What have you given and received on freecycle?

jenniewb

Have given:
a big bag with all my "costume" jewellery from topshop/river island/acessories...etc as I seemed to just stop wearing it. About 50 old copies of vogue, elle, marie clare (not all the same issue of course!) underlay for laminate flooring, a delux ikea clothing rail, old CDs- or new ones that I ripped, and 2 of the big tesco bags full of fabrics for dressmaking, theres more but I cant remember everything.

Have taken:
an art easel, a big-bottomed TV and a lightbox (for traceing things, not for seasonal affected disorder or whatever its called).

I used to ask for a tailors dummy, but every time I ask, some other person spams with "can I please have a tailors dummy" just after I have posted, and does it repeatedly, think they are trying to get control over the boards so if anyone is looking to get rid of one, and types it in, her name will come up half a dozen times and there will not be any room for anyone else.

I think my freecycle (Greenwich and London) is quite good, people seem to have common sense and a degree of respect. But my frined lives in Bromley and the things people ask for on there is hilarious- its not just the "Wanted" statement that makes me laugh, its the fact the post is written in such a genuine way- like someone just has a spare sports car or plasma to hand over free because they asked for it! lol!

ThinkingOfLinking

I offered a really nice Ikea cabinet and 8 people (I gave each person one chance) never showed up to collect it. I ended up leaving it in the street and someone took it within 20 minutes!!

Never received anything form there either yet.

lisalongsox

Ive given away:

A six seater bleached pine table and six chairs with rush seats.
A large white Ikea desk
A cream leather computer chair
A computer monitor
2 portable TV's
Tons of baby toys and toddler toys
Tons of baby and toddler clothes
Various books
Duvets and pillows
Rugs
Set of Nikki Clarke bendy rollers
Slendertone electric toner
Computer bits and pieces
Womens Clothes
Mens Clothes
Set of garden furniture
Fabric, dressmaking pieces and scraps
Ikea bedspread
Cushions
Crockery
Cutlery
Condensor Tumble dryer needing minor repair


I have received

A tandem double pushchair which I reoffered after I had used and no one wanted it so was taken to British Heart Foundation Shop
A Quinney Zap pushchair
A new steam generator iron
A pair of shoes
Thomas road and rail set

The thing I have seen on freecycle and wanted the most was a Dandy Trailer Tent. At the time I was looking at them on ebay and they were all out of my price range....I didnt get it and was gutted for weeks!

KxMx

I've given away:
A box of books
A bag of used candles with wax but no wicks
An old piece of carpet
A dismantled shabby shed
2 lots of paving stones.

I've recieved a printer, have an old Windows so new compatible printers don't exsist anymore and second hand ones cost as much as new when you manage to find them!

painted_lady

I have received childrens books for my little one.
I have given baby items, baby bath, toiletries (he couldnt use because of skin) and I oferred a 3 peice suite in good condition, even offerred to deliver it and no one wanted it!

isthatreduced

I have given away:

Two 3 setter sofas
Washing Machine
Computer Monitor
Box of Books
2 bin bags full of clothes
Bin bag full of Dog biscuits
Tv
Video
Tv bracket
Packaging materials
Cat box
Bed
And a cuddle toy(yes really)

I have never asked for anything Back as I don't drive.

tsimehC

Taken: None
Given: None

Always too slow but I've got some things soon to give probably.

Terri_Martin

I have "Gifted" a large desk, kitchen cupboards/worksurface, surples plants from my garden, toaster. I have received dining chairs, bricks (to make a built-up bed for plants) Tiles for my downstairs loo.

Uniscots97

Given away:-

pine nest of tables
fabric
wheelbarrow
lots of Next stuff
couple of rucksacks
small bits of carpet (the person actually advertised for carpet saying they wanted it for their lawn)
clothes
shoes
books
offcuts of pine
2 old pc's


Received:-

a lightshade
a floor lamp
a portable tv
facial sauna


and currently trying to get a freeview box and give away a Sun workstation with monitor

deanne82

I love freecycle. I have given loads and recieved a couple bits.....

Given away.....
1 cream leather pc chair
1 brand new pc chair
bin bag of board games
sphereical jigsaw puzzle
skype phone
childrens toys and books
over 130 vhs videos!!!!!

I have recieved ....
tefal pressure cooker (fantastic!!!!)
box of knex
software for my mac

I have a couple bin bags lying about with bits and bobs in.
I will list them on there later
i love the idea that people come and collect it. I sometimes take the stuff to local charity, But its hard to park there so its more convienient for me, for people to pick it up!!!