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HP 910XL Black Cartridge (+partial) (NW Hinsdale—Ogden & Rte 83)
Gifted
Offering an HP910XL black ink cartridge, still in the original Costco packaging, plus a partial cartridge that's still got some ink in it (will it work???). My printer died, new one takes different cartridges. Porch pickup in NW Hinsdale (Ogden & Madison).
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Wall Comb---Creating Striped Paint (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Expired
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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Hardback Textbook-Decorative?Craft? (NW Hinsdale—Ogden & Rte 83)
Gifted
These are too old to be re-used (I'm really old), but perhaps someone can use them for a craft, or for staging shelves or ??? Easy porch pickup, NW Hinsdale, near Ogden & 83.
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HP 910XL Black Printer Cartridges (NW Hinsdale—Ogden & Rte 83)
Expired
Offering one never opened HP910XL black cartridge, plus one partially used. Partially used one has had the plastic cover/protector replaced, but no promises that the print head isn't clogged. Porch pickup in Hinsdale, roughly Ogden & Route 83.
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covers recessed lights 1970’s (NW Hinsdale—Ogden & Rte 83)
Gifted
Three round covers for recessed lights. Mid-century modern, from late 60’s. All hooks and glass inserts included, metal surround is in good shape. Glass centers drop down from metal surround. Easy porch pickup in NE Hinsdale, near Ogden & Rte 83.
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Moving boxes and packing paper (NW Hinsdale—Ogden & Rte 83)
Gifted
Seven medium to smallish moving boxes of various shapes and sizes, plus a supply of clean tissue and newspaper for packing. Easy porch pickup in NW Hinsdale, near Ogden & Rte 83. Good sizes for books or fragile, heavy items.
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Mechanics Creeper (NW Hinsdale—Ogden & Rte 83)
Gifted
Wheeled creeper, wooden w padded headrest. Good used condition, clean, only used to move around my concrete crawl space. Easy porch pickup in NW Hinsdale, near Ogden & Rte 83.
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Contemporary chandelier (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
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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
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
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)
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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
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
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)
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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
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)
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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
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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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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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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Tile Adhesive--Partial package (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
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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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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)
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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.
1y
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2 Artificial Lighted Greenery Ropes (OakBrook south of Yorktown)
Gifted
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
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
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
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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