Re: Speaking of decluttering…

LindaSal · ‎05-15-2014

Decluttering is not an easy task. I love to declutter but DH is a pack rat. I have literally gotten rid of stuff when he is not around, I know it seems mean but never once has he missed anything! He's one of those "might need that someday" people and when we downsized I was a declutter maniac...........there were things in the basement that he totally forgot about and hadn't used in the 15 years we were there. If you haven't needed it in 15 years, chance are you never will.

faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

Good idea!! @Mom2Dogs

~What a terrible era in which idiots govern the blind.~ William Shakespeare

Bri369 · ‎11-03-2018

When you've made the decision to declutter, you have to deal with it right then and there. You can't let it linger or you'll never get rid of it. Some items you may be on the fence about and not ready to make a decision about. They may be sentimental or it may not be the right time to get rid of it. Put it to the side and come back to it. But you can't do that with everything lol

rockygems123 · ‎06-04-2012

@Natureluvr Update to picking up (7) 44qt covered storage tubs I'm going back for more tomorrow lol. They are really nice and 6.99 is a good price.

Finally motivated to get some of this excess clutter out of here - you couldn't tell being in my house but it's in the hidden areas, garage, one closet etc.

How is your decluttering going? It helps to have support

Natureluvr · ‎06-14-2018

@rockygems123 I’ve been able to get rid of a few things but am still “shifting” some stuff. Ugh! I’m going to keep at it, though.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

Hints: When a box of something comes in, use the box and packing to pack up something for donation or the trash. Right then. Put something in the box and tape it up, write on the lid trash or donate.

Pack a box or bag every week to swing by a donation site when you go shopping. Every week or every other week.

Time now to go through summer clothes. Put a bag or box in the closet and discard as you switch.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@gidgetgh wrote:
@ManyMeows wrote:
🙉 Has anyone seen the " Gemini Thrifts" Videos on YouTube? A woman who professionally buys merchandise to resell purchased a "QVC Haul" from a man whose wife passed away, and he discovered her massive stash of QVC merchandise, many boxes unopened and several years old. The asking price was $1,000, she talked him down to $800. She has videos (4 or 5 in total) of opening the boxes. First video, just some of the items ...... Kitchen Aid stand mixer and accessories, two vacuum cleaners, a carpet cleaner, clothing, linens and bedding, and a ton of VPH merchandise, just to name some of the items. She doubled or even tripled that $800 investment, and still had a lot of packages to sort through.

If you are buying, stashing things away, opened or unopened, and running out of space you need to watch these videos.

Very sobering for anyone who over-buys and needs to "declutter." If this doesn't inspire you, nothing will.

@ManyMeows - I watch her videos. And I saw the videos with the QVC haul. As you said, it is very sobering.

As for the stash that the you tuber has in her warehouse, all in the name of reselling, it gives me anxiety. I feel like it's hoarding. Some of the stuff she buys at yard sales and estate sales is ridiculous.

My sister-in-laws sister sells second hand stuff on-line. She buys from estates and yard sales, auctions, Facebook Marketplace, Good Will and other thrift stores.

She only works part time and makes at least $80,000 a year and sometimes up to $100,000 or more.

She specializes in costume jewelry. There is a big market for vintage costume jewelry.

You can make a lot of money selling second hand stuff.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@Carmie wrote:
@gidgetgh wrote:
@ManyMeows wrote:
🙉 Has anyone seen the " Gemini Thrifts" Videos on YouTube? A woman who professionally buys merchandise to resell purchased a "QVC Haul" from a man whose wife passed away, and he discovered her massive stash of QVC merchandise, many boxes unopened and several years old. The asking price was $1,000, she talked him down to $800. She has videos (4 or 5 in total) of opening the boxes. First video, just some of the items ...... Kitchen Aid stand mixer and accessories, two vacuum cleaners, a carpet cleaner, clothing, linens and bedding, and a ton of VPH merchandise, just to name some of the items. She doubled or even tripled that $800 investment, and still had a lot of packages to sort through.

If you are buying, stashing things away, opened or unopened, and running out of space you need to watch these videos.

Very sobering for anyone who over-buys and needs to "declutter." If this doesn't inspire you, nothing will.

@ManyMeows - I watch her videos. And I saw the videos with the QVC haul. As you said, it is very sobering.

As for the stash that the you tuber has in her warehouse, all in the name of reselling, it gives me anxiety. I feel like it's hoarding. Some of the stuff she buys at yard sales and estate sales is ridiculous.
My sister-in-laws sister sells second hand stuff on-line. She buys from estates and yard sales, auctions, Facebook Marketplace, Good Will and other thrift stores.

She only works part time and makes at least $80,000 a year and sometimes up to $100,000 or more.

She specializes in costume jewelry. There is a big market for vintage costume jewelry.

You can make a lot of money selling second hand stuff.

@Carmie Is that what she says she makes? Also, you spend an awful lot of time shopping, selling, packing, keeping track of, hauling junk around, paying for storage, etc. etc. Plus you have to have a lot invested in stuff that doesn't sell, packing and shipping.

rnmom · ‎03-11-2010

We have an ongoing decluttering thread, Declutter: What Have You Purged Today? if anyone would care to join us over there. Lots of nice ladies have great suggestions and offer lots of encouragement if anyone needs a boost!