Why not sell the stuff instead of throwing away?

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In the Television series, How I met your mother, Season 8, Episode 23 - Something Old, why are Lily and Marshall throughing all the stuff they are unable to take in the bermudda triangle and not selling it? Like a yard sale or something?



Best Answer

They appeared to be short on time, and were trying to get rid of things they had grown attached too. So throwing it out was likely easier than trying to sell, but I had the same thought. Why not sell it?




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Should I sell stuff or give it away?

Selling your stuff is only worth it if you make a decent profit. It'll take more time than you realize to price and ship your items. If you don't have the time or your items aren't worth a whole lot, donating is always a great option.

What to sell and what to throw out?

75 Things to Sell, Donate, or Throw Away
  • Throw away old spices.
  • Throw away expired food in the cabinets and pantry.
  • Sell or donate extra baking ware.
  • Sell or donate Kitchen appliances you haven't used in over a year.
  • Throw away dishes that are chipped and/or cracked.


How do you decide if you should throw something away?

How to Decide When It's Time to Throw Things Away
  • Newspapers.
  • Magazines.
  • Books that will not be reread, or haven't been read in more than a year.
  • Receipts for items you won't return.
  • Bills or statements that you can get online.
  • Empty boxes and old electronics boxes.
  • Old medicine and vitamins.
  • Old makeup and perfume.


  • What should be thrown away?

    Here are 19 things you should throw away.
    • Wire hangers. The cheap wire hangers your shirts are on when you get them back from the dry cleaners are bad for your clothes. ...
    • Worn out shoes. (Flickr / name_m82. ...
    • Empty alcohol bottles. ...
    • Clothing you've never worn. ...
    • Old toys. ...
    • Lonesome socks. ...
    • Expired makeup. ...
    • Expired medication.




    Feel Guilty Getting Rid of Stuff? Don't.




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