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3 panels of plyboard (Downtown Wheaton)
Three panels of plywood, 24"W, 48"H
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Coaxial and Ethernet crimping tools (Darien)
Crimping and stripping tools for coaxial cable. I think it works for both RG59 and RG6 (maybe not suitable for RG6Q). Not for compression style connectors. Crimping tool for Ethernet cable RJ45 and phone cable RJ11 plugs. Not for crimping push through type plug/connectors.
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Office chair (Devon and Western area)
Office chair works fine. Arm rests have cushion damage on the bottom.
6m
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Ridgid 12 gallon Shop-vac (Westmont)
Works fine, but does NOT include a filter (which you can buy at any hardware store). Hoses and attachments included. Well-used but works as it should. Used mainly in a wood and metal shop for cleaning up dust and chips. Not particularly clean, but it's a shop vacuum.
10m
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Power washer (Darien)
20 year old. Gasoline engine. It runs, but should have an oil change and tune up before you try to use it for a cleaning job. Craftsman brand. 1.9 gpm flow.
46m
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10 galon aquarium stand (Oak Brook)
Nice metal black aquarium stand.
53m
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Metal filing cabinets (Oak Brook)
2 black metal filing cabinets.
56m
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Old Computer (Villa Park (off St Charles Rd))
This working computer is too dated for the typical computer user. But could be fun for a geek or hobbyist. Or use it for parts. HP A6000 desktop computer with e5200 dual core @ 2.5 ghz, 5 gig memory, 250 gig hard disk, DVD-RW. Good power supply w/ quiet fan. Comes with 5 different Linux distributions installed. Tell me if you need a keyboard, mouse, or display with it.
1h
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Wheelchair (S Downers Grove)
In working condition. If this is wanted, I’ll have to retrieve it from another location so it won’t be immediately available.
2h
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Captain Kangaroo (Niles)
Vintage Captain Kangaroo. Does anyone want to save Captain Kangaroo from the trash? He is old, soiled and doesn’t talk anymore. Pickup in Niles.
3h
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Microwave (Sun Prairie)
Worked one sec, didn’t the next. Powers on but faulty board (assuming). Free for someone handy, parts, paperweight.
3h
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Dirt Devil light weight vacuum (South Elgin)
Like new. As a vacuum, it does not work very well. But it detaches to become a portable and that part works well. I used it for my car only.
4h
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Megazord (somehow special?) (83rd & Mendingwall)
Would make a lovely holiday gift. I would love for this to make a kid happy (and not just be resold). I have a couple other toys, I’m not bundling these in the hopes one reaches a family that needs it ;)
4h
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Megazord (83rd & Mendingwall)
Would make a lovely holiday gift. I would love for this to make a kid happy (and not just be resold). I have a couple other toys, I’m not bundling these in the hopes one reaches a family that needs it ;)
4h
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Batbot Xtreme (83rd & Mendingwall)
Would make a lovely holiday gift. I would love for this to make a kid happy (and not just be resold). I have a couple other toys, I’m not bundling these in the hopes one reaches a family that really would really be happy with it.
4h
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Baby Bottles etc (Countryside)
Bag of various baby bottles, breast milk bags, premie diapers, belly wraps, baby onesies. About 15-20 baby bottles total. Must take all.
4h
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Wardrobe moving boxes (3) (83rd & Mendingwall)
I assembled one so you can see, but they’re unused. Take all of them please.
5h
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Cardboard TV boxes for moving (Aurora near Eola & NY)
Looking for cardboard TV boxes that are from digital TVs that were purchased. Needed for moving.
7h
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Laser printer with ink (Quentin and Euclid)
Promised
Brother HL2240 laser printer and toner cartridges. Still works. Was used for neighborhood newsletters, but no longer needed.
14h
16h
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Cabelas vehicle seat cover (Downers Grove - South)
Sorry- terrible picture. Nylon bench seat cover. I previously used this cover for a back seat in an Explorer. It wraps pretty well providing good coverage. I have weathertech seat covers for my dog and I think this covers better, but it does not fit in my current vehicle. I had to cut a few straps to allow faster install and removal.
19h
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Real leather sofa from Italy (NW Evanston)
This sofa still works! But please note there is one seat cushion with two ris in the leather. Other seat cushions show wear. It’s a deep Carmel color. No smoking , no bugs. Has been with us for years. Legs come off. 40” deep 90” long 28” tall.
22h
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Various art supplies (Aurora near Eola & NY)
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Various art supplies. Great for art or crafts teachers. Including 4x6 Lino blocks for print making. Pastels, colored chalk & sticks Pencils, Elemers glue Colored paper Underglaze for ceramics Charcoal for drawing Texture cube for clay and much more You can give away what you can’t use,
23h
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Older computer speakers + manual (Palatine)
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Harman/Kardon speakers for older computers. These have jack plugs, not USB!
1d
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fire pit (liberty green)
cast iron fire pit
1d
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Inset bathroom mirror (Near west side Elgin)
Good shape although the inside needs a scrubbing.
1d
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Metal bed frame (Roselle, Il)
Metal bed frame adjusts for a full size or queen size bed
1d
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Kids’ Puzzles (Roselle, Il)
5 jigsaw puzzles, 24 pieces each, all pieces are here
1d
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Photography equipment (Vernon Hills Illinois)
Grandchild looking for used equipment to be able to learn photography.
1d
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Any camera (Vernon Hills Illinois)
Any kind for learning about them
1d
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Chalk line spreader (Quentin and Euclid)
Used to draw chalk lines, like for baseball fields. You would need to get the chalk powder separately.
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