Take this for example; my latest find is this elegant console table which is now comfortably positioned at the end of our hallway. It has classic lines, smooth finish, and even has a small drawer. It's a perfect piece of furniture. My wife is planning to put picture frames of the family on top but for now it will be the platform for one of our Christmas trees. I've also found out on Facebook that my former colleague has found for himself an LCD TV!
And I'm not talking about flea markets here, but apartment void decks! You just have to be in the right place at the right time.
For those who don’t know, most of the Singapore residents live in apartments (with limited storage). And that means if you want something new (and big) in your abode, something else must go, and this ultimately contributes to the trash-treasure thing I'm talking about.
Personally, I think throwing away things is the easiest but the least eco-friendly way of getting rid of the stuff you don't need any more. Other options are as follows:
1. Send it home. If you have the money and a second home in another country, you could "ship" it. Your relatives would love to take it, more so if you will be putting new items for them and even chocolates!
2. Sell it or just give it away online. There are a lot of practical people who will buy needed things at a lower price especially if they will just use it for a short time. If you can give it for free, the more they will appreciate it.
3. Donate it. I believe Salvation Army Singapore accepts donations in kind for them to sell in their thrift shops. There could be other charities or NGOs (non-government organizations) who accepts recyclables.
4. And lastly, place it in the void deck for the garbage man to collect. This might end up in the flea market or to someone who'll find it as a treasure and happened to be in the right place at the right time.
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