Boost-n-Juice Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 I've only had to move a few times in my life, the last time being from Hilliard to GC when we had our house built 7 years ago! The U-Haul was loaded down with 80% "hand-me-downs" and half way to the new house I said screw this and took a detour to the Salvation Army. Whatever they didn't want went in the dumpster next door. Now...over the past 7 years I've accumulated a ton of "stuff", to some (my wife) would consider junk. It's mainly garage/car stuff but it's basically stuff that isn't worth much of anything to most. It's the little stuff that you hang on to forever and then one day throw it out because you get sick of not having enough room. Then sure enough the time comes when you or someone you know could have used that piece, part, tool or whatever. I know I need to have a Yard Sale and after that I will have a better idea where I stand, but where do you draw the line? I know 7 years ago it felt really good donating/throwing all that stuff away and then starting over. This time we're moving to Florida so the less I have to move, the easier and cheaper it will be. Ok, I'm done rambling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 11 moves in 6 years. Five were state-to-state. Toss the shit you know you don't need (sentimental or not) on the curb for the trash collection. Trust me, you're life is that much easier, and cheaper on the wallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 +1 I need to do that right now with allot of computer shit. I might get off my ass and do a long fucking post of older computer shit i have no use for for sale/trade/giveaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 i dunno, but if its mustang/car related or tools I could always use some, i'd be willing to come dig around in the garage or at a yard sale/whatnot. i've moved twice on my own, after moving out of my parents i mean, and i went from bexley, to worthington, to dublin, lol, not too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Don't get rid of stuff that is sentimental. Always keep those things. Have a yard sale, pitch what you havent used in the last year and you know probably won't sell. Then see where you stand, if you are still packed with lots of stuff then donate things or get a bigger U-Haul. :-) Best of luck BC.. you guys keep in touch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Burn the place down, then call the insurance company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boost-n-Juice Posted July 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 ^ damn that's a good idea! AMY - when you come down for Bradenton NMRA - I'll be right across the bridge in Tampa. I'll see you around 4 sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Heck ya! I used to live in Clearwater.. You will love it down there!! See you in the spring!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Burn the place down, then call the insurance company. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethepirate Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 moved philly-london, london-milan, milan-rome, rome-philly, philly-ohio... the more you can keep, the less you will have to buy. its always nice having stuff just laying around, because you know that as soon as you get rid of it, you will need it.. keep everything sentimental, and then whatever you can fit. but after that, dont worry about it. you will just have more space to collect more random stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanello Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Toss the shit you know you don't need (sentimental or not) on the curb for the trash collection. Trust me, you're life is that much easier, and cheaper on the wallet. Agreed, I've moved quite a bit as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 CT-OH, then OH-Boston in september (for good, hopefully). My family has a really bad habit of hoarding shit like a pack o rats. just last year i threw away my baby stroller cuz my parents were talking about giving it to me when i had kids of my own....cuz of course, i'll use a 30 year old baby stroller. right. some shit is sentimental, but if its going to go from collecting dust in your basement now to the moving van to collecting dust in your new basement, just throw it out or sell it for cheap. craigslist will be your friend, just always say "Scammers will be reported" at the end of your ad so it'll ward away 90% of the scammers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l36tols1 Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Columbus to Chicago then Chicago back to Columbus, I sold pretty much everything! t.v's furniture, dishes everything so all I had to travel with was clothes and electronics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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