We have done a fair bit of Freecycling over the years.
Last weekend we managed to donate 3 UPS units.
They all needed new batteries and that can become expensive if you don't have a cheap source of working Batteries.
Only 3 people put in requests and person number 2 actually turned up to collect them.
Had I been able to get the swollen batteries out,we might have tried to fix one of them ourselves as they are essentially a battery charger and inverter all in one.
We have been on the receiving end of Freecycling several times too.
Our dishwasher and washing machine were both from there.
I love Freecycle because it matches up the don't needs with the do needs.
Sometimes people will get greedy and request things just to sell on.
People even request anything in the list just so that they give themselves a chance to get as many free things as possible! Those people spoil it for everyone.
I really don't mind if someone wants to sell on something I donate but I do mind being taken advantage of and so do many others.
If you use Freecycle or Freegle, please think about why you are using it and keep your usage fair.
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