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[quote=Anonymous]Mom (widow) died a few weeks ago and I finally finished cleaning out her place.  A lot of things are temporarily stored in boxes in my garage.  I donated a lot of stuff, kept the better furniture like Ethan Allen, to give to kids etc.  The problem is I have boxes and boxes of Wedgewood jasperware and Waterford crystal (made in Ireland, pre-2000).  The Wedgewood jasperware while pretty is not very functional.  I have tried to give away the crystal and Wedgewood to family members, both close and extended.  Even offered to a few close friends. There is very little interest. Not that I blame them. After all I'm trying to offer it to them too.  My daughter took one pair of candlesticks.  I took one pair too, plus a tray for jewelry.   But I'm still left with boxes.  I guess I'll use the vases. But even the large jasperware wedgwood platters are not for practical use.  Family member suggested that I donate to thrift store. If it were cheaper Czech crystal etc., I wouldn't hesitate.  But this collection has been built up by my mother for 50 years and us not cheap.  But how many crystal candlesticks does one need? I am a gen x and just never collected these things like my mother's generation.  Thoughts??  And yes I feel a little guilt bc I don't love the idea of all this extra stuff to store, sintain and clean. While I am not a minimalist, I do like minimal clutter and don't care to collect stuff unless I can actually use it.

I know I must not be the only one inheriting a boatload of fine crystal and China.  Thoughts?[/quote]

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