I live in a tiny, tiny room that I rent from friends while trying to get on my feet. No matter what, I always feel like I have too much stuff. So, as I identify things I no longer need, I process them this way:
1. Is it of high quality, and something I know a friend could use?
2. Is it of high quality/worth something, and I don't know a friend that could use it?
3. Is it worn but still has use, I just don't like it enough to keep it?
If #1 is true, I give it away to a friend -- if they don't want it, I attempt to sell it on Bonanzle or Craigslist.
If #2 is true, I go to Bonanzle, eBay or Craigslist.
If #3 is true, it goes to the local Goodwill.
Most of the battle is determining what needs to go...
Craigslist is free to use and it takes very little time for me to take pictures and post items up for sale. If nobody buys it (I usually give it 2 weeks) then the item goes to the curb with a Free sign on it until the trashmen come.
I have had bad experience with freecycle in my area, so I avoid using it, or I just post when the item is out on the curb for whoever fancies it to come pick up. No more dealing with greedy folks who email me relentlessly to "hold" the item for them even though they wont come pick it up.
For books and electronics, I have had success selling via half.com or amazon. Though they take a huge percentage commission, it is a relatively painless process.
And finally, sometimes junk is really junk that belongs in the trash.
If it's in good shape, I donate it to Goodwill or, if it is kids clothes/items, to a family that might need the extra help. I don't try to sell anything that I don't think I can get at least $50 out of. If it's not in good shape, it goes in the trash.
I reuse a lot of things like Ziplock storage bags and freezer wrap. I take good care of my clothes and shoes so that I can wear them a long time. I try to just use as little of something as possible.
This guy is not a magician...he is a pure NLP specialist who uses this to lull his 'victims' into a relaxed state along with the power of suggestion. Clever but not a magician in any way shape or form.
I recycle everything I can... but have a pile of stuff accumulating by my door that I need to give away. Freecycle is another good option that I've used.
I like Paperbackswap although I haven't used the others. I think it is a great way to get books. Mailing the book usually costs between 2 and 4 dollars. Their are several advantages to paperbackswap over a used book store. For example, you get even credit for the books you swap and you can wish for a book not currently in listed. Other things I like about the site is that it is easy to list your book, it tracks what books you received for easy re-posting and you can keep track of which books you are thinking of getting. Also I'm not good at returning my books to the library on time so it is nice not to pay late fees.
Ah so many possibilities. Good usable clothing goes to thrift stores. Bad clothes are cut down for rags or quilting projects. Wooden furniture is fixed and used. (Most of our stuff is "vintage".) If not used by us, then yard saled or freecycled or given to those who need it depending on when the opportunity occurs. Other stuff is gathered and yard saled or posted in the local paper for sale in the free ads section. Computer stuff is given to a local freecycler who repairs them and gives them to families who don't have a computer. (That guy is a gem.) Things that don't sell are freecycled or givien to the local thrift store. (Where they probably came from in the first place.) Odd ball broken electronics are given to a young kid we know who loves to dismantle things. Then there's creative reuse, the regular recycling during trash day, and composting of organic stuff and shredded papers.
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Good call on the turning adult clothing into rags thing, I do that too! I had a bunch of crappy t-shirts I only wear to bed, so I finally cut them up and used them to dry my face after washing it. Cuts down on getting my nice handtowels dirty as often, and it assures me that my face is being touched by a nice, clean rag rather than that dirty handtowel.
For a few years, we had my Grandma's accordion. She did not want it anymore, we basically inherited it "early." It was an extremely nice model, though, and it was straight from 1965 in Germany.
I thought about learning how to play it, but eventually it just sat gathering dust in the garage. Well, sometime a few months later I realized who I could give it to. The theater teacher at my high school was (still is) very keen on set design. He is the type of director who, if he's got the spare change in his budget, will not hesitate to throw down $200 for an authentic ballpoint pen from the exact era of the play. It made our school look better and more accomplished than even the nearby theater-focused charter school! Seriously, his sets are impressive. When you heard that he spent $7000 on Arsenic & Old Lace, you didn't say "$7000?!" you said "ONLY $7000?"
We all tend to set things aside saying "Oh, I might use this someday" - but in theater, that's usually TRUE! So I thought my high school theater dept would be the perfect new home for the accordion. My teacher got more props to add to his stock, and my parents got a tax write-off. Win all around!
To sum up, if you have something that is not of need in this day and age (like an old apple macintosh or tv straight from the 40's), consider donating it to a theater. They will most certainly find a use for it eventually, and your gift saves a lot of time and money that would otherwise be spent hunting down a rare item or trying to order one.
I love to sell on Amazon its so simple you can upload a book in 30 seconds and is great for selling them quickly. Seriously recommend it, even to a beginner.
i am selling my hair which are really healthy and long..
