<p>I don’t think this has been mentioned - I apologize if it has. Keep in mind that you can claim a deduction for all the stuff you donate. You need to take a photo of the pile, then itemize the donation. Get a list of suggested values from the organization, if they have one. Write that value next to the item, then estimate the amount that you originally paid for it. For the entire donation, you will have a total “Market Value” and “Original Value.” Wild estimates are fine! I just try to be conservative, so I don’t claim too large a deduction. It is amazing how quickly the deduction adds up, though!</p>