[TheForge] Use it or toss it?

[Bruce Freeman]

I lean toward the hoarders myself, but the counter argument is worthy, if phrased correctly.  If you have a functional shop, excess equipment will just get in the way.  Storage can be expensive.  If you can convert the item into $$, you come out ahead.  Failing that, trade it off for something you need more, or even just get it into the hands of someone who will use it and who can reciprocate the favor some day.

What is WRONG is to junk it.  I hate seeing all the stuff put out as junk every week in the burbs.

Bruce
NJ

>>> galoot at bellsouth.net 5/24/2005 4:59:20 AM >>>


>>> Wife said if I had'nt touched it in 5 years , it goes.

I think my wife saw the same TV show. The "expert" says
'if you haven't used it in two years, you don't need it'. Thing 
is the sponsor knows, whatever you throw away today - you'll
need tomorrow. So throw the stuff away today and buy the
replacement tomorrow :)! 
OR
Take ole grand dads advise and hoard whatever you can.
"use it up wear it out, make it do or do without." was the
motto of the generation just before the throw-aways took over.

Greg


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