I finally checked out that 'free piano' flyer at the laundromat

It looked way too good to be true, but I called the number and the guy just wanted it gone from his garage. It's a 1970s Wurlitzer, a little out of tune but all the keys work. Has anyone else actually gotten something decent from a 'curb alert' style note?

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derek_burns1mo ago

Yeah, those flyers can be a goldmine if you're the first to call. I grabbed a solid oak desk that way last year, just had to haul it out of a basement. The trick is to not ask too many questions and show up with a truck fast. Most people just want the thing gone and will give it to whoever seems least likely to flake. That Wurlitzer find is pretty amazing, honestly.

richard_roberts801mo ago

Yeah, the "least likely to flake" part is huge. I got a free washer and dryer set once because I told the lady I could be there in 20 minutes with a buddy and a dolly. She had three other people messaging her but I showed up first so she just gave them to me.