Freecycle - Beggars CAN be choosers!

duchy

The grabby posts put me right off however I did ask for a front door someone was offering and then had to email them to explain my transport had fallen through-Bless him he delivered it and wouldn't accept anything for petrol.

I had a clear out recently and used our council's free large item collection. The divan got picked up but before they arrived a colapsed warddrobe, a big (non flatscreen) TV and a hoover missing the cylinder section all vanished within ten minutes from outside the house. I was happy as it left me short on my "three items" so I could put out more junk and presumably someone had something they could make use of.

gocurlygirl

I wanted to ask a freecycler for a couple of her items listed seperately but didnt in case she thought I was too cheeky-only things I genuinely had an interest in(no 42" TV-just garden tools for allotment)I like tothink we had simelar interest.had advertised things on free cycle with various measures of people collecting on time or just not turning up but overall positive experiences,met nice people and kept stuff out of landfill!:j

Azari

duchy wrote: »

I had a clear out recently and used our council's free large item collection. The divan got picked up but before they arrived a colapsed warddrobe, a big (non flatscreen) TV and a hoover missing the cylinder section all vanished within ten minutes from outside the house. I was happy as it left me short on my "three items" so I could put out more junk and presumably someone had something they could make use of.

This is standard practice in some areas of London (and in some quite upmarket areas).

You just place items that are not tip-worthy outside on the pavement and within a few hours they will be gone. Similarly, if you see anything you need you just help yourself. It's actually a very effective method of recycling.

I don't know about the legal implications but as it seems to be universally accepted, and has been going on for years, I would imagine that the police/CPS would have difficulty in bringing a 'theft by finding case' - as there is a general assumption that items placed outside have been intentionally 'donated' by their owners.

BaconandEggs

Had a few time wasters recently. Agreeing to pick up but not turning up.

Hmm71

Azari wrote: »

This is standard practice in some areas of London (and in some quite upmarket areas).

You just place items that are not tip-worthy outside on the pavement and within a few hours they will be gone. Similarly, if you see anything you need you just help yourself. It's actually a very effective method of recycling.

I don't know about the legal implications but as it seems to be universally accepted, and has been going on for years, I would imagine that the police/CPS would have difficulty in bringing a 'theft by finding case' - as there is a general assumption that items placed outside have been intentionally 'donated' by their owners.

True, I've been doing it for years, rarely had to take stuff to the tip or charity shops etc. I just leave things I don't want outside my house knowing someone will be along to take them. I see stuff outside other houses as well with notices on saying "please take me home".

pawsies

Mk14:37 wrote: »

That's nice to know - they wouldn't want you to go too far out of your way...

Not sure you should have included the usernames...

barbiedoll

Azari wrote: »

This is standard practice in some areas of London (and in some quite upmarket areas).

You just place items that are not tip-worthy outside on the pavement and within a few hours they will be gone. Similarly, if you see anything you need you just help yourself. It's actually a very effective method of recycling.

I don't know about the legal implications but as it seems to be universally accepted, and has been going on for years, I would imagine that the police/CPS would have difficulty in bringing a 'theft by finding case' - as there is a general assumption that items placed outside have been intentionally 'donated' by their owners.

Where I live, the implication is that if the stuff is on the pavement outside your house, it's ok to take it. If it's actually in your front garden, they will knock and ask. Unless they're thieves, in which case, they'll take it anyway!

originalbob

Joined my local freecyle group around 8 years ago and got thrown out after I sent a polite email to the group moderator explaining that I genuinely had nothing to recycle as I was in the process of setting up a new home after separation and homelessness.Reapplied two months ago and again three weeks ago as I now have stuff which is perfectly usable but which needs a new home.Heard nothing...Is this typical?

Mk14:37

pawsies wrote: »

Not sure you should have included the usernames...

Why? It's just copied and pasted from a publicly accessible bulletin board.

LavenderBoy

Loved reading this thread.....! Made me giggle...

Just saw an ad on the Middlesbrough Freecycle Group for someone looking for a.......wait for it.....

22inch Pink LCD TV ....As it would make her daughters day.....but least she had the decemcy too put in brackets 'doesnt have to be pink' what a worthwhile person.....LOL