Freecycle

Lilith1980

Hi all,

Sorry if this is in the wrong part of the forum.

Does anyone know how long it takes for you to be approved to join a group please?

I applied two days ago and still nothing and there are a few things on the Offer list which I would like

Thanks x

macman

Depends entirely on the local mods, people do it on a voluntary basis so you can't always expect instant processing.

ormus

as above, it all depends.
one group i joined gave me access virtually instantly. with other groups ive waited days.

zax47

There are several Freecycle/Freegle threads in the "Ethical Money Saving" section;

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.html?f=100

Lilith1980

Thanks all, have just logged in there and have now been accepted into the group

Unfortunately the things I wanted are no longer available but I'm sure other things will come up for offer.

macman

The purpose of Freecycle is to keep stuff out of landfill. You getting free stuff is just a fringe benefit.

Lilith1980

Yeah I know, but I'm moving out of the flat I share with my husband and just trying to get a few free bits and bobs for when I move. Haven't got too much money at the moment.

Thanks

macman

Good hunting then!

spirit

I have listed endless items in the last few days on my local freecyle. I'm moving house and giving away things that I don't really need, could sell if I could be bothered - but would rather help out local people.

What really hacks me off is that I get about 20 million messages (ok, a bit of an exaggeration) with sob stories about why they desperately want my item(s). so I angst over who to give things to and then they don't bleedy turn up to collect them :mad:

So my plea is for anyone who is offered things by a freecycler - please go and collect it or let them know if you can't so they can re-offer it.

macman

Simple way around that-give it to the first person to reply.