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Old 09-07-2010, 10:03 PM
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Aldi Stellar Chair Alternative ?

Hi All,

Saw this on the Aldi Special buys starting 15/7.

http://aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/28...10-07-08-08-59


Ok, its not a Stellar Chair and I have no idea on how its going to perform or even do the job. But for the price.......

May have to check it out

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Old 09-07-2010, 11:33 PM
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What a great find Norm! Beats paying the astronomical (pun intended) prices of a dedicated chair. May have to duck down to Aldi on the weekend.
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Old 10-07-2010, 04:01 AM
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Thanks, norm. I'll be dropping by the local Aldi store to have a look as well.
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Old 10-07-2010, 05:08 AM
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Looks like a great cheap alternative Norm - great find! I can just make out something hanging off the cross bar behind the seat as well. Might be an accessory tray

Looks like the only downside to that chair is that the height adjustment would require the removal and relocation of the cross bolt that goes through the back of the seat. For $25 though - what a saving over an astro chair. Definitely worth a look on the 15th.

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Old 10-07-2010, 07:45 AM
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Thanks, will try to pick one up this week - again, great find.

Might also be good for the ironing
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Old 10-07-2010, 08:01 AM
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I saw the ad yesterday definately seems like a good alteranative to the one bintel sells,i mean seriously why so much?

Also they have a headtorch which might good for astronomy just paint it red.

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Whats this ironing you speak of ?
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Old 10-07-2010, 08:07 AM
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Whats this ironing you speak of ?
Nevermind, it's not important
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Old 10-07-2010, 08:29 AM
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Yes, would love to know the outcome of this guys. Let us know please.
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Old 10-07-2010, 08:45 AM
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Might also be good for the ironing
Very funny.....Imagine boxing it back up and giving it to the wife as a pressie....., go down like a lead balloon!

But for $25 - at least it won't break the piggy bank. My only concern we're may the spread of the legs and the cross bolts that Floyd mentioned.

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Old 10-07-2010, 09:02 AM
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Does it come in any other colour than Pink??
Definitely will look into this one.

Aldi's great....don't forget to check out the snow gear!!
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Aldi's great....don't forget to check out the snow gear!!
I bought a pair of size 10 boots for $20.
When I got them home I realised they where ladies size 10
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Old 10-07-2010, 09:19 AM
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I bought a pair of size 10 boots for $20.
When I got them home I realised they where ladies size 10



Never been to an Aldi store, or checked a catelogue, so will have a browse online.
Hmmm, I thought that soft pink colouring was quite pretty jjj
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I shall be deffo be going to have a look at that !!

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Hmmm, I thought that soft pink colouring was quite pretty jjj
LOLOLOL The only pink in my house is in the image of Eta Carina that hangs in my lounge. (oh, and the covers to my Jane Austen dvd's )
My main concern is how small it folds up, if at all.
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Old 10-07-2010, 10:39 AM
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It says foldable for easy storage. also in two colours, so we may get a powder blue for us macho types !!!
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It says foldable for easy storage. also in two colours, so we may get a powder blue for us macho types !!!
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Old 10-07-2010, 02:32 PM
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everyone still out shopping???
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They're not available until the 15th
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