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nailedny
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9. January 2006 @ 14:14 |
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HI Guys. I am back from the crazyness of the holidays and back in the swing of things again. My best friend and dumpster diving helper called me today while she was out and about. She asked me if she should stop by and check out BB. I said sure and stayed on the phone with her until she got there and took a look see. She said there were too many vhs movies to get by herself and needed me to help her. She picked me up at 5 and off we went. I had to get totally in the dumpster to get out the movies laying in the bottom of the dumpster. I don't know how many we got but I am talking a lot. We got about 12 dvd cases. This is also the dumpster that shares with Papa Johns pizza so I tried not to look where I was stepping. The funny thing was all the people that were walking around the parking lot to either pick up pizza or deliver it. One guy was laughing his head off. After
that dive we were psyched, so we decided to hit another one close by. In that dumpster we found 2 big garbage bags full of vhs movies. We couldn't even fit them in the trunk because of the ones from the first dumpster. I did get some dvd covers there too. Not sure how many movies total, she is going to count them and let me know so I can let you know. However the dvd cases totaled 65. Not bad and not too cold. Well, my hands were freezing. so that's my New Years story. I was thinking I would never find anymore covers but they still must be weeding them out. It is suppose to be a nice week in upstate NY this week so I will hit one more when I get a chance.
Free is Free, right Big?
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9. January 2006 @ 15:41 |
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you people are so lucky.Here in the uk they use the original cases on the shelf and when you rent a dvd you take the original ti the counter and they keep it and give you the dvd in their own cases.sometimes i wish i was in america.And here where i live you are not allowed to take your rubish out untill the evening and if someone sees you picking a rubish bag they report you at the police and you go to court and pay a fine.you r lucky.really...
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9. January 2006 @ 16:42 |
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Mg5pro, Our blockbusters are using the original cases now too. Soon we will not be able to find cases. Right now they are old used ones from games or movies. My daughter rented the other night and her dvd was in the original case. It's all coming to a screaching stop.
The vhs movie count is 395. My friend just called. She got some doubles but most are singles. The BB trash cans are big dumpsters, located in the rear of the building, sometimes behind a brick wall. I got caught once but talked my way out of it. I don't think it is legal here either.
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9. January 2006 @ 16:59 |
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@nailedny
But over they dont even let you take the original with.I live in an island in the uk but im really from portugal and over there people would be pleased if you took their rubish away.But over here is diferent.At least you got yourself some tapes to watch.It will probably take you a while.lol
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16. January 2006 @ 14:12 |
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DA Da Da Dumm Dumm _ Wonderwoman !!
NailedNy Glad your still with us ! I thought that The old gang as it were had up and bailed on me ! I went today and made a small haul 37 cases including a few doubles ! Went awhile back and got seven cases and seven movies ! VHS I plan to convert them all to DVD or VCD and then give them to my brother inlaw the VHS tapes I mean ! I saw some more vhs movies & started my retrieval intil I noticed that this time they all suffered from Impact damage ( HAMMERED ON with a Ball peen hammer ) essentailly ruining the tape well that's life ! One of the VHs tapes (2) actaully I had gotten earlier The LIon .The witch & the wardrobe ( CHRONICLES OF NARNIA ) not the remake this is the BBC version Talk about Overacting The White witch is hoot! And the lions mouth does'nt move alot when he talks LOL! anyway Glad your back ! Keep up the good work & happy Burning Supper calls!
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16. January 2006 @ 15:16 |
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I'm still here Toxy! Had a small haul of 17 single cases, 2 doubles, and a lime green one. Speaking of supper, I just finished mine... decided to cook gourmet tonight and wow did it turn out great!
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nailedny
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16. January 2006 @ 15:21 |
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My friend stopped at a BB I have never been at and told me there were tons of vhs movies and cases but it was too light outside and it is right on a main street. Maybe tomorrow......need to stock up while I still can.
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16. January 2006 @ 16:21 |
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Hey Y'all.........
Glad the cold weather isn't getting you down, and you're still diving! :o)
Keep up the good work!
Did y'all know that there is a LIVE chat area for these forums? Go here: http://adbuddies.ccsau.com/
Good page to start on. Click on chat at the top.
You'll need to enter the #ad_buddies, and irc.stormchat.org somewhere there, if you use mIRC. The links let you use the Java version. I've been there a few times now. Some in the daytime, and some at night too. Check it out, if you get a chance............
