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Good news, it's not a firearm.

Couple of things.

First, SIG doesn't manufacture firearms in Japan.

Second, the writing on the side states that it "isn't a toy." No firearm will have this written on it. Anyone handling it knows it's not a toy and there's no need to spell it out.

It's a "full metal" BB gun. Not an airsoft gun, it fires small metal balls at much higher velocity than airsoft guns. That said, still be careful with it because even a BB gun can injure you or damage something if it goes off.

Other good news, it's worth about $100 on Amazon so you might be able to hock it for $50 or so. Problem is finding a place to do that, CL and most other listing places won't allow BB guns. My bet is that's why it ended up in the trash. They're not worth a ton of money and not easy to sell so people just pitch them.

To keep your peace of mind there are strips you can place inside your furniture that will detect bedbugs within a week or two.

https://www.amazon.com/Harris-Early-Detection-Glue-Traps/dp/B00E8LIXPQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=1E4Q3Y0VLAM69&keywords=bedbug+traps+for+bed&qid=1554961196&s=gateway&sprefix=bedbug+&sr=8-5

Doesn't prevent, only detects.

First, you should wear nitrile gloves and some leather gloves over that. Second, a headlamp. Third, you will need the uniform of our profession.

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-13-L321X-Laptop-Supply-Adapter/dp/B06XHJD79T

With a charger, a 120gb SSD and one of those Win10 Keys from ebay for $10 (or just Win10 unlicensed) I bet you could make $100 from each of those.

Edit: Actually, do they have OEM keys?

I looked up more details about the toaster you found here Hard to tell if yours is creme or white? I gave you an upvote because it's a rather expensive toaster.

Found this at an unmarked car audio install shop dumpster. Field testing shows the internal battery is totally discharged. Internal battery may need to be replaced? Will try charging later on and go from there.

Contains a lead-acid motorcycle size battery.

https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Power-Station-Starter-Compressor/dp/B016QR95GK

https://www.amazon.com/GOOD2GO-Black-Portable-Ramp-Pets/dp/B0815PJ5GC

It's nice and clean. I plan on selling it local. Spend the money made on Cat food for my feral cats living near the dumpsters in my area.

Not OP.

This haul is probably shrink because of "best before" date.

Not sure where OP lives but where I live past date items can't be sold.

So the answer is probably a big store that tossed it.

Chicken, due to its texture (its more porous IIRC) is one of the more dangerous meats for collecting/breeding bacteria. Chicken and eggs are technically considered "high risk" foods in terms of these things. So many people are reasonably afraid of it. Its very important to cook chicken to an adequate temperature throughout, and to measure the temp accurately.

Here's a related article from Consumer Reports:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2014/02/the-high-cost-of-cheap-chicken/index.htm

Oh man I didn’t even notice it was him! This was one of the quick grabs I had to make, but apparently this is a posthumous release called Dragon Teeth and doesn’t appear to be Jurassic Park canon. It’s a story about paleontologists.

https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Teeth-Novel-Michael-Crichton/dp/0062473352/ref=nodl_

I will definitely look out for his books in the future!

I get sooo excited when I score stuff like this! A nice little laptop for web surfing, online banking, ebaying, watching online movies like Netfix or Hulu, and more. WAY faster than Android tablet! Plus scoring office supplies that I can use!

It's definitely not a gaming machine though. I'm not a gamer so that doesn't matter to me.

https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/719593/Asus-EeeBook-X205TA-DS01-BL-OFCE/

Decent reviews on Amazon,

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-X205TA-11-6-Laptop-Intel/dp/B00SGS7ZII

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theft_by_finding

Theft by finding occurs when someone who chances upon an object which seems abandoned takes possession of the object but fails to take steps to establish whether the object is abandoned and not merely lost or unattended.

One who finds lost property under circumstances which give him knowledge of or means of inquiry as to the true owner, and who appropriates such property to his own use, or to the use of another person not entitled thereto, without first making reasonable and just efforts to find the owner and to restore the property to him, is guilty of theft.

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-reasons-to-return-a-lost-phone/

You can try on Freecycle they have people giving stuff away all the time, and you can also ask for things, don't know if you'll have any luck or not but it doesn't cost anything so, no loss if you aren't successful.

http://www.abebooks.com/Art-Science-Dumpster-Diving-Paperback-John/11212850115/bd

When I first got into dumpster diving I read this book and its sequel. They cover the basics really well, and give good ideas on scoping out targets and deciding if a certain dumpster is worth adding to your rotation.

From my quick search they're pretty easy to find as .pdf downloads, too.

