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Some within probably the most critical spots to occur throughout superb vintage costume jewellery are thrift shops. You've witnessed the large stores - Goodwill, Salvation Army, Savers...and then there can be the charity stores run by churches and non-profits. All of them obtain donated jewelry, and I have found out some amazing pieces in thrift shops. It appears to me how the bigger chain stores have much better fees compared to scaled-down charity shops, however it in simple fact is dependent upon who is pricing the jewellery once they positioned it out for sale. Some http://www.tiffanyshopuk.com/tiffany-pendants.html  store personnel are extremely savvy about values, but some aren't plus they typically worth jewellery extremely low. possibly they figure that if it isn't real gold it isn't worth much. wonderful for us!
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Thrift store purchasing has lost the stigma of getting just unhealthy stores or spots especially where the down-and-out shop.
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Please read the following practical information carefully. Please print out a copy for any friends you know are coming on the ride and who do not have access to email.
  
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A  http://www.tiffanyshopuk.com/tiffany-earrings.html superb idea can be to turn into friendly using the personnel inside the stores which you visit. one clerk lets me rummage by applying the jewellery bins before to she fees them and puts them out inside the floor. an additional lets me know once they obtain a massive quantity of jewellery donated.
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Find out once the store has their specials. one store in my village consists of a 30% Senior low cost on Wednesdays. Guess which morning is my purchasing day!
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==Sign up==
  
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Sometimes the http://www.tiffanyshopuk.com/tiffany-necklaces.html store managing will positioned a massive quantity of jewellery within of a plastic material bag and market the bag for just about any repaired price. in the event you occur throughout these, look at the bag as closely when you can - you won't be permitted to available it, and there's numerous unhealthy in there, mainly stuff that didn't sell, and typically numerous plastic material Mardi Gras beads. I purchased these bags several times, also it absolutely was pleasant sorting by applying everything, but I wound up donating the majority of it to some nursing residence for crafts projects. I have found out several in simple fact wonderful pieces this way, but I don't think it absolutely was in simple fact worth the time and trouble.
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* Sign up using the form on the upper right of the [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] home page
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* If you can volunteer to help in any way (putting up flyers etc), please mention this in the comment box
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* Having submitted the form, local organisers will be notified of your interest and may add you to mailing lists etc
  
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Most thrift stores possess a http://www.tiffanyshopuk.com/tiffany-uk.html  decanter or wineglass situation especially where they retain the much better stuff. ask for to ascertain pieces that attention you, and look at them closely. visual element closely on the racks especially where they typically hang the much less high priced stuff. I found out a sterling silver Native American belt buckle, finding a turquoise stone in it and signed in the artist, hanging within of a zip lock bag on the rack. I purchased it for $2.80 and marketed it on eBay for $52! it absolutely was badly tarnished, but I polished it up also it absolutely was beautiful.
 
  
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There usually appear for getting numerous wrist watches in those people cases. Beware of copies of well-known makes, and purchase only name companies which you recognize. make specific the strap is in wonderful problem and that there are no scratches inside the crystal. The timepiece possibly won't be working, so method to devote $5 to $7 for just about any battery. If you're buying for resale, be good to consist of the worth of the battery to ascertain once the timepiece is worth buying. You're getting a opportunity there - it might not run even shortly after a producer new battery is installed.
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Skip the procedure above – it is unnecessary to register your intention to ride in any Australian WNBR. Visit the [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/ WNBR Australia] website for information on your local city's ride, or the [[List of rides#Australia|list of Australian rides]] or browse [[:Category: Australia]]. If your city is not included, please join the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR_Australia/ WNBR Australia Yahoo! Group] and post a message stating where you want to ride. Most cities that are holding rides have their own [http://groups.yahoo.com/ Yahoo!] and/or [http://www.facebook.com/groups.php Facebook] groups that you can join for updates. Some cities use the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR_Australia/ WNBR Australia Yahoo! Group] too.
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Whether you are buying jewellery for the http://www.tiffanyshopuk.com/tiffany-bangles.html  individual choice or for resale, there undoubtedly are a range of components to visual element for when examining thrift store jewelry.
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1. Condition, condition, condition: You are on the way to occur throughout all sorts of jewellery in all sorts of condition. visual element for broken clasps, missing stones, donned metallic finishes, and any eco-friendly materials on gold tone jewelry. The eco-friendly stuff is corrosion, also it can't be cleaned off. Pass on that one. look at that stone settings are tight, and if they aren't, be cautious using the product - you ought for getting in a placement to tighten them. once the product is dirty you can obvious it. have a jeweler's loupe or powerful magnifying decanter or wineglass which means you can look at the product closely.
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* Visit the [[List of rides]] page for information on your local or national rides
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* Take note of the date, start time and location of the event
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* Join any local discussion groups to keep up-to-date on the ride details, opportunities for getting involved, and any last-minute announcements
  
