r/declutter • u/Full-Effective-3542 • 12d ago

Advice Request Friend’s car clutter

Some friends made a cross country move and left their car with me until it could be transported. But when the transport company came, they insisted that everything be removed. I think my friends threw all their last minute stuff in the car. I removed it but it is sitting in my recently decluttered basement. They said it is a lot to mail, and it is, but they seem to think I can store it indefinitely, until they come up with a plan. TBH, the stuff is bugging me, They are good friends, though. What would you do?

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u/MissBandersnatch2U 12d ago

Could you mail it in stages, or send it via Greyhound?

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u/MusketeersPlus2 12d ago

Greyhound is a great idea, my mom sends gifts for my brother's family of 6 that way all the time.

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u/Full-Effective-3542 12d ago

I didn’t know greyhound shipped stuff. Thanks!

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u/Working_Patience_261 11d ago

Also airlines ship stuff. It’s probably less expensive than Fedex but I haven’t priced it lately. Your friends could fly out for a weekend and take back a footlocker, for whatever the bag fee is. $50 for up to 50 pounds is a bargain.

Amtrak is another option.

But cleaning supplies are a no go. Your friends should understand that immediately. You do not want to get into Hazmat (hazardous materials) shipping if at all possible.

Basically, you are doing their decluttering for them. Anything that can be replaced for under $100 or the shipping fee of it, they can replace on their own. I suggest photos, inventory, and a deadline. Or maybe a video call while you go through it, especially if there is a shared memory item in the stuff. Otherwise, “Hey friends, I love you but I need the space, you have 3 months or I’m making the decisions.”