Does anyone here actually collect amenities kits as a hobby?

[JohnK]

I like to collect the amenity kits. I have a few different ones but don't travel premium cabins that often.

Some of the Qantas ones have gone to the in laws and relatives. As my daughter starts making friends these amenity kits make good presents.

 

[Denali]

As my daughter starts making friends these amenity kits make good presents.

Like birthday party gifts?

 

[Deleted member]

Im going to address, "to me to give a cheap toothbrush is not really true charity"

Donating your hotel, airline toiletries frees up much needed funds for Shelters AND it gives the person using the donated item dignity. A shampoo, soap and toothbrush means a lot, when you dont have anything.

Im a big donator to Every Little Bit Helps. They have lots of collection points interstate or you can send to me (Ill send you a pre addressed express parcel) and I will forward them on (Ive got my own bag of goodies to send).

Very generous of you.

We too collect and donate to every little bit helps. For exactly the same reason. It is also worth mentioning that the amenities kits (and other toiletries) we donate are unopened . So not some second hand / used cast off .

 

[Deleted member]

I love the idea behind Every Little Bit Helps and plan to send them a package in the next week - it certainly beats trying to cram more kits into my laundry / bathroom cabinets!

That said, if anyone here knows of any local Brisbane charities or shelters that could use similar donations, feel free to point me towards them.

We delivered 4 wine boxes full of kits and toiletries to them a few weeks back

 

[JohnK]

Like birthday party gifts?

No. I was thinking more as gifts for friends especially in village in Chiang Mai.

 

[pauly7]

A work colleague of mine who flies international more than anyone on here has quite a lucrative side business and sells all their kits (doesn’t use anything) online / tells me they pulled in about 1000 last year!!

It is true, when you fly so much they all become meh even F versions / I never use them but gift them away to my family who love them.

 

[VPS]

A work colleague of mine who flies international more than anyone on here has quite a lucrative side business and sells all their kits (doesn’t use anything) online / tells me they pulled in about 1000 last year!!

It is true, when you fly so much they all become meh even F versions / I never use them but gift them away to my family who love them.

All that effort for $1k - just give them away

 

[pauly7]

All that effort for $1k - just give them away

I guess $1000 means more to some people than others! Each to their own

 

[Pushka]

I guess $1000 means more to some people than others! Each to their own

If he travels in F and J even for work he must be on a good coin.

 

[TheRealTMA]

All that effort for $1k - just give them away

We give ours to local op shop. But I know of cases where people buy them cheap from op shops then resell them through EBay at significant profit. EK F amenity kit I’ve seen on EBay for $100. Quite ridiculous.

 

[pauly7]

If he travels in F and J even for work he must be on a good coin.

I guess that is an assumption one could make

 

[Denali]

I guess $1000 means more to some people than others! Each to their own

I consider it (donating or giving them away on AFF) as karma points for me.

 

[JohnK]

All that effort for $1k - just give them away

Would there be much effort involved?

 

[Pushka]

Would there be much effort involved?

If going through eBay I find it all a bit of a pain and hate their fees.

 

[JohnK]

If going through eBay I find it all a bit of a pain and hate their fees.

Gumtree? Seems to be a little easier.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Would there be much effort involved?

LOL! Go JohnK.

 

[VPS]

Would there be much effort involved?

Yep - you have to advertise, pack, post and pay commission. I'm with @Denali - I'd prefer the karma points

 

[juddles]

A work colleague of mine who flies international more than anyone on here has quite a lucrative side business and sells all their kits (doesn’t use anything) online / tells me they pulled in about 1000 last year!!

It is true, when you fly so much they all become meh even F versions / I never use them but gift them away to my family who love them.

Someone who travels "more than anyone on here"? That bothers to sell amenity kits? I think they are pulling your leg!

If the person is Scottish, maybe

 

[Denali]

Gumtree? Seems to be a little easier.

Isn't gumtree where random internet people come to your home for pickup?

 

[JohnK]

Yep - you have to advertise, pack, post and pay commission. I'm with @Denali - I'd prefer the karma points

What are karma points?