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2. could possibly be the product signed? The name inside the back again of the pin or earring, inside the clasp of the necklace or bracelet, or on an earring clip could possibly be the "signature" inside the designer. Signed pieces could possibly be considered a whole great offer more important than unsigned, but there are also countless many "unsigned beauties" out there. visual element to the name, and if there is in simple fact a copyright symbolic representation ?, that implies the product was developed shortly after about 1955. No symbolic representation - you possibly possess a real vintage piece. visual element to the quantities 925 on silver jewellery - that implies it's sterling silver, and once the worth is right, you've obtained a steal.
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==Check your bike==
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Make sure your bike is roadworthy. In particular check:
  
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3. Price: It's difficult to positioned a worth on thrift store jewellery - the cheaper, the better, of course! I make an effort to not devote a whole great offer greater than $3 for just about any pin, bracelet, necklace or pair of earrings. you may occur throughout a specific thing in simple fact spectacular that fees more, and in the event you think you can earnings from it, or you need it for yourself, go forward and purchase it. a superb rule of thumb when purchasing thrift stores is this: in the event you like it but aren't sure, arranged your do it yourself a limit, say $5. If it turns out for getting not so great, you're not out that much. As mentioned, some thrift store personnel know a whole great offer more about jewelry, and will worth some pieces as well higher in your situation to market and create a profit. But there appears for getting pretty a touch of personnel turnover in these shops, so the subsequent person pricing jewellery might not be as knowledgeable.
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* Brakes work properly
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* Tyres are sufficiently inflated
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* Chain runs freely and the gear changes are smooth
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* No obvious loose connections (check especially your handlebars, saddle, cranks, pedals)
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* Wheels run true (don't wobble from side to side when moving)
  
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After xmas is in simple fact a superb time to select up xmas jewelry. Some stores will mark affordable holiday products to acquire rid of them, other stores just store them apart for subsequent year.
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==What to bring==
  
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I adore purchasing at thrift stores - just like Forrest Gump's box of chocolates, you in no way know what you're on the way to get. just about every trip is in simple fact a treasure hunt. Some times are slim pickin's, but some times are extremely rewarding. Just yesterday I obtained 10 pieces for $15 - a range of are sterling silver, and one product may possibly be jade - I'm nevertheless not sure.
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===Essentials===
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* '''Bike, skates or a skateboard'''<br />(if you haven't got one, you could hire or borrow one)
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* '''Bag/s to carry clothes etc'''<br />Bags attached to your bike – eg: [[Wikipedia:Panniers|panniers]] – are best as they are less visually obtrusive, do not make your back sweat, and will not obscure slogans you may choose to write on your body. If you do not have a pannier, saddle, rack or handlebar-bag, use a backpack to leave both hands free. Avoid draping bags over your handlebars!
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* '''Front and rear lights'''<br />(in case it's dark on the ride or when you're going home)
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* '''Water and snacks'''
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* '''Sun screen'''
  
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Be steady within your thrift store shopping. make an effort to go out just about every week, and occur throughout out once the stores have their specific promotions. Most inside the large chain stores positioned out new merchandise all morning long, some other stores restock on specific days. occur throughout out when those people are, and get there early.
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* Basic bike tool kit, including a spare inner tube and means of dealing with punctures
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* Bicycle pump
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* Bells, whistles, horns etc to make noise
  