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30. January 2006 @ 14:40 |
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Hey gang !
Went to Blockbuster Today ! well Actaully just their dumpsters ! and at my regular store ,I hit the J-Monkey D motherlode on Cases ! I had'nt counted yet but They filled two Fairly large boxes & one medium to small box ! Hopefully this is a ggod omen for the coming year ! Even Got some smurfy purple /plum colored ones & the ever popular Booger Green ones ! so far this appears to be the biggest haul for me in the new year ! Will get a count and update y'all soon !have also been finging a few undestroyed DVD movies & the occasional VHS movie that are not destroyed by Captain CruncH AKA = The Hammer of DOOM ! so I'll try and copy 'em on my lteon- 5005 & donate the originals (VHS) to my brother in law who's on disability ! Hope all our little dumpsterKateer's are finding lot's and having fun ! DIVE Safe ! , Happy Hunting ! & I'm Coming Mr. Benny !
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30. January 2006 @ 15:27 |
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wow....................big, that sounds great. I am excited and want to run right over to my BB. I got some dvd's last time I dived. Animal and something else. Several copies of each. I wonder why that happens and then other times they are all destroyed laying at the bottom of the dumpster. Well I'll go soon and let you know.....
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10. February 2006 @ 06:12 |
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And now for something completely different!
Okay gang managed to count the cases from the big dumpter dive @ BB on 01/30/2006 - 268 cases an all time record for me atleast ! since then I have been back twice -last Tuesday= 61 cases & 3 dvd's City of God (French with subtitles ) what about bob ? ) & an Indian movie in hindi with subtitles BLACK & WHITE) The movies were not in dvd cases at all they were in Blockbuster generic dvd case covers with the sides & edges stapled closed so if you see something that looks like that grab'em ! and previous to that I got 30 on another dive so hopefully the supply will continue ! Have also eneded up with a few of the game cube cases with the weird mini dvd/cd sized disc area . I have a few CD-3 disc so maybe I'll put them in there ? & make a Smurphy cover too ! well that's the latest & you're the greatest ! Happy Hunting !, SafE diving ! happy Burning & To Quote JVC "FREE IS FREE' CIAO!
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12. March 2006 @ 11:03 |
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Hey guys, after reading this thread i had to go to BB myself and see if all of this was true. Just let me say now i am a dumpster diver and i can't believe how fun it is. In my area there are two BB's that are easy to get to (the dumpster that is). So far I have made four dives and I can't believe all the stuff I've got. Heres is the list as of now 34 green cases, 31 lockable BB cases, 70 brand new DVD cases, 12 doubles, and 17 playstation game cases. WOW that's 164 cases. But that's not even the cool part. I found a bunch of DVD's to. Heres the list of those 25 The Exorcist, 3 Anacondas, 5 De Lovely, 12 Fahrenheit 9/11 and 54 of My Date With Drew. Not The best movies but FREE IS FREE right! At my BB they must throw away previewed movies once they sit on the shelves for so long. I've also found a few VHS movies and a gamecube game. Plus i got tons of those DVD promo cards and magazines. I wish I would have known about this earlier. Well hope u guys are still diving and I'll let u know what I find next. See Ya
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12. March 2006 @ 11:11 |
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Smacks, Way to go. I have not been to a BB in a long time. The weather has not been conducive to diving. Now that stays light longer I have more diving time. I was not sure BB was still throwing away case since they are using them on display. I will be back into the swing of things soon. I'll keep you posted.
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12. March 2006 @ 13:47 |
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I was wondering if anyone was still diving..........
Great haul, Smacks!
