Vic is this a computer monitor? Or an NTSC monitor?

Well, while we are giving things away, I have a 17" Gateway 2000 monitor that has a Sony Trinitron tube in it (don't ask). It works fine and I used it up until I got my 2 Nec 19" LCD's. One thing though, the VGA cord has to be bent at around a 90 degree angle or the screen will have a yellow tint. Zip code is 38301 (West Tennessee), just pay shipping. You can get to me through my profile.
j razz

What a novel idea, give away the things we don't use anymore to those who could use them... I like that : )

I have an ex-wife, and I'LL pay the shipping!!

Mario

How much does she weigh, and does she do windows and barns? :-)

"does she do windows and barns?"

Nope... why do you think she's my EX-wife!?!
Call me a snob if you want, but I won't put up with dirty barn windows!

Back to the subject though... great initiative guys, really.
I'd love to have a second monitor, but I'm sure others could use it more than I.

Mario

I've got a couple of ex-wives. I'll pay you to stay away from them!

You might try some of the anti-gravity forums as they are able to use the power supplies. You might be able to get a few bucks; if you feel so inclined.

In the light of the thread though, you could always donate them to a youth club (Last Wish comes to mind), no kill animal shelters, the sally or a church group. And again, if so inclined, give them the few bucks saved on shipping. Not preaching - just saying...

Well, it's a clear "sign of the times"...
not one person has agreed to take the monitor - frankly, I'm amazed.

But in checking further, I see that you can buy similar refurbished monitors for under $30 anyway....
I can't believe I'm going to throw this one out.

Why don't you donate it to a school or mission? get a small tax writeoff?
I donate all of the time.

You could probably find a church or similar charity to take it.

Do you guys have a "freecycle" or a "Craig's List" in Boca? These message boards have listings for free stuff. I've gotten rid of a lot of stuff that way. Do a Google search and see what you come up with.

......................I've got a couple of ex-wives. I'll pay you to stay away from them!

Hell, I'll pay you to marry my couple.

Vic, maybe donate it to goodwill

I tried to donate my monitor today to Goodwill here in NKY and that had the freakin audacity to tell me before they could accept it that I would have to "donate" some money for the inspection and cleaning before they could use it. WTF? Has anyone ever heard of this type of crap before? I have never heard of a charity ever requiring a donation to accept free merchandise. Furthermore, wouldnt a donation be something I offer up rather than a contribution which is what they require before accepting any goods?

Even charities are trying to squeeze every dime they can. Whats this world coming to?

"Whats this world coming to?"

Send me $5, and I'll tell you.

Mario

Well, in a way i can see their point. When i was helping to run a youth dropin center we had several people donate TVs to us. The problem was that they were all old and broken down. Only one worked at all, and that had a very dim fuzzy B&W picture (even though it was a color set). These things were huge and heavy. We had to go pick some of them up as part of the deal. Then after we found the one that worked, we had to pay to dispose of the others.

Basically some folks used their charity gift to us as a cheap way to dispose of something they would otherwise have had to pay to get rid of.

While i can agree that asking the donor to also donate money is going a little far, i do agree with their trying to make sure they don't get junk.

Here in California, a law was passed recently, maybe a year or so ago, that organizations cannot just "throw away" TVs, computer monitors, computers, printers, etc. They have to pay to have it sent for proper disposal. This includes public schools, non-profit thrift stores, etc. So, these agencies are beginning to be more strict about their donations.

It's actually an interesting problem. I read an article recently describing the problems that are being caused in some countries in Africa because companies use that continent as a dumping ground for used electronics, much of which is useless. I can't remember the article, sorry.

"So, these agencies are beginning to be more strict about their donations."

While I understand their point I hope they can understand when people cease donating and I really dont want to hear them cry about how donations are down. Funny thing, I just got an email from someone who said they encountered the same problem this summer when they tried to donate a CRT monitor and was refused by the charity who said they will only accept flat panel monitors. Must be nice to be so picky when someone is giving you a handout huh?

I'm currently sitting in front of 6 monitors. One more 19" in storage downstairs and another one being given to me this weekend.

Looks like the bridge of the enterprise when they're all on but hey, chicks dig guys with lot's of monitors.

( so I hear )

Stan

The City of Santa Monica has a great Hazardous Waste Recycling Plant where residents can drop off *Hazardous Stuff* like CRTs (6 lbs. of lead), laser printers (heavy metals and all kinds of toxins), etc.

Los Angeles County has a web site (The Los Angeles County Online Materials Exchange, motto "One man's trash is another man's treasure!") where residents can sell or give away (useable) toxic waste (such as CRTs).

Hopefully there are more of these programs across the U.S. (and not as well hidden as the L.A. County initiative!).

Yeah, I think we got one of those programs in my neck of the woods... the local ditch, stream or side of the road; at least that is where I see them : )

j razz

That is a very nice gesture. Sounds like a perfect idea for the kids room computer. The monitor died last month. I will use your email to see if it is still available.

Stan? " . . chicks dig guys with lot's of monitors." . . . news to me. Grazie