freecycle network

[Shena Delian O'Brien]

Has anyone ever heard of freecyling? I think it is the greatest thing
ever! OMG! I found out about it the other day and have been going
gung-ho since. lol

It is basically where you join a mailing list of people in your area and
offer up items you no longer want for free. People respond and you find
someone to come get it from you. You can ask for items you need or are
looking for, and you can reply to other people's offers. I must have
sent in 15 offers in the last 2 days and have people lined up right and
left to get my stuff.

I've given away a precious moments bouncer that was too small for my
son, a bag of huggies diapers that he no longer fits, and some sample
infant formula and a safety 1st diaper pale we passed over in favor of
the new diaper genie. Not to mention that crap 7-UP PLUS mixed berry we
tried but hated (so had 10 cans left), and some old computer equipment
that has just been lying around.

You can find a network in your area by looking here:
http://www.freecycle.org/

[CY]

OMG, no, but I just found my local group and it looks AWESOME! Thanks for
posting!
"Shena Delian O'Brien" > wrote in message
...
> Has anyone ever heard of freecyling? I think it is the greatest thing
> ever! OMG! I found out about it the other day and have been going
> gung-ho since. lol
>
> It is basically where you join a mailing list of people in your area and
> offer up items you no longer want for free. People respond and you find
> someone to come get it from you. You can ask for items you need or are
> looking for, and you can reply to other people's offers. I must have
> sent in 15 offers in the last 2 days and have people lined up right and
> left to get my stuff.
>
> I've given away a precious moments bouncer that was too small for my
> son, a bag of huggies diapers that he no longer fits, and some sample
> infant formula and a safety 1st diaper pale we passed over in favor of
> the new diaper genie. Not to mention that crap 7-UP PLUS mixed berry we
> tried but hated (so had 10 cans left), and some old computer equipment
> that has just been lying around.
>
> You can find a network in your area by looking here:
> http://www.freecycle.org/
>

[Marie]

On Tue, 21 Sep 2004 10:28:08 -0700, Shena Delian O'Brien
> wrote:
>You can find a network in your area by looking here:
>http://www.freecycle.org/

I joined our local groups a few weeks ago, and most people are only
posting wanteds. There's some greedy people out there! It's mostly for
baby stuff, furniture, and cars (they specify the car must be in good
condition lol).
Marie

[elizabeth emerald]

"Shena Delian O'Brien" > wrote in message
...
> Has anyone ever heard of freecyling? I think it is the greatest thing
> ever! OMG! I found out about it the other day and have been going
> gung-ho since. lol
>
> It is basically where you join a mailing list of people in your area and
> offer up items you no longer want for free. People respond and you find
> someone to come get it from you. You can ask for items you need or are
> looking for, and you can reply to other people's offers. I must have
> sent in 15 offers in the last 2 days and have people lined up right and
> left to get my stuff.
>
> I've given away a precious moments bouncer that was too small for my
> son, a bag of huggies diapers that he no longer fits, and some sample
> infant formula and a safety 1st diaper pale we passed over in favor of
> the new diaper genie. Not to mention that crap 7-UP PLUS mixed berry we
> tried but hated (so had 10 cans left), and some old computer equipment
> that has just been lying around.
>
> You can find a network in your area by looking here:
> http://www.freecycle.org/

i just had a look & joined up. there is actually something in my local area
in australia! this never usually happens.
--
elizabeth (in australia)
DS - born 20-aug-02

"Anything lost can be found again, except for time wasted" -- Hilltop Hoods

[Jamie Clark]

Yep, I joined a few months ago. I'm continually amazed at the stuff that
people offer up, and that gets taken. I just got a changing table in very
good condition, which I'm very happy about.

We're getting ready for a large neighborhood wide garage sale in a few
weeks, so we're collecting items in our living room. Gosh, it feels great
to purge! After the sale, I'll take stock of what's left, and put some of
it up for offer on Freecycle, and donate the rest to Goodwill. My dh
doesn't quite get why I'm so gung-ho on Freecycle, and wants to donate
everything to Goodwill, since we'll get a tax write off/credit/whatever.
But I just like the idea of Freecycling it.
--

Jamie & Taylor
Earth Angel, 1/3/03

Check out Taylor Marlys -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clarkguest1,
Password: Guest
Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and
Password

Check out our Adoption Page at http://www.geocities.com/clarkadopt2004/

[Em]

"Shena Delian O'Brien" > wrote in message
> Has anyone ever heard of freecyling? I think it is the greatest thing
> ever! OMG! I found out about it the other day and have been going
> gung-ho since. lol

I love it! I've been a member for almost a year now. Just today, I
picked up two boxes of books from a freecycler (some of them were
totally *brand* new--published in August of 2004, even) and I also gave
away a toy elephant and a bag of baby clothes. We have given away a car
on Freecycle even :-) Freecycle is a very good thing!

--
Em
mama to L-baby, one year old today!!!!!!!!!

