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2023 Pass Around Box Mega Thread
- Thread starter vtcnc
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- Dec 6, 2021
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- 229
Despite some frustration with junk and poor packing, I enjoyed the two times I’ve participated.
Have to say I lucked out with timing though. I’m a relative newcomer to the hobby and don’t have a lifetime hoard to choose from. But for some perfectly timed auction lots, I would have been scrambling for quality donations. I’m sure others have been in the same boat.
If we’re going to make changes, maybe some kind of “pass” rule would help. We sign up so far in advance that it’s hard to predict when health, travel or a hugely successful garage sale might affect someone’s ability to participate 100%. I like the standard filler idea too, but other than 10mm sockets, I’m at a loss to think of something small we all go thru regularly. Common expendables tend to be bulkier.
With or without changes, it’s a fun and philanthropic way to promote the hobby. It’s just as gratifying to see my donations appreciated by someone else as it is to score something I could really use.
Thanks to all for doing this.
Have to say I lucked out with timing though. I’m a relative newcomer to the hobby and don’t have a lifetime hoard to choose from. But for some perfectly timed auction lots, I would have been scrambling for quality donations. I’m sure others have been in the same boat.
If we’re going to make changes, maybe some kind of “pass” rule would help. We sign up so far in advance that it’s hard to predict when health, travel or a hugely successful garage sale might affect someone’s ability to participate 100%. I like the standard filler idea too, but other than 10mm sockets, I’m at a loss to think of something small we all go thru regularly. Common expendables tend to be bulkier.
With or without changes, it’s a fun and philanthropic way to promote the hobby. It’s just as gratifying to see my donations appreciated by someone else as it is to score something I could really use.
Thanks to all for doing this.
Have not participated, but enjoy watching!
Here is a suggestion.
Wish list and reject list...
Start a new thread for the next round for preparation.
Start with a wish and reject thread where folks can post what they would like to see added as well as what they do not want to see added.
Simple rules are wishes must fit in the box...
This gives a common place for folks to look for ideas of what they can donate and hope for when the box comes.
If a lot of folks state they do not want to see anymore Saber saw blades, then someone packing the box may pack something else instead, something from the wish list.
This thread also can have general comments regarding packing or the items that nobody would take out of the box.
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Here is a suggestion.
Wish list and reject list...
Start a new thread for the next round for preparation.
Start with a wish and reject thread where folks can post what they would like to see added as well as what they do not want to see added.
Simple rules are wishes must fit in the box...
This gives a common place for folks to look for ideas of what they can donate and hope for when the box comes.
If a lot of folks state they do not want to see anymore Saber saw blades, then someone packing the box may pack something else instead, something from the wish list.
This thread also can have general comments regarding packing or the items that nobody would take out of the box.
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