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#225695 - 02/08/11 02:02 PM Re: Books You Just Can't Part With [Re: jlavelle]
Organized-Forever Platinum (100+ Posts) Registered: 08/19/06 Posts: 1100 Loc: BC, Canada	Originally Posted By: jlavelle ..... the local library would take any that were not "within the rules" and sell them at an annual bookfair. The proceeds going to their "Childrens Craft Fund" so I was pleased with that. By the time I got through I had taken close to 30 boxes of books. But like Simplicity says: "don't put them in the trash. They deserve better than that..." GASP!! Trash a book, never I'm afraid I am like you, books are my vice and I will check with our library to see if they are interested in any of the writing books. Thanks! _________________________ Cheers! Judy http://organizedforever.com[ Get Organized Forever!
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#225696 - 02/08/11 02:06 PM Re: Books You Just Can't Part With [Re: Ficlite]
Organized-Forever Platinum (100+ Posts) Registered: 08/19/06 Posts: 1100 Loc: BC, Canada	Originally Posted By: Ficlite ... I write book reviews so I know what it's like to have books everywhere. One day I took those I really could part with down to my local library.... This is a really good idea, I also have many new books I've reviewed and I should cull those out and give them away as prizes on my website or facebook page, hmmm have to think on that one as it is so expensive to ship anything from Canada. I will be checking with the library tho. _________________________ Cheers! Judy http://organizedforever.com[ Get Organized Forever!
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#225697 - 02/08/11 02:13 PM Re: Books You Just Can't Part With [Re: Tidy Tina]
Organized-Forever Platinum (100+ Posts) Registered: 08/19/06 Posts: 1100 Loc: BC, Canada	Thanks TT, Craigslist might work as I can advertise to the local areas and they could come and pick them up. Freecycle doesn't work as well as we are quite a ways from a major centre and I've tried it and never got a nibble on some really good free furniture I had. _________________________ Cheers! Judy http://organizedforever.com[ Get Organized Forever!
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#225698 - 02/08/11 02:17 PM Re: Books You Just Can't Part With [Re: Cyd]
Organized-Forever Platinum (100+ Posts) Registered: 08/19/06 Posts: 1100 Loc: BC, Canada	Originally Posted By: Cyd Having dealt with parental belongings when they passed, I feel it's important to keep belongings limited to those we use, love or need for tax and legal purposes. ....... Mid winter is a good time to review the entry closet for items that were replaced by Christmas gifts or those that make you feel frumpy so that someone else could enjoy them and be blessed by your generosity. Excellent ideas, I am pretty good at not accumulating a lot of 'stuff' it is just the books and maybe my business that I have to do some work on. Thanks so much for posting Cyd! _________________________ Cheers! Judy http://organizedforever.com[ Get Organized Forever!
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#225699 - 02/08/11 02:21 PM Re: Books You Just Can't Part With [Re: DebraC]
Organized-Forever Platinum (100+ Posts) Registered: 08/19/06 Posts: 1100 Loc: BC, Canada	Originally Posted By: DebraC Hi Organized-Forever Putting up notices "Books to a Good Home" at your local shopping center is one suggestion. I had a similar situation trying to get rid of old textbooks. Even the second hand stores didn't want the old textbooks. It is such a shame and waste as I don't like to throw out good stuff. More good ideas! Actually there is a place online that buys used text books. I just don't remember what it is called but you could try putting 'buy used text books' into search to see if it comes up. Let me know if you find it and if I find it I'll send you a private message with a link. Thanks for your post! _________________________ Cheers! Judy http://organizedforever.com[ Get Organized Forever!
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#225700 - 02/08/11 02:23 PM Re: Books You Just Can't Part With [Re: Dr. Organization]
Organized-Forever Platinum (100+ Posts) Registered: 08/19/06 Posts: 1100 Loc: BC, Canada	Thanks Dr. O, You're right on! I did get rid of all my outdated books quite some time ago, I don't keep fiction books after I read them, I donate them right away or pass them on to friends. _________________________ Cheers! Judy http://organizedforever.com[ Get Organized Forever!
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