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Request: small red-and-gold wooden box (Britannia) I have two of these little boxes, bought from Dollarama – back when they had a whole line of them. Now I want to get a slightly larger version – but they're no longer to be found! This is probably a long shot; but I'm looking for one that's at least seven inches long/wide. (I've tried googling, and these things can be found on Amazon ... but only the small versions.)

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Free: little marble pill box (Britannia) I have all the pill containers I need; but this thing is just so attractive, I've kept it around just for decoration. Perhaps someone else can put it to good use? It's about 2" high, and 4" across – small, but heavy.

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Free: eco-friendly wax wraps (Britannia) Various sizes of these things ... which I have tried to use in place of clear plastic bags, but which have one large drawback: you can't see what's wrapped up in them! You don't know if the mysterious bundle in your fridge is the remains of a ham, or half a tuna sandwich. (In fact, I haven't actually used these for either purpose – they're mostly virgin.) Also I don't like the smug exhortations to virtue they're printed with.

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Free: plastic "container" with lid (Britannia) I dropped this small, cheap salad spinner on the floor today, and the flimsy basket fell apart. Before I throw away the object, can anyone use it just for storage? The lid (with its now useless turning mechanism) fits quite tightly, and the bowl would hold a fairly large amount of ... whatever.

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Request: box for reading stand (Britannia) Received For many years, I've used this upside-down basket to support my book stand – so I can read while I eat (because I live alone). But now it's starting to fall apart, and I'd like to replace it ... hoping somebody here can suggest something?! My ideal would be a plain wooden box, with a flat top, about 6-8" high, and roughly a foot across. Such a box should be nice enough for my dining table (or at least not too wretchedly scruffy). I might possibly find something decorative at a fancy home-goods store ... but it would likely be expensive! Any suggestions (or boxes) gratefully received. Thanks, A.

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Free: homemade "plant stand" (Britannia) Promised I created this little wheeled platform so I could move a potted plant to follow the sun. Sadly, the plant was far too large and heavy for the flimsy construction! Thought I'd check if anyone here could use it, before chucking it. Size: about a foot square (my glasses for scale).

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Free: various hair products (Britannia) Left to right: mousse, pump-action hairspray, brown spray cover-up, and dry shampoo. Please take the lot, and chuck or regift whatever you don't want!

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Free: bathroom cabinet clearout (Britannia) Withdrawn Various unwanted hair things from the depths: dry shampoo, brown spray cover-up for roots, mousse, and pump-action hairspray. Also sunscreen (though this isn't the season for it!), and cuticle remover. Some are unused, others are mostly full.

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Free: IKEA queen duvet cover (Britannia) Gifted Following my recent post of a duvet, this is a potential cover for it. It's clean and washed (though not ironed), and is mostly in good shape. I think there are a few small tears in the fabric, on one side ... though when I looked for them just now, I couldn't find them! You can take this independently of the quilt – though I guess my preference is for someone who wants both.

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Free: queen duvet (from IKEA) (Britannia) Gifted This Fjällarnika quilt was my adult son's, till I bought him a new one for Christmas. Still has a few stubborn stains, despite *multiple* trips through the washing machine. But its major flaw – the reason it needed replacing, and is now being disposed of – is that for some reason, most of the feather filling has migrated to the quilt edges ... leaving the centre almost flat and empty. I'm not sure how to fix that issue – short of unpicking all the stitches; redistributing the feathers along more equitable lines; and then sewing all the seams back again! But if you can fix it, it's yours.

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Free: Ecco ladies shoes, size 10-11 (Britannia) Promised I know it's boot weather right now, not shoe weather ... but perhaps you're going on a winter trip to the Belize jungle, and need some comfy and stylish footwear?! These are excellent shoes, but a tad narrow for my foot. Also, I was confused by the European sizing: my feet are a size (or two) smaller. So they don't work for me; but maybe you can use them? They have really good tread, and are sturdy and well-made.

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Free: Pride and Prejudice DVDs (Britannia) Gifted Five hours of stellar English television, to while away a cold winter's night! This classic adaptation of Jane Austen's most famous novel has never been bettered, and likely never will – it remains the gold standard for Austen fans. The two-disc box set is accompanied by the lavishly illustrated book “The Making of Pride and Prejudice,” to add to your enjoyment. I originally posted this on KJ, but my ad there got zero traction ... time to abandon my hopes of making a few bucks :-(

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Free: silicone cup for massage therapy (Britannia) Gifted A physiotherapist used one of these on my arthritic knee, and it seemed to help – so I bought my own version. It came in a pack of two, and this one is too large for that particular spot – I've never used it. (If you want to know how this thing works, just Google it. FYI, the pic showing a whole bunch of them is just for reference – I only have one to give away!)

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Free: blue cushion (Britannia) Gifted Approx. 20" square, originally from IKEA. Used to be on my deck, until I switched furniture; now it's just hanging around. The cover removes for washing, and it's rather faded from sun and rain – I was thinking of redyeing it, but can't be arsed!

