What to do with old chinaware?
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I'm currently in the process of un-stuffing my house, and some of that stuff is old china that found its way to me from various family members. I can't imagine ever using it, but I'm not sure what exactly to do with it. I looked online and it appears that at least some of the stuff has some value. But really I'd just be happy for it to go someplace where it's used and appreciated.
Any suggestion on places in the Capital Region where it could be sold or donated?
There is probably so much stuff like this in so many attics and basements.
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Put it on craigslist for free
Give it to Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
Garage Sale
... said CAOD on Sep 30, 2014 at 12:40 PM | link
You can sell it to replacements.com, but their prices are very low, especially when you look at what they sell them for. They don't take everything; you figure out what the pattern is on their website (they'll help if you can't find it) and ask them for a quote.
You could possibly also sell it through a consignment store, say, Ben's Jammin' Treasures or Something Olde, Something New.
... said Chris on Sep 30, 2014 at 1:19 PM | link
The Habitat Restore on Fuller Road now has a home goods/knickknacks section--perfect place to donate stuff like that.
... said Rebecca on Sep 30, 2014 at 2:14 PM | link
I had an artist friend use some broken china plates we had, that had some meaning to us, re-purpose them into a mosaic frame for a mirror.
... said Melanie on Sep 30, 2014 at 3:55 PM | link
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants in Albany usually collects donations of gently-used housewares to help newcomers get established.
http://www.refugees.org/about-us/where-we-work/albany/
... said Jess on Sep 30, 2014 at 6:41 PM | link
Historic Albany Foundation has a yearly fundraiser & silent auction at their event called Moveable Fest . The proceeds collected go on to further their preservation efforts in Albany. Call 518 465 0876 for further information.
... said Shadi Khadivi on Oct 2, 2014 at 4:30 PM | link
The Treasure Chest on Hamilton and S. Swan in Albany. Proceeds directly benefit the Albany Damien Center which supports people affected by HIV/AIDS.
... said Bonfire on Oct 3, 2014 at 10:30 AM | link