Have had mixed results from things like freecycle.
Like you I think why take my time to lug it the dump when I get someone to collect it from my house?
On the plus side, I've given some stuff away that people have been grateful for. So its nice that someone has found a use for something that has was going to the tip otherwise.
Gave away an old 32" CRT TV to some students who were well happy. Pointless selling it on ebay - no-one wants CRT and they got for about £10 if you're lucky. Weight a ton so too much hassle.
BUT then I've had a few people turn up, cock their noses, and say no thanks not what I'm after. In my book, this is rude when I've made time to ensure I'm in to meet someone.
Its free, if its not the exact shade of green you're after you take the item anyway and then do what you want with it.
Like you I think why take my time to lug it the dump when I get someone to collect it from my house?
On the plus side, I've given some stuff away that people have been grateful for. So its nice that someone has found a use for something that has was going to the tip otherwise.
Gave away an old 32" CRT TV to some students who were well happy. Pointless selling it on ebay - no-one wants CRT and they got for about £10 if you're lucky. Weight a ton so too much hassle.
BUT then I've had a few people turn up, cock their noses, and say no thanks not what I'm after. In my book, this is rude when I've made time to ensure I'm in to meet someone.
Its free, if its not the exact shade of green you're after you take the item anyway and then do what you want with it.
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