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* '''Is it on our [[Wishlist|wishlist]]?''' - if your item is not on our wishlist then please check on [[IRC]] or the [https://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space mailing list] before bringing it into the space. | * '''Is it on our [[Wishlist|wishlist]]?''' - if your item is not on our wishlist then please check on [[IRC]] or the [https://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space mailing list] before bringing it into the space. | ||
* '''Will you be upset if it is thrown away?''' - If it would be difficult for the average hacker to comprehend the intrinstic hack-value of | * '''Will you be upset if it is thrown away?''' - If it would be difficult for the average hacker to comprehend the intrinstic hack-value of the item then it may be thrown away. Any items that will not fit through our 3 week disposal process may be thrown out without warning. If this does not appeal then it might be better not to donate the item. | ||
* '''Does it meet any of the following criteria?''' - If it doesn't then we probably do not want it (but thanks for thinking of us!): | * '''Does it meet any of the following criteria?''' - If it doesn't then we probably do not want it (but thanks for thinking of us!): | ||
** Item is a tool useful for the types of hacking that take place at the space. | ** Item is a tool useful for the types of hacking that take place at the space. | ||
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====Other options==== | ====Other options==== | ||
If | If the item isn't needed by the space but you still think it's of value and can't bear to throw it away, there are still some other options for reuse: | ||
# Create an entry on the [[SwapShop|swap shop]] and someone might get in touch to take it off your hands. | # Create an entry on the [[SwapShop|swap shop]] and someone might get in touch to take it off your hands. | ||
# Put items of value in our eBay bin and someone will sell it to raise funds for the space. | # Put items of value in our eBay bin and someone will sell it to raise funds for the space. | ||
