846 3 or more 261 846 18-24 77 77 Most of the time=most of the time On occasion=on occasion rarely=rarely   never=never      
1-2. 201 152 25-44 86 54.4%|45.6% < 3 m 293 mostOtime 163 417 344 154 24 16 110 11 157 40 93 65 52 128 153 88 132 94 46 97 110 35 92 94 30 83 69 28 645
0 384 694 25-34 247 47 294 3-6 m 368 occasion 423 258 302 424 138 110 326 149 282 193 60 32 22 182 176 52 126 60 32 144 96 12 132 108 28 92 58 18 115
694 35-44 207 39 246 7-12 m 164 rarely 130 54 67 99 176 170 239 353 140 250 75 33 39 561 234 102 108 78 30 351 159 63 399 144 75 192 90 42 7 some mores look accidental according to the open-ended question
846 45-64 217 217 >13 m 19 never 20 7 35 50 96 126 63 196 146 214 228 130 113 871 563 242 366 232 108 592 365 110 623 346 133 367 217 88 767
846 65 or older 11 11 844 total 736 736 748 727 434 422 738 709 725 697
count RespondentID StartDate EndDate IP Address Freecycle e-mail address or username: How many FC groups do you belong to? Please list the specific group(s)? Age: Marital status? # of children: Household income: How did you learn about Freecycle?   For how long have you been a Freecycle member? About how often do you check for new offers? How often do you to 
place an offer		 How satisfied are you 
with the responses to your offers?		 Please explain why you feel this way How often do you 
respond to an an offer ?		 How satisfied are you with the way these prospective deals turned out? Explain how responses to offers went How often do you place  
a 'wanted' post?		 How satisfied are you with the way these requests turned out? Explain why you feel this way about wanted posts Gave to Friends Give to friends Gave to charities Give to charities Sold it Sell it Placed in trash Put in the trash Kept it Keep it in storage. Tools/Equip 
Given		 Tools/Equip 
 - Taken		 Tools/Equip 
 - Defer Purch		 Household Item 
 - Given		 Household Item 
 - Taken		 Household  
Item - Defer Purch		 Computers/ 
Electronics - Given		 Computers/ 
Electronics - Taken		 Computers/ 
Electronics - Defer Purch 		Read/Mus/Mov/Toys  - Given Read/Mus/Mov/Toys - Taken Read/Mus/Mov/Toys - Defer Purch Clothes/ Personal - Given  Clothes/Personal - Taken Clothes/Personal -  Defer Purch Misc. Supplies - Given Misc. Supplies - Taken Misc. Supplies - Defer Purchase Shopping  
changed		 explain how  
shopping changed		 Have you recommended freecycle to others? In the box below, list the online resources (e.g. freecycle discussion board, other chatroom, offline ) that you use to discuss reuse, recycling, and/or freecycling.  
1 64888209 11/3/2004 18:37 11/3/2004 18:40 69.91.105.204 mparkinson1@houston.rr.com 3 or more 18-24 Married/Partnered 1-2. I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied     twice once twice once About the same Yes    
1 64931362 11/4/2004 7:00 11/4/2004 7:03 209.30.241.100 KrazyKay78 2 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied     once twice once once once twice twice twice three or more times twice About the same I usually don't go shopping for non-food stuff unless I need something.  However, that need for something is usually at the last min where I can't wait, I need that item. Yes    
1 64951679 11/4/2004 8:54 11/4/2004 8:57 24.238.242.200 stratplankaty 2 65 or older Married/Partnered 3 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied     three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same why change? Yes freecycle discussion board  email  offline  
1 64967228 11/4/2004 10:22 11/4/2004 10:25 64.12.116.13 klbmack@aol.com 3 or more 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. Other (please specify) tv report less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied     three or more times once three or more times once More I always would buy things from ebay or the resale shop. I now look for items on freecycle before going and buying them. You never know what you are going to find. Yes I use the freecycle discussion board for the houston area. That is about all I use.  
