[jgl]

Anyone know where to buy old style electric fans? (The type with lots of metal instead of plastic). Either genuinely old ones or replicas.

[4+4=44]

Like that?
http://www.pricerite.com.hk/eng/prod...st_type=search

[neither3nor4]

I saw some a couple of weeks ago in a store on Apliu Street, Sham Shui Po.

If you come out of MTR exit C2, and walk down Apliu towards Yen Chow Street, you should find a shop selling all sorts of old gear on your left. I'm sorry I can't remember the street number, but it shouldn't be too hard to find.

[jgl]

Thanks both of you. I'm looking for something with a fair bit of 'character', so will try hunting around Shamshuipo first.

[lawless]

hey there are a few shops on the markets off ladder street central/sheung wan that have fab old fans.......bit of a fan of the old school myself.....

[jgl]

Great- I live in the area so will have a look.

neither3nor4: you were spot on with directions. The store is just before Yen Chow St. They had a good condition old GE fan, but when I asked, was quoted $3000 for it! I'm sure it was negotiable, but wow, that was a lot (more than 2x Ebay rates).

[lawless]

nasty...... jump on ebay in aust or the states.... i'm still get bits shipped and so far it works out cheaper that buying retro here the selectionis just so slim good luck