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WHERE 
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ORDER BY 
  cscart_discussion_posts.timestamp DESC 
LIMIT 
  0, 10

Query time 0.00065

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Result

post_id thread_id name timestamp user_id ip_address status email message rating_value
116401 17409 TS RE 1443490020 0 68.193.178.159 A Great unique product of high quality. Used to build industrial/modern fixture. A bit too expensive though. 5
16762 17409 Patty Sanders 1397868120 0 68.164.10.49 A I ordered the 975 canopy to create a fixture with vapor lights I already had in storage for my workroom. Recently got the parts I needed to create the fixture. Now I can have proper lighting in my workroom and save my eyes from damage. Thank you Barn Electric for being here. 5
1048 17409 Treasurehunter 1370103240 0 98.154.172.26 A I used it to go with antique barn light. Wish it was a bit tarnished to match with other galvanized parts on the light. It is well made. 5
947 17409 Albany landlord 1366335240 0 96.236.44.228 A For those of you wondering, the thread on this is an exact match for 1/2" black pipe. I made my own light fixture from black pipe and a pot rack with lighting and these were a very strong and secure way to mount them over the electric box. The price is crazy high for what it is, I would rather see it made out of cheaper steel than aluminum for my application. And it is power coated to order, though I didn't really need that either. But it is the only thing I could find anywhere that solved my problem. The owner was very responsive and helpful in answering my questions. 4