Another item saved from the landfill

United States
July 5, 2017 9:24am CST
When we had the bathroom counter tops replaced I hung onto one piece. The previous owner had used one cabinet/counter top for her make-up area. My husband always looks for things like that possibly useful in his workshop or basement, so I figured someone else might also. He didn't need it so why not sell it! It took a while, but success! One of the woman who wanted to buy our area rugs (someone beat her to them) asked me Sunday if the counter was available. She said she would come for it today and by gosh she did! She said it perfectly matches her existing counters and she was happy to get it for only $20! There is a buyer for everything - you just need to be patient! Thank you Facebook Yard Sale Groups. Photo is mine.
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@LadyDuck (458959)
• Switzerland
5 Jul 17
You are right, sooner or later you will find someone interested and you get rid of your stuff and even make a little money.
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@LadyDuck (458959)
• Switzerland
6 Jul 17
@AbbyGreenhill She is a kind lady, I hope nobody will dump dog/puppy, those people are criminals.
• United States
5 Jul 17
I would rather see someone use it - this lady is from NJ also, so it was nice talking to someone with the same accept we have LOL! She is also into animal rescue - she said if anyone dumps another dog/puppy off to let her know and she will come get it. She lives an hour away on top of a mountain!
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• United States
5 Jul 17
@Marty1 yes..She can be helpful in the future
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@RubyHawk (99423)
• Atlanta, Georgia
8 Jul 17
That's great. You and the buyer got a good deal
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• United States
8 Jul 17
Yes, and one more thing out of the garage.
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@RubyHawk (99423)
• Atlanta, Georgia
9 Jul 17
@AbbyGreenhill It's easy to fill up empty spaces.
• United States
5 Jul 17
That's a good deal! There is always a buyer for everything, some faster, some slower!
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• United States
5 Jul 17
She is very happy and so are we!!!
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• United States
6 Jul 17
@AbbyGreenhill Win/win situation!
• Waltham, Massachusetts
5 Jul 17
Congratulations on your sale and it shows that patience pays off.
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• Waltham, Massachusetts
6 Jul 17
@AbbyGreenhill That makes sense.
• United States
5 Jul 17
Some things sell super fast, others super slow!
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
7 Jul 17
I agree... You might as well give it a try selling these things...I'm glad you sold it ...seems like you have a good eye forcwhat sells ...
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• United States
7 Jul 17
Thanks!.....It is a lot of waiting,.. But it's worth the time.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
7 Jul 17
@AbbyGreenhill yes it can be... and satisfying too...
@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
6 Jul 17
Thanks for the tip about Facebook Yard Sale Gr@AbbyGreenhill Had no idea about Facebook Yard Sale Groups
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• United States
6 Jul 17
I have had excellent luck using them. Give it a try!
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@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
6 Jul 17
@AbbyGreenhill Will try. Thanks
@GardenGerty (157652)
• United States
6 Jul 17
Often things can be re purposed if you look long enough for the right recipient.
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• United States
6 Jul 17
Yes, it can take awhile for the right buyer to find the items. I have had items sell within an hour but that's not normal!
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Jul 17
That's awesome! Congrats on making $20 and glad it can be used. =)
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• United States
5 Jul 17
Thanks....I enjoy the challenge!
• United States
5 Jul 17
Oh good glad you were able to sell this and someone got it for a good price and can make use of it Abby.
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• United States
5 Jul 17
She has a gap between counter and wall and is going to cut it down to the right size. I think she does a lot of her own remodeling!
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@LeaPea2417 (36494)
• Toccoa, Georgia
6 Jul 17
That is nice that someone wanted to buy it.
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• United States
6 Jul 17
Yes, and it was nice chatting with someone from 'home'.
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
5 Jul 17
Good!
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• United States
5 Jul 17
Thanks?
@Tampa_girl7 (49098)
• United States
8 Jul 17
She got a great deal
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• United States
8 Jul 17
I think so too! She is going to make three shelves out of it.
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@vickyrose (2235)
• Cooma, Australia
6 Jul 17
A trash to one, a treasure to another. Good buy! Yes, I advocate about saving the environment.. reuse and recycle.
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• United States
6 Jul 17
Absolutely! We do what we can not to fill the landfill.
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
5 Jul 17
That was a great idea. My husband hates to throw away useful cabinets so we end up either selling for real cheap of giving them away. I am glad you found a buyer. You know what they say "One man's trash is another man's treasure".
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• United States
5 Jul 17
Exactly - and she's happy and we are too - what a good thing!
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@celticeagle (159400)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Jul 17
Patience is such an asset especially now days.
@celticeagle (159400)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Jul 17
@AbbyGreenhill .....That's true.
• United States
5 Jul 17
Sometimes you have no choice.
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@Juliaacv (48526)
• Canada
5 Jul 17
Good for you. I saved a small tv from being recycled yesterday by selling it on kijiji.
• United States
5 Jul 17
Plusit is fun when you get a few bucks right?!
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@Juliaacv (48526)
• Canada
5 Jul 17
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 Jul 17
It is nice that someone will use this and it won't go to the landfill! Too many useful things wind up being tossed when someone else could be putting it to good use.
• United States
5 Jul 17
You are right and it is in perfect condition.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
5 Jul 17
Good for you.I have nothing to throw out.Just Me
• United States
5 Jul 17
You can't throw you out - and I know Mike won't throw you out! -
• United States
5 Jul 17
@amadeo We all have our bad days.
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
5 Jul 17
@AbbyGreenhill I am sure some day that he feels it.LOL
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