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Clothing Conundrum

Anonymous032819 — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 01:06:02 GMT

Doing some spring cleaning, and I think that I'm finally ready to clean my dad's bedroom.

I don't know what to do with his clothes.

Some are still in original packaging, never worn.

There are not any consignment shops in my area (like they are open now anyway)

I have never sold on E-Bay, so I wouldn't know how to go about doing that.

Second hand stores are closed, and even if they do re-open some time in the future, who would buy clothing from there?

I hate the thought of throwing his clothes in to the trash, but is that my only option?

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JasoninBoston — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 01:13:46 GMT

What about searching in Google under "how to donate clothes in______" And put in the name of your city or town?

Near where I live there are several places to donate and all have drop off locations or boxes to put the clothes in.

I also know people who have sold clothing online--through sites like Poshmark and others..... So that could be something to check out as well. But I think they may only accept designer stuff.

The nice thing about donations is you can ask for a receipt for tax deductions as well.

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threecees — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 01:16:37 GMT

I would never be able to throw them in the trash.

I would package them up and wait for Goodwill etc, to open.

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SharkE — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 01:17:01 GMT

Most towns have bins at popular places like Walmart or in the corner of a business. Salvation Army, etc.

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lovescats — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 01:17:01 GMT

I give my clothes to a local charity and while they are not accepting donations now they called me and said they would be happy to take the clothes after this is over. I had a donation scheduled for April.

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sunshine45 — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 01:17:06 GMT

it wont last forever......and people will be needing clothes.

contact gogreendrop.com or pickupplease.org or any other local charitable group to arrange a pickup of his items when they are back up a running again.

please dont throw them away.

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jannabelle1 — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 01:17:20 GMT

Oh dear, please don't throw your dad's clothes in the trash. The landfills don't need things like that. Just put them in large bags and store them until the 2nd hand stores open back up, and I'm sure they will be much appreciated by a lot of folks.

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KarenQVC — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 01:20:18 GMT

Check out Give Back Box. They give you a free postage paid label (ask for USPS for free pick up). Then pack in cardboard box and get a date from USPS. Easy.

If you pick the charity, they will charge you a small amount. I always pick the free label and it always goes to different Goodwills.

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SeaMaiden — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 01:34:41 GMT

Do something else...come back to this in a few months.

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Anonymous032819 — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 01:37:01 GMT

@KarenQVC wrote:
Check out Give Back Box. They give you a free postage paid label (ask for USPS for free pick up). Then pack in cardboard box and get a date from USPS. Easy.

If you pick the charity, they will charge you a small amount. I always pick the free label and it always goes to different Goodwills.

@KarenQVC

I like that idea of the Give Back Box!

I have never heard of them, but this appeals to me!

I want to say Thank-You to {{{{{everyone}}}}} for your wonderful suggestions!

I hated the thought of tossing his clothes in to the trash, because of the landfill problem, and knew that there just had to be another option out there.

Again, thanks everyone for your wonderful suggestions!

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RedTop — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 01:43:36 GMT

@Anonymous032819,

Check to see if you have local churches or male homeless shelters that may be interested in your dads clothes.

Several churches in my area of WV take donations of good, clean clothing for families in need. They usually have all the women’s and children’s clothes/shoes they need, but rarely have much variety for men.

My husband donates his extra wide shoes to Union Mission; they are saved specifically for a local man who needs that size and width, and is thrilled to get them.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 02:12:18 GMT

@Anonymous032819 I donated my dad's things to the Salvation Army. There are also veteran's organizations as well as church groups and shelters that take donations. For heaven's sake don't trash things that are so needed by others.

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roeroe1005 — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 02:15:23 GMT

Please don't throw your dad's clothes out.

I agree with holding on to them and donating them when this mess is over. The pieces that are still in packaging should be no problem.

A men's homeless shelter, or YMCA, would probably take them.

My sister and I did the same just about a year ago - cleaning out our dad's things. I know what you are dealing with.

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Twins Mom — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 02:21:15 GMT

In my area there is a Savers that I believe is connected to the Vietnam Vetrans. People line up on senior citizen day to get in and purchase at a discount. People appreciate nice clean clothing, not necessarily design ers. Many people look for relatives in senior living arrangements that need more clothes or different sizes. Clothes get good homes.

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happycat — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 03:26:29 GMT

I don't know if you would be interested or not, but there are some ladies in my area who make "memory quilts" out of loved ones old clothing. I wish I had had one made out of my grandparents old clothing, but I knew nothing about it at the time.

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SandySparkles — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 03:53:18 GMT

@happycat I have never heard of a memory quilt, but think it is a beautiful way to honor the memory of our loved ones, and their belongings. It made me smile, and I teared up just thinking about such a heartfelt gesture. That was a wonderful suggestion to her.😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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happycat — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:41:32 GMT

Thank you, sweet lady @SandySparkles. To me, it would be like getting a hug from that deceased loved one. I teared up the first time I had heard of them too and I just wish I had known about them earlier.

I have seen a few that mothers have had made out of some of their childrens favorite clothes too after they child out grew them, and those are neat as well.

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goldensrbest — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:17:15 GMT

Don't throw away, box them and wait until salvation army opens up,home less shelters.

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Imaoldhippie — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:23:11 GMT

You could donate them to the Veterans. Contact your local VA and find out the details.

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Cats3000 — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:24:05 GMT

Of course not. Get the stuff together in a neat pile and see if there's a Salvation Army or Goodwill Industries in your area that is making pick-ups. Or wait until consignment and second-hand stores reopen.

As to who buys from consignment and second-hand stores? They were doing tremendous businesses before the virus. Lots of people buy from them and get good deals on good clothing. Don't present yourself as a snob.