I am elated to announce the loft bed sold! Here is the beast:
You have no idea, the trials I went through. Ad after ad, a fleeting promise when someone came to view it. toying with me.
“Oh, it’s perfect. I love the wood. It’s a twin right?” Sister, the ad said double! Don’t you read English??
“I want it for my son’s room, and from the pics it looks spacious underneath.” So close.. yup, it’s ginormous – take it!
“Ohh, but it’s too large for his room.” Insert appropriate %*&@ here.
It can’t be that difficult to sell one item. Maybe it’s Vancouver, could be post-recession guilt to spend money. At this rate, I’ll be selling stuff from my hut in Goa.
Now I’m working on unloading an antique chair and an Asian inspired coffee table.
If you know anybody that adores ancient furniture drop me a line.
My life is composed of sale items now.
- Books.
- Clothes.
- Couch.
- Donate old computer.
- Television and DVD player.
What’s most surprising is my emotional reaction as each piece departs. That antique chair, I use to fawn over it, couldn’t imagine parting with her. Today, my attitude altered to a nonchalant shrug. I can buy a new chair someday. And why am I assigning gender labels to objects? Frankly, I never sat on the chair, it’s shoved in a corner, used primarily for storing books, bills and bags.
Each sale lightens my spirit, every cent earned leaves me tasting freedom. It’s nothing short of fantastic! If you’re currently undergoing a declutter, are you experiencing the same emotions? Tell me in the comments.
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It is amazing what people will pay. Sites like kijiji and craigslist have created a global marketplace. It’s the technological version of a neighbourhood swap meet. :) Glad you’re getting down to the wire, you’re excitement level must be spiking!
My books were the hardest to sell but now I’m down to the part where I’m completely unattached and I love how my apartment is getting more bare.
I’m amazed what people on kijiji will buy from me.
I had a bunch of used books and didn’t think anyone would buy them until I put a list on my office door selling 50 books for a buck each. $50 is a splurge day when travelling and I’ll remember those books on that day.
@Spunky Girl – a charity is a good choice. I think you could sell everything, even if you just charge a $1. A $1 stretches in Bangladesh a long way. :-D)
@Caleb – I keep meaning to check on you. Your mom stopped by a while ago. A dumpster crossed my mind. Just trying to keep focus on $$ towards my travel fund. Sweet Jesus, give me patience.
@Antje – Aww, yeah, it does hurt when you put time and money into something that won’t sell at the same rate. Have you looked into Abe books? http://www.abebooks.com is the address methinks. Bookphiles use that site to scout rare, new or used books. No matter what, remember that you can get by on practically nothing in SE Asia.
Getting rid of stuff and earning money at the same time – perfect! Big problem: only works in theory. In my case, anyway. I’m trying to get rid of the only things I really own: hundreds of books (most still brand new) and it breaks my heart to give them away for under value. All the money I’m missing out on could support me for weeks in SEA. Bright side: at least they are going… :)
Good luck with the sales!
(must say the chair looks great…)
I know exactly what you mean about going from emotional attachment to a shrug. After a while you just want to rent a dumpster and be done with it. I’m sure your seller troubles just add to the “fuck it” sentiment.
Ugh, I know the feeling. When I moved to Calgary, I bought very little for my place as this has always been a stopover. But I didn’t factor in the weight of my new book shelves. I’ve pretty much decided that if I can’t sell my stuff, then I’ll look for a charity. If they’re willing to bring a van, climb all the stairs to the 4th floor and cart it away, then they are welcome to every piece of furniture I have.
Good luck!