Not good enough for charity shop
I have a mobility scooter that I no longer use or need - to dispose of.
It's way too good for the tip - so I thought that I would offer it to a charity shop - it cost £1600, in 2017 but has not been used at all since 2020 - it is in "as new" condition.
The only thing wrong with it - is the battery doesn't hold a charge - a replacement battery costs £50 fitted - not bad for a complete working scooter.
The first shop that I asked - were not interested as were the next 4 - the next one asked me if I could pay £25 for collection and the last one asked me to pay for collection and pay for a new battery.
I am not going to do either.
So - my mobility scooter is going to the tip.
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Hello @Wibbles
That's really interesting. I wonder if it's a space thing in the shops? Have you thought about trying to sell it in local groups or finding someone in need you could donate it to? It seems a shame for it to end up at the tip.
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Try to list it on Freecycle and similar sites. There may be someone who couldn't afford to buy a mobility scooter but can pay for a new battery. As long as you are clear about the issue. It would be such a waste to throw it away.
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What about putting it on ebay? Obviously for collection only. At a cheap enough price I'm sure someone would pick it up.
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The OH doesn't want unwelcome visitors to the house
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They would be welcome if they took it away to save you the trouble of getting it out your way
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Unfortunately, Wibbles, they can be so discerning with what they will accept. The fact that it costs us for a council uplift, it means they are wary of, and I don't mean you, people trying to avoid disposal charges, passing it on to hard pressed charities.
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I agree - but the wife doesn't !
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It looks as if it's going to the tip - along with a double mattress and two half decent armchairs !!
Anyone want a broken wife ?
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How are they going to get to the tip? I'm aware from previous posts that you wouldn't be able to take them yourself. And heavy furniture sounds too much for your wife to manage alone?
If it's a council collection then fair enough. But if you'd be hiring someone else to take the items then make sure they are properly registered and won't just fly tip items.
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Council collection at around £120 the lot !
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when my grandma died the British Red Cross was delighted to receive lots of her disability aids. Might be worth contacting them?
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Wow that's expensive!🙁 I looked into it for my own chair and mattress etc last year, would have cost around £70 for 4 items where I live.
It is the safe and reliable option at least.
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3 items is £80
Up to 3 additional items are £30 each
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I think all charities will not take something they cannot undertake a pat test whilst you can sell it as seen yourself shops are not under the same limited guidelines for health and safety reasons
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My council charges £35 to dispose of 3 bulky items, with each additional item costing nearly £10. I suppose you have tried to give the armchairs to The Red Cross or suchlike?
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Just for reference, charity shops can only take furniture that meets current fire standards with fire safety labels still attached.
Best one for that around here is the British Heart Foundation, although I've sadly found them to be unreliable both with timings and the items that they will take on the day.
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Charity shops are becoming more discerning i find, especially as disposal of unsellable items increases.
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I would have hoped for 2 bottles 😉
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Give them a 47 kg propane bottle.
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I believe that calor gas bottles are owned by calor gas and cannot be sold - you just "rent them!"
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