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Read guides about costume jewelry, and turn into knowledgeable, so although you store the thrift stores you'll be armed with information. Have pleasant with it, reach know the thrift store staff, and you'll occur residence with some fabulous jewellery at fabulous prices.
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==Ride etiquette==
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During the ride there should be a ride leader and back marker. Ride will have either stewards or police escort who will hold up the traffic at junctions when necessary to keep the riders together. For everyone's safety, please observe the following advice:
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* Do not stray from the route or other riders 
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* Do not race ahead or overtake the ride leader, especially if you do not know the way
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* Try not to drop behind the back marker
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* Be aware of pedestrians
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* On shared-use paths, keep to the side marked as a cycle lane. If cycle lane is marked, be prepared to stop if pedestrians or dogs get in your way 
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* Follow normal traffic rules, stopping at red lights etc unless directed to clear a junction by a steward, who will temporarily hold up traffic on your behalf
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* Creativity and decoration of bikes and bodys is strongly encouraged. If you have body paints, please bring them along. Leaves and other greenery are also useful for draping or twisting around the body. There are lots more ideas at [[Art bike]] and [[Body art]]
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* If you want to carry banners, flags or flagpoles please ensure these are attached to your bike in a safe way so that they can't get caught in your wheels, make mounting or dismounting difficult or annoy other riders. In particular avoid anything with sharp edges. Bamboo poles with banners can be attached above head height, but unless you have previous experience of this (plus a strong pannier rack and lots of gaffa tape), it's best not to attempt it  
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* If you wear a mask, make sure it does not restrict your vision of the road or the other riders around you
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Remember: ride proud, ride safely and have fun... Ride on!

Revision as of 10:18, 18 April 2011

Home > Joining a ride

Please read the following practical information carefully. Please print out a copy for any friends you know are coming on the ride and who do not have access to email.

Participants are encouraged to:

Sign up

  • Sign up using the form on the upper right of the World Naked Bike Ride home page
  • If you can volunteer to help in any way (putting up flyers etc), please mention this in the comment box
  • Having submitted the form, local organisers will be notified of your interest and may add you to mailing lists etc


Australia: Skip the procedure above – it is unnecessary to register your intention to ride in any Australian WNBR. Visit the WNBR Australia website for information on your local city's ride, or the list of Australian rides or browse Category: Australia. If your city is not included, please join the WNBR Australia Yahoo! Group and post a message stating where you want to ride. Most cities that are holding rides have their own Yahoo! and/or Facebook groups that you can join for updates. Some cities use the WNBR Australia Yahoo! Group too.

Find out more

  • Visit the List of rides page for information on your local or national rides
  • Take note of the date, start time and location of the event
  • Join any local discussion groups to keep up-to-date on the ride details, opportunities for getting involved, and any last-minute announcements

Check your bike

Make sure your bike is roadworthy. In particular check:

  • Brakes work properly
  • Tyres are sufficiently inflated
  • Chain runs freely and the gear changes are smooth
  • No obvious loose connections (check especially your handlebars, saddle, cranks, pedals)
  • Wheels run true (don't wobble from side to side when moving)

What to bring

Essentials

  • Bike, skates or a skateboard
    (if you haven't got one, you could hire or borrow one)
  • Bag/s to carry clothes etc
    Bags attached to your bike – eg: panniers – are best as they are less visually obtrusive, do not make your back sweat, and will not obscure slogans you may choose to write on your body. If you do not have a pannier, saddle, rack or handlebar-bag, use a backpack to leave both hands free. Avoid draping bags over your handlebars!
  • Front and rear lights
    (in case it's dark on the ride or when you're going home)
  • Water and snacks
  • Sun screen

Useful extras

  • Basic bike tool kit, including a spare inner tube and means of dealing with punctures
  • Bicycle pump
  • Bells, whistles, horns etc to make noise

Ride etiquette

During the ride there should be a ride leader and back marker. Ride will have either stewards or police escort who will hold up the traffic at junctions when necessary to keep the riders together. For everyone's safety, please observe the following advice:

  • Do not stray from the route or other riders
  • Do not race ahead or overtake the ride leader, especially if you do not know the way
  • Try not to drop behind the back marker
  • Be aware of pedestrians
  • On shared-use paths, keep to the side marked as a cycle lane. If cycle lane is marked, be prepared to stop if pedestrians or dogs get in your way
  • Follow normal traffic rules, stopping at red lights etc unless directed to clear a junction by a steward, who will temporarily hold up traffic on your behalf
  • Creativity and decoration of bikes and bodys is strongly encouraged. If you have body paints, please bring them along. Leaves and other greenery are also useful for draping or twisting around the body. There are lots more ideas at Art bike and Body art
  • If you want to carry banners, flags or flagpoles please ensure these are attached to your bike in a safe way so that they can't get caught in your wheels, make mounting or dismounting difficult or annoy other riders. In particular avoid anything with sharp edges. Bamboo poles with banners can be attached above head height, but unless you have previous experience of this (plus a strong pannier rack and lots of gaffa tape), it's best not to attempt it
  • If you wear a mask, make sure it does not restrict your vision of the road or the other riders around you

Remember: ride proud, ride safely and have fun... Ride on!

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