No-Thank You Items

We are not interested in any of the following items so please save yourself the hassle, DO NOT bring them into the store.

• Out of season clothing (items brought during the incorrect season may be donated)
• Infant, toddler and children’s clothing or footwear

MEN’S & WOMEN’S CLOTHING

• Dress pants, pleated pants, cuffed pants
• Outdated clothing or not current fashions that sell well
• Business suits, blazers, sports jackets, clothing with any alterations
• Formal wear (including prom dresses, gowns and men's suits and ties)

ACCESSORIES

Low quality accessories including fashion belts, basic hats and anything else less than our $5 minimum.

LUGGAGE & TRAVEL

Must be clean, like new and free of any soiling or musty odors. No suitcases or larger luggage without wheels.

PURSES & WALLETS

Low quality generic brands or purses and wallets with any small blemishes, or signs of wear. Out of season items will be rejected, please bring light colors in spring, darker in winter, etc. 

FOOTWEAR

Fancy dress shoes or high heels. Any footwear that is dirty, has excessive pet hair or too much wear. Poor-quality footwear no matter the condition. Out of season – please pay attention to the correct seasonal window for bringing in certain types of footwear. Items brought during the incorrect season will not be accepted. 

* No items with stains, rips, soiling, excessive animal hair, piling, lint, too much wear, or any items we feel we cannot sell for any reason

Please DO NOT bring any items with strong odors of smoke or moth balls into the store.

We are not interested in any of the following items so please save yourself the hassle, DO NOT bring them into the store.

• Bed & Bath - Bed skirts, doilies, dust ruffles, duvet covers, duvets, flat sheets, mattress covers, single pillowcases, and shams. Bathmats, toilet seat covers, and cleaning supplies.
• Collectibles - Baubles, doodads, knick-knacks, souvenirs, and trinkets. Avon collectibles, collector plates, decorative teapots, pewter, porcelain dolls, toleware trays, and more.
• Crafts & Notions - Fabric, ribbon, rubber stamps, scrapbooking, and more.
• Electronics - Computer monitors, printers, and scanners. Large stereo systems, speakers, and sound bars. Cell phone cases and accessories, tablet cases and protectors.
• Entertainment - Books (we may select a limited few cookbooks, children’s, holiday or local interest books but please check with us before lugging them in), incomplete puzzles, VHS tapes, exercise DVD’s or homemade discs.
• Furniture - Bed frames, chairs, couches, desks, dining room sets, hutches, loveseats, mattresses, sofas, or any other large furniture pieces. Any type of infant or children furniture including cribs, highchairs, etc.
• Health & Beauty - Cosmetics, hair accessories, or used products. Foot baths, humidifiers, and massagers.
• Home Décor - Large rugs, curtain rods, drapes, and venetian blinds. High end artwork (we are not the right venue for expensive artist pieces – our customers are looking for good quality frames not typically the artwork inside.) Basic picture frames – these may be considered a donation if we choose to take them at all.
• Housewares - Individual bowls, plates, and cups. Single mugs, basic coffee cups, and water bottles. Glassware, punch bowl sets, basic vases, and stemware. Cream and sugar, and canister sets. China and full large dish sets.
• Kitchen Appliances - George Foreman grills, juicers, soda machines. Any items not recently tested to be in good working order, or items in need of any cleaning.
• Kitchen Essentials - Kitchen organization, drawer dividers, cabinet and counter organizers, and mug trees. Cake and casserole carriers, coffee carafes, travel mugs. Too well used or dirty items.
• Lighting - Any lights that need to be hardwired, ceiling fans, and wall sconces. Hurricane lamps and tealight lanterns.
• Outdoor - Garden care, outdoor maintenance items, etc.
• Pet Supplies - Bark or flea collars, and pet care treatment products. Aquariums, fish tanks or bowls.
• Sporting Goods & Recreation - Skis, ski boots, and ski poles. Snowboards, snowboard boots, inline and ice skates. Helmets unless brand new in packaging.
• Toys - Large ride on or push toys. Rocking horses, bean bag chairs and hot wheels racetracks. Card and board games.

Please feel free to send pictures to info@carrollstradingpost.com if you're unsure if it's something we'd be interested in or not.