Freecle / freecycle and balloons on sticks

dibuzz

A couple of recent posts on my local group -

wanted rabbit Hutch
hi Im after a rabbit Hutch for my little girl. Can collect asap. Thank you x...
Poor child, although I do admit to being tempted to cage my kids in the past :rotfl:

offered: plasterboard,
theres two medium pieces and one small piece. i got this yesterday from on here,
i havent got anywhere to store this so it is in my car, to be collected sooner
rather than later please or it goes to the tip in the morning. thanks.
Why ask for it if there's nowhere to keep it? :huh:

hermum

JimmyTheWig wrote: »

Then what's the explanation for the people who request, say, a certain type of sofa?

Other than optimism, I have no idea but if I were after a certain type of anything I wouldn't post on Freecycle, I'm a second hand rose, except for beds. I would try the second hand shops, ebay & other classified sites.

SpammyTheSpammer

from a FREECYCLE search for a specific member:

76470 WANTED ANY GAMES CONSOLE WITH GAMES xxx
Hiya has anyone got an old games console with games that they no longer need as it would be very very useful . Can collect from xxx and the surrounding area. Many Thanks Vicky
Apr 23, 2012 11:28 pm

75365 WANTED LIGHTWEIGHT BUGGY AND STAIR GATE xxx
Hiya i'm looking for a buggy that is fairly light and easy to fold down, its for my grandson ( a small 9 month old ) who comes to stay with me most weekends. Also he has just started to crawl so a stair gate would be brilliant. Thanks in advance Vicky
Feb 21, 2012 5:17 pm

72967 WANTED LARGE GARDEN SHED xxx
Hi, I'm trying to get a large garden shed in time for the winter any offers taken very seriously many Thanks in advance Vicky
Oct 13, 2011 10:39 pm

71892 WANTED xxx BABY MONITOR AND COT MATTRESS
Hiya! I look after my grandson at least 1 night a week and need baby monitor so i can hear him more quickly at night !! also we have recieved a cot from another freecycler and need a matress to put in it. Many thanks in advance Vicky
Aug 30, 2011 9:04 am

71598 WANTED xxx LIGHTWEIGHT PUSHCHAIR
Hiya, I'm trying to get hold of a lightweight pushchair suitable for a 7 week old baby boy. I look after my grandson a few days a week but as i have disability issues i struggle to push his pram, a lightweight one would make my days so much easier and we
Aug 17, 2011 11:18 pm

69002 WANTED WARDROBE xxx
Hiya, has anyone got a wardrobe going spare? My son is expecting his first baby in 6 weeks and is in desperate need of the storage for clothes. Many thanks in advance Vicky
May 7, 2011 6:21 pm

69001 WANTED CHEST OF DRAWERS xxx
hiya , has anyone got a chest of drawers going spare as my son is expecting his first baby in 6 weeks and is in desperate need of the storage, for clothes etc Many thanks in advance Vicky
May 7, 2011 6:21 pm

68941 WANTED Nursery furniture and pram xxx
Hiya, My son and his partner are expecting their first baby in just 6 weeks time. Due to a series of unfortunate events and let downs they are still in desperate need of a wardrobe, and chest of drawers for the nursery plus a pram. aything offered will be
May 5, 2011 11:26 pm

67056 WANTED baby boy items xxx
Hiya has anyone out there got any baby boy clothes bedding etc I have just found out that my first grandchild is going to be a boy and we need all the help we can get!!! Many thanks in advance Vicky
Mar 6, 2011 12:16 am

65363 WANTED BUNK BEDS xxx
Hiya, has anybody out there got a set of bunk beds they no longer need? I'm really desperate and can collect from xxx and the surrounding area, Thanks alot, Vicky

Nope, I cannot see a single OFFERED in there either...

JimmyTheWig

hermum wrote: »

Other than optimism, I have no idea but if I were after a certain type of anything I wouldn't post on Freecycle, I'm a second hand rose, except for beds. I would try the second hand shops, ebay & other classified sites.

Ok, so we can conclude that the people who ask for specific things don't have the same mindset as you.
So maybe, unlike you, they do turn to these sites before buying something new.

needing-help

On ours yeasterday there was someone asking for an ipad to help with their college course then 5 minutes later posted the same thing again with a different email address.

Wonder if they will offer the spare one back on freecycle if they end up with two:rotfl:

StaffsSW

JimmyTheWig wrote: »

Ok, so we can conclude that the people who ask for specific things don't have the same mindset as you.
So maybe, unlike you, they do turn to these sites before buying something new.

