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IT'S NOT EXACTLY DUMPSTER DIVING
I live in a complex of 89 buildings here in Manhattan. It is privately owned and well maintained.
Over the past 30 plus years that I have lived here, I have made a few friends. Of course, when
they go on vacation, there is a need to have someone to water their plants or feed their cat. That
gives me access to the recycle areas in approximately 17 buildings.
Now, the normal vacancy rate in this complex is about 10 apartments per month. There are also
numerous apartments that are rented to New York University for use by their Graduate Students.
These Student apartments turn over more frequently. I might add that since mommy and daddy
are paying for everything, they throw a lot of stuff out. On more than one occasion I have found
broken SILVER or GOLD jewelry in dresser drawers that were disposed of. Of course there is
always an abundance of clad coins in their night tables. Mostly pennies but that's okay. The bank
will accept them too.
Because I am a Veteran, I am entitled to a NYC General Vendors License. Periodically I will set up
a flea market type stand and sell off what I have pulled out the Recycle Areas of these buildings.
I sell cheap and always have return customers. Here are some vases, pieces of art, and some pots
and pans that will get a quick wash. They will then get priced from $5 -$15 each.
Next year may be a little more profitable because I plan to be retired by then.
I live in a complex of 89 buildings here in Manhattan. It is privately owned and well maintained.
Over the past 30 plus years that I have lived here, I have made a few friends. Of course, when
they go on vacation, there is a need to have someone to water their plants or feed their cat. That
gives me access to the recycle areas in approximately 17 buildings.
Now, the normal vacancy rate in this complex is about 10 apartments per month. There are also
numerous apartments that are rented to New York University for use by their Graduate Students.
These Student apartments turn over more frequently. I might add that since mommy and daddy
are paying for everything, they throw a lot of stuff out. On more than one occasion I have found
broken SILVER or GOLD jewelry in dresser drawers that were disposed of. Of course there is
always an abundance of clad coins in their night tables. Mostly pennies but that's okay. The bank
will accept them too.
Because I am a Veteran, I am entitled to a NYC General Vendors License. Periodically I will set up
a flea market type stand and sell off what I have pulled out the Recycle Areas of these buildings.
I sell cheap and always have return customers. Here are some vases, pieces of art, and some pots
and pans that will get a quick wash. They will then get priced from $5 -$15 each.
Next year may be a little more profitable because I plan to be retired by then.
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