2024 eBay FIXING Extravaganza!!!

I have been buying up various faulty items from eBay over the last month and I am now going to attempt to fix them all in one bumper 2 and a half hour long video. The goal is to see how many can be fixed and whether or not it is possible to turn a profit from fixing these items.
You can skip the items you are not interested in, and move onto the next one, but sometimes the most boring item can have the most interesting fix.
I hope you enjoy this one as it has taken at least 10 days in total to put together. Normal videos will resume after this one.
******** In this video I do work on various equipment with mains electricity going into them. Any one of these devices can easily kill you! DO NOT COPY ANYTHING YOU SEE IN MY VIDEOS, take them purely as entertainment ********
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Remember that this is just for entertainment and I am not an expert in these repairs. The processes in the video may not be the best way, the correct way or the safest way to fix these things. I do love fault finding and trying to fix broken things, so I hope that comes across in this 'Trying to FIX' series. Many thanks, Vince.

[@andersmmvfc.8376]

Time stamps 1:03 Nintendo 64 22:54 Bang & Olufsen Telephone 51:49 Nintendogs Cuddly Toy 1:10:05 Tefal Clothes Steamer 1:12:57 Delonghi Been to cup coffee machine 1:17:02 Water Heater/CoolerFilter All in one ×2 1:52:34 Nespresso Automatic Coffee Maker 2:13:26 Atari Lynx 2:15:20 The Outcome

[@smashyrashy]

Fuck thanks!

[@CLC-1000]

Thanks for the timestamps. 👍

[@AppleReviews]

*Vince - what you NEED to know - ALL coffee pods machines are...... DESIGNED to leak - just imagine what would happen if pod would BLOCK machine and - they are DESIGN to leak to AVOID FAKE pods to be used - just read about ANY machine LEAKS when non original (usually replicable stainless steel pods used)*

[@peterjensen3162]

Thanks Anders

[@StezStixFix]

The way you were slapping the dog on the head 😂... lovely feature length episode Vince. Thoroughly enjoyed that! 👍

[@Mymatevince]

😂 I think he liked it!!! Cheers Steve

[@ryanseltzer3355]

​​@@turjiI'm not sure about stez but from my experience MG chemicals makes the best flux

[@juxxtapoz]

He was slapping that poor dog like it owed him money 😂

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

Stupid dog 😂 sorry - wrong channel!

[@MikeG-rh1lk]

RSPCA has been called

[@MickNavarro]

Had a n64 laying in a drawer for 10years Just had a quick check, the 1.5k ohm resistor was blown, after replacement it works like a charm Thanks a lot vince!!

[@Homestar1217]

Vince I love that you've got all the background noise when you do these videos. It makes it so much more fun to know you're doing this stuff and you've got a family just doing life in the house while you're working. Watching people working in a studio is good, but watching you is more fun.

[@theatheobhv]

I totally agree. Love the background noises. 😊

[@renataavgeri1132]

Yes. This is most people's reality when they are not professionals with a shop

[@GeorgeStyles]

yeah, its brilliant. I hope Mrs Vince wasnt too pissed off at the power tripping while she was in the kitchen :)

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

I have to say ,I really love it when Vince fixes stuff around the house and lets us have a sticky beak into his family life. Just as much as I love hearing all the noises in the background. Of course I love all his videos but I find those more personal and gratifying, we rarely ever see his wife in the videos sometimes Ben, his son, never his daughter or wife, but I like it when he talks about what his wife daughter and son would like from the stuff he fixes, after he fixes it.

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

@@theatheobhv I totally agree it makes the fix it videos have more warmth and personality.

[@wai_liu]

@56:43, someone please remind me not to let Vince look after my dog! haha! Great compilation of fixes!

[@markbrown8097]

Blame Nintendont 😂😂

[@jonathaningram4672]

Lol when he had his hand inside it ha ha

[@ovalwingnut]

See. Now "that's" COMEDY

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

Vince don't beat yourself up over the controller it's exactly what 30000 other fixit people would have done and your right the important thing is it works, not what it looks like. Your still the star in fixing stuff.

