I find a lot of stuff at the flea markets. there is a guy at the bridgeview flea market that has first aid kits for $5 and they are awesome. I am having a meeting at the Fresgo's restaurant on king george accross from central city with some members of BCSOS on wed at 7 pm and will bring a couple for ppl to check out.
my wife was able to get not one, but three large canning pots and accessories yesterday!!!! family members were going to throw them out, best (discount bin ) find in awhile!!!
Our waste transfer station, aka village dump, has a reuse shack for items that people want to get rid of but are too good to be classified as 'garbage'.
It's been a great source for old recliners, chairs, TV's, tables, and you name it. Two weeks ago I grabbed a fully functional computer, maybe 5 years old, that was only missing part of the case.
I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather, not screaming in terror like his passengers.
Freecycling (Free Recycling) is a great way to keep items out of the landfill. It also gives the donor the knowledge that someone else is going to get some use out of the item. We have done it at our landfill site for a number years. It is very popular and includes just about everything from kids bikes to furniture. Some of the items that are given away are just like new. I have used it as a source of electronic parts that would otherwise be difficult to obtain.
Found some really good finds today at the dollar store. Tenser badges that have a cooling effect once wrapped. Hot gel packs for hands and feet. Duct tape, cheese cloth,mini sewing kit,mini fishing kit. 1kg bags of sugar,canning lids,batteries,bandages, emergency reflective tent for two. Rain ponchos,rope,twine, super glue,hand sanitizer, solar garden stakes, flashlights. Just to mention a few all for the cost of $55.
Today ...
Value Village .... 20 candles $2
Thrift store ... good quality folding Briquette Bar BQ $7, .... Point style bottle/can opener ... 20 cents, .... folding camp toaster $2
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Gotta them thrift stores.
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I'm jealous Albertaborn, I've been looking for a folding camp toaster. Guess I'll have to keep looking. Lol.
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