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    Things I haven't bought since I started scrappin'

    So i was wondering what other kinds of stuff that I dont even think about you guys get for free?
    I havent bought a lawnmower, grill, compressor, curtain rods, or dishes since I started...

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    Light bulbs. I still buy them, but I get to use a lot that I take out of lamps pulled from the trash.

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    Computer or computer parts/accessories. Microwave, TV, vacuum...

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    Things I haven't bought since I started scrappin'

    Computers, TVs, Monitors, light bulbs, refrigerator, dishwasher, RO system, rugs, vacuum, trailer, tires, rims, toys for the kids, silver, gold, list goes on and on.

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    Pipe fittings, brass couplers, air compressors, extension cords, trouble lights, nails, bolts etc.

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    Lawn mowers

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    tubs for sorting scrap, I take them out of the storage drawers I see in the trash.
    I found a 2'x3' piece of 3/8" glass that I want to set into the center of a butcher block I acquired (5'x6' IIRC). I want to clean it up and turn it into a dining table

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    Lots of the above, but I'd add printers and ink. I get 10 or 15 printers every week from my thrift store. I could literally just use one of them til its ink cartridges ran dry, then go get another off the trailer & use it til it went dry.

    Couple weeks ago I got an HP C4580 still in the box shronkwrapped & taped along with 4 each of HP74 & 75 ink. I'm set for a few months there!
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    Mower, grill, small trimmers, snow shovel, flower pots, garden hose, lawn furniture, vacuum, steam cleaner, steam mops, microwave, rugs, a crap load of end tables, coffee tables, dressers, rockers, over the years, lamps, dishes, glasses, coffee mugs, bikes, a vcr, a dvd player, radios...Christmas lights and those wire reindeer for the yard...fixed the lights and set up a whole stinking herd of reindeer one year for the kid. LOL

    I know I'm forgetting stuff, but the list is almost endless anymore.

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    Let's just say I don't pay retail for anything anymore... ;-)
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    I have a hard time buying anything, when I get so much stuff for free

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    Let's see, Safety chains, always find odds and ends chains in a scrap pile, 3" square tube for trailer tongues, rims, tires for trailers, back end of pick up, channel iron, rattle can paint, all thread, just to name a few. Just found a old school 700# scale on a clean last week.
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    Punches and scrap wood. Axes and other hand tools

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    oh geez, list gonna be long lol.

    light bulbs, garbage cans and bins for storage, HUGE homemade workbench, assorted tools, office chairs for dad and home use, dresser sets, yard art for mom, yard furniture and umbrellas for moms house, mowers, snow blowers, air compressors, sleds, toys for the neighbor and niece - the good stuff!, other house furniture, computer and electronic and components for us, brother and moms garage, garden trailers (3)( assorted sizes), tvs, bikes, scooters (electric and non), lamps, garage shelving units, tool boxes (all sizes and types). Got one of those things you hook to your ceiling and pull engines out with- the pulley and chain thingymabob. too much to list lol! Basically all I have to buy any more is food and garbage bags and essentials.
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    Quote Originally Posted by newattitude View Post
    oh geez, list gonna be long lol.

    light bulbs, garbage cans and bins for storage, HUGE homemade workbench, assorted tools, office chairs for dad and home use, dresser sets, yard art for mom, yard furniture and umbrellas for moms house, mowers, snow blowers, air compressors, sleds, toys for the neighbor and niece - the good stuff!, other house furniture, computer and electronic and components for us, brother and moms garage, garden trailers (3)( assorted sizes), tvs, bikes, scooters (electric and non), lamps, garage shelving units, tool boxes (all sizes and types). Got one of those things you hook to your ceiling and pull engines out with- the pulley and chain thingymabob. too much to list lol! Basically all I have to buy any more is food and garbage bags and essentials.
    come along. or a chainfall depending on what type it is.


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    You know it's bad when something breaks and you have two extra stored away...or you go to the store to replace it, see the price...and walk out saying, I can wait another week or so.

    If it's something you can't live without...as soon as you buy it...next week you'll find one better than what you bought.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lousypirate View Post
    come along. or a chainfall depending on what type it is.
    Chainfall- thats the one! Its perfect, works great! I was unloading my truck and said, ''hey dad, is this any good'' and he snatched it out of my hand so fast I thought a road runner had run by and grabbed it!!!

    Curbside, isnt that the truth!

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    I did buy a new dryer recently because after opening so many up to see what a fire hazard they become over the years, I refuse to use scrap ones.
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    Just about everything and anything, light bulbs are pilling up and I see that I'm not the only one getting them. Was trying to switch out some in the house to LED's, but stopped as have found so many incandescent's. Even finding brand new still in box, a lot of commercial places or making the switch over. I think they missed something! your not saving anything throwing working item's away. Should be switching over as old fail. They are even throwing inventory and spares, been giving them to friends and family by the box, a lot or the energy saving bulbs. LED's are very nice though, brighter, less energy, almost no energy to heat transfer, but get you in wallet. Master Bath had four recessed ceiling Halogen lights, good illumination but would get the room so **** hot, was like having heater on. Switched those all over last week after two had failed. Big time difference in quality of light and no more "Heaters". At $24 each was a little bit of sticker shock.

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