just moved into my new flat used all my money on deposit and dont have anything to sit or sleep on other than boxes.
2006-09-12 05:33:18 · 17 answers · asked by george o 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
try yahoo groups there are groups everywhere in US and UK try typing in freecycle
2006-09-12 05:36:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know, I don't know if it's a tradition anywhere else, but here in the states, when semesters at our universities let out or are ready to begin again, in many university towns the streets are lined with furniture that people are giving away, because they can't transport it or just don't want it anymore. Some places make an actual holiday out of it. You may want to ask around to see if any major university areas around you do that, too.
Lots of people here also post "give away" ads in the news paper, and gladly push furniture they don't want out the door for anybody who can bring a vehicle and haul it away.
Also many of our furniture stores throw out the floor model furniture simply because people have been sitting on it. Lots of places just reduce the price and sell the floor models, too, but if you look around, you'll probably find a place that just pushes all of the sat-on furniture outside for collection, usually a couple of times a month. I got a pillow-top Queen size mattress and box spring that way, when I was 17.
2006-09-12 06:04:54 · answer #2 · answered by Em 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try CraigsList.com , and do you guys have anything like we do called "The Penny Saver", in the US there is always free stuff in there.
BTW, I'm just assuming you are in the UK because you call your place a flat. Good luck.
2006-09-12 05:39:46 · answer #3 · answered by siege 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.freecycle.co.uk
Its a website that people can advertise their unwanted stuff. The only rule is that its all free, the idea is to recycle your old stuff not sell it on. You may be able to get something on here, but you have to check regularly as the good stuff goes quickly as its all free.
2006-09-12 05:40:10 · answer #4 · answered by lozzielaws 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
best thing to do is ask at your local council office
second idea would be to tell friends and family about situation - i did this and the offers came flooding in - ended up with two dining room tables though!!!
good luck in your new home.
2006-09-12 05:44:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a bit of looting next time some kind of disaster happens in your area!
or keep an eye out for unattended skips! happy hunting!
2006-09-12 05:44:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look for a freecycle website that caters to your area. I know a friend of mine got a used refrigerator and stove through freecycle.
2006-09-12 05:39:31 · answer #7 · answered by jennybeanses 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi depending on where you live some councils have a free furniture department. also try the salvation army
2006-09-12 05:38:59 · answer #8 · answered by tony w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good will, gargage/yard sales; nearly free
A great place is to check college message boards in the common areas; somebody's always getting rid of furniture, especially in the spring
2006-09-12 05:40:21 · answer #9 · answered by Pam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the st vincent de paul. they can even deliver to you for either free if you explain your predicament or for a nominal cost.
2006-09-12 05:42:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