It used to be a general rule that if you saw something in a dumpster, there'd be something wrong with it. But no more. I've found perfectly good cameras (three that I can remember), mp3 player, lamps, tools, wood, antique furniture (1840's clock case I sold on ebay for $275) and I can't remember what else including, yes, lots of bicycles. The mind boggles.

A couple months ago I saw a Henry Kloss stereo in the dumpster... it looked new... I thought: well, it must be broken. But I can always throw it away after I try it out, right? Stuck it under my arm and rode home one-handed. We've been using it ever since, and still haven't found anything wrong with it, except with no receipt I guess it's not under warranty.