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Where can I donate kits in the Bay Area?
denizp
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Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 07:18 AM UTC
Hi guys,
I have gone thru my stash of model kits (or rather forced to, by my wife) and have come up with about 3-4 large storage boxes worth of kits that I would like to donate (I don't think they will sell/trade). I am looking for a good place to give these kits to so that they can get built (maybe something like Scout Troops, Boys&Girls clubs, YMCA or another cause). I am currently living in the Bay Area in California and wouldn't mind a drive to drop the kits.
It is a mix bunch of armor, aircraft and ship models - all unopened in their plastic bags, that I accumulated over the years as part of "buy 5, get 1" deals etc.
Do you guys know a good place that would be interested?
Thanks in advance
Deniz

matt
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Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 07:33 AM UTC
If you don;t mind paying alittle postage..... you could Donate the to the Troops serving in Iraq or Afgan.

Heck, I'd be willing to pitchin a little to cover the cost of shipping them some.....
Sabot
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Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 07:54 AM UTC
Check out the addresses of the IPMS chapters in your area. If one is close enough, pass the kits to them with instructions to donate to Scouts or troops, etc.
http://www.ipmsusa.org/Groups_Contests/region_select2.asp?RGN=9
KoSprueOne
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Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 06:09 PM UTC
Try your local craigslist.org
or
Horizons Unlimited of San Francisco http://www.horizons-sf.org/ accepts art supply donations.




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