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Salem · 04-26-2010, 03:34 PM

.... Another Mans Treasure.

I'm constantly finding things in recycle or re-use areas that I absolutly adore and or take home anyways and end up evetuanlly throwing out becuase it didn't fit or I only took it because it was free and really, have no use for it.

What are some things you've taken that have been previously discarded?

Today i went through the residence hall at school after everyone had moved out and sifted through their junk.

I got:

A few shirts, 2 pictures that I don't even know if I like yet, A blanket, a couple bags, some cd's, a whole bunch of magazines, some DVD's.

And you?

Xerxys · 04-26-2010, 05:51 PM

I ain't no hoarder!

Given that info, I buy shit! A lot of stupid shit! If it's $10.00 on craigslist or not more than $0.99 on eBay I either bid or contact the person to buy it. I believe I can tally at least $200.00 lost that way. And eBay is a motherf*&^%$#. When you want something and tell yourself you won't spend more than $2.00, it always winds up costing more!!

genuinegirly · 04-26-2010, 06:01 PM

Oh my, yes. We collect things all the time.
Anything left on the side of the road is fair game.
As is anything left in or around a dumpster.

Not to mention the delightful free-pile culture of Berkeley's student Co-ops.
I love finding useful junk. It's like Christmas without the bills.

Bookshelves, dishes, coffee maker, dining room chairs, toaster, clothing...
Gives everything a fun little story.
"Remember when we found this perfectly good toaster in the dumpster outside CZ?"
"I still can't believe I got these Yoga pants at Hoyt's free pile 4 years ago."
"Our neighbors didn't realize what they were passing on when they tossed this great coffee table."

I also pull things out of the trash that aren't useful for me, clean them up to make sure they're in good condition, and pass them along to Goodwill.

Pearl Trade · 04-26-2010, 06:01 PM

Got a TV and a computer screen from a guy who was gonna throw it away. He had it sitting out by the road waiting for the garbage men to take it, so I asked him if I could have it. Kinda old, but working.

Fremen · 04-26-2010, 06:39 PM

I found an old hard-sided suitcase in the dumpster that I plan on using for a table, or something else craft-like.
Found a picture in the shape of a bunch of grapes. I'm kinda leery of putting any drinks in it, but I could use it for a vase.

I also found a bunch of Marvel superhero stuffed toys I'm going to clean and give to my nephews.

So far I haven't hit the big score, but am ever hopeful. ;-P

Glory's Sun · 04-26-2010, 07:01 PM

I'm very anti pack rat. I spend money on what I like and need, but I don't get stupid and buy things because they are a good price. On the same breath, I can say that I don't collect anything, and I don't dig through anyone's trash. One man's trash is still trash to me.

snowy · 04-26-2010, 07:26 PM

I live in a college town. Many of the things around my house are items we've scavenged or things that have been given to us by friends leaving town. The latter has led to a lot of cool stuff: foosball table, awesome orange armchair (orange is one of our school colors), an old soda vending machine, bookshelves, coffee tables, a La-Z-boy recliner, and a strange assortment of hats.

Salem · 04-26-2010, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowy

... and a strange assortment of hats.

Pic's or it's not true!!!!

04-26-2010, 03:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Salem Psycho Location: Canada	One Mans Trash..... .... Another Mans Treasure. I'm constantly finding things in recycle or re-use areas that I absolutly adore and or take home anyways and end up evetuanlly throwing out becuase it didn't fit or I only took it because it was free and really, have no use for it. What are some things you've taken that have been previously discarded? Today i went through the residence hall at school after everyone had moved out and sifted through their junk. I got: A few shirts, 2 pictures that I don't even know if I like yet, A blanket, a couple bags, some cd's, a whole bunch of magazines, some DVD's. And you?

04-26-2010, 06:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	Oh my, yes. We collect things all the time. Anything left on the side of the road is fair game. As is anything left in or around a dumpster. Not to mention the delightful free-pile culture of Berkeley's student Co-ops. I love finding useful junk. It's like Christmas without the bills. Bookshelves, dishes, coffee maker, dining room chairs, toaster, clothing... Gives everything a fun little story. "Remember when we found this perfectly good toaster in the dumpster outside CZ?" "I still can't believe I got these Yoga pants at Hoyt's free pile 4 years ago." "Our neighbors didn't realize what they were passing on when they tossed this great coffee table." I also pull things out of the trash that aren't useful for me, clean them up to make sure they're in good condition, and pass them along to Goodwill. __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy Last edited by genuinegirly; 04-26-2010 at 06:06 PM..

04-26-2010, 06:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pearl Trade Addict Location: Houston, Texas	Got a TV and a computer screen from a guy who was gonna throw it away. He had it sitting out by the road waiting for the garbage men to take it, so I asked him if I could have it. Kinda old, but working. __________________ Our revenge will be the laughter of our children. Give me convenience or give me death!

04-26-2010, 06:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fremen With a mustache, the cool factor would be too much Location: left side of my couch, East Texas	I found an old hard-sided suitcase in the dumpster that I plan on using for a table, or something else craft-like. Found a picture in the shape of a bunch of grapes. I'm kinda leery of putting any drinks in it, but I could use it for a vase. I also found a bunch of Marvel superhero stuffed toys I'm going to clean and give to my nephews. So far I haven't hit the big score, but am ever hopeful. ;-P __________________ Google

04-26-2010, 07:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	I live in a college town. Many of the things around my house are items we've scavenged or things that have been given to us by friends leaving town. The latter has led to a lot of cool stuff: foosball table, awesome orange armchair (orange is one of our school colors), an old soda vending machine, bookshelves, coffee tables, a La-Z-boy recliner, and a strange assortment of hats. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

04-26-2010, 05:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Xerxys Junkie Location: My head.	I ain't no hoarder! Given that info, I buy shit! A lot of stupid shit! If it's $10.00 on craigslist or not more than $0.99 on eBay I either bid or contact the person to buy it. I believe I can tally at least $200.00 lost that way. And eBay is a motherf*&^%$#. When you want something and tell yourself you won't spend more than $2.00, it always winds up costing more!!

04-26-2010, 07:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Glory's Sun Registered User	I'm very anti pack rat. I spend money on what I like and need, but I don't get stupid and buy things because they are a good price. On the same breath, I can say that I don't collect anything, and I don't dig through anyone's trash. One man's trash is still trash to me.