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Rug valued at $8,000 donated to Goodwill for online auction
The Safavieh Samarkand rug will be up for bids on eBay from May 2-9, during Goodwill Week
Goodwill Manasota recently received the donation of a Safavieh Samarkand rug valued at approximately $8,000. The organization will auction the item through eBay’s charitable site from May 2-9, during the organization’s annual observance of “Goodwill Industries Week.”
Details and instructions for bidding will be available at ExperienceGoodwill.org after the auction begins on May 2, 2015. The site will display the appraisal documentation and photos of the rug, as well as the link to bid on the item.
The rug measures 12’ x 15’ and originates from China. The multi-color floral rug is “Senneh hand-knotted with an ivory field soft blue border with chrome dyes,” according to an appraisal conducted by John Murse, president of Rugs as Art, Inc. Utilizing retail demographics and research, the appraisal states similar Safavieh rugs, also in good condition, can sell for as much as $20,000 in regions around the world.
“We strive to be good stewards of community donations – this means that when someone gifts an item to Goodwill, it’s up to us to put those donations to good use. We are always searching for creative ways to expand our reach and, ultimately, our impact,” said Bob Rosinsky, president and CEO of Goodwill Manasota. “Goodwill is a place to find everyday items and unique treasures – simply by shopping and donating your unwanted items you can have a huge impact on the lives of those in our community.”
The proceeds from the sale of the rug will support Goodwill’s mission of changing lives through the power of work.
PHOTO ID: The Safavieh Samarkand rug donated to Goodwill being prepared for auction
About Goodwill Manasota
Goodwill Manasota is an industry-leading, 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization that changes lives through the power of work. With the sales of donated goods and philanthropic donations, Goodwill is able to assist people with disabilities and other barriers to employment by providing job skills training and employment opportunities. In 2014, Goodwill Manasota served more than 16,000 people, placed 680 people in jobs and assisted 520 veterans as they reintegrated back into the civilian workforce. Goodwill Manasota’s economic impact back to the community is worth $81.3 million. Goodwill is one of the pioneers of the reduce-reuse-recycle movement and this past year diverted 39 million pounds out of the landfill. We accomplish our mission through a network of Good Neighbor Centers in Sarasota, Manatee, Hardee and DeSoto counties and our Mission Development Services (MDS) around North America. Goodwill Manasota is accountable to a local Board of Directors. Goodwill Manasota in essence belongs to this community, and is not owned by any individual or company. For more information, visit www.experiencegoodwill.org.
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