Here's a different kind of Kijiji experience...
Tried setting up my artificial pre-lit Christmas tree on the weekend. Fired it up and one of the strings of lights is out.
No problem, head to Can Tire to get some extra bulbs, fuses, electrical current detector, etc and try to fix it. D1ck around with it for a few hours to no avail and give up. Kids (and wife!) are getting restless so I just went and bought a new one.
I listed the old tree on Kijiji for free as I thought someone with more time would be able to perhaps fix it, or use it. Its still in good shape.
I got many messages from people which legit made me sad. People down on their luck, lost jobs, low income. People who really wanted it, but had no car and no way to come pick it up.
A new immigrant family with 3 kids ended up coming to get it. I helped them load it into their old Dodge Caravan and you could feel their excitement as it was their first tree.
I'm happy that my crapped out tree will bring them joy and brighten their holiday season.
Be grateful.
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