Selling stuff you receive via Freecycle? - Page 2

[*andiflipping*]

Originally Posted by Dar

. Selling stuff you get is really a major violation of the spirit of freecycling, IMO.

dar

Well said. Selling the stuff just ruins the spirit of it all.

[mothragirl]

i would be really PO'ed if someone sold something they got from me. seems like it goes against the whole point of freecycle.

[proud mama of 2]

I wouldn't sell anything that I received on freecycle. I think that if someone is purchasing things with the intention of selling them that is unethical. There are certain circumstances that I personally think are acceptable.

That said, I thought freecycle was just that.... 'free' 'cycle' I posted a wanted for old/dirty dolls, barbie, ken, gi joe type for a college art project and recieved a very nasty e-mail from another member stating that what I was asking for was unethical and inappropriate because I was asking for 'vintage' items. I had no clue and informed her of that in an e-mail and proceeded to post to the group that what she stated was not my intention. This woman really hurt my feelings and I stated so in my response to her. Anyway, I proceeded to go to my local goodwill/salvation army and got what I needed for .50 cents a piece. That is .50 cents a piece that I didn't truly have to spend on an college project but I did it anyway. So much for being vintage and worth alot of money as she stated.

My point is that this woman's comments were rude and totally off the mark, some people need to take things as they are and not read into them.

[*andiflipping*]

I don't freecycle (none around here) but I do give things away FFS. I know once it leaves my hands, I have no control over it but it did hurt when I saw the box of diapers I gave away to a mama on here for sale a few days after the mama received them.

[JanB]

Originally Posted by proud mama of 2

My point is that this woman's comments were rude and totally off the mark, some people need to take things as they are and not read into them.

I'm actually a moderator of our local Freecycle group, and let me tell you that there is a certain (thankfully small) number of people out there who live to make complaints about other people. We have one Freecycle user who regularly sends complaints to the mods about Freecycle posts that she perceives to have been in violation of the guidelines. I am talking like 1-2 complaints PER DAY. So don't take these people too personally. I swear some people really must have nothing better to do.

(Sorry, I know that was off-topic, but I hate to hear from people who have bad Freecycle experiences. )

[Sharlla]

Nm

[proud mama of 2]

Originally Posted by JanB

I'm actually a moderator of our local Freecycle group, and let me tell you that there is a certain (thankfully small) number of people out there who live to make complaints about other people. We have one Freecycle user who regularly sends complaints to the mods about Freecycle posts that she perceives to have been in violation of the guidelines. I am talking like 1-2 complaints PER DAY. So don't take these people too personally. I swear some people really must have nothing better to do.

(Sorry, I know that was off-topic, but I hate to hear from people who have bad Freecycle experiences. )

I had never had a bad experience before this one. I have only ever received twice, I do post things to give away quite often or respond to requests. We don't have much, but some people have less... that is how I feel.

I did send the woman an e-mail (never heard back) and I posted to the group my intentions so I feel good about it. It was just a shock to open my e-mail and see such a hateful note to me.

[babycarrier]

I hate the idea of reselling things from freecycle. I've given away bunches of stuff on it, a bed, diapers, tons of toys and clothes, furniture. I do it because of the nature of the site. I don't see it as a charity - but as a way to recycle and reuse. Some really cool stuff has been gifted to me and in the same way, if I don't have a use for an item but know that it would be used by another, why not just pass it on.

It is not that I don't want to bother to sell it myself, but I think it is pretty crummy to take it to sell. Different note - I feel the same way about thrift stores and purchasing all the boutique or name brands for resale.

I usually don't post as to not offend anyone, but I feel pretty strongly about this.

[Amys1st]

With freecycle, I have had people ask for silly things that I have and able to give them and I have seen people ask for $, ipods, etc. It happens only once in a while and then you dont see them again. I had someone request something I had and she came to pick it up while a friend was here. My friend saw her getting it and said- hey your people pick up the stuff!! The lady then emailed me thanking me and saying how great it was, her kids loved it.....

I remember about a year ago, the mod saying a person was banned because she was caught picking up stuff and ebaying it asap.

[Billie]

Originally Posted by proud mama of 2

That said, I thought freecycle was just that.... 'free' 'cycle' I posted a wanted for old/dirty dolls, barbie, ken, gi joe type for a college art project and recieved a very nasty e-mail from another member stating that what I was asking for was unethical and inappropriate because I was asking for 'vintage' items. I had no clue and informed her of that in an e-mail and proceeded to post to the group that what she stated was not my intention. This woman really hurt my feelings and I stated so in my response to her. Anyway, I proceeded to go to my local goodwill/salvation army and got what I needed for .50 cents a piece. That is .50 cents a piece that I didn't truly have to spend on an college project but I did it anyway. So much for being vintage and worth alot of money as she stated.

I'm the mod for our local freecycle, as well. If this were to happen in my group, the sender would have received a warning or an immediate ban (depending on the severity of the e-mail). That is not tolerated. It is up to the mods to moderate posts, not the members.

We also have a rule against picking up items for the sole purpose of reselling them. If you really need the money, find another way to get it (there are many other options and organizations which can help you out). Sorry, but that's how I feel. I agree with a pp, that it ruins the spirit of freecycle.

[twogreencars]

Originally Posted by candipooh

I know that when I was active on freecycle it was a HUGE no-no. People that take the free things and then re-sell were taking everything and not giving others a chance. Some even had an auto posting thing going on that would respond to every single offer the second that it was posted.

Ditto