any information you require.


You will want to find out when the house clearance auction will start. Find out where the auction will start and in what direction it will go. There may be more than one auction running at once, if there are many items. Some auctions last for several days, others just a few hours. Each auction will have an auctioneer, a recorder, and helpers. Find out how many auctions and which auctioneer will be in which ring. Introduce yourself to the auctioneer and the workers so they will recognize you when you bid and be more apt to look your way for a bid. It is also an avenue for inside information to the type of auction it is, the type of items being offered, etc. Some auctions have multiple estates represented, so some sections of items may look like it doesn’t really go with the other items. The auctioneer and workers should know this and will share that information with you.


There will be a payment and registration table which are usually together. You will want to stop at the registration table before the auction starts to register. They will possibly need your name, address, phone number, picture ID, and a deposit. However, different auction houses run things differently, so be sure to check before you arrive.


The auction can be indoors or outdoors, so dress appropriately. You might want to think about taking a snack or lunch. There might be refreshments available at or near the auction. Check out where you want to park to get your winning items to your vehicle easily.


Each item will have a lot number or description associated with it. This information may not be on the actual item, but the recorder will have it. It will be on the tickets for each of your winning items. Keep track of what you were the winning bidder on and what the winning bid was. This way, you can match each up to your ticket when you check out.


The items up for auction are usually kept in boxes or loose. The items may be auctioned per box or per item. A lot of times, you can get a better bargain if the item you want is together with other items that may be less in demand. Always check the boxes under tables, as many good items will be in these.


The more expensive items are kept in locked cases with an attendant close by to open the case for inspection when requested. These items have been determined by the auctioneer to be more valuable pieces and will be auctioned individually. Since you have gotten familiar with the auctioneer, you will know where the auction will start. Get yourself in a position so that you can see the items as they are auctioned and so that you will be readily seen by the auctioneer for your bids. Make sure you have your bidder number card ready to show the auctioneer when you bid and also when you win an item.


Once you win the bid, the item or items are your possessions and you are responsible for them.


Depending upon the auctioneer, bidding may start at what the auctioneer thinks the item will eventually sell for. That offer may not get any bids, so in order to get people bidding, the auctioneer will lower the starting bid. If you are really interested in an item, you may want to bid first thing. This quick bid may scare off other potential bidders and you will win the item. Toward the end of the auction, there may not be as many people at the auction so this is a good time to get in on some good deals as well.


When you are ready to leave, you will need to go to the payment or registration table to pay for your winning items. They will have a list of items or a ticket for each winning item. Make sure the item and price match what you have recorded. It will be much easier to resolve any conflicts immediately rather than later. Good luck with your bidding!



How House Clearance Auctions Work

What can be recycled from a computer?

If for whatever reason a computer can no longer be used, it can then be split down and recycled for the individual parts. These parts can then either be reused if they still work (ie hard drives may still work if the power supply in the computer has broken), or the item itself can be sent for recycling. Here we’ll give a break down of what can be re used and recycled from within a computer system.


1- Motherboard

They come in all different sizes and colours, but they are the main bit that everything else plugs into.


2- Video Cards

Unless the motherboard has a dedicated video output, computer systems will have a video card. This is the part that you plug the monitor into. If they are of a good standard they can be reused, if not they can be split into different metal parts and recycled.


3- RAM

This is the memory within the computer. These are quite robust items, and tend to be suitable for reuse in alot of circumstances. These can be pulled out the system and reused.


4- Power Supply Unit

This is the aprt that you plug the power lead into. These sometimes fail, and when they do, the whole system won’t work. These can be split down for metal parts and recycled.


5- Hard Drives

This is the part of the computer that stores all your files. sometimes we are asked to destroy these, and they are shredded. Even when shredded, they can be split for their metal parts, and recycled.

If the hard drive didn’t contain any personal or sensitive information, and still works, we can securely wipe all the data on there, and reuse it.


6- CD Drives

If these are still working they are reused. If they no longer work, they are split down for their metal content and recycled. The same applies to the plastic front of them.


7- CPUs

This is the brain power of the system, it is a microchip that is central to the computer working. Older versions of these are typically no longer commercially viable to sell, and so are recycled.

The newer ones (typically made within the last 10 years) can be reused if they are still working.


