Gertie Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Some people on my local freecycle group today asking for a camper van and a potters wheel. Thing is, I so know someone who gave away their old Bedford Dormobile on freecycle, so they might get lucky!! Grabby posts are not pleasant, I agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelk Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 You must be In the same freecycle group as me as I just read those two!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Ooh yes, Somerset! It's not too bad a list, but there are quite a few wanteds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Can you freecycle request for a baby hamster? Not sure if animals are allowed. I have been checking other local sites for baby hammys for a while and there were 5 on Gumtree but, apparently, one person took the lot...bloomin' greedy! Not sure of the best place to look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I think it depends on your local group's rules. Our freecycle group allows posts for animals, but I know many groups don't. Maybe check your group's rules on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Someone looking for a car with an MOT on our local group And I just freecycled a washing machine that worked but had started to leave dirty marks on clothes so something is going (I can't remember what it is) so needed repair. First person didn't show then tried to blame me because I hadn't given her a phone number she could use. Next person claimed it was for a womens refuge and when I checked into it of course she was lying Finally went to someone I realised was using a false name on his email and he dragged the machine across my floor until I raised my voice when asking him not too. My sanded and varnished floorboards may be showing signs of wear but that was a lot of work and I don't need extra s"Ooops, word censored!"es These people are really putting me off freecycling stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Willow, I feel your pain. You know, it might have been worth advertising it on Ebay as faulty for spares,w with a 99p starting price. A lot of people get rid of old ovens that way, cheaper than paying to have them taken away. If someone is willing to bid, then they are more likely to turn up than when something is free. And you don't have to deal with people lying (no reason for them to lie to get the machine). It's now free to list up to 20 items a month, so there's no cost to you if it doesn't sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Thanks Hazel, I didn't think about that as an option, I will do that next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Yet another person on my list today wanting a double bed with new and clean mattress (their wording) and they don't drive, so can you deliver it? Lots of grabby "full house wanted" as well. Really ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) I offered some Christmas tree lights yesterday and got a lovely long chatty email today from a gentleman that wanted a new set of lights to put on his Acer in the front garden. He even attached 2 photos and asked me to send a photo back since I was viewing email on my iPad I was curious and opened expecting something dodgy He had indeed attached 2 photos of his lovely small cherry tree (tree identification obviously not one his strengths One photo in full blossom and one covered by snow. Nicest email I've ever had from Freegle but odd too. Sadly my Christmas lights were unsuitable for outside use. Edited December 15, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Blimey - I didn't realise people put long lists up! Been a long time since we used it. Seems we use our stuff to oblivion nowadays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
