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Just changed my mind about the 'lost cat' flyer staple after seeing the same one for 8 months

It was faded and torn, but someone kept updating the phone number with a pen every few weeks. Anyone else notice a poster that just won't quit?

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jackson.brooke•3d ago

Rant: That 'easy money' flyer on the library board cost me $75

I saw this bright pink flyer at the downtown library last month, right by the community room door. It said 'Make $500 a week from home! No experience needed!' and had a phone number. I called, and this guy said I needed to pay a $75 'starter kit fee' for materials. He promised I'd get it back after my first 'project'. I sent the money through an app, and he just stopped answering. The number is dead now. I feel so dumb for falling for it, but the flyer looked so official next to the knitting club and lost pet signs. Has anyone else seen these sketchy job flyers around town lately? What do you even do about it?

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lisa_wilson87•5d ago

Found a flyer for a lost cat from 2019 next to a new one for a lost dog on the same board

I was at the laundromat on 5th Street and saw them pinned side by side, the cat flyer all faded and curled. I remember seeing that cat poster years ago and hoping they found it, but the new dog one just made me feel sad about how this keeps happening. Do you ever see old flyers that just stick around forever?

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seanperry•5d ago

Spotted a flyer for a $40 corkboard and it saved my whole kitchen wall

I saw a handmade ad for a big corkboard at the coffee shop down the street, guy was selling it for $40. Bought it on a whim because my fridge was covered in so many takeout menus and coupons it looked crazy. Mounted it right by the back door and now all that paper has a home. It sounds small but it cleared up so much clutter and stopped stuff from falling on the floor. Anyone else find a simple board that fixed a messy spot in their house?

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taylor.betty•5d ago

Found a handwritten note on a board outside the library about a lost cat

I was walking past the main library downtown yesterday and saw a small, yellow index card pinned up. It said, 'Lost: Gray tabby named Muffin, last seen near 5th and Elm. She's shy but loves tuna.' Someone had drawn a little heart next to the phone number. It made me stop and really look at all the other notes on that board... flyers for guitar lessons, a used bike for sale, a community garden meeting. It's a whole little world of stories right there. Has anyone else found a lost pet notice that stuck with them?

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jackson.brooke•6d ago

Spotted a handwritten note on a corkboard at the Tacoma hardware store that said 'Your flyers are too wordy, nobody reads them'.

I trimmed my own lawn care ads down to just a phone number, a service list, and a bold 'FREE ESTIMATE' after that, and my call volume doubled in two weeks, so has anyone else simplified their board postings with good results?

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the_jake•7d ago

Spotted a super cryptic flyer for a 'lost key' on the board at the laundromat on Pine Street.

It was just a drawing of a key and a phone number, no name or address, so I called thinking it would be quick. I ended up spending over an hour trying to describe different laundromats to the guy because he couldn't remember which one he was at. Has anyone else ever tried to solve a mystery from a bulletin board post?

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wrenfisher•7d ago

Saw a flyer at the Portland library saying 40% of local bulletin board posts are over a year old

Found it pinned up near the community board itself. It was a small printout from a city study. Means a lot of the event info and services listed are probably not current. How do you guys check if a posted phone number or offer is still good?

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ray_park•10d ago

Spotted a flyer (on the library board) for a neighborhood watch meeting with mandatory attendance.

Forcing everyone to go kills the volunteer spirit, if you ask me.

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jade_wilson69•10d ago

I finally tried that hot springs trip from a laundromat flyer

So I was at the laundromat and spotted this torn flyer for a cheap bus tour to some hot springs. Ended up going last weekend, and it was pretty relaxing, though the bus broke down twice on the way back. Kind of a hassle, but the hot springs were worth it, I guess. What other hidden travel gems have you guys found pinned up around town? I'm always scanning boards now for ideas.

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brian303•11d ago

Question about a handwritten ad for vinyl record cleaning I saw on a laundromat wall.

It got me thinking how we used to care for physical media. Now most music is digital, but some people still cherish the old stuff. The ad had a drawing of a record player on it.

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derek_hunt•11d ago

Noticed a poster for a garage makeover workshop. Bad idea.

I was at the hardware store and saw a big poster on their community wall about a garage organization workshop. They said you could turn a messy space into a tidy one in just a weekend. I tried that last year. Followed a similar plan, bought all the bins and shelves. Two months later, it was a disaster again. The problem is they don't teach how to keep it clean. Just putting stuff away isn't enough. You need a system you'll actually use. Now I ignore those quick fix ads.

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anthony875•11d ago

My local cafe's notice board had a job ad for a 'professional cuddler' and I'm not sure if it's legit.

Asked the barista about it and she just shrugged, saying people post the weirdest things there.

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skylers34•13d ago

Stumbled on a community board ad hiring someone to 'translate boss speak into plain English', lmao

The flyer said the job involves decoding phrases like 'synergize going forward' and pays in coffee vouchers.

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nathan_torres34•13d ago

TIL a library board flyer fixed my squeaky violin

Noticed a note for a free instrument check at the community center. Dropped by and now my playing doesn't sound like a scared cat anymore.

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parkerrodriguez•14d ago

Appreciation post: A missed connection flyer with the wrong day

I saw a handwritten note on the grocery store board about a missed connection. The person said they met someone at the park on Monday afternoon. But they actually meant Tuesday, I know because I was there that day. Another note showed up below it pointing out the mix-up. Now both people might not find each other because of a simple mistake.

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anderson.grace•16d ago

Found a hand-drawn map to a 'secret' yard sale with vintage wallpaper

It was pinned next to the lost cat posters at the laundromat. I followed the map to a house with rolls of old floral paper. Bought some to redo my bathroom, thinking it would be charming. The pattern is so busy it makes me dizzy just to look at it. My friend said it looks like a 1970s motel threw up in there.

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