Kitchenware and housewares donation values (2026)
In good used condition, most donated kitchenware is worth well under $5 a piece: a dinner plate about $1.75, a mug or glass $1.25, a pot or pan $2, a utensil $1.25. Small appliances like a coffee maker run $8 to $12, and a comforter $10 to $16. A full cupboard usually adds up to more than any single item on your list.
This is the long tail of a house clean-out: pots, dishes, towels, curtains, lamps, luggage, and the drawer of things nobody named. Individually the values are small, and collectively they are usually the largest line on a household donation list.
Chart of every item in this category, with all three tiers side by side, or total up your kitchen and housewares donation. Look up one item in kitchen and housewares.
Common kitchenware donations at a glance
| Item | Good condition | Fair to Like new |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner plate | $1.50 to $2.25 | $0.50 to $3 |
| Salad or side plate | $1.50 to $2.25 | $0.50 to $3 |
| Mug | $1 to $1.50 | $0.50 to $2 |
| Drinking glass | $1 to $1.50 | $0.50 to $2 |
| Pot or pan | $1.75 to $2.50 | $1 to $3 |
| Bakeware | $1.75 to $2.50 | $1 to $3 |
| Kitchen utensil | $1 to $1.50 | $0.50 to $2 |
| Tea kettle | $3.75 to $6 | $2 to $7 |
| Coffee maker | $8 to $12 | $4 to $15 |
| Mixer or blender | $11 to $16 | $5 to $21 |
| Bath towel | $1.75 to $3 | $0.50 to $4 |
| Sheet set | $4 to $6 | $2 to $8 |
| Comforter | $10 to $16 | $5 to $20 |
Per item, from the full tables below, where every row cites its published source. Checked for edition 2026.1.
- Items listed
- 132
- With published ranges
- 81
- You value yourself
- 51
- Range
- $0.25 to $250
Small items are exactly where item-by-item entry becomes unbearable, and where a running total is worth the most. The ranges here are per item, so a set of six is six items, not one.
- Like new
- Unworn or barely used, with tags or as good as. The top of the published range.
- Good
- Used, complete, clean, and working, with no notable damage. The middle of the range.
- Fair
- Visible wear but still usable and saleable. The bottom of the range, and generally the lowest condition that can be claimed at all.
Ranges are per item, in US dollars, for items in the condition described. Pick the tier that honestly describes what you gave, then a figure inside that band. Household goods generally must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all. Fair is the bottom of good used condition; below Fair is generally not deductible.
Count your kitchenware donation
- Dinner plate$1.75 each
- Salad or side plate$1.75 each
- Mug$1.25 each
- Drinking glass$1.25 each
- Pot or pan$2 each
- Bakeware$2 each
- Kitchen utensil$1.25 each
- Tea kettle$4.75 each
- Coffee maker$10 each
- Mixer or blender$13 each
- Bath towel$2.25 each
- Sheet set$5 each
- Comforter$13 each
$0suggested, 0 items ($0 to $0)
Under $250, a receipt or reliable written record is generally enough. Nothing you enter leaves this browser.
Something not in this list? Total it in the full donation calculator.
Kitchenware and housewares donation values (2026), item by item
Household Miscellaneous
98 items, 60 with published ranges, 38 you value yourself.