Wouldn’t go anywhere without them! Although my Unger ones rubber didn’t hold up as long as I thought. I got some knock offs on amazon and they have actually done way better! Well over a year with them now. But seriously. You can pick up heavy stuff with these! Best design on the market!

RK Safety RK-PICKER38-IR 38 Inch Nabber Reacher Assist Grabber Handy Tool (Stainless Steel, 1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y4BRJ5B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dx2dBbQX9A5BJ

I only found about the latter by sheer happenstance. Was at the local Friends of the Library, and was going to the front desk to "check out" that I was taking some free VHS tapes. The woman in front of me had a box full of the manga/graphic novels.....THE SAME ONES I PUT INTO THE FREE LIBRARY (i know cause one set was a hodgepodge of a hardcover Library edition and the regular editions and they were all former library copies with the Dewey Decimal labels still on the spine).

She remarked " Wanna donate this, some idiot dumped this adult trash into the free library that I have."

Vampire Kisses and Maximum Ride are adult trash? WTF?

I can use them to install much needed shelving in my laundry room to store "prepper" emergency supplies.

Better picture with spec's. https://www.amazon.com/Ikea-BJARNUM-Connecting-bracket-aluminum/dp/B00B464D8O

You don't have to buy the specific battery for those.

They are either usually 12v at some amp hours (3-9 is typical)

Most generic batteries are like under $30

This 7.2 AH is ~$18 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K8V30D0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_fMCQFbTM723ET

Typically any battery will work, just may not have as much runtime if you go with a lesser amp hour one than it originally came with. Just watch out for terminal size and placement.

See here: https://youtu.be/jhf_IvgrAsw

Not exactly good news, but it's actually worth more than I thought. Amazon Link

Has the packaging been broken on it? If it has, there might be data on it.

If it's showing a padlock on a grey background then it's a firmware password. I've never had to deal with that but here's a page with some info.

If you're talking about either the Mac OS or Windows password then I'm not really sure what you could do. I did some password recovery a few years ago with Windows but I have no idea how are things nowadays.

I'd explore all the big box chain office stores, then beauty stores. Then places shown in the search results below. Those stores have been known to be very generous with good stuff. If you don't succeed at first, KEEP trying. https://search.yahoo.com/local/s;_ylt=AwrT6VrKxCpWz5oA4D8nnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTByNWU4cGh1BGNvbG8DZ3ExBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw--?p=bed+bath+and+beyond+locations&addr=New+York%2C+NY&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-001&fr=yhs-mozilla-003

Apparently there were multiple customer reviews on Amazon that complained that the packaging had be tampered with or not sealed correctly. Otherwise it appears to have herbal components without anything too crazy. I'd still do some research before testing them out or giving them to other people.

https://www.amazon.com/VirMAX-Natural-Testosterone-Booster-Tablets/dp/B01D409HS8

I started out with these grabbers, and they are ok with light stuff, but if you guys want ones that will last you YEARS and pick up that real heavy good stuff, I cannot recommend Unger Nifty Nabbers enough. They can lift a ton of weight and they have AMAZING grip! Well worth the investment! You can get them from Amazon or Home Depot

I beg to differ. I got one of those cheap harbor freight laser thermometers. When I take my jars out of the canner, they're boiling and registering over 220 degrees.

Full guidelines below, but I from what I read before over 220 degrees in a pressure cooker for 30 minutes is good enough for meat, more than enough for Jam.

Also not all pressure cookers are built the same. Mine has a canning setting.

https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html

I had to check what brand of cooker I have because it's a weird german name. Mueller. You can see on the amazon pic it has a canning setting.

Get her this: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Science-Dumpster-Diving/dp/1581605501/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=WDC4YB2COYJP&keywords=the+art+and+science+of+dumpster+diving&qid=1553477495&s=gateway&sprefix=the+art+and+science+of+dumpster+diving%2Caps%2C...

I would clean it up so whatever you post online doesn't show the retailer, post using a free proxy (ProXPN's free proxy would make it seem like you're posting from Dallas, Texas) and highlight the fact this company ended up pulling in more money than they would have without legislation to remove the lowest unit of currency. I would definitely post it though, that's proof something just ain't right in that scheme. It may be that the government had no idea this would benefit retailers, but it may be that they saw a means to cut spending (no more minting low denomination coins) and increase tax revenue, if only slightly.

Get something with aluminum grasp, the cheaper plastic grasps are more flimsy https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Foldable-Suction-Reacher-Grabber/dp/B08BPGJVRB/ref=sr\_1\_16\_sspa?keywords=grabber&qid=1671423391&sr=8-16-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVlo0SjhQMVdTTE9aJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTY4NjM5MzhNUll...

