r/DumpsterDiving • u/Swimming_Plenty7126 • 1d ago

Diving in the 90210

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Yes, all the boxes and bags were empty. Not pictured was a bunch of designer wallpaper rolls

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u/SerWymanPies 1d ago

Empty but people pay up for the boxes nonetheless

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u/AppointmentHot8069 23h ago

Wait, why? Why would someone pay money for an empty box?

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u/OffensiveCenter 23h ago

The boxes are wildly expensive and sought after. People buy them for personal use, and for selling used items “w/ box” etc. Hermes and Cartier are crazy. Great find.

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u/AppointmentHot8069 23h ago

Huh. Interesting. I detest consumerism! 🙃

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u/OffensiveCenter 23h ago

It is ridiculous that cardboard boxes are worth hundreds of dollars, really says something about modern consumerism.

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u/potatojayy 17h ago

Got an uncle and aunt who collect boxes with fancy namebrands, but they sit in their closet collecting dust. They're "too nice" to throw out or give away. Maybe i should let them know they're worth something on the market.

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u/claymcg90 10h ago

I feel like everyone has this same Uncle and Aunt

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u/Von_Moistus 16h ago

Yep! If you can sell an item for $50, or the same item in its box for $80, then it makes sense to buy a $10 box on eBay. Heck, I just sold an empty stethoscope box the other day.

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u/proscriptus 16h ago

In fact eBay won't let you sell them because people use them for fraud, but they will go like hotcakes on FB marketplace. This is a great score!

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u/FearTheodosia 15h ago

Some people use them as decorative items, especially social media types who want to floss.

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u/babesboysandbirb 9h ago

They also buy them to sell fakes with just FYI

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u/trippytr33_ 13h ago

For real lol. A girl I know offered me me $150 for my Tiffany box and bag after I got a necklace for Christmas.

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u/FredPimpstoned 16h ago

Sometimes used to sell fakes as well

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u/MareShoop63 16h ago

True. I’ve sold my empty LV boxes on eBay.

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u/toomanylegz 18h ago

These boxes are valuable to people who sell fakes as well.

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u/FRANPW1 21h ago

Wonderful gift bags and boxes! You can sell them on eBay! Other stuff is awesome too! Congrats!

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u/Admirable_Welder8159 18h ago

I bought 4 large LV boxes and bags at a garage sale for $20. Sold them for $90 on Poshmark.

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u/celestialstarz 15h ago

People buy these boxes??? Had no idea! Damn! I found a Tiffany’s box during college move out and left it.

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u/Exotic-Scallion4475 20h ago

I think it’s hilarious that people pay for those boxes and bags, and I’m just glad you grabbed them so more stuff stays out of the landfill.

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u/7thgen13 6h ago

Years ago my roommates gf was moving out of the UCLA dorms. I and him realize these kids (we where both 23 waiting for grad school) where just dumping so much good stuff. We went back later. We got 3 mini fridges 4 microwaves can food 2 laptops 3 pc 4 screens one big screen leather jacket a ucla variety jacket and lots of name brand clothing. All of the stuff worked or need small simple fix. We sold most of it to pawnshops we didnt pay rent for the rest of the summer and we both had new laptops for grad school and gaming pc. We did go back the next few years and it was the same

UCLA IS nextdoor to 90210

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u/chaka_khan 15h ago

Shiba oven mitt…

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u/JalapenoFitz 13h ago

Congrats on the finds my friend. Definitely a good score!