Hi all
Is it contrary to group policy to offer surplus items to group members at no charge?
Yes I know there's freecycle, but that is less discriminating. Chances are whoever collects would simply stick the stuff on ebay. If I have (say) an unwanted used radiator that could help a group member, maybe as a temporary fix, would it be frowned upon to "advertise" this on the group? I have seen others make reference to items, but wondered whether this was against Newsgroup policy.
Thanks
Phil
Certainly not... especially if they are useful ;-)
From our FAQ:
"Private individuals wishing to sell (or give away!) relevant items can use this group to advertise them, within reason, so long as they post a follow-up when what is for sale is no longer available."
"John Rumm" wrote
Thanks John
When it's all finished with I'll make a list
Phil
Charter forbids commercial selling .... offering something for free is not a problem.
In that case I still have a DeWalt DW215 Powershop radial arm saw for sale - cheap!
we have not got a charter... only the FAQ guideline.
I can't see any moral difference between taking something on Freecycle then using it, and taking something on Freecycle then using the resale money. Dave W
In message , TheScullster writes
Absolutely not, even private sales are OK. Its commercial advertising which is not
Who cares? Once you've given the stuff away, what difference does it make what they do with it? If you wanted to sell it, sell it yourself.
Can't say I'd get too uptight about it if I found out. Life goes on.
But there are people - say, homeless - who are in genuine need of what Freecycle has to offer and really I'd like to think it goes to them. That's why people give to Freecycle, I'd guess - not for the money.
Rob
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