[@oliverer3]

Did that exact thing on an industrial heated glue hose I was repairing recently stripped down the wrong end looking for a wire break because I didn't immediately find it were I was expecting and caused myself a lot of extra work.

[@mikethemusicman1978]

How great it is to see you in 2024 still fixing things up Vince, I wish I had your knowledge to fix things like this, you're a diamond. Thank You for the fantastic videos.

[@vinny9577]

Not just this job, but all your repairs, your an inspiration ! Well Done mate !

[@Rev-D1963]

I've been a subscriber for awhile now Vince, and truly enjoy your videos and work. Watching you has revived the will to do electronic repairs myself, after a long hiatus with health issues. Your skills are far more advanced than you let on! :) Anyway, thank you for your inspiration, work and videos, you are greatly appreciated my brother. God bless, and cheers from central Kansas USA. Rev. D.

[@armstrongskyview2810]

So glad you have finally done some more Retro devices... They are just really cool and if people buy them then your videos are invaluable. I know you don't like to repeat videos/ fixes but the view enjoy them being updated as you go along :) Thanks vince

[@RonHarrisMe]

I love this channel. First, I am a BIG FAN of people with OVER THE TOP, OCD. 30 years ago, I did this for my family and my own gear. People never just look for the obvious and easy to fix. I learned from my networking career to always look for the easiest and single points of error. Sometimes Vince does this, other times he doesn't. His electrical knowledge is WAY MORE VAST than my own. Using a different cord, look for small bent connections, CHECK THE VOLUME AND BRIGHTNESS!! But at 60, my eyes are not what they used to be, and the steadiness of my hands are gone. So I love watching. Great Channel.

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you Ron, very kind words indeed. Big thumbs to you 👍👍👍👍

[@miro_trendafilov]

Starting the year off strong, Vince! What a treat, what fixes! Thank you so much for the video!!!

[@bradmarthafocker4285]

This is one of the best channels on KZbin. Keep making videos and I'll keep watching them.

[@JohnGotts]

Thanks for shouting out the 164th United Kingdom Gadget. He is one of my favorite KZbinrs. Absolutely fearless with his repair work, fixing what no one has fixed before.

[@Mymatevince]

Chris is a legend and a lovely bloke👍

[@r9eaper]

Lovely! Over 2hrs of MMV fixes, that's tonight's viewing sorted! Loving the vids Vince, keep up the good work mate!

[@chef717717]

I absolutely loved this type of format .

[@ronsonwagner9401]

That phone was quite interesting. Well, the phone and that wall connector. Being from the US, I had never seen the British telephone socket. Our wall jacks are usually all RJ11 or RJ14. Older installations usually have two conductor or four conductor solid strand copper wiring, while a lot of newer installations just use something like Cat5 or Cat5e in the wall. I feel old remembering when Caller ID was a separate device that plugged in next to your phone and you had to pay a monthly fee to use it. Or the couple of times I used a rotary telephone. Or the time I used IrDA between my Nokia flip phone and my old Dell laptop to access dial-up internet. It's incredible how much technology has advanced in the past 20 years.

[@1Busman]

Great to see you back vince , really enjoy your fixing videos 👍

[@marcinkossowski6579]

Well, my year's starting of strong. Thanks for another one of these vince!

[@6am_Mac]

Ahhh Vince I’ve missed the long videos!! Thank you for that, I really enjoyed it! Take care, see you soon

[@kxlleh]

Super cool to see you having a LTT Screwdriver. A crossover I wasn’t ready for! Thanks for still making videos!

[@dimanpro7007]

Excellent video Vince! Appreciate the time and effort you put into it! Cheers😃

[@chrislamp]

2 hours of vince fixing stuff? We are eating good today.