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I think it is necessary to ship books for financial reason is to collect as many as possible if not collect in your area as many books as possible then began trading because it's a bit costly to ship individual books to other places. you will not gain anything by it instead investing on the wrong placed..:-) LOL
I Ebay small items likely to sell for more than $15 and sell media on Amazon. Everything else goes to SVDP or a neighborhood swap. I try to give as good as I've gotten from thrift stores in the past... for the karma ;)
We repurpose furniture whenever possible, but we'll be putting a few items on Craigslist soon, and I've donated many items to Goodwill and SVDP over the years.
Good childrens' clothing is passed on to other families, adult clothing in good condition is donated, damaged clothing is used for rags or disassembled to re-use the fabric and notions in sewing projects.
Broken appliances, metal scrap too large for us to handle, weird items that aren't salable but might be useful to someone else just go on the curb. We have a healthy curb-shopping and scrapping community here.
Hobart made the original kitchenaid mixers, and they are gems. You can check with a local restaurant equipment repair shop and see if they have any "smaller" industrial units... some are counter-top models, and more than capable of all that you need.
Well, it depends on the items. Generally, if I think I can get $10 or so for an item, I will ebay or craigslist it.
Speciality items I freecycle, or something that Goodwill won't take. (Fancy shampoo I bought and didn't like).
Everything else is trash or donation, depending on the condition.
I live in a tiny, tiny room that I rent from friends while trying to get on my feet. No matter what, I always feel like I have too much stuff. So, as I identify things I no longer need, I process them this way:
1. Is it of high quality, and something I know a friend could use?
2. Is it of high quality/worth something, and I don't know a friend that could use it?
3. Is it worn but still has use, I just don't like it enough to keep it?
If #1 is true, I give it away to a friend -- if they don't want it, I attempt to sell it on Bonanzle or Craigslist.
If #2 is true, I go to Bonanzle, eBay or Craigslist.
If #3 is true, it goes to the local Goodwill.
Most of the battle is determining what needs to go...
Craigslist is free to use and it takes very little time for me to take pictures and post items up for sale. If nobody buys it (I usually give it 2 weeks) then the item goes to the curb with a Free sign on it until the trashmen come.
I have had bad experience with freecycle in my area, so I avoid using it, or I just post when the item is out on the curb for whoever fancies it to come pick up. No more dealing with greedy folks who email me relentlessly to "hold" the item for them even though they wont come pick it up.
For books and electronics, I have had success selling via half.com or amazon. Though they take a huge percentage commission, it is a relatively painless process.
And finally, sometimes junk is really junk that belongs in the trash.
I've always used www.Gettextbooks.com to find the best deals on textbooks, great comparison site.
If it's in good shape, I donate it to Goodwill or, if it is kids clothes/items, to a family that might need the extra help. I don't try to sell anything that I don't think I can get at least $50 out of. If it's not in good shape, it goes in the trash.
I reuse a lot of things like Ziplock storage bags and freezer wrap. I take good care of my clothes and shoes so that I can wear them a long time. I try to just use as little of something as possible.
Nice try but a flawed idea if your argument is that this is a great way to learn about personal finance.
This guy is not a magician...he is a pure NLP specialist who uses this to lull his 'victims' into a relaxed state along with the power of suggestion. Clever but not a magician in any way shape or form.
I recycle everything I can... but have a pile of stuff accumulating by my door that I need to give away. Freecycle is another good option that I've used.
We have had many items taken if we just put them on the curb!
I like Paperbackswap although I haven't used the others. I think it is a great way to get books. Mailing the book usually costs between 2 and 4 dollars. Their are several advantages to paperbackswap over a used book store. For example, you get even credit for the books you swap and you can wish for a book not currently in listed. Other things I like about the site is that it is easy to list your book, it tracks what books you received for easy re-posting and you can keep track of which books you are thinking of getting. Also I'm not good at returning my books to the library on time so it is nice not to pay late fees.
Ah so many possibilities. Good usable clothing goes to thrift stores. Bad clothes are cut down for rags or quilting projects. Wooden furniture is fixed and used. (Most of our stuff is "vintage".) If not used by us, then yard saled or freecycled or given to those who need it depending on when the opportunity occurs. Other stuff is gathered and yard saled or posted in the local paper for sale in the free ads section. Computer stuff is given to a local freecycler who repairs them and gives them to families who don't have a computer. (That guy is a gem.) Things that don't sell are freecycled or givien to the local thrift store. (Where they probably came from in the first place.) Odd ball broken electronics are given to a young kid we know who loves to dismantle things. Then there's creative reuse, the regular recycling during trash day, and composting of organic stuff and shredded papers.