8- Heat Sinks

A system may contain 1 or more heatsinks. These are used to help disperse heat that is generated by the system. Normally made of solid aluminium, they are sometimes reused, and sometimes recycled.


9- Case

The computer case itself is typically made of metal and can be reused or recycled.


10- Anything else

Anything else that has been missed of this list, and found inside a computer can be reused or recycled. any wires or cables can be recycled, any other cards like the video one above (sound, TV etc) can be reused or recycled. There is very little within a system that cannot be reused or recycled at any time.


We have a zero to landfill policy, and when dealing with computer system we prefer to offer reuse over recycling as that uses less energy and is better for the environment.


Article Source: http://weeecompliance.co.uk/what-can-be-recycled-from-a-computer/



What can be recycled from a computer?

What can be recycled from a computer?

If for whatever reason a computer can no longer be used, it can then be split down and recycled for the individual parts. These parts can then either be reused if they still work (ie hard drives may still work if the power supply in the computer has broken), or the item itself can be sent for recycling. Here we’ll give a break down of what can be re used and recycled from within a computer system.


1- Motherboard

They come in all different sizes and colours, but they are the main bit that everything else plugs into.


2- Video Cards

Unless the motherboard has a dedicated video output, computer systems will have a video card. This is the part that you plug the monitor into. If they are of a good standard they can be reused, if not they can be split into different metal parts and recycled.


3- RAM

This is the memory within the computer. These are quite robust items, and tend to be suitable for reuse in alot of circumstances. These can be pulled out the system and reused.


4- Power Supply Unit

This is the aprt that you plug the power lead into. These sometimes fail, and when they do, the whole system won’t work. These can be split down for metal parts and recycled.


5- Hard Drives

This is the part of the computer that stores all your files. sometimes we are asked to destroy these, and they are shredded. Even when shredded, they can be split for their metal parts, and recycled.

If the hard drive didn’t contain any personal or sensitive information, and still works, we can securely wipe all the data on there, and reuse it.


6- CD Drives

If these are still working they are reused. If they no longer work, they are split down for their metal content and recycled. The same applies to the plastic front of them.


7- CPUs

This is the brain power of the system, it is a microchip that is central to the computer working. Older versions of these are typically no longer commercially viable to sell, and so are recycled.

The newer ones (typically made within the last 10 years) can be reused if they are still working.


8- Heat Sinks

A system may contain 1 or more heatsinks. These are used to help disperse heat that is generated by the system. Normally made of solid aluminium, they are sometimes reused, and sometimes recycled.


9- Case

The computer case itself is typically made of metal and can be reused or recycled.


10- Anything else

Anything else that has been missed of this list, and found inside a computer can be reused or recycled. any wires or cables can be recycled, any other cards like the video one above (sound, TV etc) can be reused or recycled. There is very little within a system that cannot be reused or recycled at any time.


We have a zero to landfill policy, and when dealing with computer system we prefer to offer reuse over recycling as that uses less energy and is better for the environment.


Article Source: http://weeecompliance.co.uk/what-can-be-recycled-from-a-computer/



What can be recycled from a computer?

Friday 12 September 2014

Jamie Roberts: Welsh Rugby Union deal is a step forward

Wales centre Jamie Roberts has hailed the country’s new £60m agreement – despite the fact it could hinder his international prospects.


The


deal


ended two years of instability and favours home-based players.


Overseas-based stars such as the Racing Metro back can only represent Wales if coach Warren Gatland makes an exception.


But the 27-year-old Lion said: “People want to go down the terraces and talk about rugby rather than politics.”


The package agreed between the Welsh Rugby Union and the regions in August is aimed at keeping star players in Wales.


In recent years there has been an exodus of Wales players moving to clubs in England and France, including Roberts’


team-mate in Paris Dan Lydiate,


Leigh Halfpenny moving to Toulon


and


Northampton signing George North.


Wales’ management has


compiled a list of more than 50 players


who are being considered for dual contracts and WRU chief executive Roger Lewis said this includes players they want to bring home from overseas.


The 60-times capped Roberts said: “The main thing is that people can concentrate on rugby now.


“These central contracts, I think it’s great for the Welsh guys who are playing their club rugby in Wales.


“They know if they sign these dual contracts they’ll be looked after in regards to how many games they’ll play for their regions, they’ll certainly be fresh for international rugby.”


The Top 14 season in France is well underway and Racing Metro sit 10th after two wins and two draws.


