hsmom Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I have tons of stuff here that I need to get rid of and after listing things a while back I noticed not too much is really selling anymore. Also donating them sounds better anyways. So, how many here have or are planning to donate to The Book Samaritan? Have you had an easy time in doing so? Also if you do donate do you ask for the donation receipt for a tax deduction? I am not too worried about that part, but a small perk I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toawh Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I never donated to them because I hand my stuff down to friends and family, but they've helped me out during a dry patch financially a couple years back. They are a worthwhile cause, and I know others who've appreciated their efforts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyg Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I have donated to them. It's been a couple of years now, and I don't remember if I got a tax receipt. (I assume I did.) The only drawback is that you have to box your stuff up and mail it to them (and pay the postage). The postage is tax deductible too; but it becomes a project. It is easier to give it to somebody local; but, of course, that's not tax deductible. I *hate* taking my stuff to the resale shop and getting like $18 for an enormous, expensive box of precious books. I'd honestly rather give it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I emailed and asked if they took evolutionary material and never heard back. I think they are busy. Now I give items locally. I seem to be meeting more and more board members. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyco Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I donated a bunch of stuff to them last summer and received a nice thank you letter/receipt some time later...probably at least a month later. But I did hear back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I donated a bunch of stuff to them last summer and received a nice thank you letter/receipt some time later...probably at least a month later. But I did hear back. Oh shoot! I never heard back...I hope the books arrived! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I have donated to them in the past, but I don't think I ever got a tax receipt back or any acknowledgement. I mailed them from my parents' house in the States when I was visiting, and I'm sure they would have mentioned if I had gotten a letter there afterwards. I assume they got everything, but I don't know. I've also gotten books from them in the past and found their help invaluable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccm Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I have donated to them a couple of times. Along with the books, I send along a list of the enclosed books with my name and address. I receive a tax deduction receipt and an appreciative form letter a few months later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I do think they are very busy right now, because I sent a request in at the end of July and then sent a follow up email to make sure my request was received a few weeks ago, and never heard back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Good idea. I like spending the little extra on delivery confirmation for my peace of mind. I have donated to them a couple of times. Along with the books, I send along a list of the enclosed books with my name and address. I receive a tax deduction receipt and an appreciative form letter a few months later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 I don't have the option of giving them away locally. There is not any home school families near me. I wish there was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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