© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/Freecycle_Online_Service Recent reviews written about Freecycle Online Service en-us 80 80 http://www.epinions.com/Freecycle_Online_Service http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/48/76/Freecycle_Online_Service-resized80.jpg http://www.epinions.com/content_482039664260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gr82beachbumit - This site is a nightmare! The mods can't agree on anything even though the rule are very clear! They delete some postings based on the rules and the tax shelter status of the group.( Which I am totally ok with) but then the mods will allow the same... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482039664260 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:33:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482039664260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_479679254148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author nomoredell5 - Problems with Freecycle Morris NJ chapter.  We suggest having a separate email just for freecycle to keep the freecycle business separate from your Craigslist and Cheapcycle business.I've been a member of Freecycle for a number of years... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~479679254148 Sat, 1 Aug 2009 11:04:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_479679254148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458046213764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author michelle7898 - I use the Freecycle on line web site quite a lot. I came to find it one day when some one posted an ad about it on the Craigslist web site under the Rhode Island section. It sounded like some thing that I would be interested in so I gave it a try and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458046213764 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 03:07:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458046213764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456899858052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - I've been a member of Freecycle for six years. Both the Vermont chapters for the county I live in, Franklin County, and the county that borders ours, Chittenden County. I live half a mile from the county border, so it makes sense for me to be a member of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456899858052 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:46:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456899858052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_388121792132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author andyswarbs - For a normal member of this the experience is usually very good. But the core organisation leaves something to be... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~388121792132 Sun, 8 Jul 2007 20:36:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_388121792132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_353847905924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author exposingthem - Freecycleindy is a big sham. The moderators aka owners are a family that calls them the Cook Team. This is an extended family of relatives who watch every posting carefully and only post the items they do not want to claim for themselves. They are well... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~353847905924 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:06:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_353847905924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_351390305924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author chaddavies123 - I have two MAJOR issues with the concept of freecycle; Firstly by the way it is loosley moderated and secondly due to the fact members don&#146t need &#147real&#148 identification to register (such as passport or driving licence) if either one of these... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~351390305924 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 16:09:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_351390305924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_301579275908?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author keepitquiet - Started out a good organization until they discovered they could make money off of the concept. Since that time things have turned very ugly. Even this website deletes negative reviews that reveal too many facts about freecycle deceiving the public who... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~301579275908 Thu, 4 Jan 2007 18:06:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_301579275908?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_259082653316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jo.com - It has taken me way too long to join Freecycle. I recycle everything I can. Every time we go to the dump with our can, plastics and glass we feel good about that. But what about all the stuff in the basement? Join Freecycle. What Freecycle is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~259082653316 Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:02:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_259082653316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_248386260612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author barongreenback - Six months ago I discovered my Internet version of Shangri-La. That place is freecycle. Freecycle is such a simple concept. If you have stuff you no longer need, you give it away to those who have need of it. Freecycle's rather grandiose claim of,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~248386260612 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 08:58:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_248386260612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_227894660740?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dev-n-diva - I first heard about freecycle from my mother in law. There is an actual freecycle store in the town she lives and she showed me the site online. Well of course I was skeptical, but my mother in law went on and on about it and the thought of getting rid... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~227894660740 Mon, 24 Apr 2006 01:18:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_227894660740?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_213421035140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author janetaba - Freecycle is a way to get rid of things that you no longer want or need, and maybe get something that you do need and keep things out of the landfill. To use this service, go to the main Freecycle website and then look for your city or a city nearby... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~213421035140 Thu, 8 Dec 2005 17:14:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_213421035140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_212559892100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author angelz4rebecca - I think Freecycle is an awesome idea! I don't think there is a better way of cleaning a home out and getting rid of unwanted items then Freecycle. Of course I am bias because I am a moderator and owner of a site in Pennsylvania. The reason I got... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~212559892100 Wed, 30 Nov 2005 08:52:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_212559892100?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_212258360964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stellertony - I just have to say that any reviews here are not going to be reliable indicators of Freecycle's value. Because Freecycle is set up on a regional basis, run independently by individuals in different areas without oversight from larger bodies, my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~212258360964 Sun, 27 Nov 2005 09:20:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_212258360964?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_211991236228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author logan3 - I live in a large metropolitan area where basically, you can get to several cities and towns with easy access. Most of the towns in my area have Freecycle groups, which is good. What's bad, is that you have to live in that particular town to be a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~211991236228 Wed, 23 Nov 2005 16:58:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_211991236228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_189253652100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author onesmartcookie - Freecyle is an online community moderated by local volunteers. The concept is to post give-a-way items and keep them out of the landfills/dumps. I would say that 90% of my experiences with Freecycle has been positive. Here are a few tips: 1. When... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~189253652100 Sun, 10 Jul 2005 09:32:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_189253652100?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_184287530628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author paulhurteau - If you are into the "Jim Jones" kind of experience then freecycle is the place for you. Deron Beal has accepted thousands of dollars from corporations as Judas accepted silver from the Romans and still wants more. A good idea gone badly with good... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~184287530628 Wed, 25 May 2005 15:08:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_184287530628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_182073462404?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author redhead04087 - I signed up for Freecycle (www.freecycle.org) in June of 2004. The motto for Freecycle is "Changing the world, one gift at a time. What Freecycle is Going to the main page of Freecycle gives you a good run-down of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~182073462404 Tue, 3 May 2005 21:45:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_182073462404?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_181392608900?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author xyzwyatt - My husband ran across Freecycle.com one day and got hooked on following it. He was telling me what a wonderful site it was and although I was VERY skeptical we tried it out. We registered with the two groups, our local city and a nearby town. My... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~181392608900 Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:44:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_181392608900?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_177744350852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mnmschmidt - Freecycle(TM) is proving to be the savior of our landfills over and over again, despite the few wrinkles out there whom aren't in on the movement and want the fame for themselves. I have heard people slam the movement, however they do not compare in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~177744350852 Thu, 24 Mar 2005 20:29:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_177744350852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_171247242884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nikkimack - I have seen some great organizations in my life, but never one quite like this. It is filled with caring, communication, community and hope. Everyone benefits whether it be the person looking for an item they cannot afford, the family who needs to clean... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~171247242884 Thu, 27 Jan 2005 08:39:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_171247242884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_171268869764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cloveroil - Good concept. Great in the early stages when it truely was a "grassroots" movement. Sadly, it has gone the way of many ideas gone wrong due to overmoderating the moderators. There are too many cooks, spoiling the broth...too many Indians who wannabe... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~171268869764 Thu, 27 Jan 2005 00:59:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_171268869764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_171223256708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author lillithof3 - I apologize, I must update this. I was turned on to Freecycle because I liked their idea of keeping the landfills clean. Basically you post items that you no longer need and hopefully someone will need them, thus keeping them out of the landfill. The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~171223256708 Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:40:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_171223256708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_171224108676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author angelfortruth - Excellent concept. Wonderful way for finding what you want without having to buy it, and getting rid of stuff you no longer need, saving a trip to the dump. Here is a little about Freecycle (www.freecycle.org) : When you want to find a new home for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~171224108676 Wed, 26 Jan 2005 16:09:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_171224108676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_171200319108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrsmarilyn - Freecycle is a terrific concept and generally works very, very well. Its a combo of RAK (random acts of kindness) and "green" behavior (keeping things out of landfills). it gives new life to old things. It cannot be all things to all people, and it is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~171200319108 Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:34:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_171200319108?linkin_id=8003929