Survey #186 Response from SM

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Statement #1: When I give valuable things to friends or family, I worry that they will turn around and give them away.
Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agree
Statement #2: When I give something away, I accept that I have no further claim to it, which gives me peace of mind.
Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agree
Statement #3: I only give things on the condition that the recipients will involve me in any decisions about the future disposition of things I’ve given them.
Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agree
Statement #4: I find it discouraging when I give useful and valuable things to friends and family who don't appreciate it.
Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agree
Statement #5: Worrying about what happens to things after you give them away is letting stuff hold too much power over you.
Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agree
Statement #6: It means a lot to me that my children recognize and understand the importance and value of items from our family’s history.
Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agree
Statement #7: Even though my stuff has become a burden in my life, it’s hard to let go of good things to people who don’t appreciate them.
Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agree
Statement #8: Remaining attached to our stuff and feeling like we need to find a good home for each item arises out of a need to remain in control.
Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agree
Statement #9: When people don’t want the thing you give to them, it isn’t a judgment on you or the value of your gift.
Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agree
What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about giving things away to family members, friends, neighbors, or other people you know?1. Is it part of our family's history?
2. Is the value in my head instead of actual money value?
3. How much would the item be worth in time and effort to try to sell it? My time is worth at least $15 -50 per item, by the
time I clean it, list it, deal with questions, get it picked up, etc. If it's worth less than $50, why not just give it for
free or donate it ?
4. Do they need the item more than I do?
What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about donating items to a charity, shelter, or unknown recipient?Is the charity a true known non-profit (like the Salvation Army) or is it a thrift store that resells donated items to make profit for the ownersl (like Value Village)?

Can someone we know/trust vouch for the shelter or recipient? Clothing of my MIL's went to a Women's Shelter that a friend works at. She had vetted it and I trust her judgement. Some things from my parents' home went to people unknown to us who were known to others in the community. If they needed it and we had it, we gave it freely.
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