Entitlement?

[mrspunkysmom]

I do not think it is a sense of entitlement, it is just that some people have different expectations than others. Moving a sleeper sofa is heavy, hard work, so I am sure some people were weighing the condition of it against other factors - borrowing a vehicle, getting friends to help, so you want to make it last as long as possible. And of course someone like me couldn't take your couch because I am horribly allergic to kitties.

I think got me is that some people were looking for something free and then being picky. And they wanted the free couch because they couldn't afford it new. They didn't have much furniture. I don't think I stated that part clearly.

I had hand-me-downs when I was first starting out. As long as it worked, it didn't matter.

I did mention that I had cats. I am very much aware of allergies. I can't take stuff from the home of a smoker.

I was going to say something similar to Karen. I would never take anyones upholstered furniture. Even from a relative. Especially now with my new fixation on bed bugs (ewww!) I've also seen alot of people try to get rid of an item rather than making the effort to take it to the dump. A car is a different situation. Also think the age of the internet has made people more fussy. Used to be you'd have to haul all your stuff out on your lawn and have the dreaded Garage sale complete with forking out for a newspaper ad. Now you can post something on the internet and be rid of it in a few hours. More info. Less hassle.
C

That's personal decision that I can't fault. I won't take other's used cars. I have a friend that buys used only, and she always has problems. I know that just because I take care of a car doesn't mean others do the same for theirs.
This one couple had asked for a sleep sofa and was looking for a free one. I guess it's their right to be particular, but something about that attitude bothers me.

Hauling off to the dump isn't a problem. I can find someone to take it for me for cheaper than my garbage service. I dislike throwing away usable items. Sleeper sofas can be uncomfortable so I had a quilted blanket on the pillows.

About Bed Bugs: An exterminator (I think) figured out why there is an epidemic. Cleaning crews or home services were picking the bugs up at an infested house and taking them to other houses. I had someone clean my house once right after I broke my hand and she used my supplies.

I had never considered the bed bugs and other reasons for not wanting an item. Thanks for your thoughts.