Kitchen Miscellaneous
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Maker | $12 to $15 | $8 to $12 | $4 to $8 | Source 3 for Coffee Maker |
| Mixer or Blender | $16 to $21 | $11 to $16 | $5 to $11 | Source 3 for Mixer or Blender |
| Small Kitchen Appliance (unspecified) | $7 to $8 | $6 to $7 | $5 to $6 | Source 9 for Small Kitchen Appliance (unspecified) |
| Tea Kettle or Teapot | $6 to $7 | $3.75 to $6 | $2 to $3.75 | Source 9 for Tea Kettle or Teapot |
| Utensils and Gadgets, Kitchen Utensil | $1.50 to $2 | $1 to $1.50 | $0.50 to $1 | Source 3 for Utensils and Gadgets, Kitchen Utensil |
| Utensils and Gadgets, Kitchen Gadget | $1.25 to $1.50 | $0.75 to $1.25 | $0.50 to $0.75 | Source 4 for Utensils and Gadgets, Kitchen Gadget |
| Kitchen Sink, Stainless Steel | $28 to $35 | $19 to $28 | $10 to $19 | Source 7 for Kitchen Sink, Stainless Steel |
| Kitchen Sink, Cast Iron | $85 to $100 | $70 to $85 | $50 to $70 | Source 8 for Kitchen Sink, Cast Iron |
| Kitchen Faucet | $55 to $75 | $33 to $55 | $10 to $33 | Source 7 for Kitchen Faucet |
| Kitchen Cabinet, Base Cabinet | $60 to $80 | $44 to $60 | $25 to $44 | Source 7 for Kitchen Cabinet, Base Cabinet |
| Kitchen Cabinet, Wall Cabinet | $70 to $95 | $40 to $70 | $10 to $40 | Source 7 for Kitchen Cabinet, Wall Cabinet |
| Kitchen Cabinet, Cabinet Door | $4 to $5 | $3 to $4 | $2 to $3 | Source 7 for Kitchen Cabinet, Cabinet Door |
| Cabinet Hardware, Knob or Pull | $1.25 to $1.50 | $0.75 to $1.25 | $0.50 to $0.75 | Source 7 for Cabinet Hardware, Knob or Pull |
| Cabinet Hardware, Hinge | $0.75 to $1 | $0.50 to $0.75 | $0.25 to $0.50 | Source 7 for Cabinet Hardware, Hinge |
You value these yourself: Slow Cooker or Pressure Cooker, Food Storage Containers
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
You value these yourself: Utensils and Gadgets, Other Utensil or Gadget, Kitchen Sink, Other Kitchen Sink, Kitchen Cabinet, Other Cabinet Component, Cabinet Hardware, Other Cabinet Hardware, Other Kitchen Item
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Kitchen Pots and Pans
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pot or Pan, Skillet or Frying Pan | $2.50 to $3 | $1.75 to $2.50 | $1 to $1.75 | Source 3 for Pot or Pan, Skillet or Frying Pan |
| Pot or Pan, Saucepan | $2.50 to $3 | $1.75 to $2.50 | $1 to $1.75 | Source 3 for Pot or Pan, Saucepan |
| Pot or Pan, Stockpot or Dutch Oven | $2.50 to $3 | $1.75 to $2.50 | $1 to $1.75 | Source 3 for Pot or Pan, Stockpot or Dutch Oven |
| Bakeware, Baking or Cake Pan | $2.50 to $3 | $1.75 to $2.50 | $1 to $1.75 | Source 3 for Bakeware, Baking or Cake Pan |
| Bakeware, Cookie Sheet | $2.50 to $3 | $1.75 to $2.50 | $1 to $1.75 | Source 3 for Bakeware, Cookie Sheet |
| Bakeware, Casserole or Baking Dish | $2.50 to $3 | $1.75 to $2.50 | $1 to $1.75 | Source 3 for Bakeware, Casserole or Baking Dish |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Cookware Set (multi-piece)
A mixed lot has no published price because it is not a published item: what it is worth depends entirely on what is in it. List the contents, value each piece the way you would value it on its own, and add them up. IRS Pub 561's standard applies to a lot exactly as it does to a single item, and a lot entered as one round number with no itemization is the hardest kind of claim to defend.
You value these yourself: Other Cookware Item
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Dishes, Glassware and Flatware
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plate, Dinner Plate | $2.25 to $3 | $1.50 to $2.25 | $0.50 to $1.50 | Source 3 for Plate, Dinner Plate |
| Plate, Salad or Side Plate | $2.25 to $3 | $1.50 to $2.25 | $0.50 to $1.50 | Source 3 for Plate, Salad or Side Plate |
| Glass, Mug or Cup, Drinking Glass | $1.50 to $2 | $1 to $1.50 | $0.50 to $1 | Source 3 for Glass, Mug or Cup, Drinking Glass |
| Glass, Mug or Cup, Mug or Cup | $1.50 to $2 | $1 to $1.50 | $0.50 to $1 | Source 3 for Glass, Mug or Cup, Mug or Cup |
| Glass, Mug or Cup, Wine Glass or Stemware | $1.50 to $2 | $1 to $1.50 | $0.50 to $1 | Source 3 for Glass, Mug or Cup, Wine Glass or Stemware |
| Dish Set (multi-piece) | $6 | $6 | $6 | Source 5 for Dish Set (multi-piece) |
Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Bowl or Serving Dish, Bowl, Bowl or Serving Dish, Serving Platter or Dish, Flatware and Silverware, Flatware, per Place Setting
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
You value these yourself: Bowl or Serving Dish, Other Bowl or Serving Piece, Flatware and Silverware, Other Flatware, Other Dishware
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
You value these yourself: Flatware and Silverware, Flatware Set
A mixed lot has no published price because it is not a published item: what it is worth depends entirely on what is in it. List the contents, value each piece the way you would value it on its own, and add them up. IRS Pub 561's standard applies to a lot exactly as it does to a single item, and a lot entered as one round number with no itemization is the hardest kind of claim to defend.