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Free: green curtain fabric (Britannia) Withdrawn This shiny material is so pretty, I've kept it hanging around for a while ... but I think I have to accept that green just isn't my colour! These fabric lengths are ready to make into a pair of full-length drapes – they're 8 ft long and 50" wide. I was about to start ironing and stitching when I decided ... that some more energetic person can take over the project. This was originally quite an expensive upholstery fabric, but I definitely lack the skills to re-cover a couch – drapes are about my level of expertise. (I'll wait till morning to pick a recipient.)

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Free: two flimsy "table runners" (Britannia) Gifted I was chopping these up for crafts fabric – this is the remains of my stash. Each is about 10" across and 35" long. Take one or both.

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Free: size 8.5 ladies shoes, need fixing (Britannia) Gifted I've had these things tucked away in a closet for so long, I forgot I had them. They *were* really nice shoes – but I only ever wore them on special occasions (of which there are too few in my life). Eventually, the elastic strips over the top of the foot perished. I kept meaning to try to repair them ... but realized they no longer fit me! Can you offer them a second lease on life?

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Free: plug-in timer, unused (Britannia) Gifted I bought this last summer, to plug my bedroom fan into ... but failed to realize it can only handle a two-prong plug (my big fan has three prongs). I can't think of another use for a timer, so it's just sat around gathering dust for many months.

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Free: basic backpack (Britannia) Gifted This thing is quite lightweight, and I've replaced it with a sturdier model. Also the zipper on the outer pocket is broken, so I stichted it closed. It's clean and functional, though.

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Free: various kitchen stuff (1 of 2) (Britannia) Gifted All these things are surplus to requirements – I’m giving them a chance for a new home here, before shipping them off to the charity shop! 1) large glass jar, label removed (once held peaches) – seems too handy to just recycle! 2) empty red wine bottle (also no label) 3) two new green glass bottles, with corks – the kind you might use for vinaigrette (unused) 4) two small squeezable plastic bottles, bought for a craft project but never used 5) unused bottle brush, too large for the task I bought it for 6) set of four flat glass dessert bowls 7) set of four slightly deeper glass dessert bowls 8) decorative ceramic container, with lid 9) red plastic sieve/colander; nothing wrong with it, I just don’t have space for it.

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Free: various kitchen stuff (2 of 2) (Britannia) Gifted All these things are surplus to requirements – I’m giving them a chance for a new home here, before shipping them off to the charity shop! 1) large glass bottle, label removed (once held juice) – seems too handy to just recycle! 2) small decorative tin for tea, cookies, etc. 3) excessively tall wine glass 4) Britta pitcher, slightly battered with age – needs a new filter 5) small pull-string chopper … like a combination salad spinner and blender 6) small non-stick frying pan – so small, it never gets used 7) larger NOT non-stick frying pan, best used for sauces etc. No room for it. 8) large spatula, barely used 9) ice cream scoop, ditto 10) nutcracker, ditto 11) small ceramic bowl for pate or dip

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Free: 12 pairs of “queen size” stockings (Britannia) Gifted In the depths of my wardrobe, I discovered a couple of hangers loaded with this long-forgotten collection of nylon stockings. I haven’t worn skirts since I stopped having an office job (also stopped having a waist). These would fit a 14-16 lady. I’m now much too fat to fit into them, being more like a 22! I’ve laundered them all, and checked for rips or tears – they’re in pretty good shape. Various colours, as shown.

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Free: several dozen scraper blades (Britannia) Withdrawn I bought these on Amazon recently, failing to notice that I was ordering not a ten-pack ... but a box of a hundred! I can lead a long and scrapy life, and never need this many. If you'd like to put dibs on a dozen or so – or even just half a dozen – I'm happy to split them up for people.

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Free: two wool dryer balls (Britannia) Gifted I posted these last week, and they were all spoken for ... but a few people never did show up to get theirs. Here's your chance to "get a pair"!

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Free: "past their best" computer speakers (Britannia) Gifted My son bought me a nice new set for Christmas – can anybody use these old ones? If not, they can go into the nearest electronic waste recycling.

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Free: two pairs of shoes: sturdy & flimsy (Britannia) Gifted The boxy black ones are size 8.5, the wee strappy silver sandals a size 8. Both are in decent shape – in fact, I hardly ever wore the sandals, since they were always too frivolous for me.

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Free: kitchen faucet for handyman (Britannia) Gifted I actually got this from here a few months back, and it's been hanging around waiting for my landlord to come and install it. But he surprised me by showing up with a brand-new model, still in the box, and turning up his nose at this repurposed item! I think it has all the necessary hardware with it – including an optional soap dispenser (see blue marking), and all the various hoses and fiddly bits.

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Free: light plastic loo lid (Britannia) Gifted My landlord recently replaced mine, so this is surplus to requirements. It's perfectly clean and functional (if a bit unexciting).

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Free: basic hairdryer (Britannia) Gifted This has been tucked inside my suitcase for many years, as an "emergency backup" – but nowadays, I'm too poor to travel! And I never have the patience to blow-dry my hair anyway.

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Free: (slighly lopsided) cushion (Britannia) Gifted Like a silly fool, I washed this without first removing the cover ... so the batting inside has got all mis-shapen. If you don't mind your cushion being slightly lumpy, it's comfy and attractive. Almost 2 ft long.

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