1 64967229 11/4/2004 10:22 11/4/2004 10:38 24.173.221.146 SassyMom421 3 or more 25-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied   these not included in above count   twice once twice once once three or more times Less I've been decluttering and was happy to find this board. It's pushed me to see sometimes you just have to let go of stuff (before I was so agreeing with George Carlin's 'stuff' skit) After getting rid of things here, I'm more selective with my purchases. Before I would just buy buy buy...now I'm saving that money and buying bigger ticket items. Also I got some carpet for my house, saving me $1800, and it's pushed up our remodeling so we shop less now and can buy the 'decorative' things we really want, like new couches, lamps etc. Also another thing we plan to do, for Christmas presents, consumable gifts. Who needs junk (if they hate it) to toss or worse yet, save in case we visit. Yes I actually just joined the disscussion board, but I've talked to other people about recycling (other yahoo groups for homemaking). I've let my friends know about the freecycle.org all over the country and several have joined to toss their stuff someone's way.  
1 64968172 11/4/2004 10:26 11/4/2004 10:46 216.7.250.242 pwrinblood@yahoo.com 3 or more 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied     once once once once once About the same I tend to see if I can get it from someone on freecycle first before I buy it Yes other chatroom, offline  
1 64975386 11/4/2004 11:13 11/4/2004 11:16 68.90.239.80 Amie Bunker 3 or more 25-44 Married/Partnered 0 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied   total records below "=" 834   three or more times three or more times three or more times    
1 64999907 11/4/2004 13:58 11/4/2004 14:01 70.241.88.192 3 or more 25-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion     About the same Yes    
1 65005686 11/4/2004 14:39 11/4/2004 14:47 69.151.150.244 kdillewyn@hotmail.com 3 or more Galveston County Freecycle  Houston Freecycle  Clear Lake Area Freecycle  Westchase Freecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied     once once once once About the same It hasn't really changed my habits, except now I shop more in thrift and consignment, which I discovered after I recently had to replace almost my entire wardrobe.  Because I lost a lot of weight, I had a lot of clothes to get rid of and new ones to acquire.  I'm using Freecycle now primarily because we're expecting our first child in the spring, and I am trying to offset some of the costs associated with setting up the nursery (and buying maternity clothes). Yes I've told a lot of my 'real' (as opposed to 'cyber-') friends about Freecycle, usually over lunch or in casual conversation.  Several of them have joined the group and Freecycled stuff themselves.  
1 65075245 11/5/2004 0:44 11/5/2004 0:48 68.65.210.147 non@non.com 2 25-44 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied     About the same Yes    
1 65099422 11/5/2004 8:18 11/5/2004 8:24 168.103.192.239 DJ_Curran@msn.com 3 or more Denver, South Denver, North Denver, Littleton, Colorado Springs, Pueblo (I am moderating these 6) 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied   Most of the time Most of the time rarely Most of the time   About the same I shop the same amount Yes The Denver Community Group,  
1 65114984 11/5/2004 9:58 11/5/2004 10:02 24.27.71.18 phaedra_c 3 or more Houston, Sugar Land and Westchase Freecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied   On occasion   On occasion       On occasion   On occasion   twice twice once once three or more times once once twice once once twice Less Yes    
1 65166372 11/5/2004 16:43 11/5/2004 16:48 65.10.57.34 3 or more Miami, North Miami, Kendall/Gables, South Dade, Ft.Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollwood, Ocala, Key West. I am an owner and/or moderator on all of these groups. 25-44 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion never rarely rarely three or more times three or more times three or more times once twice twice Less I realize how much stuff I have and I don't need anymore of it! Yes    
1 65167104 11/5/2004 16:50 11/5/2004 17:04 66.82.9.92 jimis1girl 3 or more N.Miami  Hollywood  Miami  Pembroke Pines/Miramar 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely never rarely never three or more times three or more times three or more times twice once once twice About the same I haven't really received any of the things that I'd normally buy online. Yes none  
1 65167314 11/5/2004 16:53 11/5/2004 16:57 205.188.116.13 GLORIAL64 2 FREECYCLE MIAMI, FREECYCLE KENDALL 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) FEATURED ON THE LOCAL NEWS 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion never never never once once three or more times three or more times once once three or more times three or more times About the same IT IS THE SAME-- Yes FORUM  
1 65167576 11/5/2004 16:55 11/5/2004 17:07 68.142.8.9 lesabrisabri@hotmail.com 1 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months    
1 65167680 11/5/2004 16:56 11/5/2004 17:02 68.209.241.200 flsue121958@yahoo.com 2 Kendall and Miami 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never Most of the time rarely three or more times twice twice twice twice three or more times twice three or more times three or more times About the same Truly I'm not doing much differently than I was before.  Freecycling doesn't change anything like that for me. Yes none  
