Does anyone need to get rid of items???

milawol

Hello fellow collectors! I've been doing some "spring" cleaning around my home. Mainly because I am a Disney fanatic! Over many years I have accumulated a ton of Disney Collector items they become somewhat of a burden in parts of my home. As a collector find it hard to sometimes let go of items mainly because I felt that people wouldn't care for them as I did and they would jut become a waste and that is definitely not what I want. So I did some research on what I could possibly do with all my Disney Collector items. I came across a Christian Charity Organization called Collectibles With Causes. When I started to read about their organization I started to become more and more interested! I thought it was really awesome that I found a Charity Organization that was specifically for Collectors like us who are looking to donate their collections. By us donating items to Collectibles With Causes we help out families who are in need in our communities. This Charity is even nationwide. Big plus for me! Even though Collectibles With Causes greatly benefits the needy and pride themselves on their charitable works they also make sure the donors are taken care of. Donating your Collectors items, whatever they may be gets us great tax and financial benefits! I figured I could not go wrong with this Charity and of coarse I didn't. I got to de clutter my home and at the same time I helped the needy. And not to mention the financial benefits! I don't think there is a more rewarding feeling then giving back and knowing I made a difference in someone's life. So if anyone is looking for a way to get rid of some Collectors items I would definitely check out this Christian Charity Organization! Its a win for us all.

Davis

Seems fishy.....

Besides, I've already sent most of my graded Mickey Mantles to Prince Nobu in Nigeria for a lump sum cashiers check that should arriving any day now.

MrNearMint

<< <i>Seems fishy.....

Besides, I've already sent most of my graded Mickey Mantles to Prince Nobu in Nigeria for a lump sum cashiers check that should arriving any day now. >>



I got bad news, I don't think you'll be getting that cashiers check anytime soon!

vintagefun

Questionable first post, to be honest. I feel a little like a target of a phishing scam, but to answer the question...

We have a Boys and Girls Club opening up locally, and I have considered offering up to them a bunch of 3200 ct boxes of late 80s and some unopened boxes with the idea that they could build sets or do whatever they want with them. I won't miss then and if it gets a kid or two interested, mission accomplished. But it needs to be something I can drop off locally.

Best of luck. Sounds like a good cause.

MrNearMint

I just checked out the website. It says you can actually receive a free vacation for donating items, sounds legit to me!

dennis07

The parent company is Works of Life Intl. Ministries.
Their network is broad.
With Causes Charitable Network
Online Car Donation
Real Estate with Causes
Collectibles with Causes
Boats with Causes
Computers with Causes
Timeshare Donations

MyDaughtersNameIsMattingly

I'm afraid to even vote in the poll.

dtkk49a

Most of these charities are suspect. I had a huge box of commons I was going to donate, but my nephew stopped by the other day and wanted them. Saved me postage.

Davis

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<< <i>Seems fishy.....

Besides, I've already sent most of my graded Mickey Mantles to Prince Nobu in Nigeria for a lump sum cashiers check that should arriving any day now. >>



I got bad news, I don't think you'll be getting that cashiers check anytime soon! >>



What? I'm fairly certain it's coming...it's probably just held up in customs.
Regardless, I'm going to be rolling in cash soon once I receive my suitcase of cash disguised as black paper. It's an inheritance from a family I didn't even know was living in Ghana! They showed me how to wash the black paper coating off the stacks of $100 bills. I just had to Western Union $500 to help with the upfront shipping and handling costs. Can't wait for the big pay day!

charrigan

<< <i>The parent company is Works of Life Intl. Ministries.


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Timeshare Donations >>





And, there it is!

mlbfan2

I'm impressed that it's the spammer's first post and he already knows how to post links here!

milawol

Sorry guys if my efforts in promoting a worthy cause is offending some of you. I just really needed to get rid of some things and their charity took a load off me. As collectors we all know our collections could get out of hand especially for a dedicated collector like myself.

PMKAY

<< <i>Sorry guys if my efforts in promoting a worthy cause is offending some of you. I just really needed to get rid of some things and their charity took a load off me. As collectors we all know our collections could get out of hand especially for a dedicated collector like myself. >>



You lost me when you started overusing exclamation marks!

milawol

Well the charity I donated to didn't ask for any kind of money upfront for my shipping costs. That was taken care of by their organization. The fact that they needed that much money upfront for your shipping seems fishy to me. But best of luck sir.

milawol

Well that's unfortunate! I guess I'm just overly passionate for good causes?

PMKAY

<< <i>Well that's unfortunate! I guess I'm just overly passionate for good causes? >>



Of coarse you are!

Davis

This week: your collection of Mickey Mouse ears.
Last week: Your Boat and Your House!

Maybe I can ease myself the burden of home ownership and give it to you? Can you take my car off my hands too (oil changes are SOOO annoying!)?

Davis

<< <i>Of coarse you are! >>


I lol'd

charrigan

<< <i>This week: your collection of Mickey Mouse ears.
Last week: Your Boat and Your House! >>

milawol

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<< <i>Of coarse you are! >>


I lol'd >>



You can donate whatever you would like to someone in need. As for me I already have a home and car but thank you. I was just trying to promote something that helped me out that maybe other people could also take advantage of. Its the responsible thing to do.

Gemyanks10

This takes the cake for the weirdest thread of the year! Awesome stuff, thanks for the laughs and the overall..well..."weirdness"...

