That’s where the popular ‘Stooping NYC’ Instagram account comes in. It documents photos of some of the most beautiful and unusual treasures spotted on the curb and also informs people when something valuable gets stooped. We’ve collected some of the most interesting finds to share with you, Pandas. Scroll down to check them out! Bored Panda reached out to the anonymous couple from Brooklyn who run the fab ‘Stooping NYC’ account, and they were happy to answer our questions. Take a look at what they told us below. “The adventure of getting the item home is part of the fun of stooping!” the curators of the ‘Stooping NYC’ Instagram account told Bored Panda. “People use any and all ways! Subway. Citibike. Skateboards. Ubers. Friends. Strangers,” they said that New Yorkers are very flexible and creative in this regard. “We’ve seen it all!” “If there is one thing we’ve learned is that stooping is a full year-long event in NYC. There is no offseason,” the curators opened up to us. The one thing that puts a slight damper on things is bad weather. But even then, the Big Apple is buzzing with activity. “We’ll get less if it rains, but even that doesn’t stop New Yorkers. I would say that the end and beginning of months and going into spring tend to have more volume, but really, this is an everyday event!” Case in point, at the time of our conversation it was raining in NYC, but the curators had their inbox full of hints about interesting stooped items! First, there are tons of people who want to get rid of unwanted things. Leaving something on the sidewalk for others to take is far cheaper and quicker than throwing it out, selling it, or donating it to charity. Simply put, it’s less of a hassle to ‘donate’ it to your neighbors. Secondly, because NYC is such an expensive city, some folks look to cut costs wherever they can. Bringing good-looking furniture you found on the street home with you can save you a bit of cash. If you’re thrifty, patient, and flexible, you could potentially decorate your entire home without spending so much as a single cent. Third of all, there are the ecological aspects of stooping to consider. We’re big fans of eco-friendly designs and initiatives. Stooping essentially is an eco-friendly way to recycle all kinds of items in a sprawling city. The fact that it’s become so normalized and destigmatized means that it can happen on a massive scale with hardly anyone batting an eye. And an item that gets another chance at life in another home means that it’s one less item that gets produced, transported, and bought from a store. Real stooping is about maintaining some level of quality and respect for others. “As the account has grown, we’ve been able to not just show some of the amazing treasures from across the 5 boroughs, but also incredible stooping successes, also giving followers a peek into how New Yorkers live. Because of that, I think the concept continues to appeal to those inside and outside of the city,” the couple share their thoughts on the account’s stellar success with us. “First, follow @stoopingnyc on IG, turn your notifications on to ensure you’re alerted to the best finds as they’re posted, and finally, get ready to run when you see something that catches your eye!” They stressed the fact that speed is incredibly important. For some more stooping goodness in NYC, check out Bored Panda’s previous articles. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
