Another couch q -- tip for removing old couch?

[Mrs.Beagle]

I think either option is good, and you should tip.

Some furniture stores advertise getting rid of your old couch as well. Is that an option?

[Pom]

$40 bucks is probably what I would do.

[dexteroni]

1. It's fine to ask, but it's also fine for them to say no.

2. This is more of a NYC tipping issue so I'm not sure. My first thought was $50 but that seems high. But $20 seems too low. $40?

[rikki]

Another option would be to donate it. When I moved out of my highrise apartment in Chicago I called the Salvation Army and they came to my apartment, removed the couch, and provided me with a tax letter. The only condition is that the couch needs to be in a good enough condition that they can sell it.

[chia]

Does Salvation Army, Good Will, or one of those types of organizations do pickups in Manhattan?
(I'm sure this was already suggested...)

If I were to ask someone else to help me do this, I'd probably tip them $40'ish. So, inflate it for NYC prices... I'd give $50'ish, maybe?