1 65168122 11/5/2004 17:01 11/5/2004 17:18 216.189.165.241 larwil00@yahoo.com 1 Freecycle Kendall 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) Saw it on the news 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely rarely once once About the same No particular reason that it has not changed. Yes n/a  
1 65170010 11/5/2004 17:25 11/5/2004 17:31 24.174.51.210 azeera_2000 3 or more houstonfreecycle@yahoogroups.com, springwoodlandsfreecycle@yahoogroups.com, nhfc@yahoogroups.com 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less Other (please specify) cruised Yahoo groups for Houston 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Dissatisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never never three or more times twice twice twice three or more times twice About the same because I do not see Freecycle as a reliable source to get items, and also try not to get the ideas about it like :hey, I could use that maybe...know what I mean? ;) Yes offline email  
1 65170564 11/5/2004 17:32 11/5/2004 17:43 64.12.116.13 rjonanln@aol.com 1 South Dade    BTW--meking should be making 45-64 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never rarely On occasion three or more times three or more times once three or more times three or more times About the same Yes NA  
1 65170899 11/5/2004 17:36 11/5/2004 17:43 65.34.255.80 chillin2d8 2 Miami, North Miami 25-44 Single 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely once once once About the same The items I acquire are rarely given away on freecycle. Yes    
1 65171688 11/5/2004 17:45 11/5/2004 17:49 65.34.176.220 2 MIAMI  NORTH MIAMI 18-24 Single 0 $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied rarely Most of the time rarely On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely never    
1 65173018 11/5/2004 18:04 11/5/2004 18:15 152.163.100.13 gordonandyanet@aol.com 3 or more Ft. Lauderdale  Everglades  Pembroke Pines  Miami  North Miami 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time rarely never Most of the time rarely On occasion On occasion once once twice once once once three or more times three or more times three or more times twice twice About the same Shopping has not changed because the items I need to buy aren't always available on Freecycle. Yes N/A  
1 65174177 11/5/2004 18:22 11/5/2004 18:31 172.143.17.30 1 25-44 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Most of the time never On occasion On occasion once three or more times once once About the same No    
1 65175680 11/5/2004 18:45 11/5/2004 18:53 216.233.148.168 lmbohl@hotmail.com 1 kendall 25-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion never never three or more times once once twice About the same I do not recieve a high volume of goods from freecycle, so I still shop the same.  I only receive an odd item here or there. Yes freecycle only  
1 65175697 11/5/2004 18:45 11/5/2004 18:51 65.10.56.199 mother_2two@yahoo.com 3 or more kendall  north miami  miami 18-24 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never never twice three or more times once twice three or more times twice three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same I only buy what I need getting stuff from freecycle is just a perk Yes Discussion board  school  
1 65175985 11/5/2004 18:49 11/5/2004 18:51 65.10.201.182 jcckaj@yahoo.com 2 miami  hollywood 18-24 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) multiple times/week Very Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same i don't waste money like i use to Yes    
1 65177531 11/5/2004 19:17 11/5/2004 19:22 65.10.71.171 telephonica101@yahoo.com 2 Freecyclemiami  Freecyclefortlauderdale 18-24 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) Search Engine 3-6 months Never 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never never never once twice once About the same Yes    
1 65179364 11/5/2004 19:53 11/5/2004 19:57 198.69.156.189 bandora@yahoo.com 1 Miami 18-24 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied rarely Most of the time On occasion Most of the time twice About the same I only use Freecycle to get rid of stuff, I haven't been able to receive an item offered since I never get a response. Yes    
1 65179399 11/5/2004 19:54 11/5/2004 19:58 65.9.249.228 pamhath@yahoo.com 1 freecyclemiami.com 45-64 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion never never About the same I'm very new; still checking it out, but plan to participate very soon Yes no online resources yet...other than a couple of e-mails  
1 65179740 11/5/2004 20:02 11/5/2004 20:06 66.176.196.50 2 Miami, Fl  Lawrence, Ks 25-44 Single 0 $25,000 or less Other (please specify) can't remember less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never On occasion rarely About the same Yes    
1 65187389 11/5/2004 23:03 11/5/2004 23:26 65.9.164.165 Yosho.NIN@gmail.com 1 Miami 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never SatisfiedNo opinion Most of the time Most of the time never never On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion three or more times once twice once About the same I use freecycle for finding things I would like, but am not interested in purchasing, or have a friend that could put it to use. Yes Message boards, forums, chat rooms, school, bulleten boards.  
