FREECYCLE - people who really take the ****...
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Used this online local freecycle site to list stuff I didnt have any use for, although you do get genuine people its amazing how many piss takers you get.
Advertised a load of wood for woodburner free to pick up anytime,
some of the replies are unfkn believable eg -
can you send me pictures of what you have - Answer = NO
can you deliver it - answer = NO
would it be suitable to build a kitchen table out of - answer = NO
can you keep it for me until next month (3 weeks) - answer = NO
can you cut it up for me to collect - answer NO, bring a saw!
could i build a shed out of it - answer = NO
Advertised a load of wood for woodburner free to pick up anytime,
some of the replies are unfkn believable eg -
can you send me pictures of what you have - Answer = NO
can you deliver it - answer = NO
would it be suitable to build a kitchen table out of - answer = NO
can you keep it for me until next month (3 weeks) - answer = NO
can you cut it up for me to collect - answer NO, bring a saw!
could i build a shed out of it - answer = NO
the lot went within 48hrs to someone who turned up and took it - no stupid questions, I have told them I will contact them again when I have another lot to shift ( left overs from large extention build and new roof on existing house!)
Its just incredible the sheer volume of aholes that when you offer something for free expect you to do the running about for it!
Its just incredible the sheer volume of aholes that when you offer something for free expect you to do the running about for it!
I once got rid of a massive Ikea coffee table on Freecycle. It was so heavy I had to help them get it into their car and they didn't even say thanks for it. I wasn't too bothered because I desperately wanted rid of it and couldn't be bothered to take it to the tip but some people are so ungrateful.
750turbo said:
Never ever underestimate the absolute stupidity and greed (sadly) of people that want something for nothing, very sad in today's society.
It is all ME ME ME...
By the way, could I build a treehouse out of it
You've not got the hang of this - ask the OP to if he could build you a treehouse out of itIt is all ME ME ME...
By the way, could I build a treehouse out of it
Out here in the sticks of rural Oxfordshire it works quite well. I've both taken and given quite a lot of stuff.
The local Freegle moderator nearly banned me though, because I posted this:
"wanted: ban on wanted ads"
I don't know why they allow wanted ads at all, some people are just unrealistic in their expectations. The original idea was a way to move on stuff that was not of value, but too good to throw away.
The local Freegle moderator nearly banned me though, because I posted this:
"wanted: ban on wanted ads"
I don't know why they allow wanted ads at all, some people are just unrealistic in their expectations. The original idea was a way to move on stuff that was not of value, but too good to throw away.
Strange but I hardly encounter these people on Freecycle/Freegle. I've given and taken loads of stuff. Got a weights bench and barbell on Saturday!
Know what you mean about people ebaying stuff but it doesn't bother me. I've told collectors that they are welcome to ebay it if they want. If I'd wanted the money, I'd have ebayed it!
Know what you mean about people ebaying stuff but it doesn't bother me. I've told collectors that they are welcome to ebay it if they want. If I'd wanted the money, I'd have ebayed it!
It seems to have got worse over time, or perhaps it is regional.
When I lived in Norwich freecycle was pretty good; I do remember we had one lady bring her tiny city car round to pick up a load of compost. It looked like the car had been lowered with it all on board, good effort there and great fun. Also had one guy who gave us a bottle of wine in thanks for us giving him an old fridge. I remember good experiences and nice people overall.
It isn't so great now we've moved to Cambridgeshire, though. Seems to be a lot of unrealistic expectations and people not turning up when they say they will (perhaps this is an unrealistic expectation on my part?).
When I lived in Norwich freecycle was pretty good; I do remember we had one lady bring her tiny city car round to pick up a load of compost. It looked like the car had been lowered with it all on board, good effort there and great fun. Also had one guy who gave us a bottle of wine in thanks for us giving him an old fridge. I remember good experiences and nice people overall.
It isn't so great now we've moved to Cambridgeshire, though. Seems to be a lot of unrealistic expectations and people not turning up when they say they will (perhaps this is an unrealistic expectation on my part?).
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