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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]" I seel on eBay, Craigslist, and at kids' consignment sales. I make a few thousand per year depending on how motivated I am and what merchandise I have.

Me too. I make about 10k a year."

Do you resell stuff that other people have given away for free? If so, you are loathsome.

Even if she did, there's nothing loathsome about that. When you give something for free, you don't put restrictions on its use. THAT would be loathsome.

Exactly. Not loathsome at all. Extremely smart."

Smart? No, disgusting. When i post giveaways on my community list serve, its to give back to others to make up for those who have been generous with me. "Take what you need" does not mean "Load up the car with everything so you can resell it." Just like putting out stuff labeled for a charity pick-up doesn't mean it's okay to swoop in and take it all before the charity shows up. Both are loathsome behaviors.[/quote]

NP here. Why do you assume the things that were given for free were from a community listserv or for charity? I've sold children's items that were given to me from other parents; I sold them after I used them. For example, I've used baby and toddler clothing that was handed down to me on both my kids, and then sold them in lots, mixed in with other items I paid for and used or new-with-tag items we bought but never used, and then used the money I made to buy more kid things. I've also given away a ton of stuff for free (@ $1K worth of items -- strollers, baby carriers, walkers, clothes, etc.). I don't care if the receiver sells them (and if they sell them, I'm assuming they need the money to help their family). I, too, have found furniture on the street, cleaned it up, and after using it for a time, sold it.

Also, many more times than not, when I've offered stuff for free on Craigslist and the like, no one wants it and the listing lingers. But if I charge $5-15, suddenly there is interest and it will sell right away. [/quote]

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