1 65193979 11/6/2004 4:14 11/6/2004 4:23 200.165.221.90 daniel@rioapaet.com 1 Miami 45-64 Single 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time once once once About the same No comment No None  
1 65200995 11/6/2004 8:02 11/6/2004 8:04 65.34.178.52 dot_blynx@yahoo.com 1 Freecycle Miami - Central/Downtown 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion twice About the same Yes    
1 65202571 11/6/2004 8:39 11/6/2004 8:43 24.49.236.16 teehee25 1 Freecycle Miami 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely never three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same Yes    
1 65208496 11/6/2004 9:47 11/6/2004 9:49 65.2.77.61 2 25-44 Single 0 $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion rarely About the same Yes    
1 65210770 11/6/2004 10:36 11/6/2004 10:37 65.6.202.119 nicalaw@yahoo.com 1 Miami 25-44 Single 0 $76,000-$99,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months    
1 65215736 11/6/2004 12:11 11/6/2004 12:18 209.240.205.62 1 65 or older Single 0 $25,000 or less I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time About the same No    
1 65218446 11/6/2004 13:15 11/6/2004 13:19 24.174.40.4 buggirl104 2 clear lake and houston 18-24 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied never Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never rarely never once three or more times twice three or more times twice three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same Yes    
1 65221234 11/6/2004 14:26 11/6/2004 14:28 129.171.150.128 1 Miami 25-44 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion On occasion never On occasion never On occasion On occasion never never About the same Yes    
1 65228097 11/6/2004 17:29 11/6/2004 17:43 4.234.243.207 yessica_b@hotmail.com 1 Freecycle Miami 18-24 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely never On occasion never once once once once About the same Yes    
1 65228341 11/6/2004 17:36 11/6/2004 17:44 65.9.233.41 2 ft. lauderdale & miami 25-44 Single 0 $25,000 or less I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely twice twice once twice three or more times twice About the same Yes    
1 65228737 11/6/2004 17:49 11/6/2004 17:53 128.61.61.150 2 Houston  Atlanta 18-24 Single 0 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Never 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely twice three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same I use freecycle primarily for giving Yes At garage sales where the owner makes a comment like 'make any offer, I'm just trying to get rid of it'    Also I label reading materials I freecycle, encouraging whoever ends up with it not to throw it away but rahter to pass it on to someone who can use it  
1 65230034 11/6/2004 18:28 11/6/2004 18:32 68.16.251.90 ahiggins@tnc.org 2 Miami and Key west 25-44 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never never Most of the time rarely once About the same If you need something, you cannot count on when it might be offered by someone (or be near) Yes I don't really 'discuss' it, but I do pass word of sustainable practices through my monthly volunteer email. (I work for The Nature Conservancy)  
1 65233705 11/6/2004 20:21 11/6/2004 20:45 65.139.112.66 armandobarreiro at yahoo dot com 1 FreecycleMiami@ yahoogroups.com 45-64 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) Never No opinion never Most of the time Most of the time About the same I've yet to use freecycle to offer or to receive/request any items. Yes Word of mouth to relatives.  
1 65240144 11/7/2004 0:41 11/7/2004 0:43 65.9.163.219 1 Freecycle Miami 25-44 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion never never twice About the same Yes    
1 65248621 11/7/2004 8:29 11/7/2004 8:46 65.133.106.190 jimkirk2@chilitech.com 2 Houston Freecycle, Heights-Montrose Freecycle (an autonomous subset, so to speak, of the Houston Freecycle group 45-64 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion once once three or more times About the same My wants/needs are very few. I have an elderly Mac computer and while I might need stuff for it, I can't really shop for stuff for a ten year old (ñ) computer. I also need a couple more pairs of jeans and a set of thermal underware for this winter, but (and this is the kicker) I hate to drive any further than I absolutely have to, to get something. I've only asked for one thing (a replacement for a mouse) and the person who had one didn't live far from me. Yes The Houston Freecycle discussion boards.  
