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Anonymous wrote:I have a rubberwood dining set that is solid but has been scratched by my kids over the years. It could be sanded and refinished, but I can't do that in my apartment. Would any local charities take a fixer-upper like that?

Considered having it refinished by someone and continuing to use it?

That's like getting rid of a good vehicle because the tires wore out.

Thanks for the advice, all. I don't want to keep the table because it doesn't fit well in our new apartment.

Anonymous wrote:I have a rubberwood dining set that is solid but has been scratched by my kids over the years. It could be sanded and refinished, but I can't do that in my apartment. Would any local charities take a fixer-upper like that?

Considered having it refinished by someone and continuing to use it?

That's like getting rid of a good vehicle because the tires wore out.

Savers might take it. They do take things ans trash them too so who knows.

Anonymous wrote:Yes, churches sometimes support immigrants in part by helping them with housing and donated furnishings.

My DHs church was involved in that but the demand has dropped off with the steep decline in immigration so this option may not longer be available.

I would suggest Facebook marketplace. Take a really good photo of the table, maybe styled in a trendy way. If the table could fit into an suv, say so. People would rather make a few trips with their suv then bother with borrowing a truck. If the item is still for sale somewhere, provide a link so people can see what it would cost new.

Check with A Wider Circle; they will tell you whether they can use it. If so, you can drop it off immediately or you can schedule a pickup, but you might have to wait a while.

https://awidercircle.org/

Sadly I think the failure of Kaiyo suggests it’s just too costly logistically to connect used furniture to the people who want/need it.

I couldn’t give away our old table 4 years ago. It was gorgeous (a long time ago) but still had great structure, bones, design. It was a pedestal with a leaf from crate and barrel (4-6 seats), and I don’t have the skill (or then, the time or space) to revamp it.

I tried posting it, leaving it out for a few days on our curb. In that neighborhood, everything free got picked up. I made sure my post indicated it was a free project. Later I tried charging $20 for it, so it didn’t get ignored.

I went ahead and called the garbage bc they would use their large item truck to trash it. They did, and it was so sad. It got smashed and at least it was entertaining for my little kids to watch.

No, definitely give it away via Facebook or similar. Do not involve a nonprofit. The cost of transporting and refinishing it would be much higher than replacement.

Habitat for Humanity Restore or Community Forklift.

Yes, churches sometimes support immigrants in part by helping them with housing and donated furnishings.

facebook marketplace for free. Some people (like me!) love a good project.

I have a rubberwood dining set that is solid but has been scratched by my kids over the years. It could be sanded and refinished, but I can't do that in my apartment. Would any local charities take a fixer-upper like that?