Freecycle Etiquette

jenniferpa

You'd have to look at your particular freecycles rules - mine has no problems with it - many people freecycle both in their home town and the town in which they work. 45 minutes seems a pretty short distance to me, and even if it wasn't, anything you get from freecycle is a gift, and I was always taught not to be rude about gifts!

squeaky

fizzel81 wrote:

just a question though I listed my double on a site 45mins from me a person responded and obviously hadnot read my post fully as she wanted to know where i lived when i emaled her back with my location i got a rude message telling me the site was for local people only! and that i was not local would anybody happen to know if this is correct (to clear anything up i am on this one as i have family who live in this city so we go down regularly had she been a bit nicer I would happily have taken the buggy down at the weekend when we go to see family)

Right, well, since you regularly visit there the 45 minute travelling time is not an issue. We have a member, for example, who lives in the Midlands but works here in Sunny Suffolk. As a moderator I'll accept anyone who lives in my area, works here, or visits often.

If you said in your original post that you lived in one place but were frequently in the second - I can't see a problem. If the lady didn't read you right that's her problem, so if she gets uptight it's your call as to whether you just ignore her or take the trouble to explain again that you can get the item to her with no trouble.

fizzel81

I Couldnt see anything on the site so i have emailed the site owner.
i emailed back im not sure why as i really shouldnt have to explain myself to anyone saying why i use the site and if people who want what i am offering cannot drive as far as i live im happy to bring it down the weekends i go to my in laws, reply to that message from her was

sorry bout that wud u b able bring the buggy next time u come this way? um somehow i dont think i will be replying back again

Grumpysally

fizzel81 wrote:

sorry bout that wud u b able bring the buggy next time u come this way? um somehow i dont think i will be replying back again

I believe there is a rule about using text speech though.

'a local site for local people' not Royston Vasey is it? :rolleyes:

squeaky

fizzel81 wrote:

I Couldnt see anything on the site so i have emailed the site owner.
i emailed back im not sure why as i really shouldnt have to explain myself to anyone saying why i use the site and if people who want what i am offering cannot drive as far as i live im happy to bring it down the weekends i go to my in laws, reply to that message from her was

sorry bout that wud u b able bring the buggy next time u come this way? um somehow i dont think i will be replying back again

Fair enough, I guess. You have every right to choose who you do or do not gift to. There are absolutely no rules on this - except to say it's your choice.

As for the text speak - I hate it! Aargh!

Janiceatkins

I have made my first offer on freecycle today and was overwhelmed by the responses. Does anyone know the etiquette for these sites?
Many thanks. Jan.

nuttywoman

Etiquitte has gone out of the window on my local one. Everytime i offer anything i get begging emails by the dozen, its got so bad now i hardly bother with it. Its a shame cos its a good idea and there`s some great people on there.
I get rid of those that have no manners.

lucy*locket

I reply to the most polite email, which is not always the first person to respond. I don't reply individually to everyone else, once the item has been collected I post on freecycle that it's been collected. Also if it's a name I recognise as offering items regularly then I'd be more likely to give them the item. I too ignore those with no manners (there seem to be rather a lot on freecycle), but most people I've dealt with have been lovely so don't let the baduns put you off.

t_obermory

I too offer it to the person who sends me the politest email. Emails which go 'I'll pick it up at x time' get instantly disregarded, as do the 'my brother's friend's dog's died so I must have it' ones.

There isn't really an etiquette, you're giving it away for free so give it to the one you like the best.

Janiceatkins

Thank you for your help.
I was offering a dyson DC14 and was totally overwhelmed by the e mails.
I think I may have chosen the wrong person looking at the replies.

I shall just have to learn from the experience.
Thanks again. Jan.