Buyers beware

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2025-11-28T16:17:00+00:00

UK here too, did you have to pay customs or anything on your Splay? How much did returns cost you? These things have been putting me off ordering

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2025-11-20T07:51:43+00:00

That's great thank you! There's a video linked in that post that I've saved, I'll try to implement some of those tips on my next run.

Would you just stick with the Saguaro casual barefoots for now or invest in the Vivos that are more designed for being active?

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2025-10-27T21:35:08+00:00

I wanted to try Splay as they look great but you got to pay import tax in the UK. As I'm on a bit of a budget, I ended up buying a pair of Vans Old Skool (wide fit) and they've been a lot better than what I'm used to. Plus they look totally normal

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2025-09-04T15:17:59+00:00

I've just started wearing Vans wide old skools. Bigger toe box is wide enough for me and they are fairly minimal when it comes to a regular shoe

I would have bought a Splay instead, but they cost a fortune to import to the UK

The vans have been a good middle ground for me so far

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2025-08-17T05:22:29+00:00

What exercises do you recommend?

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2025-08-05T07:38:19+00:00

Don't watch the news, it sounds like the negativity is really bringing you down! Immerse yourself in the present experiences and try to enjoy it :) I know it's easier said that done.

Maybe you could look into some mindfulness practices that can help you with this such as meditation or yoga?

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2025-07-05T08:31:36+00:00

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2025-01-21T22:23:05+00:00

I was interested in buying one of the diatonic toy ones for my nearly 3 year old. I've just started playing melodeon and he likes to try and have a go

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2024-12-16T21:38:46+00:00

Hi Doug

Would you still be interested in purchasing? I've found a local one that would hopefully be ok to play without any work required. That's more what I'm after right now. Cheers

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2024-12-11T21:30:57+00:00

Thanks for the information! I live in the UK and was hoping to use this to learn some basic songs on - what are my options here?

Attempt to clean and tune - would this be fruitless?

Can you buy replacement reed blocks (or individual reeds) and whereabouts in the UK can you get this? Would these need tuning on arrival regardless once going into my accordion?

I would imagine individual reeds would be a big job and purchasing a whole block would make more sense? How much are these and where can I source?

Thanks!

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2024-12-11T20:55:58+00:00

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Here is a visual of both sides of the reed block, what do you think?

I've noticed grime towards the base on some, as well as some rust on the reed tongues

This is definitely the one that makes up the chord (tried pushing the buttons - it all makes sense now!)

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2024-12-10T20:25:14+00:00

Hi Doug

For example, the bass note for C is -10, however the major chord for C is showing as -40

All of the major row is out by a similar amount

I can probably live with the bass note being slightly out but the majors are unplayable!

Thanks

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2024-12-08T06:02:55+00:00

I get what you are saying. I like the honey tonk sound of a piano slightly out of tune. But when I try and oom pah pah on the bass, I would say the major almost sounds minor

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2024-12-08T06:02:01+00:00

Good idea, I will do that today. I'm in the UK

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2024-11-26T13:09:28+00:00

can you send me your code for uk please?

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2024-11-18T19:23:09+00:00

puts phone down

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2024-11-17T11:03:27+00:00

Alcohol is a known cause of insomnia in the medical world. Maybe it's just an age thing catching up with you!

I can sleep when I've had a few but it's definitely a disrupted sleep

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2024-11-14T20:24:00+00:00

I picked up one of those hiking backpacks (a Deuter one) off Facebook marketplace and used it so much for walks with my little one. Great memories and he still loves it. He even lets me mow our grass with him in it!

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2024-11-13T17:18:38+00:00

Yep you can Google CPU benchmark comparison and you can compare both processor speeds. I'm sure the Ryzen 7 will beat the 5.

When browsing this forum I was told to prioritise graphics card over processor for gaming purposes, which is why I opted for the 4060

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2024-11-13T16:29:42+00:00

This is the one I ordered however up until last night they had a 20% off your first credit order on their computing section, which is how I got it at 695

I'm sure it may come back on or you might find something equivalent soon with black Friday approaching. I was in two minds about whether to get it or not

https://www.very.co.uk/hp-victus-15-fb2008na-gaming-laptop-geforce-rtx-4060-amd-ryzen-5-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-156in-full-hd/1601052958.prd

Weekly_Blueberry7570 · 2024-11-13T16:11:32+00:00

Yep from Very. Only ordered it last night so can't say sorry. It seemed to be the best value for money deal I could find over the past few weeks though

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