[@robertoneill1979]

Feels like I haven't seen you for an age Vince. This looks great... I'll catch up after work. Great to have you back mate 🤩👍

[@goblin457]

Enjoyed the feature length episode just finished up watching top work 👍👍

[@jackom09090]

I love your videos Vince keep up the good work 🎉

[@meetv7700]

A blessing from My Mate Vince. 🎉❤

[@MrAsBBB]

I really loved the dog bit. I did feel that Kids may get the wrong idea of hitting a dog on the head to get a response. I also loved your sewing experience , keeping with the dog theme you have disproved “You can’t teach old dog new tricks” with that neat running stitch. Very enjoyable video. Doing it in two parts.

[@clarrie-kayketchell5994]

Awesome, so glad to see you're back after a while Vince. Was getting a little worried about ya mate.

[@123simion1989]

What a treat 😊 2 hour Vince video 🙏

[@MrTurtlebar]

Great video Vince, giving it a massive thumbs up. Happy New Year!

[@danielbancroft5624]

feature length episode Great to have you back

[@debbie62140]

Over the many years working in BT exchanges (much of the time working on the MDFs) to my knowledge I suffered no ill effects from the solder. When I left BT in '94 I 'liberated' several rolls of leaded solder. Much better than the crap used today in electronics. Great vids by the way. Greetings from G1DBS.

[@g.h.190]

Vince finally realizing low airspeed works lika a charm.

[@Mymatevince]

Remember ELECTRICITY CAN EASILY KILL! Many items in this video have mains electricity powering them, power supplies can shock even when unplugged from the mains. DO NOT COPY WHAT YOU SEE IN THIS VIDEO!!!!! I hope you enjoy it for entertainment purposes only.

[@rondickson1491]

Another great fix it video. You are the master of fix it yourself. Best wishes from the USA!!

[@fosterb247]

Epic blockbuster Mr Vince - Super entertaining thanks 🤓

[@InMeShed247]

Best movie I have watched in a long time. I bought an Aqua Optima a couple of years ago to make a repair video. Unfortunately it worked fine, but now we use it all the time for hot and cold filtered water. The.kettle now lives in the coal cupboard.

[@schoenepaparillo5902]

Nice Video, Vince, as always. Over 2 hours gone like a bang (& Olufsen) 😝

[@smikee]

Fantastic content Vince, Loving the length of this one too!

[@Mymatevince]

Nice one Mike, it appears to be doing well. I thought I was going to get slated for the 2 hour+ length, but I think the incoming storm in the UK has done me a favour today with people staying in 😂

[@paulcresswell2279]

You have certainly come a huge way in your repairs. We'll done mate.

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you Paul👍

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

I remember when Vince just could not remove chips from circuit boards now he does it literally in his sleep and his acquisition of skills is on a par with his acquisition of specialist tools.

[@chrisk5433]

Good video. You have inspired me to fix 2 Apple Watches and 1 iPod that I had laying in a drawer. My family thinks I’m nuts but I find it fun, challenging and rewarding. I especially enjoyed your cost and profit analysis in this video. Your idea of specialization is probably the only way to make anything. eBay eats up any real profit for small timers. I do this only for fun and to reuse what I already bought. Good work.

[@robot797]

funny thing I knew it was the heating element before you opened it but you did a great job diagnosing and finding it

[@richardfitzgerald2986]

Enjoyed that Vince. Keep em coming bud

[@devttyUSB0]

The Rolls Royce videos ARE awesome! @1:05:12 That dog though. Imagine your young one playing with it all day. :O

[@Mymatevince]

😂 The stuff of nightmares!!!

[@tinman7551]

I looked up just as you brought out the yellow Mat. Now when I close my eyes I can see through the back of my head 🥴 😂. Skip content in a Vince video, after now having a new video for two weeks ! Are yeah maaad !!! 🥰😂❤️

[@CTCTraining1]

Exactly. Now the red mat is also a mad colour but it doesn’t affect the camera automatic contrast control so we can see what Vince is working on. If Vince were to learn anything from BigClive then looking at the colour choices and lighting in his setup would be my recommendation. 😀👍

[@TheSlyMouse]

What high quality content! Glad i found you!

