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I worked at a high end stereo store in the 90's. When new models of things came out, sometimes the older ones would get sold (or given) to employees as a perk.
by FuriouslyAdrift 3y ago
I worked at a high end stereo store in the 90's. When new models of things came out, sometimes the older ones would get sold (or given) to employees as a perk.
I ended up with a 34" 16:9 Sony hi def CRT. No one wanted it. When I went to pick it up, I found out why... the thing weighed over 200 lbs!
I remember getting 3 of my friends to help me move that thing into my second story walk up apartment. I wouldn't be surprised if it's still there.
- Arrath 3y agoThere was a period of time there where a friend of mine, real estate agent, was complaining about bigass rear projection big screens which had been overtaken by modern flat panel tvs, often living in dens, rec rooms or basement man caves. And per seller's wish, bequeathed to stay there because they did not at all want to go to the effort of removing the unwieldy beasts. Included with the house along with other bulky stuff like a washer and dryer or a pool table. Naturally, the buyers often didn't want them either and it could become a point of contention between the parties! He even lost a couple sales because neither side would budge.
- aleph_minus_one 3y ago> Naturally, the buyers often didn't want them either and it could become a point of contention between the parties! Where is the problem? After the sale has been done, you invite some strong friends (either one of them has a big van or pickup truck, or you rent one for half a day), and together you bring the devices to get rid of to the junkyard. After that, you empty crates of beer together.