Luggage and Bags
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suitcase, All Sizes | $13 to $16 | $9 to $13 | $5 to $9 | Source 3 for Suitcase, All Sizes |
| Backpack | $10 to $12 | $7 to $10 | $4 to $7 | Source 9 for Backpack |
You value these yourself: Duffel or Gym Bag
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
You value these yourself: Luggage Set (multi-piece)
A mixed lot has no published price because it is not a published item: what it is worth depends entirely on what is in it. List the contents, value each piece the way you would value it on its own, and add them up. IRS Pub 561's standard applies to a lot exactly as it does to a single item, and a lot entered as one round number with no itemization is the hardest kind of claim to defend.
You value these yourself: Other Luggage or Bag
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Decor
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picture or Painting, Framed Print or Poster | $37 to $50 | $21 to $37 | $5 to $21 | Source 3 for Picture or Painting, Framed Print or Poster |
| Picture or Painting, Painting or Original Art | $37 to $50 | $21 to $37 | $5 to $21 | Source 3 for Picture or Painting, Painting or Original Art |
| Figurine or Decorative Accent | $2.25 to $3 | $1.25 to $2.25 | $0.25 to $1.25 | Source 9 for Figurine or Decorative Accent |
| Lamp, Table Lamp | $19 to $25 | $12 to $19 | $5 to $12 | Source 3 for Lamp, Table Lamp |
| Lamp, Floor Lamp | $37 to $50 | $23 to $37 | $8 to $23 | Source 3 for Lamp, Floor Lamp |
| Ceiling Light or Chandelier | $35 to $45 | $22 to $35 | $10 to $22 | Source 7 for Ceiling Light or Chandelier |
| Wall-Mounted Light Fixture | $26 to $35 | $16 to $26 | $5 to $16 | Source 7 for Wall-Mounted Light Fixture |
| Rug, Area Rug | $12 to $16 | $7 to $12 | $2 to $7 | Source 6 for Rug, Area Rug |
| Rug, Throw or Accent Rug | $9 to $12 | $6 to $9 | $2 to $6 | Source 3 for Rug, Throw or Accent Rug |
| Curtain Rod and Hardware, Traditional Rod | $4 to $5 | $3 to $4 | $2 to $3 | Source 7 for Curtain Rod and Hardware, Traditional Rod |
| Curtain Rod and Hardware, Pole Rod | $23 to $30 | $14 to $23 | $5 to $14 | Source 7 for Curtain Rod and Hardware, Pole Rod |
| Curtain Rod and Hardware, Traverse Rod | $23 to $30 | $14 to $23 | $5 to $14 | Source 7 for Curtain Rod and Hardware, Traverse Rod |
Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Mirror, Blinds and Shades, Blinds or Shades, Artificial Plant or Flowers
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
You value these yourself: Lamp, Other Lamp, Rug, Other Rug, Blinds and Shades, Other Blind or Shade, Curtain Rod and Hardware, Other Curtain Rod or Hardware, Other Decor
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Bathroom
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Sink, Porcelain | $19 to $25 | $12 to $19 | $5 to $12 | Source 7 for Bathroom Sink, Porcelain |
| Bathroom Sink, Cast Iron | $43 to $50 | $34 to $43 | $25 to $34 | Source 8 for Bathroom Sink, Cast Iron |
| Bathroom Sink, Pedestal | $43 to $50 | $34 to $43 | $25 to $34 | Source 7 for Bathroom Sink, Pedestal |
| Bathtub, Porcelain | $175 to $225 | $110 to $175 | $50 to $110 | Source 7 for Bathtub, Porcelain |
| Bathtub, Cast Iron | $85 to $100 | $70 to $85 | $50 to $70 | Source 8 for Bathtub, Cast Iron |
| Bathtub, Jetted or Whirlpool | $205 to $250 | $155 to $205 | $100 to $155 | Source 8 for Bathtub, Jetted or Whirlpool |
| Bathroom Faucet | $19 to $25 | $12 to $19 | $5 to $12 | Source 7 for Bathroom Faucet |
| Medicine Cabinet | $21 to $25 | $15 to $21 | $10 to $15 | Source 7 for Medicine Cabinet |
| Bathroom Vanity, Vanity Base | $165 to $225 | $95 to $165 | $25 to $95 | Source 7 for Bathroom Vanity, Vanity Base |
You value these yourself: Bathroom Sink, Other Bathroom Sink, Bathtub, Other Bathtub, Bathroom Vanity, Other Vanity Component, Other Bathroom Item
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
You value these yourself: Shower Curtain, Bath Mat or Rug
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Storage
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Container or Bin | $3.75 to $5 | $2.50 to $3.75 | $1 to $2.50 | Source 9 for Storage Container or Bin |
| Shelving | $3.75 to $5 | $2.50 to $3.75 | $1 to $2.50 | Source 7 for Shelving |
| Storage Chest or Trunk | $55 to $75 | $29 to $55 | $5 to $29 | Source 3 for Storage Chest or Trunk |
You value these yourself: Laundry Basket or Hamper
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
You value these yourself: Other Storage Item
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Other Household Items
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umbrella | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 3 for Umbrella |
| Sewing Machine | $65 to $90 | $41 to $65 | $15 to $41 | Source 3 for Sewing Machine |
| Laundry Utility Tub | $17 to $20 | $14 to $17 | $10 to $14 | Source 7 for Laundry Utility Tub |
You value these yourself: Ironing Board, Wastebasket or Trash Can
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
You value these yourself: Other Household Item
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Linens
34 items, 21 with published ranges, 13 you value yourself.