1 65252545 11/7/2004 10:21 11/7/2004 10:30 65.10.193.168 pnknprty 2 Hollywood, FL  Miami, Fl 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely twice twice once once once twice Less If I need a large item I look for it on freecycle before I make a major purchace. Yes freecycle email  
1 65252647 11/7/2004 10:24 11/7/2004 10:39 65.3.9.5 1 Miami 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) radio program (NPR) less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never Most of the time On occasion once once About the same I tend to make do with the things that I have even if they are ready for the trash heap (and not suitable for giving away).  With Freecycle I can replace some of those items. I also hate to see something that I cannot use ie. a perfectly good automatic ice maker from the old refrigerator that died, getting thrown out.    Belonging to Freecycle is like putting 'Organ Donor' on your driver's license, it is a commitment to getting the best use out of everything for oneself and one's community. Yes none  
1 65272401 11/7/2004 17:52 11/7/2004 17:59 68.212.187.118 lauratobi67@yahoo.com 1 Freecycle Miami: Note, it is against the freecycle groups to belong to more than one group. 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) Radio interview less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never rarely rarely once once once About the same I only buy what I need, and it is rear that I will find what I need in Frecycle when I need it. Their has to be a coincidence in time. Yes I do not  
1 65278514 11/7/2004 19:48 11/7/2004 19:51 66.176.96.153 lohanma 1 freecylemiami 25-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely On occasion rarely three or more times once three or more times About the same uz I am shopaholic Yes email  
1 65286385 11/7/2004 22:40 11/7/2004 23:01 24.162.16.82 simplyshadra 3 or more Houston for active participation, plus as the group owner/moderator for Houston Freecycle, I am subscribed to the following to help me keep up with current trends and ideas:  San Antonio, DFW, Austin, Pasadena, Clear Lake, DeerPark, Baytown, GalvestonCounty, HeightsMontrose, Humble_Kingwood, La_Porte, NHFC, SanJacintoCoTX, and SpringwWoodlands.  I'm also a member of 2 mod squad groups and a couple or 'rogue complainers' groups. 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely On occasion rarely once twice twice three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times twice three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times Less I want to see if I can get something free without having to create more 'stuff' in the world.  I've learned to appreciate just how much we throw away and how much is sitting unused and unneeded by others.  Why buy an additional item when there's something perfectly good available for free and won't contribute to eventual waste? Yes Discussion boards, mailing lists (including non freecycle related lists, other chats, web sites, general email  
1 65324938 11/8/2004 7:14 11/8/2004 7:31 12.102.123.202 ssmith@syntheon.com 1 freecycle miami 25-44 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely once once once About the same I still tend to buy things through regular retailers. Freecycle has been a way for me to get materials for projects. An example would be the riding lawnmower I got from freecycle, which I converted to electric for moving my boat trailers. Yes I rarely use online resources other than e-mail to discuss such things. I am sometimes approached by people from foils.org (a hydrofoil website) looking for ways to design and fabricate their projects, often times there are surplus or waste items that can be used. For example, I have recommended to some builder to look for scrapped helicopter main rotor blades to use for hydrofoil wing sections.  
1 65340495 11/8/2004 8:30 11/8/2004 8:38 64.12.116.11 sanpaulo 2 Miami  Ft.Lauderdale 25-44 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion never rarely never once twice once once About the same Yes    
1 65344420 11/8/2004 8:57 11/8/2004 9:05 65.106.11.222 cgbotero@yahoo.com 1 25-44 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion once once About the same I have only used the FREECYCLE once to give and once to take.    had lost my celullar charger. It was $30.   Freecycle gave me a Charger! Yes    
1 65356547 11/8/2004 10:20 11/8/2004 10:23 65.10.131.211 betsyh26@yahoo.com 1 Miami 25-44 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never Satisfied Most of the time rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely rarely rarely once About the same Because instead of speading money on things when people are giving it away. Yes    
1 65362768 11/8/2004 11:00 11/8/2004 11:03 152.163.100.13 dianercl@aol.com 2 Miami, Kendall 65 or older Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely once once once once About the same Yes    
1 65384516 11/8/2004 12:58 11/8/2004 14:11 128.249.207.254 1 25-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Dissatisfied    
1 65389825 11/8/2004 13:33 11/8/2004 13:35 204.94.167.1 2 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion rarely never never once twice twice twice twice once twice twice once About the same Yes    
1 65390890 11/8/2004 13:40 11/8/2004 13:43 67.158.20.95 cbsneez 1 this one 25-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never never once once once twice twice twice three or more times three or more times three or more times once once once twice twice twice three or more times three or more times three or more times More Yes    
