Pelican Case knock offs - Page 4

Kevnool (Kev) · #61 30-08-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by wasyoungonce

Finally....I have my hands on 2 of these little beauties. I thought I was going to miss out

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Not all Bunnings stores will get shipments of these. My store (Croydon) was not on the list but another nearby (Bayswater) store had them. Although they were hidden in the tool area & there was only 5 or so left.

They are listed on page 16 of the latest Bunnings catalogue. So if you want one, ring your local store. They are identified as a CraftRight "safe case" and have the this Bunnings code:I/N5810146.

They are not "Pelican cases" but they are the nearest thing for $69 each!

Attached is a few pictures, one with a Williams Optics SZ70ED inside.

Gave Mildura a ring they dont stock it but they will try to get them in.
We will see as i have heard it before.
Cheers Kev.

astroron (Ron) · #62 30-08-2009, 04:28 PM

I Bought on , brought it home

saw it was not what I was after

took it to Astrofest and sold it.

I made one dollar profit

Kevnool (Kev) · #63 30-08-2009, 04:41 PM

Yay Mildura rung me back they have 4 in the shop and they put away 2 for me to pick up next thursday night.
2 left in Mildura.....Going Going.

Cheers Kev.

erick (Eric) · #64 30-08-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by astroron

I Bought on , brought it home

saw it was not what I was after

took it to Astrofest and sold it.

I made one dollar profit

One dollar operational surplus - now deduct "handling and shipping". I think the apparent profit will turn into a loss

astroron (Ron) · #65 30-08-2009, 06:26 PM

I did work that out, so I was not going to sell it for less than I paid for it

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #66 31-08-2009, 03:31 PM

I only just took mine out of the box now.
There's a fair bit of back lash in the hinges. The darn thing jumped backwards when I opened it and on closing, it leapt forward and bit me on the little finger.
Maybe I need to stroke it along it's back before opening, a la the "Monster book of Monsters".

erick (Eric) · #67 31-08-2009, 04:13 PM

I opened one of mine and it behaved itself. What have others found? Perhaps you want a return and replace from Bunnings, Jeanette?

dannat (Daniel) · #68 31-08-2009, 04:19 PM

are the yellow containers waterproof??
also do they have the pluck apart foam or something else?
thanks daniel

erick (Eric) · #69 31-08-2009, 04:24 PM

Plenty of info and photos earlier in the thread Daniel

Pluckable foam. Plastic clamshell with a "rubber" seal. Pressure equalisation hole with "rubber" seal. I expect definitely waterproof, probably even float and, if properly closed, probably not admit water in a heavy downpour.

Edit:- Just checked. It claims "Water resistant, air tight and dust proof"

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #70 31-08-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by erick

I opened one of mine and it behaved itself. What have others found? Perhaps you want a return and replace from Bunnings, Jeanette?

Nah, I like that it has personality.

Jen · #71 31-08-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Nah, I like that it has personality.

lol jjj

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #72 31-08-2009, 05:55 PM

If it tries to bite it's owners fingers off, imagine what it'd do to someone trying to steal out of it.

dannat (Daniel) · #73 05-09-2009, 03:22 PM

my father picked up 1 from wagga store - none at broadmeadows

Kevnool (Kev) · #74 05-09-2009, 04:21 PM

Picked my 2 up yesterday.
great stuff smooth action on the hinges, It stays sprung back when opened.
One for my puter and one can just sit in the cupboard for a rainy day.
Cheers Kev.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #75 05-09-2009, 04:25 PM

If I had the spare bucks I'd buy another too.
I like that they have the 3 layers of foam, not so much plucking to do.

Kevnool (Kev) · #76 05-09-2009, 04:33 PM

For my notebook i took all the 3 layers of foam out put the lumpy foam on the bottom, Then a layer pushed out to accomadate the external HDD and cables , Then the notebook sits on top of it all , Then close the lid.
Cheers Kev.

DJDD · #77 05-09-2009, 04:53 PM

thanks for the heads up!
I bought two just then (his and hers matching set).
There are still two left at the Bunnings in Oakleigh South (on Huntingdale Rd?).

PeterM · #78 05-09-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by astroron

I Bought on , brought it home

saw it was not what I was after

took it to Astrofest and sold it.

I made one dollar profit

Hey Ron,
I hope that dollar turns into a scratchie that wins you $25,000.
If it does don't forget who gave it to you...
PeterM.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #79 05-09-2009, 05:37 PM

Party at Ron's house, yes?

astroron (Ron) · #80 05-09-2009, 06:01 PM

Yes if you bring your own food booze and music