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IKEA Furnitures for Sale (Cabinet, Desk, Bed frame, mattress, chairs, lamp)
[1] LOMMARP Cabinet with glass doors
(item description: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/lommarp-cabinet-with-glass-doors-light-beige-80436994/)
Price: $225 (50%off)
Note: heavy. Need to be picked up near Swarthmore College.
Available: now
[2] HAUGA queen size Upholstered bed frame, with four storage box:
(bed frame: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/hauga-upholstered-bed-frame-lofallet-beige-50490483/)
(Bed storage boxes: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/hauga-upholstered-bed-storage-box-lofallet-beige-30474200/)
Price (together): $165 (70% off)
Available: After June.3
[3]VATNESTROM Pocket spring mattress (Queen)
(https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/vatnestroem-pocket-spring-mattress-medium-firm-natural-10493935/)
Price: $680
(If purchase together with bed frame, mattress $580 and frame $150)
Available: after June.3
[4]MULLFJALLET Conference char with casters, with armrest:
(https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/mullfjaellet-conference-chair-with-casters-naggen-beige-30472913/)
(Armrest: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/mullfjaellet-armrest-naggen-beige-70472911/)
Price: $150 (40% off)
Available: now
[5] KARLJAN chair:
Price: $15
Available: now
[6] ISJAKT LED Floor Uplighter/reading lamp:
(https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/isjakt-led-floor-uplighter-reading-lamp-dimmable-nickel-plated-70459716/)
Price: $60 (40%off)
Available: after June.3
[7] MICKE Desk (with storage):
(Item description: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/micke-desk-white-anthracite-10489839/#content)
Price: $30
Available: now
[All photos can be provided upon request (email or phone)]
[Pick up Only]
[All price negotiable]
Posted on: May 17, 2024
Posted in: Housing
Room available in quiet house near campus
Perfect for recent grads, interns or staff at the college. Available fall for full year or academic year.
Charming house on a quiet, tree-lined street just 2 blocks north of campus. Easy access to transportation (bus, trolley, train, highway). Near Target/mall stores.
The rooms are furnished. Separate shared bathroom. Use of kitchen, dining room, living room and laundry. WiFi (fast 1GB speed). Easy parking. Big side porch. Wood floors.
The atmosphere here is relaxed, quiet and considerate. No pets, no smoking, no drugs/heavy drinking.
Email, text or give me a call for more info.
Posted on: May 16, 2024
Posted in: Housing
Looking to Buy a House!
Hello! I’m a current Swarthmore employee, and my partner and I are currently looking for our first home! If you or someone you know is looking to sell your starter home, we’d love to hear from you!
Posted on: May 15, 2024
Posted in: Housing
ESL Tutor
Hi! I’m looking for an ESL tutor for my husband. He is from the Dominican Republic and has been in the US for almost 7 years. We are looking for someone to work with him on his English pronunciation as well as some basic grammar. His English understanding is great. His speech is what we’d like to work on. 20/hr, weekly or bi-weekly sessions for a few months.
FREE shelves: Ikea Morstorp stand and metal low shelf; pick up in Center City
Ikea Mostorp TV stand low shelving unit
L 63”
H 24”
W 18.5”
Great condition. Comes with original manual and unused original parts.
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Metal low shelf (one-tier)
L 26”
H 17.5”
W 17.5”
Very sturdy/weighty top.
IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST (photos could not be uploaded here for some reason)
PICK UP NEAR FRANKLIN INSTITUTE.
AI images help
Do you have a knack for creating art with Midjourney and enhancing AI rendered pictures? We’re looking for someone to assist with organizing 10,000+ images for a project for a few hours in June.
– $18-25 per hour
– Experience, some inpainting, editing, and a good eye for aesthetics is a must
– send cv with letter of interest to Professor Chireau at ychirea1@swarthmore.edu
Free food in Dana 3rd lounge
If you live in the Danawell complex and would like some free non-perishable food (ramen, pasta, box mac and cheese, jarred sauce, tea, etc) there is a box of food in the lounge on Dana 3rd floor. I don’t want it to go to waste, so take as much as you want, please!
Yardwork/housework opportunity
Opportunity to do yardwork and/or housework in pleasant home very close to campus and the ville. Flexible hours. No experience necessary. Please email to discuss.
Room for rent for semester or academic year
Room for rent for semester or academic year in pleasant home very close to campus and the ville. Kitchen, bathroom, wifi, laundry, a/c, and street parking privileges are all available. Nonsmokers only. Please email to discus.
Posted on: April 22, 2024
Posted in: Housing
House for rent
Three bedroom furnished home with two home offices (one used as a guest bedroom) available for rent from August ’24 to July ’25. Situated on a half acre property with treehouse and sandbox. Ideal for a family with young children.
Located near the Wallingford Media-Elwyn Line stop or 2 miles from campus; very close to Wallingford Elementary.
Please email osabee1@swarthmore.edu for more information. Start and end dates of lease are negotiable to a point. Rent is $3900/month plus utilities.
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Posted in: Housing
3D Printer For Sale
Selling a gently used ELEGOO Neptune 2 FDM 3D Printer with two rolls of PLA filament (white and gray). Printer has been assembled and used, and recommended to someone familiar with 3D printing or wanting to get started in the hobby. Some tinkering and adjustments may be required.
Selling for $200 all together.
Pickup would be at Swarthmore College Whittier parking lot. Contact jbawgus2@swarthmore.edu for details or interest.
Posted on: November 21, 2023
Posted in:
Looking for mini-fridges
My name is Pete Clemmer, Swat ’09. I’m looking for 1 to 2 mini fridges from which I want to build some things and I’m wondering if there are any students trying to get rid of mini-fridges? I’d appreciate any info you have.
pclemmer1@gmail.com
Elegant Bi-level Office/Residence in the Heart of Thoughtful College Town for Rent
Elegant Bi-level Office/Residence in College Town
4 Park Avenue Swarthmore, PA, 19081
Description
? Elegant bi-level, 2-bedroom apartment with outdoor deck and parking spot in the heart of college town.
? Located in the middle of Swarthmore, one of the region’s most welcoming and appealing towns.The town has a regular farmer’s market in the spring, summer and fall, an excellent public library and the Septa Regional Rail stop is just adjacent to the town center — one half block from the unit.
? This apartment has been renovated very recently and it shows: wood floors, high-end kitchen and lovely lighting fixtures. The entry is on the ground level and opens into a flight of stairs directly up to the first level, which is the main floor of the unit: open-plan, huge room and more than enough space for a full dining area and a spacious, bright living room.
? This unique unit is a great place to locate a home-office or practice, or to escape the congestion of the city. It could be particularly well-suited to a counselor, coach, psychologist or psychiatrist seeking a home-office.
Posted on: May 13, 2020
Posted in: Housing
Summer by the Sea — Charming Cape May Cottage Available
| It’s never too early to plan your next summer vacation in lovely, Victorian Cape May. Enjoy gentle breezes on the screened sunporch of this charming cottage while sipping your morning coffee. |
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| Prepare your favorite BBQ dinners on the outdoor grille in the fenced yard (also perfect for vacationing pets). You’ll find plenty of room for couples and small families in this renovated single story home just seven blocks from the beach in a quiet residential neighborhood. |
Amenities include w/d, dishwasher, room air conditioners, three tvs, WIFI, outdoor shower, and private parking space. Prices are well below market, $1200 weekly.
Phone number – 610-299-0101
Posted on: January 8, 2018
Posted in: Housing
