{"id":22896,"date":"2026-01-16T01:33:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T01:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/?p=22896"},"modified":"2026-01-16T01:33:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T01:33:50","slug":"donation-value-guide-how-to-value-goods-you-give-to-charity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/?p=22896","title":{"rendered":"Donation Value Guide: How To Value Goods You Give To Charity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<div id=\"block_b4aab3a90e21f3642bc0af5e432ca78b\" class=\"key-takeaways sm:border-l-4 border-(--accent) sm:pl-8 my-8 relative\" style=\"--accent: var(--color-blue-medium)\">\n    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-4 mt-0 mb-4 text-crop-none max-sm:flex max-sm:items-center max-sm:gap-4\" id=\"key-takeaways\" data-position=\"0\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-0-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Key takeaways\" data-outcome=\"\">\n    <span class=\"shrink-0\">Key takeaways<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"max-sm:h-0.5 max-sm:w-full max-sm:w-full max-sm:bg-(--accent) max-sm:rounded-full max-sm:block\"\/><br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col text-gray-700 mb-0 gap-2 list-disc\">\n<li class=\"pl-4 relative marker:text-(--accent)\">\n                                                            If you donate household items to charity, you may be able to claim a tax deduction. But you must itemize your deductions to enjoy this tax break \u2014 you can\u2019t claim it if you use the standard deduction.\n                                                <\/li>\n<li class=\"pl-4 relative marker:text-(--accent)\">\n                                                            The big tax bill that became law in 2025 created an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions (\u201cabove-the-line\u201d means you don\u2019t have to itemize to claim that tax break). It goes into effect in 2026, but it\u2019s only available for cash contributions. Donated household goods won\u2019t qualify.\n                                                <\/li>\n<li class=\"pl-4 relative marker:text-(--accent)\">\n                                                            If you donate household goods and plan to itemize on your tax return, then use the guide below to figure out the value of your donated items.\n                                                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Giving away items you no longer use can help others. And it can also help you, by lowering your tax bill. That\u2019s because you get a tax deduction for your charitable contributions if you donate to a qualifying organization.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, you must itemize your deductions to get a tax break for your giving.<\/p>\n<p>Starting in 2026, there is a new above-the-line tax deduction for charitable giving \u2014 \u201cabove-the-line\u201d means you don\u2019t have to itemize to claim the deduction \u2014 but to qualify for this new tax break your contributions must be in cash. Giving household items won\u2019t qualify for the deduction.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re giving household items, here\u2019s what you need to know to figure out the value of your donations and how to claim the deduction.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-know\" data-position=\"1\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-1-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"What to know before you donate and deduct\" data-outcome=\"\">What to know before you donate and deduct  <\/h2>\n<p>The first thing to keep in mind is that it\u2019s your job to keep track of the items you give to charity so you can report their value to the IRS. Some tax software programs such as TurboTax will allow you to track your donations year-round on the platform.<\/p>\n<p>Note-taking apps can also be used to scan and upload receipts, or you can go the old-school route and keep records in a folder. The best method for you is the one that will keep you organized and that you\u2019ll stick to. (If you\u2019re not sure what to do, consider consulting with a tax preparer.)<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also have to make sure the items you\u2019re ready to part with are in good enough shape to be donated. Donated clothing and other household goods must be \u201cin good used condition or better,\u201d according to the IRS\u2019s charitable contribution guide. If you claim a deduction of $500 or more for a used item that\u2019s not in good condition, the IRS says you\u2019d better get an appraisal.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-calculate-value\" data-position=\"2\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-2-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"How to figure out the value of your donated items for taxes\" data-outcome=\"\">How to figure out the value of your donated items for taxes<\/h2>\n<p>Several of the most popular tax software programs will help you figure out the value of your donated items. If you need a quick estimate, the lists below give you an approximate value of commonly donated items as suggested in the Salvation Army\u2019s donation value guide.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t see your item in the list below and an appraisal isn\u2019t required, Goodwill recommends using 30% of the item\u2019s original price as a good starting point for determining tax value.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, generally you must itemize your deductions on your tax return to be able to claim a tax break for your donated goods. For context, when you do your taxes, you must choose between claiming the standard deduction and itemizing your deductions. <\/p>\n<p>With the standard deduction worth $15,750 for a single filer in the 2025 tax year, up from $14,600 in 2024 ($31,500 for a married couple filing jointly in 2025, up from $29,200 in 2024), your total itemized deductions must add up to more than that amount for it to make sense to itemize deductions.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, only people with hefty itemized deductions get a tax break for charitable contributions.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019ll change come 2026 for cash contributions: That\u2019s when the new above-the-line deduction for up to $1,000 of charitable donations ($2,000 for a married-filing-jointly couple) will be available no matter whether you itemize or claim the standard deduction. But, again, that new tax break doesn\u2019t apply if you\u2019re donating household goods.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-deduct-donated-goods\" data-position=\"3\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-3-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"How to deduct your donated goods\" data-outcome=\"\">How to deduct your donated goods<\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to send in a list of donated items with your tax return. Just keep the information with your personal records and put the total contribution amount on your Schedule A (or your tax software will do it for you).<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to get a receipt from the charity when you donate your goods \u2014 again, for your personal records. The nonprofit won\u2019t put a dollar value on the receipt, but the paperwork will help you prove that you did, indeed, donate the property if the IRS asks.<\/p>\n<p>If you make a single non-cash gift worth between $250 and $500 (for example, if you donate a vehicle), you\u2019re required to have a receipt or a written acknowledgment of your gift from a qualified charitable organization.<\/p>\n<p>If the total of all your contributed property comes to more than $500, you must file IRS Form 8283 with your tax return.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"donation-value-guide\" data-position=\"4\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-4-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Donation value guide for 2025 and 2026\" data-outcome=\"\">Donation value guide for 2025 and 2026<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"mens-clothing\">Men\u2019s clothing<\/h3>\n<div class=\"w-full overflow-x-auto\">\n<table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes wrapped\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item(s)<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Average price per item (low)<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Average price per item (high)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Jacket<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Overcoat<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pajamas<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Raincoat<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shirt<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shoes<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shorts<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Slacks<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Suit<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sweater<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Swim trunks<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tuxedo<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$10<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Undershirt<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Undershorts<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"womens-clothing\">Women\u2019s clothing<\/h3>\n<div class=\"w-full overflow-x-auto\">\n<table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes wrapped\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item(s)<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Average price per item (low)<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Average price per item (high)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Bathing suit<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bathrobe<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Blouse<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Boots<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bra<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coat<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$10<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dress<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Evening dress<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$10<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fur coat<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$26<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$415<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fur hat<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$7<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Handbag<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hat<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jacket<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nightgown<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pants suit<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$7<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shoes<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Skirt<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Slacks<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Slip<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Socks<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$0.50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Suit<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$6<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sweater<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"childrens-clothing\">Children\u2019s