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xclimber
May 16, 2005, 2:05 PM
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Have the following for sale:
Smiley's (used):
#5 (two), 6 (one), 7 (0ne), 8 (two), 9 ( one), 10 (one), 11 (two - one used and one new), 12 (one), 13 (one)
ABC's (brand new):
#6 (one), #9 (one), #13 (one)
All are anodized, both brands are identical in size and color.
Sizes up to 10 $3/each. #10 and up $4 each OR take them all for $45. Shipping not included.
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xclimber
May 19, 2005, 3:59 AM
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waltereo
May 19, 2005, 3:59 PM
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Hi
What is Smiley ? Is it a brand ?
Thx
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granite_grrl
May 19, 2005, 4:21 PM
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In reply to: Hi What is Smiley ? Is it a brand ? Thx
Its a brand, they're almost identical to the Black Diamond stoppers.
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kimmyt
May 19, 2005, 4:29 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Hi What is Smiley ? Is it a brand ? Thx Its a brand, they're almost identical to the Black Diamond stoppers.
In fact, when I was buying nuts I bought an almost-complete set of Smileys (bc they're pretty cheap, even for nuts) and I just filled in my blanks with BDs.
K.
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xclimber
May 19, 2005, 8:11 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Hi What is Smiley ? Is it a brand ? Thx Its a brand, they're almost identical to the Black Diamond stoppers.
Smileys :D are NOT a brand. The brand is Omega Pacific, Smileys :D was the name they gave the pro... :D
And they aren't "almost' identical to BD Stoppers, they are identical in size/shape...
Jerry
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blakester
May 19, 2005, 8:21 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Hi What is Smiley ? Is it a brand ? Thx Its a brand, they're almost identical to the Black Diamond stoppers. Smileys :D are NOT a brand. The brand is Omega Pacific, Smileys :D was the name they gave the pro... :D And they aren't "almost' identical to BD Stoppers, they are identical in size/shape... Jerry
Not quite correct there. Smileys are mdae by Advanced Base Camp. Omega Pacific makes "Scallop nuts".
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xclimber
May 19, 2005, 8:25 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Hi What is Smiley ? Is it a brand ? Thx Its a brand, they're almost identical to the Black Diamond stoppers. Smileys :D are NOT a brand. The brand is Omega Pacific, Smileys :D was the name they gave the pro... :D And they aren't "almost' identical to BD Stoppers, they are identical in size/shape... Jerry Not quite correct there. Smileys are mdae by Advanced Base Camp. Omega Pacific makes "Scallop nuts".
Smileys are no longer being manufactured. When they were they were made by Omega. They replaced them with the Scalloped Nuts. ABC makes Huevos, not Smileys; both of which are identical to each other and to BD Stoppers... :D
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blakester
May 19, 2005, 9:02 PM
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Oh, right you are about ABC making the Huevos. The gear page on this site has it wrong.
http://www.rockclimbing.com/gear/product.php?p=610
Smiley's are still for sale some places, like Acmeclimbing. I agree that if you want to get the BD "stoppers" then choosing the cheapest between "Stoppers" "huevos" and "smileys" is the best bet, because they are all the same thing.
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rokshoxbkr19
May 19, 2005, 9:03 PM
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wow, what an exhilerating exchange we have going here...
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rossgoddard
May 20, 2005, 2:22 AM
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in fact, smileys were not made by OP, but used to be their own corperation, doing their manufacturing in Korea. OP aquired them, and revamped their product line. I have a few smileys icescrews which are nearly identical (save the speed crank design and anadization) to the new OP speed screws. they have a smileyface on the hanger.
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waltereo
May 20, 2005, 3:54 AM
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I thought you call these nut smiley because they are curve which give them a shape like the smiley face !! lol :D
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maculated
May 20, 2005, 4:52 AM
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Nope, they actually have smileys on them. I heart my smileys. I need to get another set while they still exist.
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maculated
May 20, 2005, 5:27 AM
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Hardy har har har . . . it's not exactly a great savings for used nuts. ACME sells them for $65 new.
See what you made me do? Now I had to go and bag on the dude's selling price.
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slobmonster
May 20, 2005, 5:31 AM
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Early in my ice climbing career, I could only afford Smiley (R) ice screws. One of the nicest features was a hanger that could open a bottle with ease.
And yes, Virginia, they were their own brand. As stated, made in Korea, same specs as BD (more or less), thank you GATT.
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xclimber
May 20, 2005, 12:46 PM
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In reply to: Hardy har har har . . . it's not exactly a great savings for used nuts. ACME sells them for $65 new. See what you made me do? Now I had to go and bag on the dude's selling price.
Ouch, ouch... $40 for 13 pieces = ~40% off. That isn't a fair price, eh Mac? The price you quote is a clearance price, the full retail is closer to $100/set. I should have known better than to go up against such a skilled negotiator as yourself.
So tell me, bottom-feeder, how much do I have to pay you to take them off my hands...?
Jerry
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urbanecrag
May 23, 2005, 11:23 PM
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xclimber,
Can you post a picture or do we have to bid blind? If you post a pic and they look good I'll make you an offer.
Yours,
Scott
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xclimber
May 24, 2005, 12:49 AM
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In reply to: xclimber, Can you post a picture or do we have to bid blind? If you post a pic and they look good I'll make you an offer. Yours, Scott
Scott,
Pic posting here is a PITA. Some of them are used but in very good condition, and some are brand spanking new. The prices are good, and firm. TTOLT... :D
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maculated
May 24, 2005, 12:53 AM
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Bottom-feeder's about right. I wait for deals that give me 50% off or more when it involves used gear.
I told everyone I didn't want to bag on ya. Lo siento.
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builttospill
May 24, 2005, 9:26 PM
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Are these still available? I'd be interested in the stoppers if they are. How much for shipping to Salt Lake City?
Email me if you like at fowweezer@yahoo.com
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nedsurf
May 24, 2005, 10:52 PM
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Ha I picked a set of smileys, made by omega pac., excluding the aid only smallest sizes for $29 at gearexpress.com. I luv em'!
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xclimber
Aug 1, 2005, 12:34 PM
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ALL SOLD...! THANKS...!
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