[78-L] Collectors and 'hoarders'

[Malcolm Rockwell]

No problem with that here! Over the years mainland US production of milk 
has lowered the cost per unit to the point that producing milk locally 
is a thing of the past. The big grocery chains put local milk production 
out of business and there are virtually no more dairies in Hawaii. All 
them milk crates are free now!
Mal

*******

Jeff Lichtman wrote:
>> Isn't it illegal for milk crates to be in private hands? Or is that 
>> just a U.S. "policy"?
>>     
>
> I can imagine the reaction of the police in most U.S. cities to a 
> report of this crime: "We'll get the milk crate division on the case 
> right away! We need something to do, since no other laws are being broken."
>
> On the other hand, with the downturn in the economy cities are 
> looking for ways to make up for lost tax revenue. Maybe they'll start 
> issuing milk crate permits, and sending out inspectors to fine the 
> non-compliant. We can sit on our porches with shotguns across our 
> laps, keeping watch for revenooers.
>
> Seriously, I keep most of my records in milk crates. I found a big 
> pile of crates once in a spot where people often toss stuff to avoid 
> paying the county dump. I've also bought new crates.
>
>
>                         -        Jeff Lichtman
>