I'll admit, I'm a hoarder.
I keep stuff, but only stuff I feel is important or of value. I guess, to me, my collection of Penthouse magazines were of value.
After graduating from high school and turning 18, I started buying Penthouse. Of course, it was for the articles and not the pictures of hot naked and sexy women.
The magazines were boxed up and traveled with me to my first and second apartment, then my house, then my apartment after my divorce. After hauling it for 20 years, I finally decided to let go of my collection.
But throwing it away was hard for me to do, because these magazines are in great condition. Therefore, I decided to turn to Craigslist. I listed 16 magazines for $25. Two days later, I got a response. Soon after, I was waiting at the local burger joint (Whataburger) waiting to make the exchange.While I waited, I started to wonder who was to be the new owner of my collection. The first person that came to mind was a trucker. As I thought this, a semi truck parked next to my car. The trucker glanced at me but went inside the burger joint. He came out, climbed into his semi truck and left.
A few minutes later, two guys in a VW beetle parked next to my car. Both were clean cut, young, and dressed in preppy clothes. They sat in their car for a couple of minutes until one finally came out and approached me.
"Hi," greeted the younger looking guy who could have been no older than 25.
"Hey," I responded, "you're the new owner of my collection."
"Yeah."
"Great!" I said as I handed him a paper bag with my Penthouse. "They are in great condition."
He looked inside and smiled. "They look like it. Thanks."
We exchanged the magazines and cash, and they were on their way.
After 20 years, having these magazines in storage, I earned $25. Wow!
