That’s true - many circumstances lead to charity/thrift stores.
It seems @steemmatt’s neighbourhood have been consistently discarding very good condition items by the kerb on a regular basis for the last few years. It can’t be that everyone is moving or downsizing at the same time, surely...
I guess there’s a just a weird throw away culture, even if something is in working condition
RE: 5 More Salvaged Curbside Recycling Items Resold For $400 (49.5 LBS Saved) - w/ 2 Bonus Finds