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We need your donated items

We're always looking for exciting new items, so the next time you need to re-home a well-loved treasure, please consider The Thrifty Kitty!  We also work with estate liquidators and auctions to find homes for items not sold.  We make it easy for you with on-line appointments and parking lot drop-off.  

ITEMS WE NEED

CLOTHES

VINTAGE CONCERT T-SHIRTS

VINTAGE CONCERT T-SHIRTS

Men's and women's (especially plus sizes) clothes that are clean and in good condition, including pants, shirts, dresses, skirts, sweaters, coats, and workout clothes. 

VINTAGE CONCERT T-SHIRTS

VINTAGE CONCERT T-SHIRTS

VINTAGE CONCERT T-SHIRTS

We'd love to have your rock, punk, metal, country, or pop t-shirt and make it available to another die-hard fan or new appreciator!

SHOES

VINTAGE CONCERT T-SHIRTS

SHOES

Shoes in good condition and clean smelling.

LAMPS

DECORATIVE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

SHOES

Interesting lamps in working order including shades and bulbs.

DECORATIVE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

DECORATIVE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

DECORATIVE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Interesting decorative items in excellent condition. If you desire, you may lightly pack breakables for the car trip to the store.

FRAMED ARTWORK & SCULPTURE

DECORATIVE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

DECORATIVE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Framed or mounted-canvas artwork in any medium or size. Must be at least 8.5" X 11" and clean, with no broken glass or other damage. 

HARDBACK BOOKS & COMIC BOOKS

HARDBACK BOOKS & COMIC BOOKS

HARDBACK BOOKS & COMIC BOOKS

Comic books and hardback books in good condition, any genre.  We accept paperbacks only in bookstore-condition. 


(Exception: No textbooks or encyclopedias.)

JEWELERY

HARDBACK BOOKS & COMIC BOOKS

HARDBACK BOOKS & COMIC BOOKS

We'll take your jewelry! New and vintage rings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants & more. Arrange drop-off by emailing vebert.faas@gmail.com 

COLLECTIBLES

HARDBACK BOOKS & COMIC BOOKS

COLLECTIBLES

Classic toys, action figures, and one-of-a-kind memorabilia in excellent condition. 

you must schedule your donation

Sorry, unscheduled drop-offs at any of our locations are not allowed. You must make an appointment to meet with the Thrifty Kitty store manager. But don't worry - it's easy! Just click the button below. 

(Tips:  Park behind the store, by the orange poles. We will sort your items. Please be prepared to take all boxes and packaging back to recycle at home.)  

make an appointment

items WE CAnnot use

PLEASE DON'T GROWL AT US, BUT space is limited!

no Baby items...

...or electronics

...or electronics

Bassinets

Car Seats

Cribs

Strollers

Stuffed Animals

Toys/games that are broken 

or missing pieces

Walkers

...or electronics

...or electronics

...or electronics

Appliances (unless new in box)

Curing irons

Hair dryers

Microwaves

Office equipment (computers, fax machines, monitors, phones, printers, scanners, shredders)

Office supplies

Sewing machines

Televisions

VCRs

no furniture

...or electronics

not these household items..

  Bed frames, headboards, mattresses

Bedroom Suites

Bookcases

Chairs

Desks

Dressers

Dining sets

Futons

Sofas

Tables 

Window blinds, shades & shutters

not these household items..

not these household items..

not these household items..

 Canning Jars

China sets

Hangars

Plastic containers

Plastic water bottles

Toiletries

...or these

not these household items..

sorry, but no:

  BBQ grills 

Cosmetics 

 Holiday lights (except new in box) 

Ironing boards

 Light fixtures

 VHS Tapes  

 

sorry, but no:

not these household items..

sorry, but no:

 Encyclopedias

Magazines

Textbooks


we can't take...

...or these miscellaneous textiles

...or these miscellaneous textiles

Cat trees

Dog crates

Litter boxes

...or these miscellaneous textiles

...or these miscellaneous textiles

...or these miscellaneous textiles

Blankets

Drapes or curtains (or rods) 

Furs

Pillows

Sheets

Underwear

have treasures we can't take?

tRY NEXTDOOR!

You can still support Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter by selling your item through Sell for Good, a service provided by the NextDoor social network. Here's how.

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