Hello, the android version was just released. Let me know if you run into any issues with it. Thanks

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.GJHDigital.DumpsterDiver

what really crazy is that yu can buy something like: https://www.amazon.com/McCormick-Culinary-Pure-Lemon-Extract/dp/B008OGD15S/ref=sr_1_6_mod_primary_new?crid=1OWFU1ONIQUR1&keywords=bulk%2Blemon%2Bextract&qid=1663900799&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=bulk%2Blemon%2Be...

with foodstamps and have it delivered to your door. all totally free. you can cut it down and basically have gallons on gallons of free lemon vodka every month, paid for by uncle sam.

The portafilter is what goes into the slot that says lock. Holds the portafilter cup (which espresso goes in) and it locks into place and forms a seal for the espresso machine. Not sure if it came with one?

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It'll look like this https://www.amazon.com/54mm-Bottomless-Naked-Portafilter-Breville/dp/B08D795TQ4/ref=sr\_1\_5?crid=32S0VLSNN2EWA&keywords=portafilter+breville&qid=1660323303&sprefix=portafilter+breville%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-5

Thanks! Like this? https://www.amazon.ca/Unger-971340-Rugged-Reacher-Steel/dp/B07B5VP4C6/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=unger+reacher+grabber&qid=1653101447&sprefix=unger+re%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-5

General Remote Control for Samsung UN40J5200AFXZA UN43J5200AFXZA UN60H6300AFXZA UN55H6300AFXZA UN50H6300AFXZA Smart 3D LED HDTV TV https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018X9QYGI/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_J0VV03J6AFVRABMNA8AS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

That looks like the same TV I have! I brought this Remote and it works pretty okay! It's a bit on the lighter side and not all of the functions work, but it does all the basics!

Power, volume, menu, keyboard, play, pause. But, if your TV is a more recent model you might be able to use your cellphone as a remote. You can download the Samsung smartthings app, enter your TV's serial number and it will tell you if you can use your phone

https://www.ukuleleplanet.net/ukulele-string-order-thickness/ They should give you an idea of what you need. I think if you go in to any music store and ask for nylon strings of those notes/letters and tell them it’s for a fourth string ukulele, they will set you straight. Hell , even Amazon makes it easy, no I’m sure everyone he would agree it would be a much better choice to support your local music store by buying the strings from them rather than Amazon. But here’s my example: https://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-Ukulele-Strings-P02329/dp/B07N287LYY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1J7QI22PRYGW8&keywords=ukulele+strings&qid=1651600670&sprefix=ukulele+strings%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-3 Ernie Ball Is a top string manufacture since way before I was playing a guitar forever ago.

I had a similar situation, I found having a USB switcher helped a lot. Can switch between which computer gets the m/kb inputs for a single set. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Selector-Computers-Peripheral-One-Button/dp/B01MXXQKGM

Sure! I bought this first:

Matte Black Wall Mounted Bathroom Rainfall Shower Faucet System Set Mixer 8-Inch Round Head Double Cross Handles Bathroom Bathtub Hand Spray Tub Spout Bathroom Fixtures https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PBQJBS8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_MYV6FQDVK9QW3MFB9A7R?psc=1

Then I sold everything above the tub spout. Bought the square rainfall and a high pressure handheld shower head separately. Finally bought a bunch of copper and elbows from the store, sweated them all together to make the exposed piping, and had my local powdercoater do it satin black. He had to bake it at a lower temp so as to not melt the solder.

I was able to sweat some brass plugs inside the pipes so water doesn’t flow to the circular bases that attach at the wall.

It expired a long time ago. It still looks great though. I’m still yet to taste it. It’s completely sealed so it stays fresh for a while I’m assuming.

They're actual roses. They don't smell anymore unfortunately so it's just a purely aesthetic thing now. I too get sneezy around real ones after a certain time. Once I smell an earthy fragrance they are getting tossed out.

A bit about the preserved roses..

>..it's critical that your roses were cut when they are at their most beautiful. The flowers are then put into a mixture of glycerin and other plant elements. This rehydrates the rose from its petals to its stem and replaces the sap within it.

Amazon - Roses

I go all the time. Buy one of these.. RMS Featherweight The Original Reacher 2-Pack (32-inch) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UZHYXHO/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_ADRP8FJ5Z46FQS4HSTZQ It makes it easier to get stuff out. If you are short go behind restaurants and find a free five gallon bucket to stand on. If someone sees you just keep doing it unless the ask you to leave. If someone is there before you, I just wait til they are done or go talk to them. I always share and talk about diving. Go at night til you get comfortable and then start thinking about how fun it is. ALWAYS CLEAN UP BEHIND YOURSELF so they don't think to out a lock on it. And lastly check to see if it is legal in your area. It is in my area. I wave at the police and they are cool with it after they watch to make sure you aren't dumping stuff cause that is illegal here.

