Question regarding radiation in Fukushima

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  1. Kyoto

    Kyoto Active Member

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    Dumb question that's been in the back of my mind. Around 2 years ago I bought some records pretty cheap from Yahoo Auctions Japan, they went for lower than expected, the thing is, I discovered after translating the description the reason why there were discounted was because they were located in Fukushima/radiation. I can't bring up the auction anymore, vague I know, listing has since long disappeared.

    Should I be worried?
     
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  2. HEX1GON

    HEX1GON 2997cc Staff Member

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    You're asking in the wrong section to start with.
     
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  3. retro

    retro Administrator Staff Member

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    Yup. Moved to off topic.

    If you're worried, go to your nearest University and ask if they have a Geiger counter. Or look for a local business that might.
     
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  4. GodofHardcore

    GodofHardcore Paragon of the Forum

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    You probably get more radiation from a laptop than from these.
     
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  5. alphagamer

    alphagamer What is this? *BRRZZ*.. Ouch!

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    You can't see smell or feel radiation, your best bet would be a geiger counter test, but I guess you'll be fine.
     
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  6. Kyoto

    Kyoto Active Member

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    Thanks for the responses, I'll check them with a geiger counter when I can! I was thinking about purchasing one from ebay, you can get them for $45, however I'm not sure about accuracy.

    Might also come in handy for an apocalypse.
     
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  7. Sonny_Jim

    Sonny_Jim Gutsy Member

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    TBH Your local physics lab at a school/university will have a Geiger counter and would be interested in anything that came from the Fukushima region.
     
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