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I stripped off the material/wadding, then folded up the wirework and secured it with cable ties, so a king size becomes small enough to be collected or taken by car to the dump. Lambeth recycling centre won't take mattresses but they will take the metal part.

I used to live on the south side of MAP and there were some big old fruit trees in the gardens - pear, damson and apple. Wonder if they could be from the old house?

Steve brought my dishwasher back to life, was clunking and hissing but he cleared all the gunk from the pipes and saved me from having to buy a new one. Came round very quickly and charged a set fee. His no is 07921 777428 and email on spindoctor website. Highly recommend him if you have any appliances misbehaving!

Yes, Storm Poorun http://greenparty.org.uk/people/261.html

Would he have been Storm Pohrun?

True, it is usually in the lease. Is your neighbour aware of how it sounds from your side?

I know I know, wouldn't have dreamed of buying any now if he hadn't come round!!

Sounds familiar, bombarded with information, brochure prices etc...

Thanks Penguin68, yes it is marked as sustainably sourced and I'm glad to hear yours has lasted. I was caught off my guard and wouldn't normally buy something without researching. Coincidence that I actually needed what he had and it was convenient. It was high pressure in that he kept dropping the price and said he was leaving now and wouldn't be back etc. Thanks to the forum - this is the only item I could find on line about teak furniture being sold like this but it must be a widespread practice.

This is very enlightening as I was approached yesterday as I left the house by a man selling teak garden furniture with the same patter, from Oxfordshire though. Said he had left-over stock from Horniman's Garden and was delivering nearby to members of National Trust. The psychology seems to be mentioning well known establishments to create feeling of trust. Had a nice van with company logo, was wearing uniform. Well it worked and I bought some - a Lutyens style bench and a table and chairs. Gave me a receipt and the address does exist but a private house rather than garden centre. Not sure if I've been conned - I did need them actually and they do seem good quality. With teak prices seem to vary wildly so not sure if I overpaid. Said he was heading over to Court Lane Gardens next. Any more sightings???