Kijiji Addict

I moved into my new apartment two weeks ago. Lacking furniture, I turned to Kijiji. I am now hooked.

Used to be I would turn on my computer and immediately check my email. Then Facebook came along, and I would constantly refresh to check for new messages and wall postings. Usually there wasn't much, some status updates, maybe something in my inbox. But on Kijiji, every minute there are new postings. I am rewarded every time I press F5! I can sit and peruse for--yes--hours. I addicted!

In the past week I've bought stuff from five sellers:

1. Folding wooden chair, some plates, half-full box of Kosher salt - $13

2. Small wooden Ikea table and two matching chairs - $20

3. Four wicker storage boxes and three pillows from India - $55

4. Dark wood bookcase with legs and built-in light - $40

5. Retro Technics audio receiver - $45

Most of the sellers lived downtown, so I could pick up the stuff and carry it home. My brother-in-law and boss helped me move the bookcase/table in their cars. And the receiver I bought from the trunk of a car at Shawnessy LRT station at 9pm. Sketchy!

I'm still looking for a double bed frame and a loveseat.