FreecycleReviews of freecycle.org

I'm going to agree with the last review on here regarding time-wasters. We are having a big clear out and have listed an item with provisionally more to follow. 2 people have requested it to the extent they have given us their number, and yet both have ignored all attempts to contact. So now all our stuff will go to the dump. Such a shame but we don't have time to be messed around, with a young family. It is a great idea and it is obviously not the site's fault regards some of the cretins that use it. A rating system is clearly required though so you can identify the time-wasters so you don't end up wasting your own time.

Great little site, lots of friendly and helpful people. Would highly recommend!

Freecycle is a brilliant idea. It is a shame there are so many time wasters and dealers on the site though. I've lost count of the amount of people who seem really interested in an item and don't turn up when a collection is arranged. Freecycle should have a star system for their members, like ebay.

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.

The concept is sound and overall the experience is good. The only problem is the time it takes for approval by the mods. The most annoying thing is having to wait all over again when editing the listing. The ability to post to multiple towns would be a massive advantage. The website design definitely needs dragging into the 21st century. Other than this I'd use it again.

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...

I really don’t understand many of the negative statements as the vast majority relate to bad behaviour by members. Bad behaviour happens in all areas of life and can’t always be controlled. It is not a commercial profit making company, and as membership is free to all how are the owners supposed to control bad behaviour. If you have an issue report it to your local moderator, who is acting unpaid, if you have an issue with them report them to the company. Yes I am a moderator but have no particular allegiance to them, personally I respond to issues within a few hours, I also have a life to lead and I’m not paid. If you act properly others tend to also behave properly.