Excellent observations and I couldn't agree more. My mother-in-law's house was always full of "it might be worth something someday."
Now that she's 81 and could use some cash she can't bear to part with these "treasures."
Now that she's 81 and could use some cash she can't bear to part with these "treasures."My Mama was the same way. It's typical of folks who lived through the Great Depression. You don't throw ANYTHING away, because you just never know when something bad will happen and you could use that item.