clothing<\/h3>\n<div class=\"w-full overflow-x-auto\">\n<table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes wrapped\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item(s)<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Average price per item (low)<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Average price per item (high)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Blouse<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Boots<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coat<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dress<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jacket<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jeans<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pants<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shirt<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shoes<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Skirt<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Slacks<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Snowsuit<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Socks<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$0.50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sweater<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Underwear<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"household-goods\">Household goods<\/h3>\n<div class=\"w-full overflow-x-auto\">\n<table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes wrapped\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item(s)<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Average price per item (low)<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Average price per item (high)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Bakeware<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bedspread\/quilt<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Blanket<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chair\/sofa cover<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coffeemaker<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Curtains<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Drapes<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$7<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fireplace set<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$21<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$83<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Floor lamp<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$6<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Glass\/cup<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$0.50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Griddle<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kitchen utensils<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$0.50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lamp<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mixer\/blender<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Picture\/painting<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$207<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pillow<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Plate<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$0.50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pot\/pan<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sheets<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Throw rug<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Towel<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$0.50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"miscellaneous\">Miscellaneous items<\/h3>\n<div class=\"w-full overflow-x-auto\">\n<table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes wrapped\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item(s)<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Average price per item (low)<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Average price per item (high)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Bicycle<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$83<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Board game<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Book (hardback)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Book (paperback)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cell phone<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Computer monitor<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Computer printer<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$155<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Computer system<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$104<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$415<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DVD<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DVD player\/VCR<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Edger<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>eReader<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$10<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Golf club (individual)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ice skates<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Luggage<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mower<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$26<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$104<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mower (riding)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$104<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$311<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Radio<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Roller blades<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sewing machine<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$15<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stereo<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stuffed animal<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$0.50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tablet<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tennis racket<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Umbrella<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vacuum cleaner<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$67<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"appliances\">Appliances<\/h3>\n<div class=\"w-full overflow-x-auto\">\n<table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes wrapped\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item(s)<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Average price per item (low)<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Average price per item (high)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Air conditioner<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$21<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$93<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dryer<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$47<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$93<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Electric stove<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$78<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$156<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Freezer<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gas stove<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$52<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$130<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Heater<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Microwave<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$10<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Refrigerator (working)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$78<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$259<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TV (color \/ working)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$78<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$233<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Washing machine<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$41<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$156<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"furniture\">Furniture<\/h3>\n<div class=\"w-full overflow-x-auto\">\n<table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes wrapped\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item(s)<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Average price per item (low)<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Average price per item (high)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Bed (full, queen, king)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$52<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$176<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bed (single)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$36<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$104<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bedroom set<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$259<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1,037<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chair (upholstered)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$26<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$104<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chest<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$26<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Closet<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coffee table<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$67<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Crib<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$26<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$104<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Desk<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$26<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$145<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dining room set<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$156<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$934<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dresser w\/mirror<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$21<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$104<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>End table<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$10<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kitchen cabinet<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$26<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kitchen chair<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kitchen set<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$36<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$176<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Playpen<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rugs<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$21<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$93<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sleeper sofa<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$88<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" 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