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Charity Ends at Home
In the wake of the new television was the question of what to do with the old one. It is, after all, in perfect working order - it’s just surplus to requirements. So Chris decided to give it to a charity shop for them to do what they will with it. It should, we considered, raise a few quid for someone.
Turns out however, that none of them (or at least any within easy staggering distance) will take it. Electrical goods have become a no-no it seems since they require a certificate of electrical somethingorother to be sold again so it’s just easier for them not to bother.
Same was true when our old furniture got taken away from the old flat. We had to make sure they all had fire-retardancy labels or they wouldn’t be taken - and of course that huge tag is usually one of the first things to have its string cut.
So, despite our best intentions it looks like the TV is just going to have to go outside the block with a “it works” label on it in order to get nicked, rather than raising money for a good cause.
It’s getting so you can’t even try to do your bit for charity these days.
Unless you’re being chugged on the street, of course.
Posted on August 26, 2007 | Filed Under Musings, My So-Called Life
Comments
Response left by emma on August 26th, 2007
Don’t forget freecycle. I’m sure that someone there will take it. I think the charity shops can’t sell it as it might be inclined to explode and they don’t want to be sued!
Response left by Pandemonia on August 27th, 2007
Oh, I understand *why* it’s just still rather irritating that our culture has come to this.
We thought about Freecyle. But we need it gone ASAP and previous experience has not been entirely positive.
Response left by Rob on August 28th, 2007
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The charity shops round my way….and there are a fair few…are tremendously picky about what items they will take. After a big clear out last year of old, but hardly worn, clothes the delightful old granny at the local Oxfam glanced upon them with the same distain as Victoria Beckham in a Primark store on Bank Holiday Monday.