Free Furniture/household Goods

[barkley]

this is for real. my mother moved from her home to a senior apartment about 2 years ago. because she was "certain" she would hate it and want to move back she did not want to get rid of several peices of furniture which ended up in my garage. she has recently decided that i can get rid of it

so...i have several items (2 futons one of which has a solid wood frame that coverts from couch to bed, solid oak entertainment center-shaped like a backwards "L" with glass doors, brand new computer ready desk (still in the original box) L shaped with all the little cubbies and shelves, as well as some household appliances (in excellent condition) and household goods(dishes, pots and pans, LOADS OF SERVING DISHES.... i also have (my contribution to this effort) a like new barbie car (kids used it maybe 6 times, since then it's been store inside) as well as a very nice art easle (for the kiddie set).

I do not want to schlep this stuff to goodwill (i would have to pay for a small moving truck). so is there anyone in proximity to me (northern california) or interested in traveling to me that would like any of these items?

i truly want to clear out this stuff before christmas, and i think it would be great if someone just establishing an apartment, dorm room or home could benefit from it.

so if you have any interest in this p.m. me and we can work out arrangements.

 

[tifandjim]

Although I am not anywhere near you, I am sure that someone on here could use any of those items. I must say....what a nice offer to extend to all of us!!

 

[safetymom]

Goodwill, Salvation Army will come with a truck to pick the items up if no one wants them.

 

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

You could also try www.freecycle.org. Search for a group near you and offer the furniture there or find a member who is looking for furniture.

 

[chris1gill]

You could also post it on Craig's list (in your area).... I've given away a ton of stuff on it, including furniture...

http://boston.craigslist.org/

 

[Nancy]

If there are any relief agencies in your area taking donations for hurricane victims I would give them a call. Those that lost everything could use the furniture to help rebuild their lives.

 

[Laurajean1014]

Thank you for the offer, but the only closeness we share is that our states both start with "C."

Your local Humane Society will pick up. They are almost always overlooked as a contribution or charity and are in desperate need of charity. Woof.

 

[LadyyRedd]

I second Freecycle. I've been able to get rid of stuff FAST through there! Stuff you'd be amazed anyone would want. But I guess it's true that if it's free, someone will want it.

Or, if it's in good shape, call www.vva.org and schedule a pickup. It's tax deductible.

Kimya

 

[barkley]

I second Freecycle. I've been able to get rid of stuff FAST through there! Stuff you'd be amazed anyone would want. But I guess it's true that if it's free, someone will want it.

Or, if it's in good shape, call www.vva.org and schedule a pickup. It's tax deductible.

Kimya

thanks so much for the link! all of the charitable orgs. i contacted either did not do pickup's or only did them randomly and in that case you were left up to chance as to when they would be in the area, and they wanted you to leave everything in the driveway (NOT GOING TO HAPPEN-we have to many folks who scavange, i would end up with everything tossed all over the neighborhood ). i see that they serve my county so i am going to give them a call right now.

 

[CathrynRose]

so...i have several items (2 futons one of which has a solid wood frame that coverts from couch to bed,

so if you have any interest in this p.m. me and we can work out arrangements.

Maaaaaan - what I wouldnt give to be living in Northern California right now...

My oldest decided he would "love" a fouton - this is after we just bought him a new, reallllly nice twin bed... and sheets, and comforters.

Oh well - I hope you find a good home for it. BTW - anything you havent gotten rid of, have you tried http://www.freecycle.org/ ???

Pretty cool message board where you can do exactly what youre doing here... and the stuff seems to get scooped up in minutes.