Check the Map that is linked at the top and the sidebar.

Now he just has to sign up for bing rewards and earn enough points each month to get xbox live for free each month and 2 free games like I do.

That blue thing you grabbed around 3 minute mark was a chain cleaning tool for a bicycle. Source: https://jet.com/product/efc3e391fc344d529e09f707795ee352?jcmp=pla--ggl--sporting_goods_other--outdoor_recreation_cycling_other--.--.--.--.--.--2&code=PLA15&k_clickid=31d89907-055f-44c1-9890-e0275ef44178&kpid=efc3e391fc344d529e09f707795...

If you have the time, Set the fishing line. Patience is golden for those waiting to catch the big one.

The link, might give sort of a general idea of what yours "may" be worth used. http://www.storehouserock.com/store/501.html

If it were me, I'd list on CL for $25 and just wait to see what you'll catch, Patience is golden. Instant gratification sucks.

Just a suggestion, Meet a potential CL buyer in an open Starbucks or other safe haven with a friend?, Watch your 6 leaving.

https://www.craigslist.org/about/safety

>Pavillion dv5000

That's a GREAT finding, a friend of mine had one and was top of the line back on its days. You can also try a ChromeOS-like, Cloudready, been using it on an older laptop, a Core Duo with 2 GB RAM, working as my everyday computer.

Its not worth shit trust me. Picked on up at a thrift store to sell only to realize a 10 pack of film cost more than the camera itself. Source: Polaroid One Step Close-Up 600 Instant Camera https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NS1JX60/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_258RBY3YASCJJ7KAJ2JB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

well i guess you can get a vcr off of amazon they are going for $600-800 ..

https://www.amazon.com/Magnavox-MWD2206-DVD-Combination-Player/dp/B0011DK0I2/

and then buy a copy of Pauley Shore In The Army Now for $1 ... and you're set

https://www.amazon.com/Army-Now-VHS-Shore/dp/6303354939

use a strong pair of wire cutters and just cut the metal pin. ones with pivoting hinges require less squeezing force and save your hands.

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use something thin (tape?) between the cutters and the fabric, to prevent rips/tears,

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^(Disclaimer, I am not responsible for any actions you decide to do based on the info above.)

https://www.amazon.com/Unger-Professional-Nifty-Nabber-36/dp/B000RUKZNU/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=grabber%2Bpole&qid=1609511529&sr=8-10&th=1

The pole is pretty strong which is great, I did accidentally bend one of the arms the other night, but that was due to trying to grab a 40lb box. bent it right back in place and it still works great!

Has anyone tried to use a fruit picker style grabber?

https://www.amazon.com/Zenport-ZL6146A-Telescopic-Harvester-Extension/dp/B00EQ33XQU

This one has a bag

https://www.garrettwade.com/10ft-reach-telescoping-fruit-picker.html

https://www.amazon.com/Unger-Professional-Nifty-Nabber-36/dp/B0000V0AGS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=unger+grabber&qid=1606531923&sprefix=unger&sr=8-3

I’ve tried a LOT of grabbers and this is by far my favorite!

I searched on the model name and after some looking went with this battery. (Not APC brand, but to-spec nonetheless).

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07L9KXQJG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_99CQFbGZKF96P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

That is an Amazon Basics cell phone tool kit. I have the same exact one. $10.99.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015X2NI3K?aaxitk=I918x7RMfNh0EkVcYg-7MA&pd_rd_i=B015X2NI3K&pf_rd_p=44fc3e0f-4b9e-4ed8-b33b-363a7257163d&hsa_cr_id=8895966500501&sb-ci-n=productDescription&sb-ci-v=AmazonBasics%20Smartphone%20Repair%20Tool%20Kit%20Set%20With%20Case&sb-ci-a=B015X2NI3K

I dunno what all the fuss about this. Buy on amazon $16 new. https://www.amazon.com/Crossbow-50-Pistol-Archery-Hunting/dp/B00FH7DRFG/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=mini+crossbow&qid=1568803830&s=gateway&sr=8-9

Very impressive! That pan will outlive multiple generations. Remember that you can easily restore cast iron with a battery charger and household chemicals.

For sharpening knives I recommend a Japanese whetstone like the King 1000. Pair it with a 3000-grit stone and a strop and you will have shaving-sharp knives forever.

