Everythingape Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 (edited) Though this a friendly forum, here's how a normal little thing could be stretched out over 30 pages: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs and that you should have a pro do it 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too" 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago at the old forum?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 newbie forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again. Feel free to add as you see fit! Edited August 25, 2006 by Everythingape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted August 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 lol, ooh that's clever! Or.. we could make a noob paypal-complaining rep buyer hold on to the bulb, tie him to a string on a center post beneath the bulb and let the insulted dealers chase him around for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Nana Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 It depends where and who are the people that wants to change the light bulbs.. For the less industrous, less intelluctual community.. It will take at least 1000.. 1 to go on a ladder to hold the bub, while the other 999 will try to lift and turn the house anticlockwise ! Joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 It won't take ANY members to change the lightbulb......they're sheeple and can't agree on how to do it....so they'll wander off and start a new forum called CWDG......Coping With Darkness Guide...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 1 Pugwash to hijack the thread with pics of his lightbulb. 8 Sichuans and Paulmarts to say "We got 2006 SWISS LIGHTBLUB 60W MAN no paypal" and show pics of a 40W bulb. 1 TTK to start.....poking.....fun. 85 TTK bashers seeing the big man and wanting to take a chunk out of him. 4 Mods to shut them up. 1 Ubiquitous to post a frankenbulb on a marble top. 3 Modders (Finepics, Palpatine and The Zigmeister) to show us how to lume the ceiling instead. 9 to complain how their hair is full of lume now. 1 Nanuc to post a tale about the lightbulb he destroyed (AND HOW!) ... Anyway, here's the picture of my 60W Bulb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 10 to debate whether the bulb is gen or rep 10 to debate whether the vintage ceiling fixture is original or rep 25 to debate whether you can fit that bulb onto a rep fixture (the MBW question)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Damn, am I alone in wishing Ubi had posted a pic of bare marbletop for a photoshop funny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted August 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 2 if they are the forum pimps among us, one to hold the bulb and one to drive the pink lowrider Cadillac in tiny circles.. 8 to suggest that you should have posted at least 100 posts about changing the light bulb before you are allowed to buy one. 6 to tell the 100-post suggestors that that's really up to the light bulb dealers to decide, and that we have discussed this before. 3 noobs to say that they have bought and changed light bulbs before they came to the forum, and try to be really eloquent so dealers will notice them and perhaps give them $20 off on their first buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 10 vets to try and convince that Noob to stick his finger in the socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 MONOPRIX 60W Bulb I bought this bulb in a pack of two. It's a B6 fitting, ideal for table lamps, and is rated at 60W. The pearl (high opacity) finish is very even, apart from at the usual places. The bayonet, like on all Monoprix branded bulbs, is quite flimsy, but the insides are, I believe, some of the same filaments used in the genuine Mazda and Philips models. I've not opened it up yet so I can't comment on the argon quality. It produces excellent light, if the colour is indeed a little off (Hey, it's a replica, what do you expect!) but you'd need a chromascope to be sure, and the chances of meeting a BIS on the street with a colour-testing kit is fairly remote. All in all, I'd recommend this bulb to anyone looking for a lower-budget model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted August 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Beautiful bulb Pugwash! Where did you get it? Can you post a dealer review? Around my parts, we're stuck with the screw-in E-27 and E-14 sockets. I envy your click ins.. We only get those on the halogen spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerco Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Look what i found on the bay: a 2000 Watt NEW SYLVANIA BWA 2000W 120V PROJECTOR FOLLOWSPOT BULB Is it real or is it a rep / fake bulb ? Please guys, help ! I'm a newbie on RBForum. I'm glad I can finally ask for your help on the replica Bulb forum. If its not a genuine bulb, could you tell me if its a good rep ? Does it has the right size and engravings ? Does it has the propoer AR coating ? Maybe Pugwash can put a blowup of the Bulb in a next posting ? The original packaging is visibe on this posting for the professionals to make up their mind and give their decision... A desparate Bulb collector Gerco (Bulb-in-space) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 a 2000 Watt NEW SYLVANIA BWA 2000W 120V PROJECTOR FOLLOWSPOT BULB [...] Please guys, help ! I'm a newbie on RBForum. I'm