Posted on 08/26/2020 8:12:32 AM PDT by SJackson
I left my wife on the sidewalk in Manhattan...........Somebody brought her back!.........(Rimshot)..............
‘New’ in your area?
This has been going on for decades!.................
When I visited in 2018 I was astonished at what was put on the side of the road.
Some seriously good stuff that where I live would be swept clean from the curb in 30 minutes!
I frequently put out good used items with a “free” sign on them. If it’s junk, it goes into a pile to be taken to the dump. I see nothing wrong with putting things on the curb; it doesn’t stay there more than a few hours, at most, and I’m sure it’s appreciated by those who take it, even if they’re taking it to put in their garage sale, as I’m sure some do, though, of course, I prefer that it go to someone needy, of which there are many in our town. Our local charities are only interested in clothing, and we live 50 miles from a big city, and the charities there won’t drive that far, except for a recovering Vet store, about every 2 years. We do take smaller items and clothing to a small city Goodwill, about 20 miles away, when we need to, but their pick-up trucks don’t come from there, they come from the big city.
And we also buy a lot at thrift stores, especially clothing and kitchenware. I like somewhat expensive, well-made, classically styled clothing, but I usually can’t afford it new. So, I shop thrift stores, and don’t hide the fact. I don’t see a lack of dignity or respect in ANY of the above.
someone had a rat in a chair. dont remember if that was on Seinfeld or Friends
we have a guy in a pick up that goes around picking up stuff people put out. saw another picking up metal objects like washers etc.
That is a beautiful desk!
BS,it's because NYC is now a SHITHOLE and if you choose to stay DOOM ON YOU!
In our CA neighborhood there is a Facebook group called Buy Nothing. People post what they are giving away, like toys or plants, and people who want them say so. Giver picks a receiver and gives her the address for pick up. Works well in suburbia, where items are left up near the house, not next to the curb.
It’s not just the pandemic - it’s rioting, looting and lawlessness. People are fleeing the coming hellhole.
Big Bang Theory
thanks for your comment, interesting to hear!
Back in the Old Days, there was an Urban Legend about an appliance store that had a trade-in sale. They would take ANY old machine in trade towards a new one.
After the sale, they were stuck with a load of crap that the city garbagemen would not take due to the bulk. They put a sign out that said "SALE! Your pick - $25 each" and left them out overnight. All were gone by the next morning.
Yep -- those and Mid-Century Modern (Danish Modern) are the only things selling these days, All the 30+-somethings watching HGTV are going crazy for this stuff. Forget "milk-washed" and "Beachy" or even "Shabby Chic"
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