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Contemporary chandelier (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
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21d
- Glass and black metal contemporary chandelier. 22" diameter glass with black base and adjustable down rods (several pieces to down rod to adjust height from ceiling). Ceiling piece is black, but has some paint slopped on it...will need a bit of cleanup. White globe light bulb...worked the last time we had it connected. Easy porch pickup in NW Oak Brook, south of Yorktown mall. Sorry, none of the other pieces in the photo will be given away!
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1960's BigMid-Cent modern lampshade (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
24d
- True 1960's mid-century modern lampshade. 17" diameter x 19" tall (needs a big lamp). Wooden "slats" of various sizes, horizontal bands are chenille-like, a bit fuzzy, off-white, black and tan. Inside of shade is all intact, no cracks, but it is from the 60's, so might be brittle. Harp drops the shade down 8". Easy porch pickup at my NW Oak Brook home, south of Yorktown mall.
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Wood Wine Box--Craftable? (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
24d
- Another craft idea that I never finished. Wooden wine gift box, would hold 3 regular size wine bottles. Has brass-colored latches and hinges. Rough wood (needs sanding), but good condition, and clean. Ruler included in photo for sizing estimations. Easy porch pickup in NW Oak Brook, south of Yorktown mall.
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Particleboard circle-table top18" (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
31d
- 18" diameter circle made of particleboard. 3/4" thick, so it's very solid. Used as a table topper with a tablecloth; I used it on top of a file cabinet, though it was just a tiny bit too small to cover the corner of the cabinet. Very clean. Easy porch pickup in NW Oak Brook, south of Yorktown mall.
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4 Brand ‘new’ blank cassette tapes (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
41d
- A blast from the past. Still in the unopened packages, four Maxwell UR90 blank cassette tapes. Easy porch pickup, NW Oak Brook, south of Yorktown mall.
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Gallon bag Sealed Plastic Cutlery (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
44d
- Since someone else near me (Ogden & Fairview)posted their plastic cutlery, I thought I’d add mine. Full gallon bag of the cutlery that you get with takeout. All wrapped, either in plastic, or wrapped in large napkin. Porch pickup, Oak Brook, south of Yorktown (31st St. between Fairview/Meyers & Main/Highland).
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1985 Hard back World Atlas (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
79d
- 1985 edition of Readers Digest World Atlas, hard backed. Probably only opened 2-3 times, like new condition. Use it for crafts, or maybe just countries that haven’t changed since 1985?? Easy porch pickup at my NW Oak Brook home, south of Yorktown mall.
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Wallpapering Tools (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
85d
- One last try before these go in the trash. Water tray, paste brush and wall smoother/brush, edge roller, plumb line, circular cutter for scoring old wallpaper to remove it, partial bottle of wallpaper remover, razor blade holder. Easy porch pickup in NW Oak Brook, south of Yorktown mall. I'll work with you on pickup date/time if you want to avoid the snowstorm tomorrow. I'm just too old for these projects anymore!
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Fun Wooden Crate--Storage or Toy? (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
95d
- Wooden crate, inside measurements 12-3/4" high x 9-3/4"wide x 3-1/2" deep. Cover slides completely off. I intended to put a stuffed gorilla or other animal in as a kid's present, but that project just never happened. Could also be used for storage. Crate is raw wood, but sanded smooth. You can't see well from the photo, but the cover has "Confidential Information" Stamped on the cross pieces (it was a promotional thing). Porch pickup in NW Oak Brook, south of Yorktown Mall. I'll work with you on a pickup date due to the weather.
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Analog to Digital TV converter box (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
101d
- Remember back in 2009 when the U.S. converted all television signals from analog to digital? Here's a converter box, with remote, that performs that conversion----to be used on a really old TV you might have hanging around. Thought I'd see if anyone could use this before it goes off to the electronics recycler. Easy porch pickup in NW Oak Brook, south of Yorktown mall. I'll work with you on pickup date if you don't want to be out in this snowstorm.
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Wood Mounting Plaque 36" x 13" (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
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101d
- Wooden plaque, 36"x13", not fancy wood, but finished nicely, with a nice, blackened finished edge. Board has 3 holes approximately in the center (there was an awful fish mounted on the board). Hanging hardware on the long side. Probably 1/4"-3/8" thick, sturdy wood. Easy porch pickup NW Oak Brook, south of Yorktown mall. I'll work with you on pickup dates if you don't want to travel in this storm.
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Wallpapering Tools (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
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102d
- Water tray, paste brush and wall smoother/brush, edge roller, plumb line, circular cutter for scoring old wallpaper to remove it, partial bottle of wallpaper remover, razor blade holder. Easy porch pickup in NW Oak Brook, south of Yorktown mall. I'll work with you on pickup date/time if you want to avoid the snowstorm tomorrow. I'm just too old for these projects anymore!
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Wall Comb---Creating Striped Paint (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Expired
102d
- Striated Wall Comb---as the package says, "Great tool for striped Faux Effects. Includes Bonus Comb". It has a rubber squeegee-like edge (two widths) for creating effects in fresh wall paint. Package has never been opened, so all instructions are on the back. I'm just too old for this project now! Easy porch pickup in NW Oak Brook, south of Yorktown mall. I'll work with you on pickup date/time if you want to avoid tomorrow's snow.
