What have you picked up for free?
Apr 23, 2003 | 06:19 AM
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What have you picked up for free?
Last weekend I was at my in-laws house helping them get ready to move when I see what looks like a Hi-Lift sitting outside propped up against the house. Go over and take a look at it and it is a Hi-Lift!!! After nonchalantly asking my father-in-law if he is going to toss it, he tells me I can take it if I want as he was just planning on throwing it out.
So now I have a 60" Hi-Lift jack that works, although missing a few parts that can be replaced fairly easily. Total Cost: $0.
What have you picked up for free? Parts, equipment, etc.?
Scott
So now I have a 60" Hi-Lift jack that works, although missing a few parts that can be replaced fairly easily. Total Cost: $0.
What have you picked up for free? Parts, equipment, etc.?
Scott
Apr 23, 2003 | 06:42 AM
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I picked up a PowerMac G3 300 computer that someone was tossing out.
Of course, I've since added about $150 into it (more memory, USB card and 80GB HD), but it works fine!
I now use it as my main computer because it's MUCH quieter than my PC.
Of course, I've since added about $150 into it (more memory, USB card and 80GB HD), but it works fine!
I now use it as my main computer because it's MUCH quieter than my PC.
Apr 23, 2003 | 08:03 AM
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I got rims from my friends Honda Civic (yes he's a ricer 
) , he wrecked it on a bet (speed+stupidity=totally loss of brain function). I did'nt use them, so I gave them to good ol' ebay and got some spending money!
) , he wrecked it on a bet (speed+stupidity=totally loss of brain function). I did'nt use them, so I gave them to good ol' ebay and got some spending money!
Apr 23, 2003 | 08:08 AM
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Picked up a spare spare last weekend. Went to the 'Yard Waste Drop-Off Site' to dump some branches I had cut up that day and there with the pile of branches was a tire and rim. Almost didn't even look at it - c'mon what are the chances that it's the right size and in good shape? - but I pulled it out and decided to take it home. The rim looks nearly new and the tire is in much better shape than the one that's been underneath my truck for almost 15 years now. It's smaller than the tires I'm running now, but, hey, it's for emergencies, right? (FYI noticed that the treadwear rating on this tire was 180 - the Radial Rovers I have are rated at 500!)
I've also picked up lots of misc. parts from the local recycling center, mostly stuff to make or modify things like my roof rack or trailer.
I've also picked up lots of misc. parts from the local recycling center, mostly stuff to make or modify things like my roof rack or trailer.
Apr 23, 2003 | 09:52 AM
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OK, lets see. within the last year... Free 15" wheels, a chrome grill guard, a loop end tow strap, an intake, a boombox, couple of monitors, phone, some CD's, couple of xbox games, tools, an amp, two decks, a honda, a tattoo, umm two shifter knobs, A 10" sub, two leather jackets, a suede jacket, a computer, some software, and about $400 in paintball gear.
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Apr 23, 2003 | 10:27 AM
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From: Charleston WV
For the truck: Aiwa head unit, thule roof rack, sunroof, radio bezel, pair Pioneer 4" speakers.
Other:
'64 Dodge Dart POS, 800x600 LCD projector (fixed it and sold for $600 on ebay), better projector 1024x724 and extra bulb (fixed it, now playing The Osbournes 7 feet wide on the wall), 4 x 6 foot print of the afghan girl with the eyes on Nat Geo cover, 3 x 4' print of kathmandu square- now framed, Magellan Pioneer GPS ($70 on ebay) 100M zip drive and 3 disks (ebay $75), antique 1939 trunk (being restored), three IBM thinkpad 600x laptops, four - 24 port 10 mbps hubs, antique desk, 25" TV with built in VCR, network equipment (cable, punch down, crimpers, etc.) IBM 800 Mhz 40 Gig dual processor server and 2 IBM Intellistation 1KMhz with monitors, 3 licence Windows 2K, W98, WNT, 128M RAM chip for Dell Inspiron 4000 laptop, pair Polk 4" speakers, pair Inifinti 4" speakers.
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'64 Dodge Dart POS, 800x600 LCD projector (fixed it and sold for $600 on ebay), better projector 1024x724 and extra bulb (fixed it, now playing The Osbournes 7 feet wide on the wall), 4 x 6 foot print of the afghan girl with the eyes on Nat Geo cover, 3 x 4' print of kathmandu square- now framed, Magellan Pioneer GPS ($70 on ebay) 100M zip drive and 3 disks (ebay $75), antique 1939 trunk (being restored), three IBM thinkpad 600x laptops, four - 24 port 10 mbps hubs, antique desk, 25" TV with built in VCR, network equipment (cable, punch down, crimpers, etc.) IBM 800 Mhz 40 Gig dual processor server and 2 IBM Intellistation 1KMhz with monitors, 3 licence Windows 2K, W98, WNT, 128M RAM chip for Dell Inspiron 4000 laptop, pair Polk 4" speakers, pair Inifinti 4" speakers.
Apr 23, 2003 | 11:14 AM
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And a free carfax report.
I also got an almost brand new DVD player free. The guys mom didn't like it because the buttons on the remote were too small.
Getting stuff free is the best.
And a free carfax report.
I also got an almost brand new DVD player free. The guys mom didn't like it because the buttons on the remote were too small.
Getting stuff free is the best.
Apr 23, 2003 | 12:01 PM
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Nice deal I did last month to get a free 128mb memory stick.
Bought two 128mb Sticks at Amazon for $47 each total $94.
Applied a $10 e-coupon on purchase of $70 or more.
Qualified for free shipping on purchased of $50 or more.
Mailed in a $15 and a $20 rebate on each of the two sticks.
Total so far $14.
Sold one on ebay for $42.
$28 profit and one FREE 128MB Lexar Memory Stick, just received emails this week saying all the rebates are valid.
Bought two 128mb Sticks at Amazon for $47 each total $94.
Applied a $10 e-coupon on purchase of $70 or more.
Qualified for free shipping on purchased of $50 or more.
Mailed in a $15 and a $20 rebate on each of the two sticks.
Total so far $14.
Sold one on ebay for $42.
$28 profit and one FREE 128MB Lexar Memory Stick, just received emails this week saying all the rebates are valid.
Apr 23, 2003 | 12:10 PM
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Hmmm this one is a fun thread..
I got a good sized brand new battery back up for my computer for free (from work)
In the last year, I have had 2 digital cameras for free (thru work.. currant one has video)
I just recently got a 50% tread 32" for free
Almost free?? My motor that I alloted $2500 in our home refinancing cost me $50...
And the best one of all.. The love and admiration of my wife and children... Oh yea, and there is that whole salvation thing.. Best free gift of all .. ><>
I got a good sized brand new battery back up for my computer for free (from work)
In the last year, I have had 2 digital cameras for free (thru work.. currant one has video)
I just recently got a 50% tread 32" for free
Almost free?? My motor that I alloted $2500 in our home refinancing cost me $50...
And the best one of all.. The love and admiration of my wife and children... Oh yea, and there is that whole salvation thing.. Best free gift of all .. ><>
Apr 23, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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From: Kansas City
Yea i also am curious to know where everybody is getting all this free stuff? I want in....
