What do you do with furniture you no longer want / need?

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I have lived in my house for 7 years now and it’s time to get rid of some of the furniture we originally bought. The items in question are £400 (sideboard) and £800 (dinning table).

I debated selling them on marketplace as they are in good condition but do people actually buy furniture on there? I’m not sure if I should just use the council big item collection service or donate them.

The reason we need to get rid is because we need the space in the house.

Do you try to get some money for your old furniture items or accept that their purpose in your house is over and donate / get rid (when old and worn)?

Marketplace if they are in good nick. Olio if you want something picking up for free.

We have a local hospice charity that sells furniture, so I give to them.
If you are in a rush, you can give it away for free on marketplace.
I would use the council as a last resource as it seems such a waste to just tip it.

Freecycle or BHF if you are ready to give them away, also Google local charities that might accept furniture in good nick for families that can't afford to purchase

We’ve sold sofas, dining tables, chairs, side tables, white goods, a sideboard. All kinds of things.

It can be difficult to donate, because of things needing to be fire retardant and comply with regulations. Some things have been a very token payment, others have gone for more.

I’ve used BHF as they collect, local FB group for a decent quality bed I literally needed out of the way that day (successful, I was very lucky). I’ve also booked a house clearance guy for stuff that was once good but in rough condition.

British Heart foundation. I've given loads to them.

Be realistic about pricing if going on Marketplace etc. what they cost new, and how little they have been used is immaterial - they are secondhand (brand new should be direct from supplier, otherwise nothing on marketplace is brand new - it’s impossible).

I sold a solid oak dining table with six chairs on eBay. As long as it's not something hideously out of fashion then it should sell, providing you price fairly. Worth a go before just giving it away.

Donate it if in good condition. If its crap our council does bulky waste. I can't be bothered with the hassle of selling stuff.

I have left things in the front garden with a note Free, please take it. I got rid of 2 book cases this week by doing that .I donate big items to British heart and arranged collections each time.

I don't bother selling as it takes weeks. If you want to get rid of it, put it on Freecycle

I'll happily buy good quality used furniture but I can't be bothered selling.

Oxfam and British Heart Foundation usually collect large items within a week and will pick up any additional clothes, books, stuff whilst they're at it.

I have used BHF previously (and bought from them too, they have some decent stuff). Otherwise Facebook marketplace but I do find selling can be a hassle.