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Tile Adhesive--Partial package (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Expired
157d
- Offering unused "Lightweight High-bond strength formula tile adhesive". It was in a 5 lb. bag, was moved to this plastic jar since the bag leaked powder! All instructions preserved and attached (pop can shown to give an idea of size of container). Easy porch pickup, in NW Oak Brook, just south of Yorktown Mall. Previous no-shows need not reply.
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Tile grout powdr unsanded std white (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
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157d
- Offering what's left of a 5 lb. tub of un-mixed tile grout. Jar is about 30-40% full (see fill line on side of jar in photo). Unsanded Pro-grout Std. white color. Easy porch pickup in NW Oak Brook, just south of Yorktown mall. Previous no-shows need not reply.
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WiredArtificial Holiday Berries ~5' (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
169d
- Wired strand of red holiday berries, approximately 4-5 feet long. Some wear (a few red berries have spots where the red chipped off), but overall good shape. Easy porch pickup in Oak Brook, south of Yorktown mall. Previous no-shows need not respond.
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2 Artificial Lighted Greenery Ropes (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
169d
- Two pieces of artificial holiday greenery. White mini lights (all work). Wired. Will need to be "fluffed" like you do with your Christmas tree, but otherwise in good condition. Each strand ~ 5-6 feet long. Easy porch pickup, Oak Brook, south of Yorktown mall. Previous no shows need not reply.
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22" Weber charcoal Grill (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
179d
- Offering a 22" Weber charcoal grill. Well used (flavored?) and needs a cleanup, but not at all rusty. Cover included, though the cover is getting a bit brittle. Easy driveway pickup, NW Oak Brook, south of Yorktown mall. Previous no-shows need not respond.
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StarbuckCups/Lids/Stirsticks/sweets (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
186d
- Offering a supply of new Starbucks cups/lids/stir sticks/sweeteners/cuffs. About 35 cups total. We ordered boxes of coffee, and didn't use all the cups they provided. Easy porch pickup, western Oak Brook, south of Yorktown mall. Previous no-shows need not reply.
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Scrap Metal (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
298d
- Mostly steel, some aluminum, just various parts and stuff (old portable grill, ceiling fan parts, etc). We used to have a metal scavenger come by every trash pickup day, but I don't know that he's around anymore. Easy porch pickup.
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Vinyl Mini-blinds 39" wide x42"tall (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Expired
1y
- One set of vinyl/plastic mini-blinds, 39" wide x 42" tall. Ivory/bone white color. Tilt rod and pull strings work well....I just changed the room color. First photo is same item, just in a different room----I forgot to take pic before I wrapped up the package. 2nd photo shows the color better---countertop is off white, blinds are more "tan" than the countertop. Easy porch pickup in NW Oak Brook, south of Yorktown mall.
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2013 Paperback US Atlas-Crafters? (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
1y
- 2013 paperback edition of Rand-McNally U.S Road Atlas. Good, unwrinkled condition, just dated. Crafters interested?? Easy porch pickup, NW Oak Brook, south of Yorktown mall.
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FIVE Glass vases 5-1/2" tall (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
1y
- Offering Quantity five small glass florist-type vases. 5-1/2" tall, all match having lines throughout the body (visible in first picture). All used, but clean. The last picture makes it look like sample is crooked---it's not, just my bad one-handed photography. Easy porch pickup in Northwest Oak Brook, south of Yorktown mall.
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New Filter for Portable Humidifier (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Expired
1y
- New in Box Holmes brand humidifier filter. Box indicates for use with Holmes models HM1800, HM1840, HM1845, HM1850, HM1851, HM1855, HM1865, HM1888, HM1889, HM1895, HM2059, HM2060, HM2060W, HM3000, HM3800, HM3850, HM4000, GE106663 or White Westinghouse WWHM1840. Porch pickup, northwest corner of Oak Brook, south of Yorktown Mall.
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China-dessert plates bowls saucers (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
1y
- Do you need to serve dessert to a crowd? China dishes available. These were probably a 1960's-70's grocery-store freebie, labeled Crown Victoria "Lovelace". Sadly, this box didn't make the months-ago donation of the rest of the pieces. Quantity 14 salad/dessert plates 6-1/2" diameter Quantity 14 saucers 6" diameter Quantity 14 shallow dessert bowls 5-1/2" diameter Unfortunately, only quantity 6 teacups Porch pickup in NW Oak Brook, just south of Yorktown mall.
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Holiday Cards Christmas/New Year (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
1y
- Offering a total of 60 Happy Holiday/Merry Christmas cards and 13 Happy New Year cards, including envelopes for all. Multiple designs, none are religious themes. Easy porch pickup in NW Oak Brook—south of Yorktown mall.
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Buttons, Buttons, Buttons (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
1y
- Years collection of buttons. Most are pin back, some are fold-down tabs, all sizes (none bigger than ~2"). Please take all. Porch pickup in NW Oak Brook, south of Yorktown mall.
