In uk.sci.weather on Thu, 16 Mar 2006, Graham Easterling Graham@nospame
asterling.freeserve.co.uk wrote :

But why are they so bloody expensive? I don't see why they should cost
more than, say £100.

Agree, they suppliers would argue the turnover is small.

The iron stand was poor. Came painted, but after just 2 weeks in the salty
sea air it was starting to rust, so had to paint that as well.

So the sea air is now rustproof?
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Paul Hyett, Cheltenham