Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Dunlop "Power 25" tennis racket - like new - $5


This racket was purchased about 5 years ago when I thought I might get back into tennis. I played one game. Such is life.

If you're at a "do I want to plan tennis?" crossroads, $5 is less of an investment than I made.

Sunday, May 07, 2006

small shelf = $5


Made of sturdy particle board and veneer, this shelf is in great shape.

dimensions:

31 3/4" tall
12" wide
11.5" deep

metal etagere - $5



Ok, it is just a fancy name for "over the toilet shelf," but it is incredibly handy if you have a small bathroom.

features:

- fully assembled
- in good shape
- feet are

dimensions:

66 3/4" high
24" wide
11" deep

IKEA Ivar corner components - $15


This lot contains:

six corner shelves (Width: 22" Depth: 11 3/4 ")
one corner post (Height: 70 1/4 " Thickness: 1 5/8 ")

new, these parts would cost: 6($15) + $8 = $98

This would work perfectly with the shelf with drop leaf table to create a pantry storage system.

Ivar shelf components - $12 per set/ $20 for both



Here's another set of Ivar pieces.

Features:
- raw pine (can be painted, stained, etc...)
- solid wood
- all 5 shelves are adjustable
- you can purchase additional shelves, or other accessories at Ikea to fit this system
- if you are planning to anchor it on another IVAR unit (that has bracing), it's ready to go. If you want to use it as a stand-alone shelf, you'll need to buy a $5 cross brace from IKEA

dimension:
49" high
12" deep
35" wide

This configuration of IKEA Ivar shelf contains the following component parts:
(prices for each component new are in parentheses)

5 shelves 33"x12" ($6 each) - or - 6 shelves 33"x12" ($6 each)
2 sides 12" x 49" ($10 each)


total new = $50 or $56

5 shelves unit = $18
6 shelves unit = $20

Ikea Muck steel bin with lid and casters - $5



Features:
- handles
- casters included (not yet attached)
- lid

dimensions:
Length: 15 ¼ "
Width: 15 ¼ "
Height: 11 ¾ "

new, this configuation would cost $30

Ikea Ivar shelf with support braces - $15


Here's another Ivar unit. These shelves are very handy and inexpensive new. You can get this set-up for a steal!

Features:
- already assembled
- raw pine (can be painted, stained, etc...)
- solid wood
- all 5 shelves are adjustable
- you can purchase additional shelves, or other accessories at Ikea to fit this system

dimension:
49" high
12" deep
35" wide

This configuration of IKEA Ivar shelf contains the following component parts:
(prices for each component new are in parentheses)

5 shelves 33"x12" ($6 each)
2 sides 12" x 49" ($10 each)
1 cross brace 39" ($5 each)

total new = $55

IKEA Ivar shelf with drop-leaf table - $20



Features:
- already assembled
- raw pine (can be painted, stained, etc...)
- solid wood
- top 2 shelves are adjustable
- drop leaf is pefect for extra work area in kitchen (I used this in my pantry)
- could use a bit of sanding to clean up ( if you decide to leave it raw)
- you can purchase additional shelves at Ikea to fit this system

dimension (with drop leaf down):
70" high
12" deep
35" wide

This configuration of IKEA Ivar shelf contains the following component parts:
(prices for each component new are in parentheses)

3 shelves 33"x12" ($6 each)
2 sides 12" x 70" ($12 each)
1 cross brace 39" ($5 each)
1 drop-leaf table (no longer sold = appoximate $30 new when bought)

total new = $77