Originally Posted by
damian
Well getting back to the origional question then this might be another data point.
I live in a well off low crime old area. Most of my neighbours have been here longer than me (22 years). Each year at this time we have the council garbage exchange. In the last couple of years I have been absolutely astounded at what I picked up off the curb. This year there was about 1/10th the amount and much less of anything worth taking.
I cannot believe my neighbours have run out of stuff to chuck. Instead I think they have cut spending and are holding on to things more. maybe even hitting gumtree to try and get some $.
I think the election is the excuse. Just like black Friday was the excuse last Christmas. I really think the credit cards are maxed out, the music has stopped and there are no chairs left...
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