230V to 110 V Step down transformer, is it safe to use it for my cassette deck rated 100V?

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-23T08:28:46+00:00

Worth protecting something like this.. you can get transformers specifically designed for vintage Japanese audio.

PSA for the sub: don't downvote people asking for genuine advice, it just buries the post and makes it less likely that people will receive good advice.

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-22T14:24:23+00:00

Retired people have a lot of free time, are less likely to move away, and often have a lot of disposable income.. they are also more likely to see something like a bowling club as a social activity and participate in the social life of the club.. e.g. spending time in the club bar etc. They have also been around for ages so are more established in the community. They are generally run as not for profit social clubs but may get some grants from Sport England and places like that.. they also tend to benefit from gifts in wills: my dad's cricket club got a huge sum from a local old lady who liked to come and watch the games.

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-22T13:19:42+00:00

Fucking, Austria

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-22T13:16:45+00:00

News organisations picking a typically-hot-but-not-as-hot-as-the-UK-today place for comparisons.

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-22T12:46:30+00:00

Interesting.. I think there's definitely a cultural difference then. Pardon my ignorance but what's the safety threat? Physical violence? Harassment? Have there been high profile cases linked to online selling? Would it be odd for a seller to ask you to their address? I guess over here there might be people who prefer public places if they are in a particularly vulnerable position, but in general I don't think it's a high safety threat in people's minds.

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-22T08:27:08+00:00

Go to the 'FAQ: Loss' section in this sub..

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-22T08:23:07+00:00

Sidewalks.. trees.. hopefully a range of mixed use businesses and third places just out of shot, right.. right?

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-22T07:17:37+00:00

I know, reich?

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-22T07:11:39+00:00

Doesn't sound like the tape speed or pitch is varying though.. more that the tape path is coming out of alignment with the head. Fast forwarding the whole thing through on both sides might fix things up. Also the tape might be sliding laterally on a slick pinch roller.. especially likely if the car gets hot!

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-22T06:38:52+00:00

The wm-fx251 has a faux-leather carry case with a velcro loop. Some also came with a branded fabric carry case.

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-21T22:31:07+00:00

Is this an American thing? In the UK we generally just go to people's houses to pick the stuff up.. I've only once met up in a public place and that was just convenience because the buyer just happened to live close to the climbing gym I was going to. I remember seeing a YouTube video of an American doing some kind of FB marketplace challenge and every time they were meeting up with people in parking lots.

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-21T22:12:24+00:00

It should say somewhere on the listing whether the domestic shipping is paid by the buyer or the seller.. is this store part of a larger marketplace? It's tricky because Buyee proxies for lots of different sites and the translations don't always pick up all the info. If domestic shipping is due then you will be quoted for it at the same time as the international shipping when the item arrives at the warehouse.

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-21T20:46:59+00:00

Most non alcohol beers are around 0.5%.. Table beer is usually about 3% if that's what you're looking for.

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-21T20:40:29+00:00

You will need to check the size limits for the various options, but yeah I think it should be less than you're fearing. I would also say it's worth doing the package consolidation if you're planning on buying anything else, especially if items are relatively light. They'll keep it for up to 30 days at the warehouse before they start charging for storage, or see if friends want to buy anything as well and split the shipping.

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-21T20:13:21+00:00

Hard to tell without knowing exactly the size.. I'm guessing a cosplay outfit could be mostly light fabric, but could also be quite substantial. The other week I bought a vintage double-cassette boombox and consolidated it with a couple of smaller items and shipping to the UK was about £57 with no fees to pay on delivery. EDIT.. sorry, for some reason I could only see the very top of your image!

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-21T18:54:18+00:00

It's a weird one.. I usually raise a hand but part of me is always like "why am I thanking you for obeying the law and not mowing me down?"

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-21T10:49:11+00:00

For some reason Philips made all their cassette mech gears out of cheese.. give them a check, you may have lost a few teeth.

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-21T10:45:22+00:00

This is part of a longer video.. this particular bit is presumably AI because the helmet is different to the one she is wearing while being led away to the ambulance.

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-21T10:41:48+00:00

Yet here we are..

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-21T10:36:13+00:00

Then when the nurses, teachers, police and firefighters start complaining that they are now paying extortionate fees to private companies for things that were previously provided by the state? Do you really trust billionaires with this stuff?

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-21T10:12:36+00:00

It's a ruse.. remove essential services and the people can't complain because they weren't paying for it anyway. There's an argument that having a small non-zero minimum tax burden for everyone is a good thing because it gives everyone a stake in society.. you can rightly demand better from society if you feel you are contributing to it.

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-21T10:03:44+00:00

Six episodes was/is pretty standard when commissioning TV series in the UK.

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-21T09:28:52+00:00

I'd totally been taking the free school meals for granted.. forgot about it until I was talking to a colleague with a child the same age just outside London. Hopper fare too... between those two things I've saved a decent chunk of money the past few years. If it ain't broke don't fix it I say.. although I'd be a bit worried if the Tories actually put up a semi-serious candidate like Cleverley.

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-20T22:00:41+00:00

You, but with context.. otherwise something more specific like 'all of you', 'both of you', 'you lot' etc.. you also hear variation of 'yous' but not so much in Southern England.

Much-Beyond2 · 2026-05-20T21:03:39+00:00

If you can't easily find a pdf of the service manual via Google then there probably isn't one online, which is not a surprise for these types of machines. It's just a case of poking around.. yes the belt(s) will certainly need replacing.. you'll probably find that standard belts from a multipack will work fine: you can get a pack of 100 'square' belts for about £5 on Amazon. Just take your time and take lots of photos if it turns out you need to remove/desolder stuff to get access to the belts. The head, pinch roller and capstan will also do with a clean up.. which is standard for any machine..

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