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Liverbird

I use the Liverpool group and its great. I always freecycle stuff my relatives are throwing out. I just give somebody a printer I had no use for... and was surprised to get a lovely thank you email from them, saying how much they are enjoying using it.....makes it all worthwhile when something nice happens like that!

Don'tskipit

I use the Wirral group. Up to now I have only given stuff away. Haven't got a car so can't collect items offered that I'm interested in.
I do see some things 'wanted' that I would like myself but wouldn't have the cheek to ask for - greenhouse, polytunnel etc. Some greedy people might give the site a bad name.
A woman came to collect an item from me ,said she worked for a charity but I recognised her face - she was a trader at the local flea market. She didn't get my item.

themadbird

I'm with freecycle. Given loads of stuff! It's a fab way of recycling!

themadbird

Don'tskipit wrote:

A woman came to collect an item from me ,said she worked for a charity but I recognised her face - she was a trader at the local flea market. She didn't get my item.

Oooo that's awful. I ask sometimes for things for the charity I work for, but I always take ID with me to prove it.

murphydavid

Don'tskipit wrote:

A woman came to collect an item from me ,said she worked for a charity but I recognised her face - she was a trader at the local flea market. She didn't get my item.

If what she is doing is outside the rules then I hope you reported it to the freecycle administrator - If so she will be removed from the list of members. Our admin says two stikes and out!

But

Although she lied to you I'm not sure that it is actually outside the rules? I have seen items Offered with phrases like good for boot sale or ebay sale. So the person offering couldn't be bother to try and sell it themselves but didn't mind if someone else did as long as it was not scraped. Though I can see it might rankle when someone seems to be taking advantage.

aligandalf1

Hi Snaffler, I discovered freecycle about a month ago and I love it. Such a good way to de-clutter your place and bless someone else's!

Ali

kit

I freecycle.... I love it! Other people come and take away my junk :j
Have got rid of dumbells, walking sticks and an ironing board. Have gained a bike and soon to collect a filing cabinet.
No one wants my old sofa tho


I belong to Bristol, Somerset and Taunton.... am waiting for the North Somerset one (thats where i actually live) to be up and running..... 2 weeks to go :T

alex1_2

I also am with freecycle.Collected a lovely bike for my son.He had his stolen,so it really helped us out.

Hoopylass

I am with freecycle, its great!

angelatgraceland

A new freecycle group is almost ready to launch! All of the steps have been setup and I'm just waiting for them to list me and give me the final approval so anyone wishing to join, who lives in North Somerset, please click on the link below.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthSomersetfreecycle/

If you live outside of this area and would like more information on freecycle, please visit http://freecycle.org/display.php?region=United%20Kingdom