Comment on What's the proper way to get rid of books?
Fartbutt@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I don’t have a direct answer, but I will say be careful about giving them to Goodwill or what-have-you, or at least check first. I donated a mound of great contemporary books and the guy receiving them said they throw out anything that has marks on the page side or any wear on the cover.
Not to say all thrift shops toss them, but some do.
Goodwill is also … objectionable, to say the least. And many alternatives fund insidious “missionary” work or anti-choice women’s housing. Check your charities closely to make sure they align with your values, whatever they may be.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodwill_Industries
cbsnews.com/…/goodwill-head-who-makes-164000-fire…
BloodSlut@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Although i think it’s great that secondhand places are concerned about the condition of items, i feel like it’s gotten a bit ridiculous.
I’ve gotten brand new things straight from the manufacturer that were in poorer conditon than some of the things they’ve turned down. And I’m not really comfortable using craigslist or facebook marketplace or the like so i end up feelling bad about tossing perfectly fine stuff.
AmidFuror@kbin.social 1 year ago
Sounds like they are pickier than a Peruvian money changer.