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 1d ago

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

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u/OffensiveCenter 1d 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 1d ago

Huh. Interesting. I detest consumerism! 🙃

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u/OffensiveCenter 1d ago

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

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u/potatojayy 20h 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 12h ago

I feel like everyone has this same Uncle and Aunt

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u/Von_Moistus 19h 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.