1 65391129 11/8/2004 13:42 11/8/2004 13:46 68.203.158.172 2 spring/woodlands  houston  25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion three or more times Less I was able to get a play pen, double stroller, dresser, student desk all from freecycle to furnish for our baby.  Otherwise I would have had to buy these things. Yes yahoo  
1 65391132 11/8/2004 13:42 11/8/2004 13:45 70.240.75.30 sbait@sbcglobal.net 2 houston clear lake 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion never twice three or more times twice About the same Yes    
1 65391139 11/8/2004 13:42 11/8/2004 13:45 68.89.178.132 jodybird511@yahoo.com 1 Houston Freecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion rarely On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely never On occasion rarely once About the same Yes    
1 65391176 11/8/2004 13:42 11/8/2004 13:49 64.12.116.12 virgo77777772004@yahoo.com 2 Pasadena Texas    Houston Texas    Deer Park Texas 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 13 months or more Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time rarely never On occasion rarely On occasion never three or more times three or more times once once three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same It has not channged at all I do not understand why it would change. Yes None, just email friends  
1 65391289 11/8/2004 13:43 11/8/2004 13:48 24.167.25.93 lsimavon@houston.rr.com 3 or more westchase  houston  sugarland 25-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely twice once once three or more times About the same I rarely shop online. I mostly use freecycle  to give my items to others. Yes I have told my local friends  
1 65391335 11/8/2004 13:43 11/8/2004 13:51 24.27.122.73 jsalinas@houston.rr.com 3 or more Houston, Cy-Fair, Sugarland 25-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) t.v. on local news less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied rarely rarely On occasion rarely rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion twice once twice once twice twice once About the same I needed clothing for Church because it is too much for me right now, so I replied to an offer post and received clothing that I could not afford. Yes none yet  
1 65391405 11/8/2004 13:44 11/8/2004 13:47 66.25.61.125 guineas2 1 freecycle houston 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely On occasion On occasion once once once once twice About the same I still need things for my house that I have not been able to aquire through freecycle. Yes    
1 65391426 11/8/2004 13:44 11/8/2004 13:54 66.94.129.47 aislinn@pdq.net 1 Houston Freecycle 45-64 Single 3 or more $25,000 or less Other (please specify) a link from another email newsletter 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion three or more times once About the same I have not yet requested anything so I have not benefitted from that part of Freecycle. Yes Freecycle discussion board, chats with friends and family offline  
1 65391604 11/8/2004 13:45 11/8/2004 13:50 68.90.36.1 seagazer39@yahoo.com 3 or more clearlake,pasadena,galvestoncounty,alvin,houston 25-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Most of the time rarely On occasion rarely once once once About the same It is kind of a free for all, I don't even respond to offers anymore, there is a lot of arguing over different issues. I just look for amusement. Yes    
1 65391638 11/8/2004 13:45 11/8/2004 13:46 207.231.32.2 1 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months    
1 65391656 11/8/2004 13:45 11/8/2004 13:50 65.54.97.150 sioux_24@yahoo.com 1 Houston Freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion Most of the time never On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never never About the same Im still shop on the internet just as much as I have before, so far I have found nothing on freecycle that I need No    
1 65391798 11/8/2004 13:46 11/8/2004 13:57 24.28.106.209 mthomas118@houston.rr.com 3 or more Houston Freecycle  Baytown Freecycle  Liberty Freecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion three or more times twice three or more times twice About the same Yes    
1 65392370 11/8/2004 13:50 11/8/2004 13:55 205.188.116.12 sibylscott@yahoo.com 3 or more Houston, westchase, pasadena, deer park, alvin, galveston, spring/woodlands, humble 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied rarely Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never once three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same Well I have been able to gain some items, that I wanted but not necessarily needed.  I did not go looking for them to purchase.  I still purchase at thrift stores---so I am recycling clothing and household items anyway Yes    
1 65392596 11/8/2004 13:52 11/8/2004 14:17 64.251.0.102 physicalan@yahoo.com 2 FreecycleMiami  KendallFreecycle 45-64 Single 0 $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied rarely rarely On occasion rarely rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time once once once once About the same The things I look to acquire on Freecycle are things that I would like to have but am not so desperate to have them that I would purchase them otherwise.  Also, I might try to get something off of freecycle that I want to get some experience with before I commit to buying a better product of the same nature. Yes Some of my friends have wanted to get rid of items without joining freecycle and I have assisted them to do that by using my freecycle membership.  So, in that respect, I have used instant messaging and emails to discuss this with them.  Otherwise, I haven't used any general discussion groups or chatrooms related to freecycle types of activities.  
