Tim, thanks for the sunny outlook! :-D

Paypal is convenient for me since I purchase so much stuff in my side
business online (see the URL from my email). I can easily work with
someone on a Money Order if they prefer - it just takes longer for
both parties to complete the deal and it isn't as convenient. But
it's no problem. Additionally, I provided TWO places to check my
feedback, I don't know what else I can do to establish that I am a
quality trader. I provided a REAL email address, not an internet
based one.

Odd you should mention nuclear, that's where I work in my real
engineering job. It is unlikely that anyone on this forum will be
welding critical reactor parts... :-)

I tried to be clear that these welding rods have been bagged and in
storage tubes. Furthermore, the entire group have been stored in a
detached and closed garage (my home office is in the same building).
Candidly, the only rods I would be remotely concerned about are the
Aluminum rods; some flux for AL rods can be hygroscopic in nature. I
still think these would weld just fine though. Finally, keep in mind
that Nassau Rockmount has industrial maintenance shops as their
primary customer target. They designed the flux coatings on their
rods for adverse conditions.

If anyone wants any further details or pictures, I can arrange to
provide closeups. Just email me.

Dave



(TSJABS) wrote in message ...
Myself I would be very skeptical of "old" welding rod. Some jobs especially at
nuclear facilities have a check out time limit to only a few hours that rod can
be out exposed to the elements before it must be disposed of properly and that
includes abunch of paperwork to show the rod has been destroyed.
I realize that is an extreme case but its for a purpose.
I also shy away from any paypal only deals. We call paypal "scampal" because
of so many people getting ripped off thru paypal.

tim