My sister is very cheap, but happens to live in a swanky condo. Two nights ago, she found a toaster sitting on top of the recycling container. She listed it on craigslist and sold it for $20. It's amazing what people will throw away. At my condo, someone threw out a Peg Perego train set, a very nice wood and glass computer desk, brand new handbags with tags still attached, a sturdy leather office chair, etc etc.