WHAT'S IT WORTH?
The following items are a sampling of values from the 2007 edition of William Lewis' book, "Money for Your Used Clothing." The first number is for items in "better" condition; the second is for those in "good" condition.
Men's short-sleeve casual shirt: $18, $10.
Men's fleece jacket: $17, $14.
Men's casual ski jacket: $66, $50.
Men's two-piece dress suit: $50, $40.
Men's casual shoes with laces: $12, $5.
Women's long-sleeved dressy blouse: $13, $9.
Women's dress: $23, $13.
Women's suit (skirt and jacket): $40, $19.
Women's leather dress shoes: $12, $8.
Costume jewelry necklace: $12, $4.
Boys' denim pants: $14, $8.
Girls' one- or two-piece swimsuit: $9, $7.
Electric food processor: $9, $7.
Washer/dryer set: $170, $90.
Bath towels: $3, $2.
Dining room set: $250, $60.
Office desk (wood): $100, $66.
Sofa: $299, $140.
Baby car seat: $40, $25.
Baby stroller: $27, $20.
JOHN EWOLDT