It does not exactly help when certain sections of social media publicise the sites as being a great way to "Bag freebies on giveaway sites", "From Etch-A-Sketches to espresso makers, designer sofas to dungarees, hundreds of top-quality goodies are available every day across the country ... for FREE."

Clearly this will attract the bottom end of the society who are only have the "take take take" mentality and expect everything for nothing.

Reducing landfill and social recycling is the purpose of Freecycle/Freegle, not a method for the greedy underclass for "bagging freebies"

pulliptears

SpammyTheSpammer wrote: »

from a FREECYCLE search for a specific member:



72967 WANTED LARGE GARDEN SHED xxx
Hi, I'm trying to get a large garden shed in time for the winter any offers taken very seriously many Thanks in advance Vicky
Oct 13, 2011 10:39 pm

Nope, I cannot see a single OFFERED in there either...

What!? The shed wasn't for her Grandson!
:rotfl::rotfl:

SpammyTheSpammer

27980 Wanted - Kayak spray Skirt
If anyone has one of these they no longer require I would be very grateful, thanks
11:03 am

27979 Wanted - Kayak
If anyone has one they no longer need I would be very grateful
11:02 am

27869 WANTED - Clothes, blankets, etc , - wheatley area
Wanted Unwanted clothes, Paired Shoes, Handbags, Blankets, Sheets, Curtains, Soft Toys for Wheatley Scouts please. thanks
Apr 17, 2012 2:38 pm

27512 Wanted Spray skirt and Cag
Wanted - Spray skirt for a kayak, Large male long sleeved/legged wetsuit and a large dry Cag please.
Mar 22, 2012 11:35 am

27249 WANTED - leprechaun costume
Hi, does anyone have a leprechaun costume they no longer need - an adult one. Thanks
Mar 3, 2012 6:31 pm

26730 WANTED - Animal Farm Book and revision guide
Hi, has anyone got either of these - the normal GCSE books, thanks very much
Jan 25, 2012 4:24 pm

26592 WANTED - Kayak equipment
Does anyone have any equipment for Kayaking/canoeing they no longer need - even the boat! Clothing adult size please, many thanks
Jan 17, 2012 1:08 pm

26469 WANTED - Dragons den game
Hi, if anyone has a Dragon Den Game I'd be very grateful, thanks
Jan 9, 2012 6:25 pm

26462 WANTED - Semi dry cag
Wanted semi dry cag for Kayaking in a mens medium/large size, thanks
Jan 9, 2012 1:07 pm

26371 WANTED - reclining arm chair
Does anyone have one of these please they no longer need - thanks

26370 WANTED - office Chair
Does anyone have an office chair they no longer need - not too big, thanks
Jan 4, 2012 10:44 am

26143 WANTED - bar butler
Has anyone got one of those rotary bar butlers that hold 4 bottles - like in a pub, that dispenses measures of alcohol? Thanks
Dec 14, 2011 10:29 am

26142 WANTED - Chairs
Has anyone got any reasonable dining room chairs they would like to get rid of? Thanks
Dec 14, 2011 10:28 am

26079 WANTED - kayaking clothing
Does anyone have any adult kayaking clothing for winter wear, thanks
Dec 7, 2011 2:43 pm

26014 WANTED - stand for fish tank
Wanted please a purpose built fish tank stand for a medium sized tank thanks Nathalie
Nov 30, 2011 9:53 pm

26013 Wanted - Dry cag for kayaking
We are looking for a dry cag in an adult size please Thanks Nathalie
Nov 30, 2011 9:53 pm

23796 WANTED - Dumbells
Hi, has anyone got any dumbells 8lbs and above they no longer need, thanks
Jul 20, 2011 5:27 pm

23353 WANTED - Push up bench and weights
Does anyone have one of these they no longer use, thanks
Jun 15, 2011 10:29 am

22813 WANTED - Rucksack 65litres
If anyone has one they no longer need would be very grateful, thanks
May 17, 2011 1:49 pm

22682 WANTED - 65 litre rucksack
Does anyone have one of these? Needed for a Duke of Edinburgh Expedition. Many thanks
May 11, 2011 10:22 am

2524 WANTED - Upper Body weights
Has anybody got any weights they no longer use. thanks
May 3, 2011 10:41 pm

21146 WANTED - JAKE TWEENIE SOFT TOY
Does anyone have a Jake toy, even mcdonalds one, in good condition that I could have. Thanks
Mar 5, 2011 9:57 am

