Over the last several years I have donated thousands, upon thousands, of cards. I donate them to a non-profit thrift store located on a local military base and operated by spouses of service members. These are not simply junk cards, but contain some valuable cards in the mix. Normally when I donate the cards I speak with the manager, briefly explain the contents (sometimes there are bobble heads and memorabilia), and ask that they not sort through the cards and price them very affordable so a youth would be able to purchase them.
Do I lose money? Yes. Does it make up for my lose by the way I feel after the donation - WITHOUT A DOUBT!
I always hope that some young child, boy or girl, will be excited when look through the cards and find a treasure - whatever that is to them.
Donations made to non-profits aren't there for workers to sort through and take the "booty" that has been donated.
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