Article source: http://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/462140/Yeoman-Ben-Morgan-takes-his-England-guard


Jamie Roberts: Welsh Rugby Union deal is a step forward

Ryan Jones column: Ashton Gate is a fantastic rugby arena



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AFTER Sunday’s game, I tweeted that it was a different jersey, a different home, but same old Bristol Rugby. What a special atmosphere at Ashton Gate.


As if it wasn’t already clear to everyone involved with the club, the support is second to none and that’s one of the key elements that attracted me to join in the first place.


The feeling around the Gate on the weekend was fantastic. It felt like a rugby arena and that’s crucial as we look to stamp our identity on our new home going forward.


Fans from both sides enjoyed a beer and a pasty together in the sun, there were kids running around in Bristol shirts – everything that makes sport such a great spectacle was there. And it will only get better as we grow into our surroundings.



We have a blank canvas and the hard-fought win over Worcester was day one.


This is the start of an exciting new chapter.


We played the league favourites and notched a win. What a way to start. Seeing Ashton Gate full to the rafters, with flags waving and a world-class playing surface underlines the genuine intent of Bristol’s ambition.


We believe that we can fill that stadium – in two years time – with 25,000 people watching top-flight rugby. We’re part of that journey and so are the supporters.


I must admit, I’m not a huge watcher of rugby. It encompasses so much of my life that I try and switch off whenever I can.


But on Sunday I was completely engrossed in what was happening.


I really missed being a part of it, winning that first game at Ashton Gate is a piece of history that can’t be re-written. I’d have loved to have been involved. Having said that, I was so chuffed for the boys.


The effort that everybody has put in over the summer – players, coaches and backroom staff – was huge, so that result felt like a just reward.


We draw a line under that result now and look ahead to Yorkshire Carnegie.


It’s a great starting point, but now we have to ensure that it only gets better.


On a personal note, my rehabilitation is going well and I’m on target to be back on the field by the end of October. I’m itching to play.


I’ve spent 14 years training, so the novelty has worn off, but you always get the buzz from pulling on the jersey and playing a game. I feel at home at Bristol and have really settled here at the club.


A lot has been made about the nationality of our players and where they have come from. To me, that’s almost irrelevant. All the players that have come to the club are of a similar character: good, honest rugby people with a good attitude and who have bought into the ethos at Bristol. That has to be the case, irrespective of where you come from.


Of course, it’s important to have local lads because they have come through the pathways and inspire the next generation of players in the city.


Two such players are Marco Mama and Mitch Eadie, who signed new contracts this week. Both these guys have starred in a Bristol jersey over the last two seasons and have come up through the academy system. They’re great players to have around the training ground and on matchday.


Marco is a big, uncompromising player who makes an impact every time he plays. Mitch is at the start of his career and he’s a wonderful athlete. The challenge for him is how good he wants to be and how hard he wants to work, because the sky is the limit.



Article source: http://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/462140/Yeoman-Ben-Morgan-takes-his-England-guard


Ryan Jones column: Ashton Gate is a fantastic rugby arena

Rugby World Cup 2015: How to secure match tickets for the tournament

When and where can I apply for Rugby World Cup tickets?


From 10am on Friday 12 September until 6pm on Monday 29 September, so you have plenty of time to browse the schedule and make your selections. Go to www.tickets.rugbyworldcup.com and follow the instructions.


Is it first-come, first-served?


It isn’t. Your chances of getting the tickets you want are no different whether you apply at the beginning or end of the window. If a match you apply for is not oversubscribed by the end of the window, you are guaranteed a ticket. If demand outstrips supply (which in most cases is far more likely), it will go to ballot.


How many matches can I apply for?


You can apply for as many as you like – and then use the “Match Manager” tool to cap the number of games you are allocated tickets for in the ballot. As an example, you could apply for 30 matches but limit the number you are allocated to 10. You do not have to do this but it could increase your chances of landing a ticket to some of the higher-profile fixtures – particularly if you are willing to go up the price categories.



Can I see how well matches are selling, though?


Yes, and this might help you to make as realistic an application as possible when deciding on the tickets that you want. When a match goes to ballot, it will be shown on the website and you may wish to switch your attention to one that is attracting fewer fans if you are not feeling especially choosy.


How many tickets can I request per match?


