Used to "dumpster dive" when I was doing a lot of rebates/refunds and needed UPC codes. Got too old...and stopped the rebates. Now I just go to our "recycle" center (aka dump) and have been very pleasantly surprised what folks will put out on the swap table. I've even scored quilts this way! Some good ones, others I use when I need to pad stuff in the trunk of my car. Most are not handmade (that I can tell), but free is free. Enjoy your new finds!