When I go...What then?
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Someone alluded to this situation on another thread.
I have been collecting bicycles, bicycle tools and bicycle stuff for years.
My wife is always saying, “Wear your helmet and ride carefully, I won’t know what to do with all of your bike stuff/junk.”.
She has asked me, “What should I do with all of this?”.
Anyone have an answer when/if asked this question?
I have been collecting bicycles, bicycle tools and bicycle stuff for years.
My wife is always saying, “Wear your helmet and ride carefully, I won’t know what to do with all of your bike stuff/junk.”.
She has asked me, “What should I do with all of this?”.
Anyone have an answer when/if asked this question?
My wife and I haven't even yet bothered with a will of any sort yet since we couldn't figure who to leave stuff too. (no kids) That has to change soon though, I expect a lot will go to our favorite charity's... and/or any family members/friends who step up to help us through our final years.
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I gave away a bunch of old Alfa parts on the alfabb forum. I couldn't believe the overwhelming response I got. Everything I put up was taken, even an unknown condition Peugeot MCU.
I offered local meet or will ship if they paid for shipping. Everything ended up being shipped.
So you can sell or give it away on BF. Craigslist also works great for selling or giving away. The secret is to realize your precious stuff is not nearly as precious to other people so price
it low & sell as a lot if needed. Make it low enough or free & it'll be gone.
I offered local meet or will ship if they paid for shipping. Everything ended up being shipped.
So you can sell or give it away on BF. Craigslist also works great for selling or giving away. The secret is to realize your precious stuff is not nearly as precious to other people so price
it low & sell as a lot if needed. Make it low enough or free & it'll be gone.
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He who dies with the most bikes wins! Seriously I gave away one of my old bikes to an Irish backpacker at work. As I touched it out all these great memories came out of the bike and up my arm into my head so I guess that’s why we keep this stuff. But so satisfying to hear someone else riding the bike around exploring and making new great memories when he left to go back to Ireland he gave it to a uni student from work. So the legend and stories of my old bike live on. Enjoy giving up some of your stuff but also satisfying to fix up bikes too so keep your tools they’ll keep you from being alone with your thoughts.
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Someone alluded to this situation on another thread.
I have been collecting bicycles, bicycle tools and bicycle stuff for years.
My wife is always saying, “Wear your helmet and ride carefully, I won’t know what to do with all of your bike stuff/junk.”.
She has asked me, “What should I do with all of this?”.
Anyone have an answer when/if asked this question?
I have been collecting bicycles, bicycle tools and bicycle stuff for years.
My wife is always saying, “Wear your helmet and ride carefully, I won’t know what to do with all of your bike stuff/junk.”.
She has asked me, “What should I do with all of this?”.
Anyone have an answer when/if asked this question?
Realistically, everyone who wants a bottle of cheap perfume with a plastic jewel on top already has one, so even if they "break the mold" after producing a finite number of copies, you're not going to be able to sell it at a profit.
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In direct response to the OP's question "When I go...What then?"
First of all, speak to the people who are close to you about your wishes. Speak to your aging or sick relatives about their wishes. Afterward, you may find your relationship with that person even closer than before. It may seem like a difficult subject to breach but you'll both probably end up feeling very good that you did.
Second, put your affairs in order. For some that might mean a simple Will. To others it may be a Living Trust. Regardless, get it done! The first and most important part in taking care of you or a relatives Estate will be that the proper documentation is in order. You can always go back and make changes to these documents whenever you find it necessary. But, without them you are at the mercy of the courts. If you have certain sentimental items you want directed to certain people, put it in writing.
Third, make sure all the T's are crossed and the I's are dotted. This means making sure the small things like savings account, CD's or a life insurance policy all indicate who the beneficiary should be. As an example, you or your parent may have indicated a beneficiary as a deceased sibling or relative and that account was never updated.
Having your affairs in order is not hard and can be a great feeling of relief and accomplishment for everyone involved.
First of all, speak to the people who are close to you about your wishes. Speak to your aging or sick relatives about their wishes. Afterward, you may find your relationship with that person even closer than before. It may seem like a difficult subject to breach but you'll both probably end up feeling very good that you did.
Second, put your affairs in order. For some that might mean a simple Will. To others it may be a Living Trust. Regardless, get it done! The first and most important part in taking care of you or a relatives Estate will be that the proper documentation is in order. You can always go back and make changes to these documents whenever you find it necessary. But, without them you are at the mercy of the courts. If you have certain sentimental items you want directed to certain people, put it in writing.
Third, make sure all the T's are crossed and the I's are dotted. This means making sure the small things like savings account, CD's or a life insurance policy all indicate who the beneficiary should be. As an example, you or your parent may have indicated a beneficiary as a deceased sibling or relative and that account was never updated.
Having your affairs in order is not hard and can be a great feeling of relief and accomplishment for everyone involved.
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Timely subject as I have been thinking about the herd in the basement and in my office. Two days ago my wife's aunt called me and asked if I would come get her bike and find someone that can use it. She had her last ride this past fall and did not feel safe and feared falling. When it is time one just knows it.
On an aside, the bike is a 93 Giant Rincon and looks like it is brand new. Amazingly good condition.
On an aside, the bike is a 93 Giant Rincon and looks like it is brand new. Amazingly good condition.
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Purging has started!
No love for the road bikes!
MTBs are gone!
I am making room to work on my projects that I’ve been Jonesing to get started, finished!
Can’t believe how room you can free up when the MTBs go!
Those flat bars take up a lot of real estate!
Always getting a bar in the head, chest or belly depending where they are stored!
No love for the road bikes!
MTBs are gone!
I am making room to work on my projects that I’ve been Jonesing to get started, finished!
Can’t believe how room you can free up when the MTBs go!
Those flat bars take up a lot of real estate!
Always getting a bar in the head, chest or belly depending where they are stored!
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Most of my boxes, traveling, camping, and the outside benches have these...the work stands all have magnetic strips, so by adding thin sheets of metal, the holders are right at the stands! I’m getting too old to keep getting up and down...
Adding to my wife’s yard sale when I’m gone...
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Write your will. It's the smart way to be sure your wishes will be honored. Bikes to friends, crappy bikes to enemies, tools and parts to a co-op. Whatever you want to happen to the stuff, there are ways to make it happen.
Seriously, if you have assets and you don't have a will you're leaving your survivor(s) a mess to deal with. Do them a favor.
Seriously, if you have assets and you don't have a will you're leaving your survivor(s) a mess to deal with. Do them a favor.
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Don’t worry about it. One of the great benefits of being dead is that you don’t have to worry about anything. It’s something we should all look forward to.
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I've been a terrible packrat. It was mitigated while I was on Active Duty, the Navy moved me every few years. But I retired 19 years ago, and I've been in this house for over 13 years now. TIME TO DECLUTTER. In reality, I may need to downsize in a year or two, wife's health issues may push us into apartment living, or retirement/assisted living situations. The multi-level house is just not going to work. And I'm already worried about concerned about storage and garage spaces. At 57, I'm not so much worried about what I leave behind, but how to live with what I have.
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Just in case, make your will and keep the paperwork current. We're redoing our stuff and getting new info to the executor and I came across my bequest list, mostly bikes and related stuff, a list made out in 1999. There are bikes listed on there that I no longer have, bikes I have now that are not on that list, and designated recipients no longer living. Half the total list would be useless to an executor.
I know it's just one more damn thing to have to do, but it's part of the task to keep up with such things so keep that in mind.