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Freecycle Help Please

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  • Churchmouse
    Churchmouse Posts: 3,004 Forumite
    Jay-Jay I think that's a lovely thing to do! I'll bet it will be much appreciated.
    You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
  • julesgr
    julesgr Posts: 657 Forumite
    I usually look through the list and offer it to the person i get the best vibe from. I tried first come first served etc but found that they didn't turn up.

    Thanks to freecycle I have a gorgeous new table and a calor gas heater for the winter months
    Weight loss since 01/08/07 - 72 lbs:j
  • Hazel2000
    Hazel2000 Posts: 16 Forumite
    Well sofas are away I gave it to the first person who could uplift straight away as I just didnt have the room to wait on someone collecting, felt good to help someone out and he has offered me help with my pc so that was a nice way to say thanks

    Hazel
  • Floss
    Floss Posts: 9,062 Forumite
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    I love freecycle - haven't taken anything as I'm shortly moving my 3-bed house into my OH's 3-bed house (we have so many duplicates of stuff its hilarious!), but have got rid off a few things except a piano that needs work (anyone interested? pick-up only!)
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  • Frugal_Fox
    Frugal_Fox Posts: 1,002 Forumite
    Hi,

    Never been sucessful in 'claiming' an item - our group seem to work on the first reply principle! However I have 'given' quite a lot - I wait for the replies to come in - usually add a line on the listing to say 'all replies by ?' and then either pick who can collect first/ who needs it most / those I get a good vibe from.
    "A simple life freely chosen is a source of strength. Do not be pursuaded into buying what you do not need or cannot afford." Quaker Faith & Practice 1.02.41
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