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Valuing Your Donation

How Do I Know How Much My Items Are Worth?

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires donors to value their items. To help guide you, My Recovery Day has compiled a suggested list with estimated price ranges for items commonly sold in thrift stores. All items are assumed to be in good condition with no stains or rips (clothing) or not broken.   We can not value every single item but here is a guide

Estimated Donation Values

Accessories                         $2–8

Blouses                                $2–8

Dresses                                $3–16

Handbags                            $2–4

Intimate apparel                 $2–10

Outerwear                           $7–35

Shoes                                   $2–10

Skirts                                    $2–8

Slacks                                   $2–8

Suits                                     $5–15

Suits                                      $15–40

Jackets                                 $6–20

Shirts                                     $2–6

Outerwear                            $7–16

Sweaters                              $2–10

Accessories                         $7–35

Shoes                                   $2–10

Dresses                                 $1–3

Pants                                     $1–5

Shirts                                     $1–5

Outerwear                            $3–8

Sweaters                              $1–5

Shoes                                    $1–6

Accessories                         $7-35

Kitchen sets                        $40–100

End Tables                          $2–20

Coffee tables                      $10–25

Dressers w/ mirrors          $25–60

Wardrobes                          $15–60

China cabinets                   $40–150

Trunks                                  $15–30

Sofas                                    $50–125

Desks                                   $20–75

Recliners                             $20–50

Cookware                             $2–10

Tabletops                             $1–10

Vacuums                              $15–25

Pictures                                $2–10

Lamps                                  $5–30

Luggage                              $5–10

Systems                              $100–500

Printers                                $25–100

Monitors                              $10–50

Televisions                           $20–170

Stereo Systems                   $25–100

Radios                                   $5–20

Golf clubs                              $2–10

Bicycles                                 $12–60

Fishing rods                          $3–10

Skates                                    $3–5

Tennis rackets                      $2–10

Tools                                      $20–170

Toys                                       $25–100

Art & Collectibles                $5–200

Please note: These prices are intended to give you an approximate guideline. Your donated items may be worth more or less depending on the brand & condition.

Valuing Donated Property According to the IRS (IRS Pub 561)

IRS Publication 561 defines “fair market value” and helps donors and appraisers determine the value of property given to qualified organizations. It also explains what kind of information you must have to support the charitable contribution deduction you claim on your return.