Generally it is four per game but for 15 designated fixtures the limit rockets to 15. The website lists them in full, but there are some juicy ones on there: matches involving Australia, New Zealand, France and Ireland all feature and 10 of the 13 venues are involved.


Ah yes, the price categories. How much do tickets cost then?


They vary wildly, as you might expect. An adult will not be able to watch the opening match, England v Fiji at Twickenham, for less than £75, while the most expensive ticket for the final is £715. Child tickets, available for the pool games, are priced as low as £7 in some instances and, with Category D prices for adults available at £15 or £20 for certain fixtures, it is possible for a family group to watch matches cheaply. The prices for each game are outlined clearly on the website.


What if I would be happy to pay a little more than I said, if that was what it took to attend the game?


Then you are cut out perfectly for the “Increase Your Chances” facility, which will be flagged up when you apply. If you select it, you give permission to be allocated for tickets in the next-highest prices category – if available – should your preferred category be sold out.


Which matches do you think I should target if I’m not remotely fussy?


Well, it’s not rocket science to suggest that England’s pool games will all be hot tickets and that fixtures such as Australia v Wales, South Africa v Scotland, New Zealand v Argentina and France v Ireland aren’t going to hang around for long either. Some of the smaller stadia such as Exeter’s Sandy Park may find demand higher than you would expect for Tonga v Namibia and its like, too. Somewhere like Brighton or Leicester could be a good bet – both have capacities of a little over 30,000 and games like Argentina v Namibia and Samoa v Japan look eminently watchable without necessarily commanding an unseemly scrum for tickets.


What if I apply and then my circumstances alter or I just change my mind?


It’s ok, you can amend or even cancel your application at any stage during the ticketing window.


I’m not quite ready to commit to next September yet – can I apply nearer the time?


Yes, but you won’t have the safety net of a ballot then. Should any tickets be left over from this month’s window, they will go back on sale in November on a first-come first-served basis. In the spring, supporters will also have the chance to offload their unwanted tickets via the website – details will be announced nearer the time, but rest assured that these sales will be at face value.


What if I fancy chancing it on the day of a game?


Tread very carefully indeed, because there will be no tickets available on a walk-up basis. There have been well-documented fears that touts and criminal gangs will hijack the application process and buy in bulk to resell at exorbitant prices, but if you buy your ticket from someone outside the stadium – or from any other unofficial channel that springs up between now and September – then you run a very serious risk of not being let into the stadium and, of course, of breaking the law.


I am ready to book. How do I pay?


By card, as long as it is not an American Express. Using a MasterCard or debit card avoids a 2% transaction charge incurred by any other kind of credit card.



When do I find out whether I’ve been successful in the ballot?


Pretty soon – you will be notified during October but the actual seats you will be sitting in are not decided until 2015.


FIXTURES BY VENUE


For each match, three prices are quoted: for the most expensive adult ticket; for the cheapest adult ticket; and for the cheapest child ticket, if available


