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Originally Posted by Michael 61
I’m moving to TV in December from Colorado. I am in the process of down-sizing now in preparation of my move. Though hard (I’m getting rid of lots of expensive sweaters and jackets, and lots of items I’ve collected over the years), it’s also kind of cathartic. I need some feedback from you folks of what you wish you would have discarded prior to bringing with you to TV, but also, what did you get rid of in your haste to downsize, that you wish you now had. Here is my thinking, and let me know if I’m on track:
Getting rid of:
- Most of my winter jackets, sweaters, hats, gloves - only keeping two mid-weight jackets and a few light weight sweaters.
- Any clothing item that I have not worn in the past year.
- Most all of books, cookbooks.
- Most of my collectibles, and curio items - don’t want stuff that collects dust - looking for a minimalist and stream-lined look in my new Florida home.
- Bookcases, Curio Cabinets and China buffet/hutch.
- Not bringing a single furniture item - buying all new in Florida - want neutral and light colors - not my current Oak, Rocky-Mt style lodge furniture.
- All paintings, framed art, etc - want all new, something that is more Florida-like.
- Most tableware - getting rid of most china patterns - only bringing two styles- one formal and one casual.
- Ditching my car in Colorado- will buy something new in Florida.
I’m just bringing some clothing items, some kitchen stuff, family photos, a few personal items of sentimental value and that’s it - I’d say 90% of what is currently in my home is heading to Goodwill. Please let me know if this is a reasonable plan and strategy.
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You seem to have given a lot of thought to this. Why would you seek advise from others who do not know you or what you have. I had and have a lot of STUFF. I held 6-7 garage sales, reminder I had a lot of stuff. My typical garage sale I made 2-4,000 a day. I sold several hundred items on ebay. Some sold for shocking amounts of money, far more than what people will pay at a garage sale. It is far more difficult to do now as you must collect and pay TAX. Metals I took to a recycling place. I had many spools of wire, if, I recall scrap o copper was around 2.00 a pound.
Assuming you have STUFF with value that you don't want you can hire a prof? to price it and sell it for you. They will take roughly 1/3 but you will get 2/3rd more than the nothing that goodwill will give you. Tax deductions? Today under the new tax code fewer people itemize so tax deductions are worthless.