I just had the most mind-blowing conversation with a former colleague. Long story short, we're downsizing on our move and I'm trying not to send a whole bunch of perfectly good used furniture to the dump. I've contacted everywhere that I could theoretically donate it, and they're not taking any furniture. I've contacted every used furniture store, and they all say they're overstocked. One told us, "I'm going to sit here and take this exact phone call all day today." So I reached out to my contact list on my phone to see if anyone needed anything for free.
One person, whom I guess I haven't talked to much lately, ends up saying they could use something and I tell him we'll leave it in the driveway for him next week. The conversation ends up with me saying that we're avoiding as much indoor, face to face meetings as we can during this move.
He says, and I quote from the text, "You don't really believe in COVID, do you?"
I reply, "Yeah, the science is pretty straightforward."
He says, "Scientists are just conspiracy theorists."
I say, "You're a scientist. I know this because I hired you and you have a degree in biochemistry."
He says, "That was before I got my MBA and realized how the world really works. Science isn't real."
@BE is Craigslist active around you?
Not really. Contemplating Tampa/Orlando freecycle even though they're both hours away and just putting it in the driveway after we move to see what gets picked up.
@BE @grumpasaurus or something like e-bay? I think the reason for furniture being denied is not that there is no demand, but simply because it takes up too much apace. But people are still looking for furniture. Especially students.. they just need to know if is available.
As for your former colleague... no words. I guess the only question left is: how did the conversation end and will he still get some furniture?
@BE fb marketplace and Craigslist free is scary responsive by me. I feel as if there are people who literally hang in they '99 Tacomas searching the free section