Survey #186 Response from Anonymous user

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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.
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Statement #2: When I give something away, I accept that I have no further claim to it, which gives me peace of mind.
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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.
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Statement #4: I find it discouraging when I give useful and valuable things to friends and family who don't appreciate it.
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Statement #5: Worrying about what happens to things after you give them away is letting stuff hold too much power over you.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about giving things away to family members, friends, neighbors, or other people you know?I definitely ask if they would like to have the item. If they do, fine & if they don't, that is fine too. I move it on for someone else to chose it at a charity like Good Will. If it is an expensive item and not outdated, I may as a few people if they want it..but if they say no, I donate it. I've never sold anything but I may try for one weekend at a flea market to sell about 100 items of clothing that still have tags on them. I will charge 1/3 of the price on the tag. If that sale does not prove useful..a one shot deal, they will get donated. My roommate was a fashionista and she passed away, leaving a hoard of clothes. Everything without tags on it, were already donated..abt 7 SUV loads of clothes went to charity.
What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about donating items to a charity, shelter, or unknown recipient?I would like a receipt to deduct off my taxes.

I like to donate to places where I like and agree with their mission. I have donated to a local library's jewelry and accessory sale..over 70 handbags, over 35 wallets and over 200 scarves. I donated art & crafts dupolies to my church's senior programming groups. I donated bigger bags that can hold clothing to a woman's shelter. I donate lots of things to Good Will & St. Vincent DePaul thrift stores. I had 2 roommates that I rented to that died from cancer and left a household of stuff for me to sort and get rid of.
What is your all-time favorite hand-me-down, cast-off, or regifted item?Not sure.
Name one or more of your favorite Clutter Fairy-isms (e.g., “thin the herd”) or decluttering and organizing mnemonic devices (e.g., OHIO—Only Handle It Once).GETMO..good enough to move on
Here’s your chance to ask Gayle and Ed any question you’re curious about. It need not be related to this survey’s topic(s).My roommate passed away and was estranged from her family. I am not sure what to do with her sentimental items such as family pictures, diplomas, and items related to her parent's deaths...like death certificates and important financial papers. No siblings or agents are alive. Her 2 nephew's want nothing to do with her and made that abundantly clear.
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