What do you / Have you Freecycled / Freegled ??

keys_2

Hello All , Im sorry if this thread has been started before , however I had a look and couldnt find one .

I joined Freecycle which I believe is now got the new name Freegle now , about a year ago . I find it helps with getting rid of what I call junk in the house - And someone in the local area collects who may want what I have on offer . I also find its great for things myself and my family / friends have needed in the past. When trying to save money for items .

I thought it would be good if people could post on here :

Items they have got rid of { the most unusual / tackiest - the funnier }

Items you have recieved {maybe the more money saving of how much you saved , or the most useful - the better }

So Ill start off ;

Collected :

• A dyson Hoover this week when mine packed up so saved me at least £30 of getting a new one

• A 3 in 1 printer with ink - Which Im still using a year on and going very strong still

• A fridge freezer for my friend when his packed up and couldnt afford a new one

Got Rid of :

• A 32" televison which broke and I couldnt fix

• A large box an huge bin bag of baby items including toys / clothing

• A large bag of junk cluttering my kitchen like photo frames / mop / cannisters / bin ...and loads of other bits

• A PS1

• A canvas wardrobe

There has been plenty more I think but cant think to hand , But will keep you posted on things I de -clutter this week and over time

I look forward to reading your posts

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Pink.

Hi keys,

I put lots of things on freegle but the ones people have seemed most pleased with have been my excess seedlings and plants. While I appreciate everything that I've recieved the best was a gorgeous extending kitchen table which was covered in felt tip pen... but cleaned up really well once I got my hands on it. In fact I liked it so much that I have ordered the same table (in a different colour, that will suit my kitchen better) and in turn I'm passing the original table on to another member of MSE.

There are lots of freecycle/freegle threads on the Green & Ethical MoneySaving board that should interest you so I'll move your thread over there to see if you can get more replies.

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Pink

keys_2

Great thankyou for moving my thread

That sounds really good ...And has now given me ideas about certain things I am after that I see occur on Freecycle quite regulary , Like a bookshelf for dd 's room ...If I see one offered I might try and paint one rather than getting one from a shop Ive seen for over £100 quid

JennyR68

I have given away -

can-o-worms composter
dishwasher
3 Hamster cages

recieved -

bike

I'm more of a giver than a taker

wornoutmumoftwo

Nothing exciting sorry:
given away:
stairgate and baby outdoor toys
computer desk (got off freecycle originally)

Collected:
computer bits galore
12 foot tramoline - still going strong after 3 years.

mehefin

Given
Large amount of well rottted stable manure.. affectionately known as poo mountain!!
It will be on trh local sites again when the weather improves - the productin team have been extra busy over the winter!!

pink_numbers

I gave away my sofa bed couple of years back, but when I did, I got so many sob stories, I really didn't enjoy being guilt tripped.

Haven't put anything on there since, I give stuff to charity instead.

415SanFran

Been given

Glass jars when I was making jam.
plates
all from the same person and the best....slow cooker, three tier steamer, yagart maker,,,,all are used at least twice a week.
loads of travel soaps, that I used to make washing powder with.
A small piece of carpet,,,just right for my tiny bathroom.


Given, Curtains, cup sets, bubble wrap, very small slow cooker, and an un-opened tin of paint

MichH

Received: Sewing Machine - since given away on Freecycle.

Given Away:
Sewing Machine
Travel Cot
Vacuum

All items were very gratefully received by the recipients who have all said they will also put back onto Freecycle once finished with.

sexykellylovespink

i have
given away : silver mid sleeper bed

recieved: ps2

zzzLazyDaisy

I have been an active freecycler for years....

I received lots of baby stuff for GD4 she was a much loved surprise, so the baby things were very much appreciated.

I also received lots of furniture and houseware stuff when my son's marriage broke down and he moved into an unfurnished place with practically nothing.

Lots of plants and cutting when I was establishing a new garden

Other bits and bobs, but I try not to look these days as I am trying to declutter!

Have given

an almost new lounge carpet to a young man who had just moved into his first home (in the house when I moved in, but not to my taste)

A recliner chair to a man with a back injury

Garden furniture

Bags of general household bits and pieces to a lady who was burgled by some 'friends' who she left her key with just before christmas a couple of years ago, leaving her with virtually nothing :eek:

Massage mat to a centre for people with mental health problems

Fridge

Loads of books (mostly received from freecycle)

Big bag of wool

Several pairs of jeans that shrunk in the wardrobe when I wasn't looking

Some cuddly toys to a lady who had just taken in two foster children

Loads of 'tat' that other people seem to be pleased with