The Freecycle phenomenon
Forget the expression ‘you don’t get something for nothing’; Freecycle proves exactly the opposite to be the case.
Where else can you find an upright piano, an old iMac, wings, even the proverbial kitchen sink in your locality? About 50 such items are ‘offered’ each day, and the majority are taken within 24 hours.
All you need to do is pay attention, reply quickly and arrange to collect the items. Oh, and stick to your word – no one likes someone who asks for something they don’t actually want. The community, thankfully, is fully moderated.
I’ve recommended Freecycle Manchester to a few friends and everyone who has subsequently joined has raved about it the following week. If you have access to email at least daily, try it out.
And don’t forget: if you’re about to scrap something of possible value, Freecycle it instead.
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Hell yeah – I’ve been telling everyone about it for ages. So far I’ve gotten two bikes and offloaded a few old TVs and stereos that worked fine…. it’s amazing.
By yankunian on 08.10.06 9:12 am
Could do with a free bike actually! I’ve had a box of Wire magazine back issues, a PA vocal amplifier. Sadly I’m a bit of a hoarder.
By Mancubist on 08.10.06 11:36 am
Bolton Freecycle Natural Earth Festival
Sunday 24 June 2007 10am til 4pm
Rivington Park Art and Photography Centre, Spring Cottage, Rivington Lane , Rivington, Bolton BL6 7SB
Featuring a Freecycle themed exhibition/installation by Paulo Martinho.
Live music by the fantastic SR Gents ( http://www.myspace.com/srgents ) playing an acoustic set.
Seed swapping, book crossing, knitting Noras, jewellery made from recycled items, rag-weaving and more, all in a beautiful woodland setting.
Come along and give something away yourself on the Freecycle stall!!!
For further details or if you are interested in having a stall/donating a raffle prize/supporting us by advertising in the programme etc: please email BoltonFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com or phone Lisa on 01204 468321
Thanks for reading!
By Lisa on 05.15.07 11:05 pm
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