Afghan
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghan | $11 to $15 | $7 to $11 | $2 to $7 | Source 4 for Afghan |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Aprons
You value these yourself: Apron
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Household textiles must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
Bath Towels
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Towel | $3 to $4 | $1.75 to $3 | $0.50 to $1.75 | Source 3 for Bath Towel |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Hand Towel or Washcloth
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Household textiles must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
Bedspread
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedspread | $18 to $24 | $10 to $18 | $3 to $10 | Source 3 for Bedspread |
| Quilt | $18 to $24 | $10 to $18 | $3 to $10 | Source 3 for Quilt |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Duvet Cover
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Household textiles must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
Blanket
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanket | $11 to $15 | $7 to $11 | $3 to $7 | Source 3 for Blanket |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Electric Blanket
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Household textiles must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
Comforter
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comforter | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 9 for Comforter |
Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Comforter Set
A mixed lot has no published price because it is not a published item: what it is worth depends entirely on what is in it. List the contents, value each piece the way you would value it on its own, and add them up. IRS Pub 561's standard applies to a lot exactly as it does to a single item, and a lot entered as one round number with no itemization is the hardest kind of claim to defend.
Curtains
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtains | $6 to $7 | $3.75 to $6 | $2 to $3.75 | Source 3 for Curtains |
| Drapes | $4 to $5 | $3 to $4 | $2 to $3 | Source 3 for Drapes |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Valance
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Household textiles must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
Pillow
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bed Pillow | $4 to $5 | $3 to $4 | $2 to $3 | Source 3 for Bed Pillow |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Throw or Decorative Pillow, Pillowcase
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Household textiles must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
Sheets
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet Set | $6 to $8 | $4 to $6 | $2 to $4 | Source 3 for Sheet Set |
| Mattress Pad | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 4 for Mattress Pad |
| Dust Ruffle or Bed Skirt | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 4 for Dust Ruffle or Bed Skirt |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Tablecloth
You value these yourself: Tablecloth, Placemats or Napkins
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Household textiles must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
You value these yourself: Other Table Linen
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Throw
You value these yourself: Throw Blanket
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Household textiles must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
Other Linens
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chair or Sofa Slipcover | $30 to $36 | $23 to $30 | $16 to $23 | Source 3 for Chair or Sofa Slipcover |
You value these yourself: Other Linens
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Sets, service and quantity
Value a set the way it is resold: per piece. A 12-place dinnerware service is 12 dinner plates, 12 side plates and so on, each at the per-piece range, unless the charity sells it as a boxed set. Flatware is valued per place setting. For a cookware set, count the pots and pans; lids do not count as separate pieces. Nested mixing bowls are one item per bowl.
Across the year, similar items add up for the $5,000 appraisal test. A kitchen will almost never reach it, but the rule is the same one that governs larger gifts. See group of similar items.
What lowers the value or rules it out
- Chips, cracks or crazing on dishes
- Peeling or scratched nonstick, rust, or warped pans
- Missing lids or parts
- Cloudy or etched glassware
- Stained, thin or frayed towels and sheets
- Used bed pillows, which many charities refuse
Fair means visible wear but still good used condition. Below that, the deduction is generally zero, per IRS Publication 526.
