Comments on: How to Avoid Losing More Things

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:31:06 +0000

LuLu: You can always extend the idea for your car by parking VERY VERY far away

Seriously though, you might want to use some identifier so at least you know which row you parked your car at. Like several different cars in the same row, landmarks like handicap spots, or lining up what the wall over at walmart says to help you figure out where your car is.

By: Lulu

Lulu — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:02:20 +0000

I use the tip on leaving things in the same place all the time. That way I always know where my stuff is. The quirky thing about me is that for some reason I can remember where things are physically in my apartment (although I can never remember where I park the car at WalMart). So when someone comes over and asks ‘where is the X?’ I can say ‘it is on the top shelf on the right side of the purple G next to the fluffy R’.
Now if only I knew where I parked the car.

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:42:53 +0000

Ann: It’s great to hear that you were able to find the missing cord! At least they have a replacement cord for sale, as some people don’t sell these accessories. This means that if you lose one piece of the whole puzzle, you would have to buy a new one.

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:23:10 +0000

This article came just as I found the cord for a countertop appliance I have. Now, a lost cord isn’t the end of the world and the whole thing could have been replaced for under $30, but I hated to spend that money if I didn’t have to. I did find the cord, thank goodness. It had fallen into the little space between the stove and the ounter. Without it, the appliance was just a paperweight. If the cord had been put into the inside of the appliance as it usually is, I wouldn’t have spent the past few weeks with a useless appliance just sitting there. Yes, it’s my own fault.

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:27:33 +0000

Stephen: Great list Thanks for the help. Maybe I should have written this post BEFORE I lost my unit since I might have been able to remember with all the tips!

By: Stephen H

Stephen H — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:03:36 +0000

couple of things to add to your list that I have used in the past..

keys: get yourself a keychain that has a necklace type thing on it. It really helps because it’s long and has a distinct color. Also, every season, go through all your keys and make sure that you don’t have any keys that you don’t need. That will keep things uncluttered. Most people lose keys because they don’t like the bulk feeling in your pocket so they constantly take it out and leave it on a surface (at restaurants, someone’s coffee table, ect)

electronic devices: when traveling, I always put a post card that says in bold letters, (electronics) that way when I first start packing, I make sure all my electronics are packed.

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:25:58 +0000

Adam: Sunglasses are another one of those “easy to lose” items. The points about putting it back in the original place after use will help a lot. The other would be to have a strap so it hangs on your neck when you aren’t wearing it.

vh: Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This must be one of those unwritten company policies since I cannot imagine it to be written or else they will probably be sued!

By: vh

vh — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:06:43 +0000

A person who once worked for a car rental company told me the company policy was that the staff who had to clean out returned vehicles were allowed to keep anything they found. Forgetful customers were told…truthfully…that their lost items hadn’t been turned in to lost & found.

By: Adam Donkus

Adam Donkus — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 22:33:45 +0000

Wow that bites, you really got to hate when you loose something so expensive.

I just lost a pair of sunglasses that I have had for well over a year…now if you can help me to not lose them, that would probably save me quite a bit over a number of years.
Thankfully they were just a twenty dollar pair I bought while on vacation.