I only know this because I (uh) broke my American Standard toilet last night tightening down the bowl to tank screws too tight. Long story, never mind - it involves hanging new wallpaper.
Anyway I ran across the above page when I was trying to find out my model name. And they WILL pay me $50.00 for my old toilet tank lid! I have to pay the shipping to them so that might not be such a good deal.
> >I have one American Standard #4092 if you want it.
> >Thanks
> >Ms Blonde
Dear Ms Blonde,
Thank you for writing.
Yes, I would like to purchase your (in perfect shape) toilet tank lid if
white in color.
I am willing to pay you $50 for it.
If you would like to sell it to us, please ship it to:
attn: Vic - tanklid
PlumbingSupply Group
994 E. 20th St
Chico, CA 95928
When we receive it we will inspect it to be sure it is as you indicated.
If it has no chips and cracks and is the model and color that you stated,
we will then send you a check for the stated amount within 5 working days.
Please be sure to:
1) include a copy of this note OR, if you don't have a printer, then write
a note that says that I wrote you...... and the details of this note and
the date of my (this) note.
2) Please include the name of whom you would like us to make the check out
to as well as your mailing address (yes, people do forget to do that
sometimes )
3) Please pack it well as UPS and the post office have broken lids in the
past if it doesn't have at least 2" of packing all around the lid for a
good safety margin.
Please note that my offer is only good for 7 days.
Again, thank you very much for writing and offering to sell your toilet
tank lid to us.
posted on May 30, 2006 05:57:20 PM new
It'll cost a LOT to ship those things. This sounds like a college-student project to see how gullible people are. What possible use could there be for just a tank lid???
posted on May 30, 2006 06:18:51 PM new
here's their answer after I asked if they would pay the shipping:
"If I had a guaranteed sale I would gladly pay $100. for it (including
shipping) but I'm taking a gamble.
I could be wrong but I'm guessing that it will cost you around $15. for
shipping (maybe as much as $20 but I don't think so as it should weigh
around 10 pounds plus the box.
Consider that you would be getting $35. for an old used tank lid and I
think it's not too bad.
Up until a few years ago we used to sell them for that price.
Now I have more competition and so have decided that rather than be low
priced for used unique tank lids I will be known for having the largest
selection.
Me paying $50. when I am asking a lot more might seem to you (and I
understand) like I'm making "a lot" but it's all about gambling really.
I'm gambling $50. and hope that I CAN sell it some day.
So sorry, but that's all that I will/can pay.
If you try to sell it on eBay (or wherever) I'm guessing that no matter
what you ask for it, it could be many years before someone needs it.
And that's where I'm at.......I hope you understand.
posted on May 30, 2006 06:26:20 PM new
The GOOD news was I was able to pick up a like new complete toilet at the Habitat for Humanity Thrift store for $30.00.
The above website pays up to $150.00 for a lid believe it or not.....
posted on May 30, 2006 07:54:47 PM new
Sounds fishy to me. You have to ship it first and then if they like it and it is perfect they will pay for it. We eBayers never ever ship anything without payment, right? If it is on the up and up it sounds like a good deal. I know that the first thing that breaks on a toilet is the lid, having had many lidless wonders in my lifetime.
posted on May 31, 2006 12:30:13 AM new
There is actually some on ebay right now and in completed some sold ones. would not have thought to sell that at all. be hard to ship be my luck it would break big time, since they are so gentle with packages padded or not.
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posted on June 1, 2006 08:31:36 PM new
The guys,I showed this,,,,We were bent over LAUGHING,,,,,, one guy says, Hey jack, Can I take a Quick piss? WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That SOB wants My LID!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahahaha. More bent over ......
Next YARD sale you go to, Excuse me, can i use your bathroom? Sure!......check the NUMBERS!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahahahaha...Quick CASH!
I,,,,,,,,,favorited that site for FUTURE reference........Thank YOU.... crazy.....
posted on June 1, 2006 08:36:31 PM new
Excuse me, why are you limping out of my bathroom???? Oh! I have a lid on my leg,,,,an old War wound....hmmmmm.....OR did he REALLY see and OLD copy of PLAYBOY.....hahahahahahahah.....
posted on June 1, 2006 08:42:45 PM new
HEY, the EDISON Elecric Company will PAY you CASH too.....Old ELECTRIC appliances....$$$$$$$$$ believe it or don't.....True....
posted on June 1, 2006 08:52:35 PM new
We need to take this to some OTHER place here,,,Or,,,,,Who cares,,,,,right here.....this is ABOUT making MONEY.....O.k. Bargain basement???? on Vendio, but WHO will EVER Check in there????? No one......Keep it on the SURFACE....their are Soooooooooooo many Gov. and priv enterprise programs NO ONE Ever hears about......Vets. just for ONE. the GOV. does Not Yell out like Paul Revere, "The benefits are coming"!!!!!! the BENies are coming, you have to SEEK them. when YOU find them Please tell ALL of us......We in return will tell what WE find......to help ALL of US.....Money can't buy everything it's true, but what it can't buy , I can't use , I want money....that's what I want......The Beatles.....
posted on June 1, 2006 09:01:29 PM new
Crap.... I am on a roll,,,,,Little known INSURANCE secrets,,,,HEALTH care....AIDE......whatevers that YOU know of that will benefit ALL........I know quite a bit about V.A. benies MAny of you Vets have NEVER pursued,,,,,$$$$$$$$$$$$ , cash OWED to YOU........
posted on June 2, 2006 12:13:49 PM new
I don't think it's a phish. There is a local (how shall I put this) junk store close to me. They buy and sell toilet's, old bath tubs, sinks, fixtures, old doors, door knobs, molding and trim etc... They pay good money for them to and resell them at rather high prices. You might be supprised but there appears to be a market for old bathroom and kitchen fixtures. I drive by this guy's shop 2 or 3 times a week and I don't think I have ever went by and there wasn't at least 1 or 2 building contractors there buying something for a building renovation. Don't forget one mans junk is another mans treasure.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. - Albert Einstein
crazy.....
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. - Albert Einstein