A garage sale is another venue for getting free stuff. Garage sales require a more hands on approach though. Many times a sale will offer a “free” box that contains small items they either don’t think will sell or are just desperate to get rid of. A free box can also be used as a tool to lure buyers in. Also, if you catch a sale on or after it’s closing time, the people running the sale are usually eager to get rid of their items so they don’t have to repack them all, load them up and take them back into their home. This is the perfect time to look for used items that will be offered for free. If your timing is right, you may find them packing smaller items in boxes and lugging them to the curb, along with the larger items they no longer want.
On the Street:
Speaking of curbs, if you keep an eye on the roadside on garbage pick-up days, occasionally you can catch something of use, and again, save it from the landfill. You should also be cautious about the things you take. Generally, furniture, toys and the like are usually safe bets. But as the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.