Twickenham, London, capacity 81,605


Fri 18 Sep England v Fiji £315; £75; £15


Sat 19 Sep France v Italy £250; £50; £15


Sat 26 Sep England v Wales £315; £75; £15


Sat 3 Oct England v Australia £315; £75; £15


Sat 10 Oct Australia v Wales £250; £50; £15


Sat 17 Oct Quarter-final: Winner B v Runner-up A £250; £95; n/a


Sun 18 Oct Quarter-final: Winner A v Runner-up B £250; £95; n/a


Sat 24 Oct Semi-final: Winner QF1 v Winner QF2 £515; £125; n/a


Sun 25 Oct Semi-final: Winner QF3 v Winner QF4 £515; £125; n/a


Sat 31 Oct World Cup Final £715; £150; n/a


Olympic Stadium, London, capacity 54,000


Wed 23 Sep France v Romania £85; £20; £15


Thu 24 Sep New Zealand v Namibia £175; £50; £15


Sun 4 Oct Ireland v Italy £175; £50; £15


Wed 7 Oct South Africa v USA £85; £20; £15


Fri 30 Oct Bronze final £175; £50; £15


Wembley Stadium, London, capacity 90,256


Sun 20 Sep New Zealand v Argentina £175; £50; £15


Sun 27 Sep Ireland v Romania £175; £50; £15


Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, capacity 74,154


Sat 19 Sep Ireland v Canada £175; £50; £15


Sun 20 Sep Wales v Play-off winner £175; £50; £15


Wed 23 Sep Australia v Fiji £150; £50; £15


Thu 1 Oct Wales v Fiji £175; £50; £15


Fri 2 Oct New Zealand v Georgia £150; £50; £15


Sun 11 Oct France v Ireland £250; £50; £15


Sat 17 Oct Quarter-final: Winner C v Runner-up D £250; £95; n/a


Sun 18 Oct Quarter-final: Winner D v Runner-up C £250; £95; n/a


St James’ Park, Newcastle, capacity 52,409


Sat 3 Oct South Africa v Scotland £175; £50; £15


Fri 9 Oct New Zealand v Tonga £150; £50; £15


Sat 10 Oct Samoa v Scotland £150; £50; £15


City of Manchester Stadium*, capacity 47,800


Sat 10 Oct England v Play-off winner £250; £50; £15


Villa Park, Birmingham, capacity 42,785


Sat 26 Sep South Africa v Samoa £150; £50; £15


Sun 27 Sep Australia v Play-off winner £85; £20; £15


Elland Road, Leeds, capacity 37,914


Sat 26 Sep Italy v Canada £85; £20; £15


Sun 27 Sep Scotland v USA £85; £20; £15


Leicester City Stadium*, capacity 32,312


Sun 4 Oct Argentina v Tonga £150; £50; £15


Tue 6 Oct Canada v Romania £60; £15; £7


Sun 11 Oct Argentina v Namibia £85; £20; £15


Brighton Community Stadium*, capacity 30,750


Sat 19 Sep South Africa v Japan £85; £20; £15


Sun 20 Sep Samoa v USA £60; £15; £7


Stadium MK, Milton Keynes, capacity 30,717


Thu 1 Oct France v Canada £150; £50; £15


Sat 3 Oct Samoa v Japan £85; £20; £15


Tue 6 Oct Play-off winner v Fiji £60; £15; £7


Kingsholm, Gloucester, capacity 16,115


Sat 19 Sep Tonga v Georgia £60; £15; £7


Wed 23 Sep Scotland v Japan £85; £20; £15


Fri 25 Sep Argentina v Georgia £85; £20; £15


Sun 11 Oct USA v Japan £60; £15; £7


Sandy Park, Exeter, capacity 12,300


Tue 29 Sep Tonga v Namibia £60; £15; £7


Wed 7 Oct Namibia v Georgia £60; £15; £7


Sun 11 Oct Italy v Romania £85; £20; £15


*Stadium names changed for the event because of sponsorship reasons


Article source: http://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/462140/Yeoman-Ben-Morgan-takes-his-England-guard


Rugby World Cup 2015: How to secure match tickets for the tournament

Welsh rugby dual contracts list "over 50", says WRU chief

More than 50 players are being considered for dual contracts, Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) boss Roger Lewis says.


Of those players,


10 to 15


are expected to be awarded a contract


as part of a deal


between the WRU and the regions.


Negotiations have begun between the four regions and the WRU to discuss which players should be selected.


“We’ll work together with the regions to ensure that the very best players are looked after,” Lewis said.


Initially, the £60m deal suggested dual contracts would be offered to six players but that number has since risen.


“Those 50 players must be looked after at the highest level so if they don’t make it on to the national dual contract list, we’ve got to still ensure those players are given the best possible opportunity,” chief executive Lewis said.


“On Warren’s [Gatland] list are players that he’s identified that are playing their rugby outside of Wales that we want to bring back.”


In recent years, a number of players have left Wales for clubs in England and France including


Leigh Halfpenny to Toulon,


George North to Northampton


and


Jamie Roberts to Racing Metro.


The WRU and four regions – Cardiff Blues, Newport Gwent Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets – signed a six-year agreement in August after almost two years of disagreements over funding.


The deal also allows regions to have up to eight overseas players but two must be “time-serving” for international duty.


The Ospreys’ newest signing, South African lock De Kock Steenkamp, has already said


he wants to play for Wales


at the end of his three-year deal with the region.


Former Wales captain Michael Owen is one of those who has criticised this residency rule, saying


it is a joke that undermines academies.


Article source: http://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/462140/Yeoman-Ben-Morgan-takes-his-England-guard


Welsh rugby dual contracts list "over 50", says WRU chief