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Title: Mantis Tiller for Petrol Mower?
Post by: Charlotte Sometimes on August 10, 2005, 11:47:07
Hello everyone

Just putting out some feelers to see if anyone would like to swap something in return for my Mantis?  We have only used the darned thing once - it is as good as new.  In return ideally I'd like a petrol mower of similar value - one that doesn't need the fuel mixing!  Adjustable mowing height is also a must.

The Mantis was £300, bought brand new.  I would sell it via Ebay for £150, I think, just to give you an idea of what the mower should be worth.

Any interest?

Charlie
Title: Re: Mantis Tiller for Petrol Mower?
Post by: carloso on August 10, 2005, 20:13:40
Hi Charlotte

what sort of siize is the Mantis ? i have a petrol mower Atco (ordinary unleaded) but it wouldnt be worth as much as 150 its only worth about 70 quid or there abouts

carl
Title: Re: Mantis Tiller for Petrol Mower?
Post by: Charlotte Sometimes on August 11, 2005, 11:09:56
Hi there

It is quite a small tiller - I will endeavour to take a photo some time this week.  It is, however, exactly the sort shown in this advert:

http://www.mantis-uk.co.uk/lp.php?mc=14455500
Title: Re: Mantis Tiller for Petrol Mower?
Post by: Roy Bham UK on August 11, 2005, 23:10:21
:) Charlie, why can't you return it on the "One year risk free" option? you'd get your full £300 back then? ???
Title: Re: Mantis Tiller for Petrol Mower?
Post by: Charlotte Sometimes on August 12, 2005, 10:31:02
Roy

Simple - have had it more than a year.  Always thought I would use it again - had plans to set up a small gardening business, but my arthritis got worse.  :P It is the lightest tiller there is, but still too heavy for me now.  DOH!
Title: Re: Mantis Tiller for Petrol Mower?
Post by: REDMAN on August 20, 2005, 09:53:34
Hi, we have a Qualcast Suffolk petrol mower, rarely used and in really good condition. We could deliver it to you if you are interested? Would love a mantis tiller as our lottie needs a lot of hard work to break up the clay we have here.
Title: Re: Mantis Tiller for Petrol Mower?
Post by: Charlotte Sometimes on August 20, 2005, 20:52:05
REDMAN

Well, I would be interested.  However, I learned this evening that my other half has promised the tiller to his brother in law.   ::)  Erm, sorry about that - I was a bit annoyed since I like the sound of your mower.  :(
Title: Re: Mantis Tiller for Petrol Mower?
Post by: REDMAN on August 25, 2005, 17:42:19
Oh well, dont worry.. if you (or he) change your mind let me know!