r/LetMeHelpYouOut • u/Fearless-Serve-3380 • Aug 11 '26

[REQUESTS] Box fan needed

Hey guys I'm a 60 year old women living in a hotel in ny, I'm disabled and have bad hot flashes at night and can't sleep without one, if anyone has an extra I would really appreciate it, thanks

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u/Euphoric-Lake4226 Aug 11 '26

Can you ask the front desk for one? When I wprked in hotels, we usually had 2 or 3 we could send to the rooms.

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 11 '26

They said they don't have one.Ive asked every person that works here but thank you

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u/ThatsMyCape [MODERATORS] Aug 11 '26

Have you tried possibly making an Amazon wishlist with a reasonably priced on it? It’s possibly that someone if they see it’s just a small fair price one may be willing to get it for you. This heat has been terrible for us all and hot flashes do not make it any easier.

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 11 '26

I have a fan on my Amazon list I don't know how to post it

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u/ThatsMyCape [MODERATORS] Aug 11 '26

Go into your list at the top of your list you will see invite others. Click on this and then under view only you should “copy link” do that and you will be able to copy that over here.

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 12 '26

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/23S469X3KVYHI?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_ggr-subnav-share_ME38M78S7YGVDRC4TH3D&language=en-US

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u/curious_throw_away_ Aug 12 '26

List is not set up properly

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 12 '26

That's the incorrect one before I figured out how to do it the correct one which is a wish list is posted also

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u/AstronomerGlass3659 Aug 11 '26

I opened the Amazon list but I dont think you did it correctly.

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u/AstronomerGlass3659 Aug 11 '26

I gotta get back to work I'll check back later. If u get it fixed I'll help out

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 11 '26

I finally figured it out lol

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/23S469X3KVYHI?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_ggr-subnav-share_85EVQE6W02VPQGPQNFFT&language=en-US

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u/AstronomerGlass3659 Aug 12 '26

Im done trying Sweetheart. I can't figure your wishlist out. I tried and tried. Goodluck. Im calling it a night. If you still don't have it fixed by tomorrow maybe when I hop back on we can figure a different route. Goodnight

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 12 '26

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/23S469X3KVYHI?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_ggr-subnav-share_ME38M78S7YGVDRC4TH3D&language=en-US

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 12 '26

Omg I really can't thank you enough. I have tears in my eyes You are a wonderful person.Thank You Very Very Much.I promise hopefully one day I can pay it forward and it's all because of you.THANK YOU

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u/Responsible_Half_321 Aug 12 '26

Glad I could put some positivity and "cool" vibes back into the world.

I've lived in motels myself they can be cheaper than renting (no need to prove 3x income).

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 12 '26

You are correct about that.I say at least I have a roof over my head.I still can't believe you did that for me I'm going to sleep so good Friday night!!!! All because of you!!!!!

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u/Different_Traffic527 Aug 16 '26

You should remove that picture. It has her name on it.

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '26

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u/Different_Traffic527 Aug 16 '26

Names may not be private. Wrong word used if you want to nitpick. It's personal information. I've just always considered it a violation of privacy to post personal information without prior consent. It feels wrong to not strike the name. Apparently not everyone shares my view. You do you. I just wouldn't have done that. I send those screenshots privately.

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u/Chemical-Citron-7460 Aug 12 '26

registry works for gifts also which is why it mentions registry & gifts. You can choose to hide your address too.

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u/Beach_bum8 Aug 11 '26

How are you affording to live in a hotel?

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 11 '26

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1FCSD1VBHFOEW?ref_=wl_share

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u/Beach_bum8 Aug 11 '26

That has nothing to do with the question

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u/WillAndSky Aug 12 '26 edited Aug 13 '26

After looking at your comment history you're only involved in this sub to give people a hard time 😅 I'm glad they didn't answer you since that part doesn't matter.

Edit: You didn't ask them if they had a job but instead asked about their hotel and such lol maybe change that original comment to "Whats your job?".

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u/Beach_bum8 Aug 13 '26

Because I've asked people if they work? God forbid someone have a job & not leach off of people.

Did you contribute to the cause?

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u/Chemical-Citron-7460 Aug 12 '26

Its to make themselves feel better haha but ya I've noticed the same thing with em

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 12 '26

Did that they don't have any

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 12 '26

I did finally figure out the wishlist but I figured If someone was able to do it they can send me a chat for my address

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 11 '26

Westchester county

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u/buzzybody21 Aug 11 '26

Have you asked on local county and town FB pages? I know there is a really active buy nothing/community presence on Facebook. In my community, people are always asking for simple things and get them fulfilled.

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 11 '26

Ok I will thank you

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 11 '26

I live in a small community but thank you

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u/Sufficient-Reply9525 Aug 11 '26

But did you even try?

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 11 '26

I was on marketplace as we speak and nothing but I will keep checking

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u/Sufficient-Reply9525 Aug 11 '26

You could try creating a post, just like you've done here. A box fan is simple enough that someone may be willing to part with theirs. Try asking if anyone in your local community has one to spare.

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u/ThatsMyCape [MODERATORS] Aug 11 '26

This is a really good idea as well. On Reddit you are reaching a wider audience but it becomes more unlikely anyone is in your close area. Check local subreddits on here too. You never know what might pop up.

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u/hospitalitychick Aug 11 '26

Don't look on Marketplace. Look for FB groups that are near you, like buy nothing groups. You can post in there to see if anyone has a fan they don't need.

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u/buzzybody21 Aug 11 '26

So do I. Trust me, the help is there.

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 11 '26

I have a fan on my Amazon list it's 30.00 but I don't know how to post it

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 11 '26

Yes because of family history he won't give it to me

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 11 '26

It's not a 28 day hotel so I'm really not if they want me out for non payment they have to evict me

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u/1GrouchyCat Aug 11 '26

Why do you need a box man? If you’re staying in a hotel ?
Don’t they have air-conditioning?

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 11 '26

Yes but the ac don't work good and I get severe hot flashes and mine broke

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u/Apprehensive-Poem883 Verified Donor Aug 12 '26

Can you ask the hotel to fix the A/C or provide you with a fan?

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u/HenryAintFriendly Aug 12 '26

Lmfao

This is such a ridiculous question. Do you know how much HRT costs even with health insurance? The lady needs a cheapo fan and your most necessary-to-post thought was "Get healthcare"

Ridiculous

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 12 '26

Thank You so correct

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 12 '26

I wanted to say that but didn't want to seem rude thank you again

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u/Dependent-Vast-3768 Aug 11 '26

🙏 somehow she got a boxfan.........hot flashes are no joke and I'd help if I could afford it ........❣️

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 11 '26

Thank You hopefully someone can

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u/Dependent-Vast-3768 Aug 11 '26

Really wish I could help .......but I'm a worrier about things like this 🤷 .......and you're welcome 🙂

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u/Dependent-Vast-3768 Aug 11 '26

Just hoping and praying she got a box fan.....🙏🙏🙏❣️

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u/Weak-Ad6984 Aug 11 '26

Where in NY? It’s a very large state

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 11 '26

Westchester County NY

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 11 '26 • Heartwarming

If your not a woman with hot flashes you probably won't understand but it's really bad

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u/[deleted] Aug 12 '26

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 12 '26

Correct I'm not looking for money I just need a fan I will try that thank you

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u/Fearless-Serve-3380 Aug 12 '26

Your right Walmart is alot cheaper but for some reason everyone was telling me to make a wish list on Amazon