Social media is often demonised, but I’ve had two positive experiences with it this week. As I’ve moved in to my new flat, I’m busying myself with the acquisition of mid-century furniture. As well as the dressing table and sideboard from Moseley Vintage Hub, I bought a Grundig Radiogram from eBay. Not expecting to win it, I submitted a speculative £29.99 bid. Overnight, I won, which presented me with a logistical problem; I have a silly, impractical car, not in the least bit suitable for transporting heavy wooden vintage audio equipment. This is where social media came in. I put out a cry for help, asking: “ Tamworth Posse! Is anyone driving down to Birmingham at any point? I've bought a Radiogram from Polesworth and it won't fit in my car. Will pay, obvs!” I had a number of helpful responses with offers of help, the first of which was from Max Cartwright, who offered his services. Tonight, Max drove from Tamworth, after collecting and loading the unit from Polesworth, del...
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