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The most common old items you just can't let go of

Things people hold on to forever
Personal gifts
Unwanted gifts
Fashion rejects
Unwelcome threads
Household junk
Pamper products
Unappealing books
Food faux-pas
Safer bets
Family heirlooms
Digital copies
Unloved objects
Boomer wealth
Unattached generations
Unworn apparel
Clothing surplus
Greeting cards
Digital mementos
Children's artwork
Premium prices
Guilt trips
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Things people hold on to forever

If your home is packed to the rafters with excess possessions, you're not alone. The typical US household has a staggering 300,000 items, according to professional organizer Regina Lark, and while many of these things are easy to get rid of, there are some items people just won't part with, whether for sentimental or other reasons. From unwanted gifts to greeting cards, we reveal the most common things Americans can't bring themselves to give away, throw out, recycle or sell.
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Daniel Coughlin

28 February 2018

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