I had hundreds of hard cover books and called a Literacy Program and they gladly came with a pickup which they loaded and took all. The front wheels almost came off the ground it was so heavy. We did use Craigs list and had great luck on big/expensive items. Had people make an appt to see item and met them outside with my husband and neighbors around and accepted cash only. Include good photos in pix with exact measurements or description which eliminates the looky-loos and when the first person showed for an item I sold it even if I had to cut the price and showed them other things available and they usually bought more. Had big items set up in basement near sliding door for easy access and locked off the rest of the house. Do not let anyone in who shows up unannounced. Believe me, most people coming are as nervous as you are because they don't know you either. The rest went to goodwill after relatives furnished their cottages or college kids apts. So I can still visit some of my STUFF.
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