Images of items I have purchased (except trainers [no feet pics])

robfosters · 18 Jul 2018 at 11:15

Marky said:
That's actually not a bad idea - I would be so surprised if this wasn't already being invented by someone who makes the tables already though

Not that I know of and I follow the sport closely.

You would still have to have a card slot and keypad though for security.

McGray · 18 Jul 2018 at 11:17

Pool is not a sport.

I follow it closely.

robfosters · 18 Jul 2018 at 11:18

Delvis said:
Well, it's coin based purely so said coin gets put into the machine to drop the balls

They'd need to change the mechanism so when a car is used it fires the release mechanism.

Maybe I should invent conversion kits....

Not any more. Most tables are electric now. You put the coin in, then push the button to release the balls. On a card machine you could have a little LED by the button. When the payments cleared, it goes from red to green to let you know the balls can be released.

MrMarvelous · 18 Jul 2018 at 11:18

Went from this:

To this:

Loved the A3 but wanted something bigger and more comfortable.

robfosters · 18 Jul 2018 at 11:19

McGray said:
Pool is not a sport.

I follow it closely.

Ever heard the term cue sports?

Delvis · 18 Jul 2018 at 11:21

robfosters said:
Not any more. Most tables are electric now. You put the coin in, then push the button to release the balls. On a card machine you could have a little LED by the button. When the payments cleared, it goes from red to green to let you know the balls can be released.

Well yes there are those type as well, there are still loads of physical coin operated ones though, I play in a lot of pubs down here as I'm on a pool team, you'd be surprised how many still have the old style

Whoop · 18 Jul 2018 at 11:24

robfosters said:
Not any more. Most tables are electric now. You put the coin in, then push the button to release the balls. On a card machine you could have a little LED by the button. When the payments cleared, it goes from red to green to let you know the balls can be released.

Theoretically sound but do you walk up and leave your credit card on the table to say you want to play the next game?

Marky · 18 Jul 2018 at 11:24

robfosters said:
Not any more. Most tables are electric now. You put the coin in, then push the button to release the balls. On a card machine you could have a little LED by the button. When the payments cleared, it goes from red to green to let you know the balls can be released.

I like where this is going - Count me in! Let's get a kickstarter going!

robfosters · 18 Jul 2018 at 11:27

Whoop said:
Theoretically sound but do you walk up and leave your credit card on the table to say you want to play the next game?

No, that’s what a blackboard and chalk is for. I hate it when people put money on the table. You go to take a shot and spend 10 minutes pushing a load of bloody coins up the table so you can get your hand on the rail. Then there’s always an argument. Me next!, no that’s my pound, I just put it there! No it’s mine, wanna step outside, lets go.

hughtrimble · 18 Jul 2018 at 11:28

mrk said:
There are no spending limits on mobile contactless payments though that's the beauty.

I think tg we look far smarter than a bulky wallet!

I can't deny that sometimes my wallet looks ridiculous in any pocket. The coins are to blame.

robfosters · 18 Jul 2018 at 11:31

Marky said:
I like where this is going - Count me in! Let's get a kickstarter going!

Yeah, forget PayPal. We could be the founders of PayPool.

Marky · 18 Jul 2018 at 11:54

robfosters said:
Yeah, forget PayPal. We could be the founders of PayPool.

Trademark that! Trademark that right now! :eek:

Salty22 · 18 Jul 2018 at 12:30

Prime day stuff:
Two new Hue b22s
Hue light strip and extension.
Hue dimmer switch (already out of box)
New dog lead for the huskies.
Also got a vesa mount for my sons tv, and a refurb Echo for my daughters room

Philtor · 18 Jul 2018 at 12:51

Greebo - it's the Trove Eclipse

marc2003 · 18 Jul 2018 at 14:09

I'm too much of a peasant for those fancy Trove thingies you've all been buying. This was 7 squids from Debenhams...

Randomface74 · 18 Jul 2018 at 14:24

I can recommend the Bellroy Card Sleeve for those wanting a slim wallet.
Not the best value for money, but it's nice.
https://bellroy.com/products/card-sleeve-wallet

if you want to go down the slim wallet rabbit hole, search for "steve's wallets" on youtube, it's some bloke who's reviewed tons of wallets.

5punk3monk3y · 18 Jul 2018 at 14:25

mrk said:
There are no spending limits on mobile contactless payments though that's the beauty.

If only that were true for Gpay (apple pay user I presume) So many time I have tried using my mobile to pay for things over £30 (finger print unlocked) and yet due to the limit imposed by the merchant it fails.

robfosters · 18 Jul 2018 at 14:29

Literally, the only thing I need a wallet for is my freedom pass. If only there was a way to incorporate prepaid and free travel cards into phones.

Greebo · 18 Jul 2018 at 14:31

Philtor said:
Greebo - it's the Trove Eclipse

Thanks

Yaayuh! · 18 Jul 2018 at 14:46

At £38.99, definitely one of my favourite purchases.
Had to update it and faff a little to set it up, but all good. The HR monitor is a bit jumpy going 70 odd to 110 whilst sat at my desk. Though i haven't checked the settings for that yet, think there's a frequency option maybe. I will report back after a week of use.