Omg. Read.

**VeeCat** · 11-08-2009,09:23 AM

I'm not sure if you guys are in the know, but we recently
went dumpster-diving at our Spirit store, after it closed for good.

Now, you'd think they keep all their costumes and props, not.
We have a WHOLE HORD of tombstones, CD'S, costumes (leg avenue, kids costumes, InCharacter costumes (90 and up!) and all sorts of things in GOOD condition! Wigs, accessories, flaming lights.

I know we all love free stuff, so if you can, try to see if you still have stuff. Hey, it's not that messy/disgusting, and it's worth it. I'll see if I can get a photo up here soon.

**creepingdth** · 11-08-2009,09:46 AM

you'd think the employees would grab that stuff instead of throwing it out and at least ebay it if they didn't want it. wow, wish i lived near one.

**Juice** · 11-08-2009,10:06 AM

Holy crap, I'm going right now.

**VNOMISS** · 11-08-2009,10:30 AM

Yea we went to one store that was going to throw away all the display burlap netting..so we asked if we cold take it...and we did! And we bought al the display fencing that 2 stores had for $2.00 a section! They wanted $4.00 each before Halloween so we went back the day after and got it for $2.00. The manager said that they were told that they are NOT allowed to take anything, everything that doesn't get boxed & shipped back goes in the trash...Weird isn't it?? Dumpster Diving is a GREAT idea! One mans trash is another treasure!!!

**left4dead** · 11-08-2009,10:34 AM

Cool! Lets see some pictures please !!

**BackYardHaunter** · 11-08-2009,10:39 AM

i got to take a look! that would be so cool!

**Juice** · 11-08-2009,11:09 AM

Well, I got a giant rat that used to be battery opperated (which I'm sure doesn't work now). I'll just mod it. Also got couple of skull walking sticks. Most was just garbage though.

**Spookilicious mama** · 11-08-2009,11:58 AM

Spirit's policy does now allow you to take anything if you work there. It really makes no sense but they damage all things out. Perfectly good life size items that need a lil work all get thrown out along with costumes and all decor. Thing is down here they are keen to all the dumpster diving and some stores go as far as spray painting all there stuff before they put it out

**Scott N.** · 11-08-2009,12:11 PM

I have seen posts on a few forums where people said the employees took certain items from the customers on 50% off day just to hide them behind the counter, such as foggers and black lights. When I bought my loot I got both for 50% off, so either each store is picking and choosing what to sell at half off or, the employees are "stealing" from the customers....