What he was unwilling to part with:
Women Pop Artists flier
Cororeal Manifestations flier for the Mutter Museum
Machete paper
New York Times crossword puzzle
Richeous Dopefiends flier
Bag of 40 ties (pink)
Plaid scarf
Wool cap
Half-eaten orange
Bag of 10 ties (yellow)
Nescafe coffee sample

What he was willing to part with:
Frog shopping bag
Kelly Green Tie
Red Notepad with notes taken out