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13. March 2006 @ 03:13 |
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*sniffle* :D
It warms my heart to see that everyone still "Does The Dive" :) I made a special trip to the local BB and VHQ last week, and while I only managed to get about 15 cases between the two of them, for each one that I got I thought, "Man, BigToxy would be having a blast right now!". :)
Free is Free! Keep at it folks! lol
- Sol
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13. March 2006 @ 11:03 |
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Greetings and salmutations my little dumpsterkateers ! & of course you too Smacks Nice to have some fresh blood and new talent for our Dumpster diving post ! Also glad everyone of our Regular poster Children are still around ! I though for sure NailedNy had Run away to Hollywood to do the Wonderwomnan Thang! LOL! but I suppose she who must be obeyed is still with us LOL! Smacks you've been infected with dumpster diveritis ! It's not painfull , the main symptoms are an uncontrollable urge to root for dvd cases & assorted Bootie at your local Blockbuster Dumpster or several of them ! It's kind of like the pokeman trip " gotta get 'sm all" or peanuts once you start you can't stop ! But hey your saving the earth from evil Plastics = Recycling ! Saving money = Free Is Free (JVC ) and you meet a better class people on theese post ! yes We're all crazy as a bed bug so we have lot's of fun . Well Welcome back old friends & Hidee - Ho !Smacks Remember the Blockbuster dunpster is a Fragile ecosystem ! LOL! Eat your hEART out Mister Hanky - Safe diving, Happy Hunting !, Happy Burning & Good luck Ciao! Y'all !
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13. March 2006 @ 11:47 |
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why not just buy a cd book off ebay or something. you can get them for under $20 plus shipping for one that can hold 200. If you need to transport just a few or you are giving them to a friend you can buy the cheap paper sleeves... works for me :)
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13. March 2006 @ 17:22 |
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sukhvail.........
A cd book is fine for cds. I like my dvds in a dvd case. I print directly on the dvd, so it looks professional. I also print the covers on glossy photo paper, so they look professional. When I'm through with it, you can't tell my burned ones, from the originals, unless you look at the side with the bluish-purple dye......
Besides, the diving is fun. As you read, Smacks made a very good haul. Nailedny has even gotten new T-shirts before. I found three ps2 games, and sold them to a pawn shop for $15. So, the diving is much more than just getting a handful of cases. No telling how long we'll all be able to do this, so we're enjoying it while we can.
Start back at the first post in this thread, and read them all. You'll see how much fun everyone is having, doing this! You may even want to try it yourself!?! Just know that you don't score every time you go....... :o)
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14. March 2006 @ 04:51 |
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lol... you do make some good points :)
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14. March 2006 @ 14:47 |
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Try it ! you'll Like it !LOL!
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19. March 2006 @ 07:31 |
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Allright, got the info on my latest dive. 40 new cases, 2 green, 2 double, 1 clear, 1 playstation case, and 6 BB lockables for a total of 52 cases. I also found The Aviator Special Features Disc 2 in its original case. Nothing special but I'm happy with what I got. I'm diving once a week and hitting two blockbusters in the same morning. I like to go early when there is no traffic. I found out my one BB gets its trash dumped early Tuesday moring, so if I dive on Sunday I have a good chance of not missing anything. Man I never knew there would be so much recon work involved. But it's worth it. Tune in next Sunday for the latest info. See ya guys and happy diving.
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20. March 2006 @ 05:46 |
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Way to go Smacks!! I checked one of my dumpsters and there was nothing. I guess Fridays are not a good day.
I also wanted to let everyone know that Staples has basic photo paper gloss finish for $1.94 this week. It has 30 sheets and I think will make great covers. I bought 6 pkgs this morning and I am going to try them and then go back and get more. They are on sale at 78% off. It was in yesterdays ad on the cover. Let me know what you think!! Happy diving..............and free is free.
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20. March 2006 @ 07:45 |
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Yes the Staples photo paper is on sale but it is cheaply made. It has a ruff texture and doesnt look all that much better than the heavier bright white paper which is cheaper.
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20. March 2006 @ 17:51 |
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neodave, nailedny, bigtoxy, Sol Shrike, Smacks,.......
Y'all have got to see what this guy has said in another thread about cases. See it here: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/319204
Any of you case Experts feel like helping him out? I feel that with the experience y'all have with cases, you're as much an expert as anybody! Somebody please give him an expert opinion, on which cases to buy. LOL
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21. March 2006 @ 03:12 |
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JVC- been there done that posted a reply - Gave Props to you & Nailedny & Happy Birthday ! Was'nt as Eloquent as either of you 2 but I elucidated myself upon the situation! What was that quote from the Matrix " I can only show you the door ! you must walk through it" Perhaps Mike as it were is not yet ready to walk ! on a brighter note good to hear from you guys & girl again ! Been down with a virus since saturday and am somewhat tied to the house for now but look forward to diving again soon ! wish you a happy one and Don't look at too many pictures of NailedNy in her wonderwoman outfit ! it might burb your eyes KId LOL ! HapPY Birthday ! Ciao!
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