It appears to be a story about him by Peter Ackroyd: https://www.amazon.com/Alfred-Hitchcock-Brief-Peter-Ackroyd/dp/0385537417

I loved Alfred Hitchcock‘s Presents: but it doesn’t seem to be anything relating to his work.

Chair just needs the gas cylinder strut replaced. Other than that it's in very good condition.

Most chair shock struts are interchangeable.

I left it for the next diver that may want it.

Big box office store that sells staplers.

*Salvage one from another dumpster chair or buy one on amazon or ebay. https://www.amazon.com/Oak-Leaf-Replacement-Pneumatic-Universal/dp/B0739WGT8V/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=office+chair+strut&qid=1582610029&sr=8-10

Like the other poster said, that's definitely vinyl and not leather.

You can use a vinyl repair liquid like this and you should be fine. Or you can just use duct tape if you really don't mind it looking trashy haha.

I buy my Sony cords through Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/YICHUMY-Replacement-NWZ-A15-NWZ-A17-Walkman/dp/B01LYNQKUA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1529813368&sr=8-5&keywords=sony+mp3+cord&dpID=41f6QLzjRWL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Found a working one of these in a bin last week: https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-CPAP-P8-Multi-night-Battery/dp/B00F9CF9T6 Pricey chunk of lithium, no way am I harvesting cells from this rather than selling. Binned lead acid batteries are almost guaranteed to be bricks, they sulfate in no time after being discharged.

>This guy finds a old PC, and people love it. I find a server and people tell me to throw it back. (I know what I am doing) lol

Lol> https://www.amazon.com/Know-What-Doing-Other-Myself/dp/147677028X LOL! JK......

I haven't tested them extensively yet, but the one i did test doesn't have a hub, thus it just connects to your phone over I guess Bluetooth? and still works with a light switch as well as the phone

https://www.amazon.com/ilumi-Adjustable-White-Flood-Smartbulb/dp/B074PYJ8D3/ref=sr_1_10?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1518870154&sr=1-10&keywords=ilumi+light+bulb

Hey bud I used to work in junk removal and I have a stack of lappys myself.

Protip, you're going to want this: https://www.amazon.com/Powseed-Universal-Ultrathin-Notebook-Compatible/dp/B01FQ4ZUD6/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1506030447&sr=1-5&keywords=laptop+charger

Sir. The Brother TZ tape is thermal and no "ink" inside or anywhere for that fact. It takes a Brother P-Touch Labeler

https://www.amazon.com/Bar-Keepers-Friend-Cleanser-Polish/dp/B00505GBSK/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492699177&sr=8-2&keywords=bar+keepers+friend

This stuff worked really well on my aquarium. Combine with a good bottle brush. It uses a safe acid and is supposed to be eco friendly I believe. It is also fairly cheap.

Thanks, do you think this is a good option for my trunk: http://www.amazon.com/Hot-Shot-5580-Unscented-Repellent/dp/B0019BK8AG

The bugs were very tiny, I would say absolutely no more than 1-2 mm in length. Didn't think to look for a subreddit for it

Damn just reading about them is evoking anxiety. I think I'll probably just toss it because I don't think we could realistically remove them from the house I live in currently for several reasons

these: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P2QGB7I

82 views in the month-and-a-half i've had them up, versus most other items in the thousands of views. I might just open them up and put them in my kitchen. :-)

The computer I am typing into right now came out of a dumpster. It's a Dell Pentium 4 Dual 3 GHz processors with 760 MB of RAM (needs more). Windows XP (needs another OS) with a 60 GB hard drive. Old style 15 in monitor replaced with an HP 2009m - 20" LCD monitor with built in speakers from another dumpster. The wireless network came from a another dumpster computer which I still have. A DVD/CD-ROM and a DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM. Video is crappy built in Intel 828656G graphics controller. Looking for a good video card find.

When I fished it out of a dumpster it booted fine the first time but the sound drivers for the built in sound card was fried. There was obvious obvious evidence that somebody downloaded a lot of stuff attempting to fix the sound card driver issue but apparently failed. I had no trouble finding the right driver and fixing it.

I found this while throwing the thrash one day in my apt one day ...brand new probably never used showed no signs of use at all ..... I love to cook on this |

he.ttp://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-GR-4N-5-in-1-Griddler/dp/B002YD99Y4/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1432340490&sr=8-8&keywords=grill

Ahh, thanks for the info! I don't think its a transmitter. Its am/fm/sw. Here's the exact radio: http://www.amazon.com/Eton-Shortwave-Variable-Full-Range-Controllers/dp/B000Q5APCC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425177143&sr=8-1&keywords=grundig+s350