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What do you own a ridiculous amount of?

386 replies

Lockdowner35 · 05/01/2021 18:20

I would say wrestling figures , at least 40 from my childhood

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PyongyangKipperbang · 05/01/2021 19:19

@B1rthis

Hair ties. But can I find them when I need them? Nope.
If I moved and then tipped my house into a skip all that would come out is bobbles, hair grips and soothers.
Whatsnewpussyhat · 05/01/2021 19:19

Lego

Drona boxes from IKEA. I always buy a few extra so I have spare when they discontinue a colour.

Fat balls (for birds) bought a job lot.

9 pairs af DM's isn't ridiculous though right?

Cherrysoup · 05/01/2021 19:20

Dr Martens
Make up, which I never wear
Clothes
Bridles/horse rugs

speakout · 05/01/2021 19:20

Golly nothing- I don't collect stuff at all. A few spares of stuff, but otherwise no hoarding tendencies.
In fact I often regret my whirlwind chucking out phases!

Twobrews · 05/01/2021 19:21

Adidas trainers, DH collects them. He buys them for himself and everyone else in the house and then buys other special ones that never see the light of day Hmm I've given up half of my wardrobe to store them.

Christmas mugs -18! 9 of them have penguins on 🐧

Cuddly toys, DS3 had over 100 on his bed, we have Christmas related ones, Halloween ones, too many!

Giant dinner plates- we have 30 they only get used about three times a year.

Sofas, we have 7. On the look out for some outdoor ones next.

Odd socks, they breed I'm sure.

Lego, we have two huge trunks in the garage belonging to DS1, then a playroom full of it for DS2&3

kowari · 05/01/2021 19:21

Brexit food, 20 tins of beans/chickpeas/lentils, 10 of tinned tomatoes, 10 of coconut milk amongst other things. It's things we cook with all the time though.

Over 20 pairs of socks. The rest is quite reasonable.

SweetPetrichor · 05/01/2021 19:21

Tarantulas! We have 30.

Books

33goingon64 · 05/01/2021 19:22

Takeaway tubs. I use them for everything but still have 100s... 😳

dementedma · 05/01/2021 19:23

...and sea glass. Have bowls and vases of the stuff!

Twobrews · 05/01/2021 19:24

Also containers that baking cheeses come in they've multiplied rapidly over Christmas and now we have 15!

Ramblingwords · 05/01/2021 19:24

Dungarees. I loved them in the 80s and started picking them up here and there. I now have a huge number -vintage, modern...probably over 30 pairs now...

Vicliz24 · 05/01/2021 19:24

Items of footwear- all kinds I'm ridiculous
Lipsticks - stupid amount.
Coats- ditto.
Jewellery- four big boxes and numerous hanging necklaces.
Scarves- really really too many .
Glass things - bottles animals vases anything pretty and glass .

Toddlerteaplease · 05/01/2021 19:25

Cabbagepatch kids.

Vicliz24 · 05/01/2021 19:26

Oh and beach pebbles - and sea glass - and pictures, none of which go together at all . Just hang on every spare bit of wall looking random . Not the arty effect I wish they were .

MaddeningtheUnhelpful · 05/01/2021 19:28

wax melts. I'm obsessed. And no not from a pyramid scheme

BatleyTownswomensGuild · 05/01/2021 19:28

Yarn and knitting books

Scarves

Half used lip balms.

KarmaNoMore · 05/01/2021 19:28

Scarves, notebooks and DIY tools (anything a tradesman may need, there is one in the attic Blush)

ForestYeti · 05/01/2021 19:30

Febreeze Air fresheners

Giggorata · 05/01/2021 19:33

@Positivevibesonlyplease

Boots. Many colours and styles. Ankle, knee length, flat, chunky, heeled, leather, suede. I love them all and look forward to wearing the heels again.
Me too. I never get rid of a nice pair of boots.

Also,:
Books
Scarves
Tarot decks
Dolls houses
Wicker hampers
Xmas decorations
Sellotape

MiriamMargo · 05/01/2021 19:34

Yorkshire Tea Bags, hubby insists on buying several boxes when he sees them on offer.

Twinkie01 · 05/01/2021 19:34

Trainers, lip glosses and gym leggings.

PyongyangKipperbang · 05/01/2021 19:35

@MiriamMargo

Yorkshire Tea Bags, hubby insists on buying several boxes when he sees them on offer.
Mummy, is that you?
MsMeNz · 05/01/2021 19:35

Tents. One for nearly every occasion 😌 🏕️

PickAChew · 05/01/2021 19:35

Sock yarn.

Changi · 05/01/2021 19:35

Shoes, bikinis and mugs.