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FAQs!
What charity do you work with?
The MetroWest Humane Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill animal shelter located in Ashland, MA.
Can I get a receipt for tax purposes?
Yes, we furnish receipts for donations on behalf of the MetroWest Humane Society. Donation receipts are available right at our front desk. Simply fill out your name, address, and provide us with a brief description of your donation. One copy of your receipt will be given to you for your tax purposees, one copy will be sent to MetroWest Humane Society and one copy will be kept in the Sister Thrift store files. If you ever have a question about your past donation, just give us a call at 617-923-1168 and we will look it up.
Please note that the receipt you receive at the store will only briefly itemize your donation so it is a good idea to make a separate specific itemized list of your donation for your records. It is up to you to value your donation. This is your receipt that you should keep for your tax records. Per the IRS, it is up to you to value your donation, we do not value your donation for you.
How do I make a donation?
Simply drop off your donation at the thrift store during regular business hours. Business hours are 10am-6pm Tuesday-Friday and 10am-4pm on Saturdays. Please do not leave donations outside. You can also call us at 617-923-1168 to schedule a pick up of a large donation.
How do I value my donation?
It is always up to you, the donor, to place a fair market value on your donation. Fair market value is the amount you could reasonably expect to sell your goods for at used goods stores such as consignment or thrift shops or via a yard sale. It is a good idea to review IRS Publication 561 entitled “Determining the Value of Donated Property” before itemizing your donation. The publication can be accessed via the Internet at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p561.pdf.
The following list may be useful as a guide when determining the fair market value of your donation, although some fair market values will fall below the low range or above the high range.
MEN’S & LADIES' CLOTHING
Blouses 2.99 to 19.99
Bathrobes 3.49 to 14.99
Coats 7.99 to 19.99
Dresses 7.99 to 29.99
Hats .99 to 8.99
Jackets 7.99 to 29.99
Jeans 5.99 to 19.99
Nightgowns 3.49 to 9.99
Pant suits 7.99 to 29.99
Purses 3.99 to 29.99
Suits 7.99 to 19.99
Shoes & Boots 4.99 to 19.99
Skirts 3.99 to 9.99
Sweaters 3.99 to 16.99
Slacks 4.99 to 19.99
Ties & Belts 1.99 to 7.99
CHILDREN'S CLOTHING
Blouses 2.49 to 8.99
Dresses 2.49 to 14.99
Jackets 2.49 to 29.99
Jeans 2.49 to 14.99
Shoes 1.99 to 9.99
Sweaters 2.49 to 9.99
DRY GOODS
Blankets 2.99 to 19.99
Bedspreads 3.99 to 26.99
Curtains 1.79 to 14.99
Pillows .99 to 9.99
Throw Rugs 2.99 to 19.99
FURNITURE
Coffee Table 4.99 to 49.99
Dresser 19.99 to 124.99
End Tables 9.99 to 49.99
Floor Lamps 4.99 to 49.99
Hutch 99.99 to 399.99
Pictures & Paintings 4.99 to 49.99
Play-Pens 9.99 to 39.99
Rugs 4.99 to 99.99
Radio 2.99 to 99.99
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