FreecycleReviews of freecycle.org

For some reason people don't even want antique furniture, ive had real probs, till I felt it being not a nice experience. 3 times I've had items that I didn't even want to get rid of but have to and no one replies despite the fact that they're nice items it seems they only want and ask for Ikea this and Ikea that and even boats cars and tablets etc etc. So I'm having to maybe try somewhere else. Gumtree seems a bit naff as people just ask if you still have item then no reply back etc etc I've an antique mirrored overmantle Dresser Top no one's replying to on freecycle, so maybe il just smash it up.

Good idea ruined by time wasters Posted all my white goods as moving to place with fitted goods received a message at 3am saying I'll have it if you deliver. Things went downhill from there people were seemingly enthusiastic but then didn't reply to messages. Asked for more details and more photos so provided by e mail then whole day wasted with messing on with people who are just mucking about. Too good for tip but that's where it's going closed account which is shame as worked in past

Once upon a time this was an amazing site with a great purpose of helping others and reducing landfill by offering unwanted items to other users free of charge to be reused, now its a platform for rude scroungers. I have repeatedly left the site (Telford) due to the current misuse of it and only rejoined when I have something to offer, it is now a site plagued by people with no manners requesting things. Now I do not have an issue with people in genuine need trying their luck to save a few quid but the majority do not have manners. I have bought this to the attention of the moderators who justify this by defending people from other countries who have moved in to the area not knowing what manners are..I think its plain rudeness! Some of the requests are unjustified as certain users are clearly making a profit from the site and they call themselves "collectors", if I could afford retro games consoles which are worth a fortune I certainly would not give away! I have seen requests for cars, boats, quads, motorbikes, caravans and motorhomes for "projects". Not so long back someone asked for a shipping container!! A big gripe is people asking for stuff and it must be delivered too..unbelievable! Whether requesting in a wanted or an offer, make the effort to collect this item. Last week someone requested 2 wardrobes to be delivered. I have put up many items over the years and the usual scroungers "can I collect today?" Erm no, just because you do not work and freeload I do work and you can work around me. Many requests are specific, colour, shape, size, condition, if its free and you in need get what you are given. So wrapping up, the site is now a scrounging platform with certain users really taking liberties and the moderators sit back and let it happen...what are thet moderating?

Pretty poor web service. I know it's free and the principle behind the idea is absolutely spot on but the execution can't be described as anything but woeful. It's so archaic and clunky. It's like messageboards from 25 years ago. Sadly, Freecycle hasn't kept up with the times. To post anything it requires a moderator to approve. Yes, Every. Single. Post. And that may take some time. Then notifications. A slightly confusing array of notified for every single post, a daily digest, group notices (whatever that means) or never receive anything. So, if you want to be notified that someone's messaged you you literally have to open the floodgates to a whole bunch of stuff you don't need. And then the clunky way you have to pick a town in which to list your items. Apart from being geographically inaccurate in many cases you can only list in one town. So you have to rely on people in neighbouring towns to have included that town in their list. Maybe not a wholly bad idea but if you're trying to sell something to a wider audience there may be a possibility that they don't have your little town listed in their preferences. And you get a whopping three photos to upload. There are far better alternatives. Nobody needs Freecycle. I'm deleting my account! ++ UPDATE ++ I have deleted my account. Who can be bothered with this?

Freecycle has become a way for lazy people to try and get their tip rubbish taken away. The site is buggy and offers no way to contact moderators. Dreadful. I guess you get what (don’t) pay for.

fix the website or hire a local company to redesign it

Used it to give away an excellent, clean Coffee Filter Machine. But was hit with so many TIME WASTERS I closed my account and would never use anything like recycle or it’s like ever again. People are just soo sad, really sad.

tried to offer a built in oven and hob Scarborough area nearly new clean . worth having and barely used. Moderators sent me a long list of reasons without any specific "violation" that I could change. Can only assume the moderators here are either stupid or having a bad day. Wont use freecycle again...