glad I can finally ask for your help on the replica Bulb forum. If its not a genuine bulb, could you tell me if its a good rep ? I'd stay away if I were you. It's a good rep, but it's still a rep. You can tell by the text under the GTE SYLVANIA bit. The red is close enough in colour, but the 0124 is off-center and misaligned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Where did you get it? Can you post a dealer review? Around my parts, we're stuck with the screw-in E-27 and E-14 sockets. I envy your click ins.. We only get those on the halogen spots. Thanks for the kind words. This bulb has a bit of a story behind it. I got it from my local Monoprix and paid for it with my VISA. It came in a pack of two, and the other one is in service in a lamp elsewhere in the house. That's it. Hey, I said a bit of a story, not an interesting story. I'm sure if you try, you'll find a trusted dealer (Try Precious Light if you're in the EU or Trusty Lamp Guy if you're elsewhere) that can deliver without customs hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerco Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 (edited) I'd stay away if I were you. It's a good rep, but it's still a rep. You can tell by the text under the GTE SYLVANIA bit. The red is close enough in colour, but the 0124 is off-center and misaligned. Thanks Pugwash, you made my day ! I also posted on the dark side of Bulbs forum, but i can read what i''ve posted and can't read the answers..... Maybe someone could put a light on out there ! I have already emailed PL and i'am talking on skype with O'Neil alias TTB (the Tender Tall Bulbguy) about a buy. Glad i found this forum, otherwise i still would be buying crap bulbs on the bay Bulb-in-Space Edited August 26, 2006 by Gerco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted August 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 I don't wanna push my luck here, but now we have established our mutual love for rep light bulbs, I have something that can just about complete your collection.. Product: Light bulb boxes in various sizes Condition: Like new (but opened) Origin: Osram factory +various Stock: 7 (but I can source more) No, your eyes are NOT decieving you. They are GENUINE boxes for most standard 14/27 sockets. I can also get 60W boxes if there is enough interest. Imagine one of your friends accusing you of using rep bulbs in your lamps.. you can go "REPS? WTF man, if they were reps, why the hell do I own the ORIGINAL box?" And show him one of these babies.. You'd shame him there and then. PM me for details, gentlemen, but remember, quality don't come cheap.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 1 Pugwash to hijack the thread with pics of his lightbulb. Did you see how that worked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted August 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Did you see how that worked? Ok, I'll ask the mods to move this whole thread to to the off-topic section.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Ok, I'll ask the mods to move this whole thread to to the off-topic section.. By the way, I'm interested in those bulb boxes. Can you flat-pack them for safety? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted August 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Sorry, I wont flat-pack them, that would lower their value.. But to avoid customs issues I'll mark them "literature" or "Used toilet paper for recycling". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www_watch Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 PLUS..... 1 dealer whining about a PayPal complaint filed against him by a well known member who received a 40W bulb instead of a 60W and now it's too dark in his room to make the lume on his Canal Street rep glow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Am I on the right forum? JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Am I on the right forum? Sure. RBW: Replica Bulb World. Did you get here from RWG? If so, we're running an RWG skin for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Sure. RBW: Replica Bulb World. Did you get here from RWG? If so, we're running an RWG skin for you. Ah.......as the cured blind man said........"I see now". JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerco Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 I don't wanna push my luck here, but now we have established our mutual love for rep light bulbs, I have something that can just about complete your collection.. Product: Light bulb boxes in various sizes Condition: Like new (but opened) Origin: Osram factory +various Stock: 7 (but I can source more) No, your eyes are NOT decieving you. They are GENUINE boxes for most standard 14/27 sockets. I can also get 60W boxes if there is enough interest. Imagine one of your friends accusing you of using rep bulbs in your lamps.. you can go "REPS? WTF man, if they were reps, why the hell do I own the ORIGINAL box?" And show him one of these babies.. You'd shame him there and then. PM me for details, gentlemen, but remember, quality don't come cheap.. Hi .........P. I've read on your Bulbsite (BO-mart) that you made your 5 000 000 sale of genuine bulb boxes, congrats ! But how is it possible that you can keep your prices so low, is here a bulb-catch ???? Bulb-in-Space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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