A frugal young woman has revealed how to score free, high-end home appliances – but admits it is her most ‘unethical money tip’.
Simran Kaur, a young woman who has dedicated her life to helping women with financial matters, recommends joining Facebook groups of wealthy neighborhoods.
“They’re always making posts like ‘I got a Nespresso machine and a Dyson vacuum cleaner that I don’t use anymore, taking it home for free,” she wrote in a post on Instagram.
The 26-year-old from Auckland, who is on the Forbes 30 under 30 list and runs a seven-figure business, doesn’t need the hack now.
Simran Kaur, a young woman who has dedicated her life to helping women with financial matters, recommends “joining wealthy neighborhood Facebook groups”
But has used it in the past and scored a Nespresso machine as a new grad.
The trick works across Australia and the rest of the world: all you need is a ‘local loop’ style Facebook page.
Hundreds of people commented on the money-saving film, with many asking for clarification.
“So you just search Facebook for ‘rich people group in (city name)’ or,” one woman asked.
And people were happy to help – by suggesting that people put the names of the wealthy neighboring suburbs on Facebook and join the ‘buy nothing’ and ‘connection network’ pages.
“Do they have a vacant house that they no longer use with marble countertops?” one woman joked.
Some people said you don’t have to be online to take advantage of rich people clearances.
“We love driving through the wealthy neighborhoods on trash day and seeing all the wonderful things people are ‘throwing away,’” one person said.
Others had less success on the pages.
A frugal young woman has revealed how to score free, high-end home appliances – but admits it’s her most ‘unethical money tip’
“I tried that, but all they did was complain about local politics.”
‘My environment has eaten half food (avoid food waste and try new things), broken electronics (iPads and JBL speakers), furniture, clothes, pet items, appliances. I also mailed my leftover food, clothes, etc,” said another.
People took issue with Simran describing the practice as ‘unethical’.
“It’s a way to be more conscious about consumerism,” said one woman.
Some declined the advice.
‘This goes completely against the whole spirit of not buying anything. You are supposed to give/receive where YOU live to promote community.”