Donations to Goodwill?

Question

I have a TON of stuff I don't know what to do with. I'd like to donate it to Goodwill, but don't know how? Are there things they will take and won't?? I have clothes, a wedding dress, different odds and ends, books, a very old vanity that would be beautiful if someone could restore it.

Also, TONS of beanies!! My mother in law gave my son every beanie there was for years! I now have several large tupperware storage containers full and no idea what to do with them. My son no longer has any interest in them and neither do I !

Will Goodwill take those, or is there a better organization to donate those to??

Thanks!

Answer 1

There is also a big market for Beanies on Ebay. If they are not in good enough conditon to sell, I'm sure Goodwill could use them. Remember that Goodwill not only provides a place for people to buy things less expensively; they also train and employ handicapped people and others who could not find another job. The whole concept is to help many people in many ways. I started another Goodwill stack tonight, in fact.

Answer 2

You know, my experience with the goodwill here (southern ohio) is that they are SO overpriced. When I donate, which is actually often, I give to our local Salvation Army or AMVETS (stands for American Veterans). They sell things much more reasonabally priced, and a bigger percentage of the profit goes to the cause versus Goodwill.
God Bless!

Answer 3

Sounds like stuff Goodwill would take. Google them or look them up in the phone book. If you have big stuff like furniture to donate, I think they will sometimes even come get it.

Answer 4

Hey I'm looking for a wedding dress what size is it? And reading books for toddlers.
Yes, the Goodwill wlll take all those things.

Answer 5

Some could still be worth some money. Take a look at the sites i found when I googled "beanie babies" collectibles.

Answer 6

The good will would take all of that without a doubt, if you don't want them to have the stuff there is something called "freecycling" it is a group that you can post things you would like to give away or things you want or need. I will gladly give you the website so you can see if there is already a freecycle group in your area.. If not you could always start one... http://www.freecycle.org/

Answer 7

i always donate stuff to the goodwill. they like it when you seperate everything before you get there. put all your clothes in one bag, stuff animals in another bag, ect.. beanies are a great idea to donate.

Answer 8

Take your clothes to the Goodwill. If you need a receipt, ask for one.

Answer 9

just leave it they will take it