The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (POB) Look Again Resale Shops accept donations of clean and gently-used clothing and household items, including antiques, furniture, bric-a-brac, collectibles, and books.
In evaluating appropriate donations, a good rule of thumb is to consider whether your family or friends would find the item(s) useful if you passed that item on to them. We ask that items be clean (free of any stains, tears, and pet damage), not broken, and sellable. Please bring donations in containers or bags of manageable size.
We recommend you keep a detailed list of the items that you donate. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please ask for a tax receipt at the time of donation.
Our shoppers especially love vintage home decor, small antique and vintage furniture, brand-name clothing (modern and vintage), fine gold and sterling jewelry, dishware, and artwork!
Items We Accept
HOME AND KITCHEN:
- Antiques
- Curtains, linens, table cloths, bedspreads, blankets
- Cookware
- Dishes, china, glasses, flatware, utensils
- Platters
- Pots and pans
- Glassware
- Small kitchen appliances
- Decorative items
- Framed pictures
- Small area rugs
- Vases
- Lamps
- Paintings and other wall hangings
- Decorative collectibles and knick-knacks
Clothing/Accessories:
- Must be new or gently worn with no tears, stains, no tobacco odor, excessive fading or wear, and no pet damage.
- Men’s, women’s, children’s and teen clothing and shoes
- Fine and costume jewelry
- Scarves and belts
- Ties
- Purses, handbags
- Wallets
- Jackets and coats
- Hats
- Sunglasses
- Prescription eyeglasses
- Reading glasses
Electronics:
- Must be in good working condition
- Flat-screen televisions (LED, LCD) and computer monitors
- Smartphones (5 years old or less)
- Tablets (5 years old or less)
- Laptops (Windows 8 and newer)
- Gaming systems
- Other computer-related equipment
- Radios and stereos
- DVD and Blu-Ray players
- Record players
Furniture:
- Must be in good condition with no tears, stains, tobacco odor, excessive fading, wear, and no pet damage.
- Upholstered, wooden, and leather furniture (mid-century modern, leather, and micro-suede furniture are particularly popular with our shoppers)
- Sofas (except sofa beds and sleeper sofas)
- Chairs
- Dining room and kitchen tables
- Dressers
- Coffee tables
- End tables
- Entertainment centers
- Bookshelves
Other Items:
- Books (Must be in good condition with no stains, tears, must, or mold)
- Vinyl Records and CDs
- Movies (DVD and Blu-Ray)
- Video Games
- Puzzles and Board Games (All pieces must be included)
- Games and Toys (including ride-on)
- Seasonal and holiday items (We accept seasonal decorations any time of year)
While we appreciate our donors and their generosity, there are some items we cannot accept and we lack the capacity to dispose of. The list below is not all-inclusive, and we may be unable to accept other items as well. If you have questions, please contact us prior to dropping your donation off. We appreciate your understanding!
Items We Can Not Accept
- Anything that is broken or no longer works
- Anything that is stained or soiled
- Large appliances
- Bathroom and kitchen fixtures
- Mattresses, box springs, and sleeper sofas / sofa beds
- Fiberboard furniture (also known as particle board, chipboard, and low density fiberboard; frequently purchased at IKEA and other retailers)
- Desktop computers
- Laptops with operating systems prior to Windows 8
- Crutches, walkers, and other medical equipment (except for wheeled walkers with built-in seats)
- Exercise equipment
- Most office furniture (please contact us first)
- Stuffed toys (with the exception of vintage character toys)
- Televisions and monitors that are not flat screen (CRT televisions)
- Plasma televisions
- Textbooks, encyclopedias, old guidebooks, and out-of-date how-to books
- Video and audio cassettes and cassette players
- Large area rugs and wall-to-wall carpets
- Ammunition or weapons (including antique and historic)
