Alleyways + Big City + Darkness usually equals trouble, right?
I've learned one very, very important lesson when walking through alleys in Chicago: Always keep your eyes open and constantly survey the surroundings. If not, you could be making a grave mistake.
Yes, you could be missing out on prime opportunity to score some brand new stuff. Well, not exactly brand new, but certainly new to you and most importantly, FREE.
It's extremely common practice in this city to set all your unwanted 'junk' out next to the dumpster so that others can have a go at it. A practice I am certainly growing fond of thus far, and trust me, I'm not just talking cat-pee stained recliners here.
As my roommate and I were walking her dog a couple evenings ago, I spotted some fantastic vintage luggage sitting beside a neighboring dumpster. The designer dates back to the 1920's-1970's, and it's in surprisingly good shape. We also scored a beautiful ($%#*ing heavy) mirror that should take care of some of our empty wall space.
You know the saying, "One person's trash is another's reason to plan a vacation."
Au Revoir!
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