[@sean9595]

I couldn’t stop laughing my head off when the container of water fell over and you teaching the dog new tricks. Keep up the good work Vince loved it all 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😎

[@amonfermoso]

What a great start for 2024, really interesting fixes

[@devttyUSB0]

52 mins in, thoroughly enjoying this :) that voip to old analog phone incompatibility stumps me too, i have never seen this! gonna get a refreshing drink, on with the show! :D

[@xzytqweo3538]

I kinda thought that because you had not posted anything recently that you were going to do a long video job lot and you did! Awesome. Sorry about not being able to fix them all but that is life. It's a gamble with a pay out or loss. Most products that are for "spares or repairs" are for those who, like you, want to fix them and keep them...at least that is what I have seen watching several repair videos on here. But you are very talented and also a great entertainer! I think I enjoy it most when you get excited once finding the flaw and then when you get it to work. See you in the next one! Cheers!

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you👍

[@borisdg]

Finally a video! Happy 2024 Vince!

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you, you too!!!

[@doggheadtech]

Glad to see the N64 PSU fix you discovered a while back is still working it's magic 😄 What a result with the Atari Lynx too!

[@PeteSimpson]

Yet another great video Vince, keep them coming. Me personally, when I'm not developing Android apps or Windows based stock control systems for my clients, I too enjoy buying faulty, spares and repairs items from eBay. Once I have thoroughly tested the repaired items I don't resell them on eBay, but I sell them on FB Marketplace. I just set a price that I'm happy with and leave the item on there until it sells which usually only takes less than 2 weeks. You will be surprised how far people will drive to pick up an item.

[@rebeccagarnett4166]

Looking forward to watching this video Vince. I've been gutted that you hadn't uploaded anything for 3 weeks. Happy to see a new video, even more excited that it's 2 hours and 20 minutes long. Woo hoo. 😁

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Rebecca 😎

[@tonibonbonii]

We have been blessed by the blue hoodie man love you vince

[@maxz8807]

ooooh, a movie :D good to see you again vince, hope all is well - was beginning to get worried ^-^

[@user-mgc]

Only 12 minutes into his first video of the year and Vince is already back on the IPA...

[@nicholas790]

Well thank you Vince! I have 5 B&O phones in my home and over the past year one by one they went out commission (except one). I was told that my house wiring was probably at fault but nobody I could find would work on phone house wiring. When I saw your video, I thought Vince can fix just about anything! Having seen your video, I'm now convinced I must have that "incompatibility issue" as well. I have Apple phones as well so it wasn't a communication issue, I just loved having the B&O designs throughout my home. I guess they'll be "trailer queens" going forward but it sure is a relief to finally discover what the issue is! PS LOVE your Rolls Royce videos! Can hardly wait for each episode. Warmest regards, Nicholas

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Nicholas, I think I am going to revisit the phone. A few suggestions have come in so I want to experiment on a few of them👍

[@thyr0ne]

Great video Mate, I fell off my chair laughing when you tested the Nintendogs :D

[@kynkokytsumi1931]

when they go into place on their own like that is sooo satisfying lol

[@StarlightStream]

I am always amazed at how patient you are with trying absolutely everything to get something working again. Mad props for that. On the Nespresso machines I know from the DeLonghi ones as soon as they leak it is not limited to one area. What do I mean by that? So when you use the machine, there can be small little leaks throughout the internal pipework as well as the brewing chamber and the mechanism of closing it up. What is also good to know is that coffee has oils. These oils can over time hinder the sealing performance of the brewing chamber causing it to leak out the sides. In addition if the little o rings that are scattered throughout the machine do exist it is always a good thing to clean it up and (in my case) add a tiny bit of food safe Vaseline. Or replace them if they have done brittle. Having done all of that the only thing to clean was the pyramid plate to which the old style capsules get pressed against because as well as the chamber this plate is getting a lot of coffee throughput. I am sure this may not help with the new style pod systems and I do apologize about that. I still tip my head at the great lengths you went through to try to get this machine working.

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks for the tips!

