framer
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Couldn't sale or give away ours finally loaded on forks went to the burn pile.
Backhoe More than one way to get rid of Piano
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The be honest, the grudge started when I had to get that thing into the house. We had a tenuous relationship ever since. Now, I finally have closure.
OK, fine, "I always hated that piano, it was ugly the stool broke and some of the keys did not work", there I said it.
Joel
OK, fine, "I always hated that piano, it was ugly the stool broke and some of the keys did not work", there I said it.
Joel
kattywumpus
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Too bad you had no opportunities for donating it; the tax right off could have been sweet. Might have help you finance another attachment.
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bp fick
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No bone to pick, no argument to start, but donating requires someone who actually wants it. Agencies qualified to grant a tax donation credit want/need donations of things of worth and value. Period.
Such agencies, clubs, churches, etc get saddled with junk, and that's all it is oft time, junk, and end up having to bear the cost of disposal. Do that Salvation Army, church, school or club a favor and if a donation is to be made in kind, (the legal term) please be sure the donation has actual value, or it is not a donation. End of speech. Worked a lifetime in that field and maybe just a wee bit sensitive.
Now back to our regularly scheduled programming.
kattywumpus
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Hey "bp fick" I understand your concern, but there is a different between offering the item then just dumping it on someone else. Plus to get the tax write off now you need a receipt from the organization so this forces the person making the donation to present the item(s) to representative of the organization.
Over the last five years I have made many donations, primary to Goodwill, Salvation Army, and Habitat for Humanity. While it normally takes more effort then just throwing it in the dumpster I wish I started donating sooner. I now keep a card on my wallet with my area support organizations that take donations. When I have something to get rid of I make a few calls first before heading to the dump or throwing it in the dumpster. While sometimes after checking the item the organization does not want it, it surprises me now many things their do want.
My last donation was scrap metal to Habitat for Humanity. I was cleaning out a basement of an apartment building I owned and came across some boxes of scrap pipe fittings. I knew the closest scrap metal yard was 30 minutes way but the Restore was just 5 minutes away. So I called, I told the manager I did not think any of fitting could be reused but was all scrap metal. She said they maintain metal piles for the scrap value. When I backed the truck up to their loading dock and she saw the boxes of copper, brass, and cast iron fitting and pipe pieces a big smile went across her face. Her next words were "It is great, it should top off our scrap metal dumpsters and we can get some money for a project we are working on!" That was worth more to me then the time saving and nice donation receipt.
Over the last five years I have made many donations, primary to Goodwill, Salvation Army, and Habitat for Humanity. While it normally takes more effort then just throwing it in the dumpster I wish I started donating sooner. I now keep a card on my wallet with my area support organizations that take donations. When I have something to get rid of I make a few calls first before heading to the dump or throwing it in the dumpster. While sometimes after checking the item the organization does not want it, it surprises me now many things their do want.
My last donation was scrap metal to Habitat for Humanity. I was cleaning out a basement of an apartment building I owned and came across some boxes of scrap pipe fittings. I knew the closest scrap metal yard was 30 minutes way but the Restore was just 5 minutes away. So I called, I told the manager I did not think any of fitting could be reused but was all scrap metal. She said they maintain metal piles for the scrap value. When I backed the truck up to their loading dock and she saw the boxes of copper, brass, and cast iron fitting and pipe pieces a big smile went across her face. Her next words were "It is great, it should top off our scrap metal dumpsters and we can get some money for a project we are working on!" That was worth more to me then the time saving and nice donation receipt.
bp fick
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kattywampus, nice report. Thanks.
Some of these organizations buildings at their back dock area, sadly, becomes a dumping ground, after hours. Organizations that have drop off days soon learn to be a bit fussy and control the donating process. Sadly, they just have to. Garbage fees have skyrocketed.
Yes, the organization gives a receipt of donation, but as you know, the donating person assigns the value and/or claims the value. The church/charity does not assign any value.
Back in the day, we would get a phone call almost weekly from very well meaning older ladies looking to donate (which means take off their hands) a cheesy home organ. These were very popular in the 60's and there are seemingly thousands of them out there and they are now being disposed of. They have no value. Heavy, broken older pianos are somewhat similar. Hard things to get rid of and awkward to remove.
The OP's solution was rather fun. I enjoyed it.
Some of these organizations buildings at their back dock area, sadly, becomes a dumping ground, after hours. Organizations that have drop off days soon learn to be a bit fussy and control the donating process. Sadly, they just have to. Garbage fees have skyrocketed.
Yes, the organization gives a receipt of donation, but as you know, the donating person assigns the value and/or claims the value. The church/charity does not assign any value.
Back in the day, we would get a phone call almost weekly from very well meaning older ladies looking to donate (which means take off their hands) a cheesy home organ. These were very popular in the 60's and there are seemingly thousands of them out there and they are now being disposed of. They have no value. Heavy, broken older pianos are somewhat similar. Hard things to get rid of and awkward to remove.
The OP's solution was rather fun. I enjoyed it.
OP
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It is getting hard here to donate
I had a perfect tv that no one would take I get the toxic materials thing but the tv was perfect
The piano had non functional keys and had not been maintained in forever we got it free years ago
Was fun to destroy and that is coming from a guy who's new ski boat is a 1991 and my daily driver is a 2002 ford ranger and my weekend luxury boat hauler is a 1999 durango
I definately make the most I can out of most things
Been a good post though and keeps the importance of donating up front and center
Joel
I had a perfect tv that no one would take I get the toxic materials thing but the tv was perfect
The piano had non functional keys and had not been maintained in forever we got it free years ago
Was fun to destroy and that is coming from a guy who's new ski boat is a 1991 and my daily driver is a 2002 ford ranger and my weekend luxury boat hauler is a 1999 durango
I definately make the most I can out of most things
Been a good post though and keeps the importance of donating up front and center
Joel