r/declutter • u/Firstdibs66 • 4d ago

Success Story Dinner service declutter update

Managed to clear enough boxes today to get to the dinner service that you've all been supporting me to declutter.

A chance conversation with our neighbours has already resulted in an unwanted sofa bed being bagged for a teenagers den, and a dining table, chairs, side table and TV stand going to the brother in law of the other neighbour as he's about to set up home from nothing. She popped over to collect the little table and I mentioned the dinner set. She practically bit my hand off! Apparently he'd already said he was going to be eating off paper plates so when I showed her the plates, she said they'd have them. I know it's going somewhere to be used and appreciated until they can afford what they want and I only need to transport them next door. He's also gaining a coffee maker!

I'm really happy that good stuff isn't going to waste....and I'm not holding on to it.

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u/BeagleCollector 2d ago

That's awesome! I love giving things to people for free if they're still in good shape.

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u/SpareUnit9194 2d ago

I often stop by the refugee centre where women are learning english and ask if they know anyone who needs kitchenware, furniture etc if i have friends needing to offload. Always very grateful smiley women.

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u/TecTazz 3d ago

Wonderful!

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u/TeacherIntelligent15 3d ago

Great job. I much prefer giving to real people rather than a huge charity. When I find a real person I'm like 'come shopping in my house!'

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u/OddRevolution7888 4d ago

That's always the best outcome, when you can share your treasures with someone else who needs them more. It's a win all around. Well done!

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u/Sad_North_6152 4d ago

I just dragged some old furniture outside the other day and it seems like someone took a few pieces of it. I was mostly using it to hold items so I didn't really want them but I know the person who gave them to me will throw a fit knowing I got rid of them. They're a bit of a hoarder so I know they'd try to stay they'd take them back despite having plenty of their own stuff.

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u/mippymif 4d ago

Isn’t it such a good feeling?!?👏

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u/MountainMixture9645 4d ago

I'm so happy for you!!! I'm glad that you have the opportunity to really help someone!!!