One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure (30 Pics)

We’ve all heard the phrase, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”, but one Instagram account has taken it to the next level. “Stooping” is a popular way for New Yorkers to find or get rid of something without throwing it away. Now you can admire the cool stuff people have found by checking out the account on Instagram: stoopingnyc

1.”Beanie Babies Used To Have Real Value! They Still Might…But As The Sign Says The Real Value Is As A Friend. On Cooper Street Between Knickerbocker And Irving.”

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2. “What A Phenomenal Addition!”

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3. “We Love This So Much. Share Please! On The Side It Says Take What You Need And Give What You Can. 3rd Street Between Hoyt And Bond.”

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4.”6 Bed / 4 Bath…cathedral Ceilings…victorian Style…close To The Park. 8 Inch Ceilings So Potential Buyers Must Be Under 1 Ft Tall.281 Prospect Ave”

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5. “Almost Too Beautiful To Be Used To Hold Socks, Am I Right? Vintage Dresser @ 479 Clinton Ave In Clinton Hill Bk”

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6. “Now This Is An Important Stoop!!!! Register And Please Get Your Vote On! 433 Jefferson Ave In Bed Stuy.”

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7. “Can We All Agree That This Human Is A Legend?”

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8. “You Guysssss…it’s Velvet And Yellow!!! Bushwick On Cooper Between Wilson And Central”

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9. “Majestic Purple Couch. Currently On The Sidewalk On Gates Ave Between Grandview And Fairview! Obsessed!”

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10. “Stooping Selfies Continue! Gorgeous Tiered Coffee Table At W 114 St, Between Manhattan Ave And Frederick Douglass #stoopingnyc #stoopingselfies …also Unrelated To The Table But Related To Being A Good Human… Destroy Racism!”

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11. “Excuse Me While I Die Over How Amazing This Looks In @mkatbow‘S Place. Tgif Stoopers…get Out There!”

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12. “Once You Scoop This, You Really Should Only Answer To “Your Highness”…it Feels Warranted. Corner Of Hancock And Evergreen In Bushwick!”

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13. “I Know It Looks Like It Needs A Little Uptake But So Worth It. Hasley Street Between Nostrand And Bedford.”

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14. “We Love This And We’re Going To Lift Weights All Day To Be Able To Bring It Home. Not Really. Go Get It.”

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15. “We Don’t Her Name But This Wonderful Woman Has Officially Rescued The Turtle For The Most Important Stooping Success We’ve Ever Posted.”

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16. “This Definitely Came From The House Of Beetlejuice. Available In Bushwick On Jefferson Street! Between Central And Evergreen”

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17. “Announcement: Please Sit Down And A) Acknowledge How Amazing This Stooping Success Is, B) Appreciate The Stoop Journey That Got It Home And C) Realize Everyone Needs To Find Themselves Friends As Passionate As This About The Stoop Life.”

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18. “Umm Holy S**t. Someone Confirm This Is For The Taking Before Taking! 91st Between Columbus And Amsterdam.”

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19. “We Are Beyond Jealous Of This Stooping Success From @soundslikepetra”

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20. “Bring That @uhaul For This New Haul (Take That, Kanye)!! 170 S 4th St Williamsburg”

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21. “Get Ready To Put Your TV All Over This. 10th And Broadway!”

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22. “I Think We All Need To Worship Nic Valley For The Next 24 Hrs. This Is So Legit. Omg.”

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23. “So Much Morning Beautiful Blue! At Norman And Russel In Greenpoint. #stooping #stoopingbrooklyn”

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24. “Cute!!!! Astoria! 27th Ave Btween 21st St And 18th! Someone Save From The Rain!”

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25. “Where Do You Put This In Your Apartment? #stoopingbrooklyn”

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26. “Again, Some Stoopers Come From Serious Royalty. Maple St & Bedford Ave In Prospect Lefferts Gardens!”

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27. “Annnnd The Holy Sh*t Balls Moment Of Your Tuesday. 76th Between 4th And 5th Ave. #stooping #stoopingbrooklyn”

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28. “The Trend Of The Tables With Legs Continues…the Question Is…where Is The Top Half Of The Ostrich?! Just Put Out On Melrose Between Knickerbocker And Wilson In Bushwick!”

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29. “Nerd Alert! This Stoop Excites Us! Soho Giving Us Two Great Finds This Morning! Both The Chair And Couch Are Gorgeous. Prince And Thompson!”

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30. “Thursday Is The New Friday, Am I Right? Start The Weekend Now With This Art Deco Bar Cart! On Conselyea And Lorimer In Williamsburg”

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Nate Armbruster

Nate Armbruster is a stand-up comedian and writer based in Chicago who is likely writing a joke as you read this. Find him online at natecomedy.com.