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students moving into halls  **dog image is my own**
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Between exams, moving out of dorms, and, of course, making time to party before the summer, the end of the school year is usually pretty hectic. Most students are just too darn harried to think hard about what to do with most of their stuff, so they toss it. Who knew some of the best deals could be found amongst the piles that college students throw away? Well, these people did.

Plastic Containers

Plastic Containers
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The diver plans to sell these pristine storage containers on Facebook Marketplace.

A Squish

A Squish
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The stuffed toy was in good enough condition that the Redditor plans to sell it. 

A Smartphone

A Smartphone
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Subscribers said they were amazed that someone would just throw away an iPhone.

A Three-Tiered Gold Shelf

A Three-Tiered Gold Shelf
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A commenter noticed that the shelves are from World Market, where they sell for $80.

Sneakers

Sneakers
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The Redditor who found these is now in love with college towns, they say.

Enough Food to Stock a Pantry

Enough Food to Stock a Pantry
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The Redditor was super excited about all the free coffee in particular.

Candy, Tea, a Nalgene, and More

Candy, Tea, a Nalgene, and More
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The diver advises others on the thread to dig deep, because you never know what lies beneath.

A Perfect Mini Fridge

A Perfect Mini Fridge
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The Redditor says the fridge was in pristine condition. 

Enough to Furnish Another Dorm Room

Enough to Furnish Another Dorm Room
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The Redditor found everything in this picture in college dumpsters. The haul included shelving, lamps, a coffee maker, dishes, paper goods, and more.

Computer Accessories and More

Computer Accessories and More
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Everything from pricey calculators to headphones and chargers were part of this person’s haul.

Meet the Writer

Jennifer Magid has worked as a writer and editor in publishing and marketing for almost two decades. She has written for outlets ranging from InStyle magazine to Psychology Today and for a number of grocery and personal care brands. Jennifer is frugal by proxy: She is married to a certified cheapskate, which has been good for her wallet but bad for her shoe and handbag collections. These days, she never, ever buys her fashions at full price. Jennifer holds a Master’s in Journalism from New York University. She lives in Connecticut with her family and an admittedly expensive-to-maintain standard poodle — the one anomaly in her cheap lifestyle. Find out more about Jennifer at www.jennifermagid.com. You can reach her at [email protected].