When a kitchen item is worth more than the guide
The guides price ordinary kitchenware. Premium enameled cast iron, clad stainless cookware, sterling flatware, crystal stemware, collectible dinnerware patterns and stand mixers can sell for well above the shelf band. For those, look up comparable sold listings of the same maker and pattern, photograph the maker's mark, and keep the listings. Sterling flatware is worth at least its silver content.
A worked example: one kitchen box
At the Good suggested figures: 12 dinner plates, 12 side plates, 8 mugs, 8 glasses, 4 pots, 2 baking dishes, 12 utensils, 6 bath towels, 2 sheet sets and 1 comforter come to $125.50 for 67 items. Individually tiny; together, a real line on a return. Enter your own counts in the tally at the top of this page. Full-size appliances are on the appliance values page.
Other categories in the guide
Most donation bags cross categories. These are the ones that usually travel with this page.
- FurnitureFurniture donation values for 2026, by piece and condition
- AppliancesAppliance donation values for 2026: what your washer, fridge, and stove are worth
- Books and mediaBook donation values for 2026: what each book, DVD, and CD is worth
- Pet suppliesPet supplies donation value: what a used crate, bed or tank is worth
Or start from the full donation value guide, which explains how every range on this page was derived.
What the total obliges you to do
Once you have a figure, the rules decide the paperwork. These are the three pages that answer that, in the order the questions arrive.
- CalculatorAdd up the whole donationTotal a bag of kitchen and housewares and everything else that went with it, from these same ranges.
- GuideReceipts and recordsWhat the charity has to give you, and the $250 line where a plain drop-off slip stops being enough.
- GuideForm 8283The $500 filing line, the $5,000 appraisal line, and which section of the form a household donation lands in.
- Donation valuesKitchenware and housewares donation values: dishes, pots, linens, decorWhat donated dishes, cookware, glassware, linens, and decor are worth for a tax deduction, and how a cupboard clear-out adds up to a real number.
- Donation valuesHabitat ReStore Donation ValuesCited value tables for Habitat ReStore donations: furniture, large appliances, cabinets, and tools by condition, plus receipt and Form 8283 rules.
Questions about kitchenware donations
Do I have to list every plate and towel separately?
Are used towels and sheets deductible?
What is a donated dinner plate worth?
How do I value a set of dishes or flatware?
Are chipped dishes or scratched nonstick pans deductible?
What are small kitchen appliances worth?
Is a donated cookware set worth more than its pieces?
Do I need a receipt for a box of kitchen items?
Why are these values lower than what I paid?
Where can I donate kitchenware?
Sources for the values on this page
Every range on this page traces to one of these. Values are derived from the published ranges, never copied from another product’s valuation database, and never invented where no source covers an item.
- Publication 561 (12/2025), Determining the Value of Donated Property
Internal Revenue Service (U.S. Department of the Treasury)
Methodology. Sets the standard the values have to meet. Never a source of dollar figures. Fetched and read .
- Publication 526 (2025), Charitable Contributions
Internal Revenue Service (U.S. Department of the Treasury)
Methodology. Sets the standard the values have to meet. Never a source of dollar figures. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide (The Salvation Army Thrift Stores | Donation Valuation Guide)
The Salvation Army (Thrift Stores / Adult Rehabilitation Centers)
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Valuation Guide for Goodwill Donors
Goodwill Industries International (compiled list, republished by member affiliates)
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Valuation Guide for Goodwill Donors (single average price variant)
Goodwill Industries International (single-value variant; copy hosted by Goodwill Industries of East Texas)
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide - What is my Donation Worth?
Goodwill Northern New England
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide (2023 edition)
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Donation Valuation Guide (2017/2019 PDF edition, superseded)
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Thrift Store Valuation Guide
Catholic Charities Maine (Catholic Charities Thrift Store)
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
- Valuation Guide for St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati Donors
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Cincinnati (St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shops)
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Estimated Donation Values
Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Fair Market Value Sheet (Revised 3/1/2023)
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries (Cincinnati, OH)
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide
Hope Village for Children (Hope Village Thrift Store, Meridian, Mississippi)
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide
The Beacon House Association of San Pedro (Beacon House Thrift Shop, San Pedro, CA)
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
- Valuation Guide for Charitable Contributions
Small Business Taxes & Management (A/N Group, Inc.), ISSN 1089-1536
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
The rules these values have to satisfy
- Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated PropertyIRS, IRS publication
- Publication 526, Charitable ContributionsIRS, IRS publication
- Instructions for Form 8283IRS, IRS form
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