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Other than burning them to make a little steam to generate a small amount of electricity, is there anything useful you can do with a thousand Beanie Babies? I mean, you can't sell these things anymore, can you?
Uses for 1000 Beanie Babies: Beyond Burning
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around potential uses for a large collection of Beanie Babies, specifically exploring alternatives to burning them for energy. Participants consider various practical applications, resale possibilities, and the cultural implications of the Beanie Baby phenomenon.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests burning the Beanie Babies to generate steam and electricity, questioning their utility beyond that.
- Another participant notes that the value of Beanie Babies may depend on their rarity, referencing online marketplaces for potential sales.
- A participant expresses frustration over the perceived wastefulness of Beanie Babies, criticizing the belief that they would become valuable.
- One suggestion is to sell them as chew toys for dogs, though another participant raises concerns about the materials used in the toys.
- There is a humorous suggestion of using a trebuchet to launch the Beanie Babies, with a later reply joking about the distance it could reach.
- Participants discuss donating the Beanie Babies to children's hospitals or orphanages, with one confirming that a local children's hospital is willing to accept them.
- Another participant expresses enthusiasm for the donation idea, framing it as a positive outcome.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants present a variety of perspectives on the utility of Beanie Babies, with some suggesting practical uses like donation, while others express skepticism about their value and potential uses. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best course of action for the Beanie Babies.
Contextual Notes
Some participants reference the rarity of specific Beanie Babies and their resale potential, but there is no consensus on whether they hold any significant value in the current market.
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russ_watters said:
a thousand...
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lisab
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Ugh, one of my pet peeves! What a useless waste of money! And seemingly normal and intelligent people fell for the whole scheme (makes me embarrassed for my gender that were, I think, all female 
), and actually thought that they would be valuable some day. What a crock!
There are actually still stores around here that have "One Purchase Per Customer Per Day!". Puh-leeze
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), and actually thought that they would be valuable some day. What a crock! There are actually still stores around here that have "One Purchase Per Customer Per Day!". Puh-leeze
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Just sell them as chew toys for dogs.
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turbo
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No! Don't need that plastic filler in their bellies.Topher925 said:
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I smell a tribuchet in your future.
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The fact that they are for sale does not imply to me that anyone is buying.collinsmark said:
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Try to contact any orphans/children foundations..
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Good idea. My girlfriend thought of it at the same time. I called the local childrens hospital and they are happy to take them.
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Awww.
Another PF success story!
Another PF success story!
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The trebuchet idea is still on the table...
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drizzle
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If it can reach Africa, why not. 
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