[Kelly]

"Jamie Clark" > wrote in message
...
> Yep, I joined a few months ago. I'm continually amazed at the stuff that
> people offer up, and that gets taken. I just got a changing table in very
> good condition, which I'm very happy about.
>
> We're getting ready for a large neighborhood wide garage sale in a few
> weeks, so we're collecting items in our living room. Gosh, it feels great
> to purge! After the sale, I'll take stock of what's left, and put some of
> it up for offer on Freecycle, and donate the rest to Goodwill. My dh
> doesn't quite get why I'm so gung-ho on Freecycle, and wants to donate
> everything to Goodwill, since we'll get a tax write off/credit/whatever.
> But I just like the idea of Freecycling it.
> --
>
> Jamie & Taylor
> Earth Angel, 1/3/03
>
> Check out Taylor Marlys -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clarkguest1,
> Password: Guest
> Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and
> Password
>
> Check out our Adoption Page at http://www.geocities.com/clarkadopt2004/
>
>

[Kelly]

It is more fun to see where your stuff goes. I get kind of attached to
things and like to see it go to a good home ;)

Kelly
#4 2/05

"Jamie Clark" > wrote in message
...
> Yep, I joined a few months ago. I'm continually amazed at the stuff that
> people offer up, and that gets taken. I just got a changing table in very
> good condition, which I'm very happy about.
>
> We're getting ready for a large neighborhood wide garage sale in a few
> weeks, so we're collecting items in our living room. Gosh, it feels great
> to purge! After the sale, I'll take stock of what's left, and put some of
> it up for offer on Freecycle, and donate the rest to Goodwill. My dh
> doesn't quite get why I'm so gung-ho on Freecycle, and wants to donate
> everything to Goodwill, since we'll get a tax write off/credit/whatever.
> But I just like the idea of Freecycling it.
> --
>
> Jamie & Taylor
> Earth Angel, 1/3/03
>
> Check out Taylor Marlys -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clarkguest1,
> Password: Guest
> Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and
> Password
>
> Check out our Adoption Page at http://www.geocities.com/clarkadopt2004/
>
>

[Cat]

"Shena Delian O'Brien" > skrev i en meddelelse
...
> Has anyone ever heard of freecyling? I think it is the greatest thing
> ever! OMG! I found out about it the other day and have been going
> gung-ho since. lol
>
> It is basically where you join a mailing list of people in your area and
> offer up items you no longer want for free. People respond and you find
> someone to come get it from you. You can ask for items you need or are
> looking for, and you can reply to other people's offers. I must have
> sent in 15 offers in the last 2 days and have people lined up right and
> left to get my stuff.
>
> I've given away a precious moments bouncer that was too small for my
> son, a bag of huggies diapers that he no longer fits, and some sample
> infant formula and a safety 1st diaper pale we passed over in favor of
> the new diaper genie. Not to mention that crap 7-UP PLUS mixed berry we
> tried but hated (so had 10 cans left), and some old computer equipment
> that has just been lying around.
>
> You can find a network in your area by looking here:
> http://www.freecycle.org/
>

There's even one in Copenhagen, Denmark. PITA to become a member, though.

Tine, Denmark

[Plissken]

"Shena Delian O'Brien" > wrote in message
...
> Has anyone ever heard of freecyling?

I LOVE freecycle. I joined my local freecycle group about 9 months ago and
have given away and received a few things. It's a great way to recycle!

[zeldabee]

On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 06:07:22 GMT, Plissken was all, like:
>
> "Shena Delian O'Brien" > wrote...
> > Has anyone ever heard of freecyling?
>
> I LOVE freecycle. I joined my local freecycle group about 9 months ago and
> have given away and received a few things. It's a great way to recycle!

[piggybacking, lost original post]

I just joined my local group...if nothing else, I can at least get rid
of stuff. Great idea, and thanks for posting the info.

--
z e l d a b e e @ p a n i x . c o m

[eggs]

"Jamie Clark" > wrote in message
...
> Yep, I joined a few months ago. I'm continually amazed at the stuff
that
> people offer up, and that gets taken. I just got a changing table in
very
> good condition, which I'm very happy about.
>
> We're getting ready for a large neighborhood wide garage sale in a few
> weeks, so we're collecting items in our living room. Gosh, it feels
great
> to purge! After the sale, I'll take stock of what's left, and put
some of
> it up for offer on Freecycle, and donate the rest to Goodwill. My dh
> doesn't quite get why I'm so gung-ho on Freecycle, and wants to donate
> everything to Goodwill, since we'll get a tax write
off/credit/whatever.
> But I just like the idea of Freecycling it.

We live right next to a University, so I just stick whatever I don't
want out on the curb and some student has usually snaffled it up within
about 15 minutes. Those kids take EVERYTHING, crockery, nick knacks,
tables, couches, whatever! I figure I'm just cutting out the middle
man, plus the students get the thrill of "finding" just what they
needed, instead of having to buy it from the Goodwill. For some reason
though, it took 2 days for an almost new toaster to get taken (had gone
this morning when I got up). Weird they can pick up a couch but not a
toaster.

eggs.

[Kaybee]

thanx I will check this out. If I do join I will have to do it in PA and VA
since I am moving to VA in Feb.

Thanx for the info

Kay
Eva 9/2002
little boy 1/2005

"Shena Delian O'Brien" > wrote in message
...
> Has anyone ever heard of freecyling? I think it is the greatest thing
> ever! OMG! I found out about it the other day and have been going
> gung-ho since. lol
>
> It is basically where you join a mailing list of people in your area and
> offer up items you no longer want for free. People respond and you find
> someone to come get it from you. You can ask for items you need or are
> looking for, and you can reply to other people's offers. I must have
> sent in 15 offers in the last 2 days and have people lined up right and
> left to get my stuff.
>
> I've given away a precious moments bouncer that was too small for my
> son, a bag of huggies diapers that he no longer fits, and some sample
> infant formula and a safety 1st diaper pale we passed over in favor of
> the new diaper genie. Not to mention that crap 7-UP PLUS mixed berry we
> tried but hated (so had 10 cans left), and some old computer equipment
> that has just been lying around.
>
> You can find a network in your area by looking here:
> http://www.freecycle.org/
>