[@ryan61384]

🎶 It's beginning to look a lot like broken items everywhere you go. But the prettiest site to see is My Mate Vince fixing these on your old computer.🎶

[@CLC-1000]

Love a good multiple fix video. 👍

[@morsermons9610]

Vince and a Nintendog is about the funniest thing I've ever seen on this channel.. Stuffed toy abuse by the greatest veterinary surgeon of our age🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Mymatevince]

😂

[@absurdengineering]

Aye, Vince for Sturgeon General!

[@Jojo_repairs_stuff]

Great video! I love the format! About the leaking Nespresso machine: all capsule machines I owned so far, leaked at the seal, the water container sits on. Most of the time due to scaling built up

[@Raulc1122]

Been subbed since 2018 still good to see content

[@darrenpetersen6011]

I love watching you fix things and explore falts I'm the same hate throwing thing away prefare to fix and enjoy doing it.

[@kennethbarker852]

brilliant video thanks take care ❤😊

[@TheEarthangel3631]

Good stuff as always

[@mrjsv4935]

Massive thumbs up, full watch in one go, enjoyed every second :) Even if the item couldn't be fixed fully, it's interesting to see how they are made and what are the problems. Indeed not good if products are made obsolete by not making anymore important parts they need in normal use.

[@Mymatevince]

Now that is binge watching. Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@RommudohDev]

Nice seeing the return of the N64 power supply. I fixed three myself with similar problems as in the older video, simply by replacing the top or both top resistors. A fourth one didn't have that problem and I couldn't fix it yet.

[@reddir2]

You should make yourself a "Dim bulb/Current limiter". It's a bit safer than having your circuit breakers pop.

[@incandescentwithrage]

Won't make a difference for RCD / GFCI protected circuits, which they all are in the vast majority of UK houses.

[@ghwizz]

@@incandescentwithrage agreed - this was a relatively low current leaking to earth, 30mA is the standard trip current here in the UK, not an overcurrent issue. Having said that, a halogen bulb in circuit would useful for your bench. Keep up the good work Vince!

[@krankyfish781]

Or plug the device in to a 13A socket RCD adapter, like the type you can get at B&Q. Then there's no risk of affecting everything else in the house.

[@devttyUSB0]

What an awesome selection of items to fix. I found it very interesting. Shame some of them failed but that's part of the gamble.

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Devtty!

[@matthewmaidment8464]

I actually first found you from your earlier telecom videos, needed to move a bt master socket to a different room and your video helped massively, I did comment a while back about how dark your hair was back then but you aren't alone even I am now grey 😂

[@Mymatevince]

Hahaha, I think it makes us more distinguished 😂😂😂

[@GoodbyeHatman-qc8qd]

On BT the screwdriver you had was called the Multi Headed Screwdriver. It was really robust. I managed to loose all the bits in mine. You could order the bits back in the day but they were made obsolete as was the screwdriver. I think it was made in USA. I did try and get replacement bits but I couldn't find any that were deep enough and they disappeared inside the handle. I think you had to order them from the States

[@Mymatevince]

@@GoodbyeHatman-qc8qd It was very robust, dark grey and an orange head from memory. Loved that tool👍

[@lukedavis436]

the crackle when you plugged somthing into that water heater scared the living daylights out of me, but i think it was your multimeter dial XD

[@HKT-4300]

Finally!! My Mate Vince the Movie! :)

[@andygardiner6526]

Good video. One tip - if an area is liable to get warm, don't fix it in position with hot melt as when it gets hot ... well, you get the idea! Use a blob of neutral cure silicone instead - for the Nintendo, a little under the board would stick it fine.

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Andy👍👍👍

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

Heh, I had forgotten that some people use white neutral cure silicone to fix things in place on circuit boards thank you for the remind.

