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Anyone have creative ways to get rid of commons?  Charity or something other than just trading little by little or storing in a box?

What types? Commons or base cards?

People talk about donating them, but I'm not sure how much demand there is for that. I may be wrong on that if others can speak from experience. 

I've shredded damaged commons and used them for animal bedding and then compost. 

I've also had some luck filling a USPS Medium Priority Mail box and selling it on eBay for cheap.Not particularly profitable, but I think after shipping and fees I "profited" like $6 last time I did it. That's $6 to put towards acquring more cards! 

In the pre-COVID days, I donated thousands upon thousands of cards to Miami Children's Hospital.  Have also donated to Goodwill & Salvation Army as well.  These Organizations still accept donations of this sort.

Thinking in the coming years to donate to local Thrift Stores that are connected to local Churches and more local Organizations.  That is my recommendation, especially if You are some one that itemizes on yearly taxes.  Hope You are able to be productive with all the commons or doubles.  Have any 2021 Topps Big League or 2022 Topps Series 2 for trade??

Yours in The Journey - Felix

I donate alot of my extra cards to a Hospital that my son had to go to for 2 operations when he was younger. I also contacted my local Minor Baseball league and Minor hockey league and Made up team packs that are given out at games to kids.

The boys and I are also Set collectors and with 3 people collecting we all have different needs so any commons are welcome. 

... or give them to me! :) Sure I am always willing to be a good home for any unwanted or orphan cards, but I also have a good number of common needs from the overproduction era. My FT/S list is currently a bit low, but if you see something you like, we can always go for a trade.

Could always do a commons swap...trade all your commons with someone else's commons.  Hey, at least you'll get something new.