21111 WANTED - Barney Costume and Boxing Gloves
Hi Does anyone have an adult purple barney costume or some boxing gloves they would be willing to lend to a show next week. thanks
Mar 2, 2011 12:25 pm

21052 WANTED - Barney (kids purple character) costume and boxing gloves
Needed for local show for a week - very happy to borrow. thanks
Feb 26, 2011 11:13 pm

17903 1930's!
Has anyone got anything that could help with a 1930's costume. Dorothy, Glenda, anything really.... Thanks
Aug 7, 2010 12:28 pm

17419 WANTED - Tent poles for Gelert Alaska 8
Anybody got one of these they no longer use. My poles got shattered last summer - thanks
Jul 8, 2010 6:12 pm

17414 WANTED - LADIES BIKE
Wanted a ladies bike,dont mind what it looks like as long as its safe to ride, mine is sadly on its last legs. Thanks
Jul 8, 2010 10:17 am

16391 WANTED - Monkey puzzle tree
Has anybody got one they no longer like???thanks
May 7, 2010 11:26 pm

16219 WANTED - BOATING SHOES
Has anyone got some boating shoes, suitable for kayaking size 9,thank you
Apr 28, 2010 8:28 am

16218 WANTED - Garden Shed
Has anyone got a garden shed they no longer need - thanks
Apr 28, 2010 8:27 am

16077 WANTED - EXERCISE BIKE
Has anyone got an exercise bike or any exercise equipment they no longer need. thanks
Apr 19, 2010 12:56 pm

15675 WANTED - FISH TANK
Does anyone have a fish tank they no longer need. Thanks
Mar 23, 2010 1:26 pm

15674 WANTED ROLLER BLADES/INLINE SKATES
We would love a pair of roller blades/inline skates in an adult size 7 or 8, thanks
Mar 23, 2010 1:26 pm

14652 WANTED - wireless internet connector for xbox
Has anyone got one of these they no longer need. thanks Nathalie
Jan 14, 2010 9:55 am

14643 Wireless connector for xbox 360
Hi Does anyone have one of these they no longer need. thanks
Jan 13, 2010 11:03 am

13754 WANTED - Friends DVDs
Has anybody got any Friends DVD's they no longer require - I have a poorly nephew who would very much like to watch them. Many thanks
Oct 30, 2009 9:47 pm

13504 Re Wanted - Chair/sofa Bed
Hi Can 'sallyinch' get in touch again regarding sofa beds - your email didnt work. Many thanks
Oct 7, 2009 11:03 am

13335 WANTED - Car Dog Guard
HI, Does anyone have a car dog guard that i could have/borrow to transport a pet. thanks
Sep 24, 2009 10:38 pm

13325 WANTED - FEMALE RABBIT
Hi Does anyone have a female rabbit that needs a new home. thanks
Sep 24, 2009 11:08 am

13324 WANTED - CHAIR BED
Hi does anyone have a chair that folds out to a single bed for sleepovers. thanks
Sep 24, 2009 11:07 am

I assume from the top post that they got a Kayak but the mean donor must not have given them the cover - how thoughtless....

needing-help

This appeared on ours over the weekend

OFFERED Lambs Heads

Bought some of these to try from our dog meat supplier but sorry I
won't be able to feed them to our dogs, they gross me out too much as they have
wool and eyes and horns....!!!

Deep frozen and fresh.
Ideal food
and entertainment package for large (outdoor!) dogs with strong jaws and
teeth

Or feed to your tame lion or shark......

Or you could
make soup???

I just want them out of our freezer soonish please. First
to collect!!!

:eek:

KxMx

Two adverts which made me mad (local Freecycle which is a very poorly run, fully loaded with numerous wanteds, opposite to our Freegle!)

WANTED: wanted a 2 seater + 1 arm chair (Place X code ...)can not pick to be delver

So, perfectly able to specify what they want in the title, but no manners in the post...

WANTED: Green House heater (b s e)Hi , I am looking for a greenhouse heater, i dont really want an
electric one though. thank you.

How about: Would be grateful for any greenhouse heater!

This one really made me though:

WANTED: Telescope (Place x)I'd love a telescope; I'm not at all fussed if it's old, as long as it
works and it's decent.. it'd be really cool to have one in the summer
once the rain stops!!

I can collect from.. anywhere. It'd be brilliant and I'd be a
happy dude!