[@LoftechUK]

Why do I always bop with your intro 😂

[@vanzee9180]

A tip for you! To open the the the telephone or any adapter that is glued together, use a druplet of fuell it will soak into the crack and it will open so much easier. You really helped me think in different way and diagnose problems in my own broken devices! Great vids

[@midinotes]

That Nespresso machine, not to mention the pods looks like a money spinner.. and as unreliable as most capsule machines I've come across. They always end up leaking or failing, the pods are bad for the planet and expensive... I ended up buying a decent filter coffee machine and put paper filters in it and scoops of fresh coffee. Works everytime and saves a fortune, and seriously doesn't take that long. I'm sure though there will be a user demographic that loves these things. Brilliant video, the dog fix cracked me up. Look forward to better weather and return of the Rolls! 😊

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Midi, I'm hoping to get in a day or 2 on the car this week or next, it's been too long already 👍

[@josephgittos3787]

@@Mymatevince Best Nespresso machine for me is the original pods and the machine I use is a sage creatista plus such a fantastic machine nd also as a steam wand , different programmes with a display and the display does step by step descaling making it easy. My friend bought one of those you have and it also broke down and wished he had gone with the original as many many people have issues with it.

[@adriancatalin438]

Hi Vince! You had a lot of fun with that dog, 😂😂😂😂but you beat him pretty hard, I understand it was for his own good. Good luck.!

[@Mymatevince]

😂

[@melneldell2187]

the hot air blower sounds like a jet engine in an airplane! 😂

[@iuhere]

that water spill on the floor uff , anyway it was still a video worth enjoying thanks for this one good luck for future ones

[@rangercv4263]

Your sewing has improved a lot mate. Keep it up and you’ll make a right ol’ homemaker for some lucky lad. RESULT!

[@Mymatevince]

Hahahaha 👍

[@Ukmartian1701]

Hi Vince good video worth waiting for, I like the way you attack any item whether it be mechanical, electrical or electronic, keep up the good work, On the hot and cold water dispenser I would have tested each 220v separately with a meter either a multimeter or a insulation tester...dead testing is a lot more safer... But each to his own it doesn't matter which road you take as long as you reach your destination...All the best, keep them coming.

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you Steve👍

[@Ukmartian1701]

@@Mymatevince Thanks vince I have just retired after 30 + yrs as an engineer in the white goods commercial catering and shower industries need any tips just ask lol

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Completely agree with the profit being a struggle on eBay! I think the best way to play it is source from a supplier locally, build a good rapport with them, and do it that way to save on fees/postage etc. Great video Vince 👍👍

[@Mymatevince]

Cheers Joey😎

[@retrocomputinggrotto]

Making your own custom battery connections from a soup tin lid - now that's what I call going the extra mile... Souper!! 🤣🤣

[@kkal1183]

I actually prefer the longer vids with multiple items. The only criticism might be to add chapters for each item in the video itself.

[@marktasker9581]

Watching you give that dog CPR was just so surreal 😂😂

[@KingLich451]

Love the videos mate.

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

I've always loved the cleverness of B&O design. That handset does scream "1980s!" doesn't it? :) Proud Beocenter 9500 owner!

[@paulchambers3788]

Can’t wait to watch this 2hr+ worth of fixes, as soon as the kids are in bed I know what I’ll be doing ☕️📺

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you Paul, I hoped you liked some of the fixes 👍

[@ChristopherJohnGurr]

It kept me distracted from the incoming storm and entertained all afternoon; if that makes the pain worth wile. It’s a complicated way to make a coffee tho.

[@michiganmudmilk6556]

I have the easythreed K7 and added Y and X endstops to the unit and it definitely makes the machine much smoother running.

[@nigeleveratt2626]

now i know why i drink tea mate

[@TerryLawrence001]

Time stamps are nice, but I love to watch every minute of these fascinating videos!

[@MrStreetboy80]

my mate Vince becomes a physiotherapist 😂

[@snowysnowdon5584]

I have a different hot water dispencer that doesn'r have the cold water feature, I wouldn't use a kettle ever again because the dispenser is quick and uses only energy to boil the water you need. 👍 loved the stream.

[@biotrekker]

Who else would have wanted to see Vince smash the B&O phone to pieces?