Thread: big sheds always seem to fill

If your shed is full,then the sheds of the chaps you are offering to, or those you are trying to sell to, are also probably full too.

Those with space in their sheds are either too into tech and don't need mechanic gear, or are new to it all and don't appreciate a good deal yet.

The other side of buying stuff is that these days it needs to be local. Freight costs are up way out of common sense range, fuel is likewise. So no-one wants to drive a good distance to buy something on the off-chance that it really is of good value. Buy new and get a warranty, get it quicker, lower fuel cost and possibly cleaner. It matters with covid about.

I too have items to move on, but can't find a taker. This is while having trouble locating certain other things. Freight cost is a big problem.

When planning your new shed you are never aware of what you will eventually want to put in it. A partly full shed has only been in place a short time. Those without a shed-or equivalent- do not have hands-on type hobbies/collections.

'do not have hands-on type hobbies/collections.' From the calls I see on Facebook from people asking for advice re house/window cleaners, gardeners, car washers/detailers and all sorts of other simple things many of us do, there's a hell of a lot who can't/ won't do anything for themselves these days.
Then they moan about the boomers having an easy life.
Since I retired I've never worked so hard.
She who must be obeyed is worse than most of the people I 'worked' for.
AlanH.

Alan...time to head to Broome!!

I'm currently in a clean up mode, lots of my workshop content is just going to the land fill - I cannot be bothered to advertise, wait, offer, haggle etc.
Turns out the "stashing away" of useful things is actually nothing more than a waste of space time and money.

I would collect stickers, magnets and trinkets from trips as well - dont bother anymore, just bloody dust collectors..


An uncluttered life is quite enjoyable

Originally Posted by Tombie

I'm currently in a clean up mode, lots of my workshop content is just going to the land fill - I cannot be bothered to advertise, wait, offer, haggle etc.
Turns out the "stashing away" of useful things is actually nothing more than a waste of space time and money.

I would collect stickers, magnets and trinkets from trips as well - dont bother anymore, just bloody dust collectors..


An uncluttered life is quite enjoyable

You lot have no idea how good this thread makes me feel. No really. As well as a bit sad at the same time.

Just going through this exercise right now as it happens & never had the need to in past years & firmly thought I was the only one ever to face this dilemma. Articles I have to now get shot of include a Hi-Lift Casting Jack never used in anger, just to pull out Star Pickets & stuff. Was going to travel when we bought the Discovery in '95 but 'er indoors changed her mind. #&%$#@!*&^.
Have got the kit that fits to the wheel studs & jack can be used that way. (May's Jackmayt still in it's plastic bag.)

"Fortunately" the younger bloke who cuts our paddocks who will take this & other gear is local, but I do wonder if it will be on Gum tree in a week or two. All that hard earned dosh going for nowt. A Sad sad day. Then I have a Steel Skip coming next week for a heap of other stuff not required any more.

Excuse me while I have a little sob Maybe I'll have a big one while I'm at it?

Couple of years ago I had 2 surplus tyres with a fair tread left but couldn't be bothered advertising them so put them out for the council bulk collection. But being a nasty sort I carefully drilled lots of holes in them first.....
They lasted about 5 mins after I put them out.
I wonder if they tried plugging them?
AlanH.

Originally Posted by ATH

Couple of years ago I had 2 surplus tyres with a fair tread left but couldn't be bothered advertising them so put them out for the council bulk collection. But being a nasty sort I carefully drilled lots of holes in them first.....
They lasted about 5 mins after I put them out.
I wonder if they tried plugging them?
AlanH.

I think you need help!

Are you saying is not safe to use a drill or just want to participate next time ???