CannyCat Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 http://uk.freecycle.org I've just been introduced to Freecycle by my mum, and have to say it's a great idea People can get rid of stuff they dont want, and know it's going to a good home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I think quite a lot of people on the Forum already use it. I'm registered but have nothing to give away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I love freecycle - we've got rid of several things that we just couldn't sell on ebay - a dog kennel, paving stones, spare gravel, stuff like that - it's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 We listed a mountain bike yesterday which we won in a raffle a couple of years ago, & has been languishing in our shed ever since. It went within 3 mins of posting, to a guy whose girlfriend had hers stolen last week - so we were really please that its now got a good home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 We listed a mountain bike yesterday which we won in a raffle a couple of years ago, & has been languishing in our shed ever since.It went within 3 mins of posting, to a guy whose girlfriend had hers stolen last week - so we were really please that its now got a good home Wow, that's really cool It's so nice that this stuff goes to people who really need and appreciate it Unfortunately we've just moved house so we dont have much left to post, but I've received a nice little table to put my sewing machine on in my new house, which I'm really grateful for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I quite often post stuff for gicing away - and have also had my fair share of stuff given to me - I think it's great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Goodness - I've just signed up, but what a job! Kept having to fill in additional bits, and having to put in statements before I can even get a glimpse inside to see what its all about! Nearly didn't bother! I'm not sure why Islington have a freecycle group as well as another giving/swapping website which I've used before - maybe I'll find out when they've approved my application for membership! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Just had my first success I have acquired a 3 piece suite for one of my staff who has just signed for his first mortgage and moves in next week He was worried because he has very little furniture and now strapped for cash so he is off to Hawick this afternoon to collect it He has the bedroon sorted a TV and now a suite what more does a young lad need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 That's really nice! I can see that there's a lot more going on on freecycle than swapexchange... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Funny thing - I put my Can O Worms on Freecycle, & got not one email. Then I advertised it on freeads for £40, & it sold right away I have a single pine bed thats going to be firewood soon if no one gets in touch,if anyones interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 What's 'freeads'? There's a whole new world out there I know so little about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Its one of those big yellow papers where you can advertise free, but you pay for the paper at the newsagents. They do online ads too - its great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Opps!!! I have just made a major mistake! Having advertised my old washing machine on freecycle i reported that it had been given to a good home but i unfortunately wrote... 'Thanks to all those who were interested but the washing machine has not gone to a good home!!!' Instead of NOW gone to a good home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
