I recently joined and have really liked being able to get rid of extra stuff that I don't need without throwing it away. For example, last night someone came and took away boxes I had leftover from moving.
Have you ever used freecycle? What was your impression of it? Did you have a good or bad experience?
2007-08-03 05:26:36 · 11 answers · asked by Girl with Kaleidoscope Eyes 3 in Environment ➔ Green Living
I have enjoyed Freecycle immensely. I have Received things and I have Offerered things.I inherited my parents home and there were many things hard to part with for sentimental value. But with Freecycle I knew they could have a new life with someone who would really be able to use these items. Sometimes when you get a new group of people, they don't understand the true spirit of the group, but eventually they catch on or leave.
To get the most of your Freescycle experience: Read the new member emails regarding Netiquette and Freecycle rules. Don't be greedy. And I personally hate the term
"Up for grabs"
2007-08-03 07:24:23 · answer #1 · answered by alacherckcs 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live in Toronto and have gotten some really unique things I could NEVER have gotten without Freecycle! I've gotten crutches, an antique mailbox, a rock-tumbler, a mini-fridge and tap shoes!
Also, if I have something to give away, like frames for paintings or carpets or a toaster oven, I just leave it on the curb and advertise on http://www.freecycle.org for someone to come get it if they like. It always disappears, taken by someone who could use it better than I.
I've known people who needed beds, sofas, kitchen tables, refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, TV's, clothes and even digital cameras be helped by Freecycle. It's an idea that should win a Nobel Prize!
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2007-08-03 05:43:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey, I liked it so much I volunteered to become a moderator!
It has been a great resource for me. My packrat ex husband left piles of stuff behind, much happily rehomed via Freecycle. I've also gotten some stuff for my home, and for the local schools and Girl Scouts.
It is a great idea, and I enjoy being part of it.
2007-08-04 14:57:07 · answer #3 · answered by stenobrachius 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love freecycle! An absolutely excellent idea that really shows some of the positive potential of the internet.
2007-08-03 09:22:56 · answer #4 · answered by joecool123_us 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excellent, I help maintain a Computer Lab in a Seniors Centre and have picked up some computers, and monitors and parts to keep them running.
I am also one of the moderators of the freecycle in my area.
2007-08-04 20:12:36 · answer #5 · answered by Comp-Elect 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have realy enjoyed freecycling until lately i have things to give away it seems a lot of people email me back about them and it seems to me they want them but they never come for them or they want me to deliver to them they are getting it for nothing and yet they expect me to deliver i don't think so and if this keeps i will haul it to the dump
vince
2007-08-06 05:36:18 · answer #6 · answered by vincecorkum 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My wife and I have had a wonderful experience! We have been able to help others while getting rid of stuff we can't use anymore, and vice versa! It is a great site!
2007-08-03 05:30:37 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I passed on some books i had. I think its great. You get to get rid of stuff you dont need anymore without filling landfill space
2007-08-03 05:34:10 · answer #8 · answered by Te 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yeah I've got rid of a few things and got some free items. I think its quite cool.
2007-08-03 05:31:55 · answer #9 · answered by suga UK 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
excellent experience. I moved from NC and just gave away everything that wouldn't fit in my truck. people were polite and thankful.
2007-08-03 05:29:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