Gemyanks10

If anyone here wants a ton of 1986 or 1987 Donruss Highlights baseball that definitely won't "10" for whatever reason, come on over and grab them. I don't know what to do with them. I've thought about putting them in the firepit or just throwing them out, but just seems like such a waste.

milawol

Is my consistence in donating worrying some of you? I came to this forum to promote a wonderful organization that is a part of a funding collective that seeks to help those in need in any way possible. Does this mean I give to multiple charities? Yes. Your efforts to diminish my credibility have no effect on the legitimacy of these organizations. Yes, I promoted the nonprofit I gave my boat to and yes I am going the same for my collectibles. I firmly believe in giving back to help those in need while I myself may be fortunate enough to have certain luxuries. I am grateful so I dedicate my time not only to give, but also to steer others towards giving. I posted so that others may find valuable knowledge needed to know before giving anywhere themselves. These nonprofit charities are free of cost to the donor, allow donors to receive tax benefits as a thank you from the government, and help lives of families and individuals seeking help. I am proud to share my experiences and knowledge and hope anyone reading may find the benefit in charitable giving as I have myself.

bishop

Anytime I am considering a request for a donation to a charitable group I check their rating with Charity Navigator and or Charity Watch. If they have a low rating or no rating I pass. There are plenty of high rated groups out there with needs to take chances on a little known group.

Stone193

<< <i>Anytime I am considering a request for a donation to a charitable group I check their rating with Charity Navigator and or Charity Watch. If they have a low rating or no rating I pass. There are plenty of high rated groups out there with needs to take chances on a little known group. >>

+1

dtkk49a

After I saw how the Sept 11th and Haiti Earthquake donation money was spent, I always think twice about donating money. I am a sucker for the wounded vet charities though.

Stone193

At this point I wouldn't mind if "mil" went "awol."

lightningboy

I actually used Collectibles With Causes a few years ago without any problems. I donated about 75,000 sports cards (early 80's through mid 90's). They came out to my house loaded everything up themselves and I received the tax deducible forms with their charitable id#. Worked out fine on my taxes and hopefully worked out fine for some fellow collectors (kids). I will say that I still have the original form and it did not indicate anything about a free vacation.

MULLINS5

Will you pick-up 20,000 1989 Topps Hockey cards?

rcmb3220

So how do they re-sell the collectables they receive? What percentage of proceeds go to charity?

milawol

<< <i>Will you pick-up 20,000 1989 Topps Hockey cards? >>




Yes they take all kinds of collectibles. They have a form on their website [L=]http://www.collectibleswithcauses.org[/L] that is super easy to fill out. It took me no more then 4 minutes. Check it out

MULLINS5

Question...how does the charity work? Do you take the collectibles, sell, then donate a portion to charities? Or do you donate the collectibles to kids?

If you sell the collectibles, would you be willing to pick-up other items? My fiancee says I hoard. I have an old AC unit in the shed. Works nice.

If you don't take these kind of items then I have a piece of the Apollo 3 aircraft! This should qualify as a collectible, even though it looks like an AC unit.

milawol

<< <i>Question...how does the charity work? Do you take the collectibles, sell, then donate a portion to charities? Or do you donate the collectibles to kids?

If you sell the collectibles, would you be willing to pick-up other items? My fiancee says I hoard. I have an old AC unit in the shed. Works nice.

If you don't take these kind of items then I have a piece of the Apollo 3 aircraft! This should qualify as a collectible, even though it looks like an AC unit. >>



im only a donor so your going to have to talk to them about that. I do know that if you would like your donation to so somewhere specific such as kids you can state that on the form.

Davis

<< <i>im only a donor so your going to have to talk to them about that. I do know that if you would like your donation to so somewhere specific such as kids you can state that on the form. >>



You don't think anyone here actually believes you, do you? You've already been outed as a forum spammer, promoting a web of sketchy charities. See Here and Here.

Unless you can tell me how to make $80/hour working at home or show me how you've lost weight using body wraps so I can join your multi-level marketing fun, I think you can move on to some other forums.

WinPitcher

Wow, tuff crowd...

milawol

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<< <i>im only a donor so your going to have to talk to them about that. I do know that if you would like your donation to so somewhere specific such as kids you can state that on the form. >>



You don't think anyone here actually believes you, do you? You've already been outed as a forum spammer, promoting a web of sketchy charities. See Here and Here.

Unless you can tell me how to make $80/hour working at home or show me how you've lost weight using body wraps so I can join your multi-level marketing fun, I think you can move on to some other forums. >>



Like i have stated before i am promoting a charity that i have used before and it worked out fine for me. Your allowed to have your own opinions if someone suspects that this isn't a legitimate charity organization that is fine they can chose any other charity to donate to. Either way if it is getting donated to a charity organization they are doing a fantastic thing by helping many in need! And THAT is my ultimate goal to promote giving (: Have a fantastic day

BostonAmericans

I am just going to leave this right here:

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As the guys blog post says - Scam? unknown. Sketchy? Yes.

I'd rather throw my unwanteds in the pool and take the loss.

DanBessette

<< <i>I am just going to leave this right here:

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As the guys blog post says - Scam? unknown. Sketchy? Yes. >>



That was a great read.

dennis07

"I'd rather throw my unwanteds in the pool and take the loss"


Actually 88 Donruss and 89 Fleer baseball cards do really well in the compost pile. Within a few
month there is no trace left.