Ever found a treasure in someone else’s trash? ️ One man did, and it’s causing quite a stir. He discovered a vintage keyboard from the late 80s, discarded by its original owner. With a little elbow grease and technical know-how, he managed to restore it to working condition. But just as he was about to sell his newfound treasure, the original owner came knocking, demanding the keyboard back. What would you do? Let’s dive into this dumpster drama…
A Janitor’s Treasure Trove ️
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The Discovery of the Vintage Keyboard
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Restoring the Keyboard
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The Keyboard Lives Again!
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The Sale and the Surprise Message
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The Original Owner Wants it Back
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Accusations and Arguments
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The Man Stands His Ground
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The Threat of a Lawsuit ⚖️
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The Inner Conflict
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Dumpster Drama: A Tale of Ownership, Accusations, and a Vintage Keyboard ️⚖️
In a tale that’s part treasure hunt, part legal drama, our protagonist finds himself in a bit of a quandary. After discovering and restoring a vintage keyboard, he’s now facing accusations of theft from the original owner who discarded it. Despite threats of a lawsuit, our keyboard hero stands firm, arguing that the original owner relinquished his rights when he tossed it away. But amidst the drama, he can’t help but question his actions, given the rising poverty in his area. What do you think? Is it fair game to claim discarded items, or does the original owner still hold rights? Let’s see what the world has to say about this…
NTA. Enjoy your earnings without guilt
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NTA. How did he even know it was formerly his?
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Trash to treasure: Vintage keyboard found, fixed, and rightfully kept!

NTA- Dumpster diving is legal and ethical, one man’s trash

NTA. Original owner got aggressive when asked to pay for parts.

“NTA The minute he placed it by the trash bin it was no longer his. He’s just angry because he didn’t take the time or the energy to try and figure out what was wrong with the keyboard. It’s exactly like when you’re a kid and the other kid wants your toy only because you have it. I would not feel guilty over this at all.”

NTA. You saved it from the trash, enjoy your find!

NTA: Can’t afford a lawyer, can’t afford a vintage keyboard

Vintage keyboard found, original owner wants it back. Not the a**hole.
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NTA. Your love for the keyboard trumps the original owner’s claim.

Vintage keyboard find sparks controversy. Huge NTA wins!

Did OP make a mistake by revealing the owner’s identity?
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Is dumpster diving stealing? Legally and morally, you’re in the clear!

Trash to treasure: Vintage keyboard sparks ownership debate

Curious how he knew it was his? Let’s find out!
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NTA. Repairing the keyboard gave you the upper hand

Trash treasure: Is it stealing or fair game? ♂️

Trash to treasure: NTA finds vintage keyboard, sparks ownership debate

NTA – Demand payment for repairs before returning vintage keyboard

Trash to Treasure: One man’s loss is another man’s gain!
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Original owner wants keyboard back, but NTA says dumpster diving rules!
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Trash to treasure: Dumpster diver strikes gold, sparks legal debate

Claim your treasure! It’s yours, NTA. Good find!

NTA: Vintage keyboard, cash grab, no offer to pay. ♂️

Vintage keyboard find sparks ownership dispute. Not the a**hole.

Keep it or strip it? The original owner wants it back!

NTA. You’re in the clear!

Vintage keyboard found in dumpster sparks ownership dispute. NTA wins!

Vintage keyboard found in dumpster causes ownership dispute
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Vintage keyboard found, original owner demands its return. Not the a**hole.

NTA – Vintage keyboard sparks ownership dispute!

Vintage keyboard found, owner wants it back? Charge him $200!

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure

Trash or treasure? The debate over dumpster diving etiquette.

Legal loophole and dumpster diving: Finders keepers, losers weepers!

NTA, kudos for fixing it!

Original owner demands vintage keyboard back after repair. NTA!

NTA: Missed opportunity to sell vintage keyboard, laziness prevailed. ♂️

Vintage keyboard find sparks ownership dispute. NTA, keep it!

Ownership debate: Dumpster diving find sparks controversy. NTA wins!

NTA: Vintage keyboard found, owner wants it back. Sell it?

Ex finds treasure in trash, ex demands it back

NTA. Stand your ground and let it go!
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Dumpster diving find sparks debate: Is it fair game or theft?

US law says dumpster diving means no reasonable expectation of privacy. NTA!

Man finds vintage keyboard, throws it away. NTA for sure!

Locksmith teaches a lesson on valuing people’s time and work ⏰

“NTA – Good advice on taking pictures for legal protection! “

Trash or treasure? Dumpster diver finds vintage keyboard, sparks controversy

“Is dumpster diving legal? Check local laws before diving! “

Vintage keyboard: Finders keepers, losers weepers!

Trash treasure: NTA finds vintage keyboard, owner demands it back

Trash treasure: NTA sister turns freebies into $700/month side hustle

Dumpster diver finds treasure, original owner demands return. Who’s right?
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Trash or treasure? Ownership debate over discarded vintage keyboard! ♂️
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NTA: Vintage keyboard found, original owner wants it back

Last Updated on December 12, 2023 by Diply Social Team