I wish I was creative enough to turn something old into a recycled item! I ususally try to donate unless it is truly unusable.
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Here is what I do (and not in any particular order).
If its just dirty--I try to clean it.
if its broken, I try to fix it.
If its simply unwanted, I try to A) Sell it on the internet, B) Sell it to a friend, C) Give it away, or D) Donate it.
When doanting, I will always let the place know if the item is broken or not, just so they don't think I am dumpong stuff on them.
After all else, I would throw it away
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You’re on your laptop looking for fresh winter holiday ideas but instead finding all the usual suspects. Information’s unclear, sites are hard to navigate, and there’s just no ‘vibe’.
But imagine a site where you can locate, learn about, and book into one of hundreds of ski resorts anywhere in the world. A complete online directory for the greatest-ever ski holidays, the highest lifted points in the world, exotic snow terrain, facilities, snow towns, first hand accounts - and everything in between.
Welcome to Fresh Peaks, a one-stop, online, international snow directory.
The current leader in snow travel out of Asia Pacific, we’re moving forward at a rapid pace and turning our attention to the rest of the world.
Providing travel options to ski resorts in Canada, The U.S., Eastern and Western Europe as well as the Asia Pacific, Fresh Peaks is building to become the number one winter travel package provider in the world.
And having recently launched travel package options, Fresh Peaks is now working in conjunction with leading travel wholesalers throughout Asia Pacific to provide you with the best winter holiday packages on the market.
With holidays to all the winter favourites, Fresh Peaks also strives to provide packages to some of the worlds more adventurous winter destinations, full of rich culture and history.
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Good call on the turning adult clothing into rags thing, I do that too! I had a bunch of crappy t-shirts I only wear to bed, so I finally cut them up and used them to dry my face after washing it. Cuts down on getting my nice handtowels dirty as often, and it assures me that my face is being touched by a nice, clean rag rather than that dirty handtowel.
For a few years, we had my Grandma's accordion. She did not want it anymore, we basically inherited it "early." It was an extremely nice model, though, and it was straight from 1965 in Germany.
I thought about learning how to play it, but eventually it just sat gathering dust in the garage. Well, sometime a few months later I realized who I could give it to. The theater teacher at my high school was (still is) very keen on set design. He is the type of director who, if he's got the spare change in his budget, will not hesitate to throw down $200 for an authentic ballpoint pen from the exact era of the play. It made our school look better and more accomplished than even the nearby theater-focused charter school! Seriously, his sets are impressive. When you heard that he spent $7000 on Arsenic & Old Lace, you didn't say "$7000?!" you said "ONLY $7000?"
We all tend to set things aside saying "Oh, I might use this someday" - but in theater, that's usually TRUE! So I thought my high school theater dept would be the perfect new home for the accordion. My teacher got more props to add to his stock, and my parents got a tax write-off. Win all around!
To sum up, if you have something that is not of need in this day and age (like an old apple macintosh or tv straight from the 40's), consider donating it to a theater. They will most certainly find a use for it eventually, and your gift saves a lot of time and money that would otherwise be spent hunting down a rare item or trying to order one.
I love to sell on Amazon its so simple you can upload a book in 30 seconds and is great for selling them quickly. Seriously recommend it, even to a beginner.
I may give it to a charity shop but most of the time I would simply bin it.
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I think it is necessary to ship books for financial reason is to collect as many as possible if not collect in your area as many books as possible then began trading because it's a bit costly to ship individual books to other places. you will not gain anything by it instead investing on the wrong placed..:-) LOL
I Ebay small items likely to sell for more than $15 and sell media on Amazon. Everything else goes to SVDP or a neighborhood swap. I try to give as good as I've gotten from thrift stores in the past... for the karma ;)
We repurpose furniture whenever possible, but we'll be putting a few items on Craigslist soon, and I've donated many items to Goodwill and SVDP over the years.
Good childrens' clothing is passed on to other families, adult clothing in good condition is donated, damaged clothing is used for rags or disassembled to re-use the fabric and notions in sewing projects.
Broken appliances, metal scrap too large for us to handle, weird items that aren't salable but might be useful to someone else just go on the curb. We have a healthy curb-shopping and scrapping community here.
@guest: you can use the netbook to connect to any available wifi.
Hobart made the original kitchenaid mixers, and they are gems. You can check with a local restaurant equipment repair shop and see if they have any "smaller" industrial units... some are counter-top models, and more than capable of all that you need.
Well, it depends on the items. Generally, if I think I can get $10 or so for an item, I will ebay or craigslist it.
Speciality items I freecycle, or something that Goodwill won't take. (Fancy shampoo I bought and didn't like).
Everything else is trash or donation, depending on the condition.