Just who is Freecycle for?

[loopyloulou]

well i take what i can to the local charity shop, anything too big to take or too tatty to sell but still usefull goes on freecycle, people moan that there are lots of people not giving as much as them, but im sorry, didnt kno i had 2 give my life away on freecycle!  ::) id sooner give what i can to a charity shop so i know im doing good there i dont usually have much 2 give away as i simply dont have anything to give away not because i dont want to, and i agree manners cost nothing! i offered a set of roofbars and some of the emails i got, ring me on 07.... does it fit a.... could u deliver.... i just didnt give them away in the end ignored the lot, ill give them to a charity shop or sale of some sort instead, freecycle has its used but i find on ours its valuable stuff thats asked for and actually taken and there is frequently posts now asking for and offering boot sale items, aswell as people specifying stuff as not being for a boot sale.. i guess its a chance u take? lifes 2 short 2 worry and id simpyl rather stuff was used over dumped, of course it would be nice 2 benefit people who cant afford the items (ie similar position 2 myself, i cant afford a shed for the lotty or anything else, just about managed a fork from wilkos) but u cant always choose, personally id rather a rich man made use of an item than dump it because a poor man didnt need it but thats just me i guess, and if u dont want some1 2 ebay it charity shop it if its any good :) theyre always greatfull

[loopyloulou]

[Deb P]

I think Freecycle is great, but agree I am amazed at the rudeness of some people when requesting stuff. I find politeness goes a long way when replying to an offer, and I also select recipients based on the politeness of their e mails!

I have probably given more away than received, but that is not the point, better than it going to landfill. I find a wide range of people use it, some you get to know are the sellers from their repeated wanted posts or replying to everything, so I try and avoid giving to the same people all the time.

I find I look at it in fits and starts, I get the digest summaries so not many emails.

[green sleeves]

I think you will find there are 2 different types of people on FC. After being a member for the last year I have cleared  my garage of stuff  that would  normally been dumped and |I have also got  some stuff  to complete jobs. But Yes there are a group out there who  recon the world is there to give them a living and want it all but dint  want to do any work to collect it. A few recent ones were Wanted a HD TV delivered and a Jacuzzi tub but will only give to the really needie. I would love a HD TV and a Jacuzzi tub  but I'm not going on my knees to beg for stuff and there should be an unspoken rule if you are  wanting stuff you should offer your unwanted stuff. Alls fair in love and war.