1 65393017 11/8/2004 13:54 11/8/2004 14:03 24.175.109.187 svanwagner@houston.rr.com 2 FreecycleHouston  FreecycleAustin 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never On occasion rarely twice three or more times once once once twice once once twice Less In general I do shop less but actually attribute that to the fact that our last child just left for college so there are fewer at home and the two of us just don't have the needs that she did - we can get along with less. Yes Only Freecycle emails - generally do not go to discussion boards, chatrooms, etc. I do sell on eBay and that gets rid of some unneeded items.  
1 65393635 11/8/2004 13:58 11/8/2004 14:03 66.170.215.14 kt_wildchild@yahoo.com 1 Houston area 25-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) I heard about it on the news less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely never never twice once twice three or more times once twice Less Now, if I need something I will watch the posts and after several days, no one has posted for what I am looking for, I will post for that item, wanted. It helps a lot because often items are used, but still in good condition and didn't cost me a thing! Yes    
1 65393796 11/8/2004 13:59 11/8/2004 14:01 143.111.150.61 bgknighton@yahoo.com 1 houston 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never once About the same Yes    
1 65393923 11/8/2004 13:59 11/8/2004 14:02 192.91.75.29 idget_ri@yahoo.com 1 Freecycle Houston 45-64 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months    
1 65393972 11/8/2004 14:00 11/8/2004 14:11 64.12.116.12 mom2grls72@aol.com 3 or more cyfair  springwoodlands  houston  northhouston 25-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied On occasion Most of the time never never On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely once once three or more times three or more times three or more times twice once three or more times three or more times three or more times twice twice once Less We have run into a period of financial difficulty. I also know that a lot of smaller items could be aquired through freecycle. Yes I dont use online discussion boards.  
1 65394429 11/8/2004 14:02 11/8/2004 14:08 24.175.121.81 dtipton1@houston.rr.com 1 Houston Freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion once three or more times three or more times once once About the same The things I need for the most part are continuing. There are some items that I have received from freecycle that I would have gone out to buy, for example, a full view glass back door. It was just what I was shopping for, and listed on freecycle. Clothing, food, etc. is a constant that I have not tried to obtain from freecycle. Yes discussion boards, occasionally.  
1 65394669 11/8/2004 14:04 11/8/2004 14:11 69.15.162.142 janaree2001 2 SpringWoodlands Freecycle  Houston Freecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion rarely On occasion rarely twice three or more times About the same I have not really used Freecycle to acquire items that we normally shop for. I mostly use Freecycle to get rid of items that we no longer need.  With 3 kids, the unused stuff piles up.  So, we shop the same amount as we did before joining Freecycle. Yes Have used FC discussion board    Have not used other forms to discuss reuse, recycling or freecycling.  
1 65394851 11/8/2004 14:05 11/8/2004 14:11 66.119.33.187 barefootgoddess1972@yahoo.com 3 or more Houston, NHFC, Spring/Woodlands, Monygomery County 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely three or more times twice twice once three or more times twice three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times Less I request an item, or watch for offers. Yes freecycle discussion board, other chatroom, offline, phone  
1 65395038 11/8/2004 14:06 11/8/2004 14:08 206.160.134.250 topforty@swbell.net 2 houstonfreecycle  springwoodlandsfreecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely three or more times three or more times once twice three or more times once three or more times About the same Yes    
1 65396244 11/8/2004 14:14 11/8/2004 14:16 70.241.123.192 2 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Other (please specify) followed link from an email signature line less than 3 months    
1 65396946 11/8/2004 14:18 11/8/2004 14:24 208.189.163.253 baylulu5peanuts 3 or more 25-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely never never rarely never three or more times once three or more times three or more times once About the same Yes With my family.  
1 65397651 11/8/2004 14:22 11/8/2004 14:27 65.41.67.1 jrobertson22@earthlink.net 3 or more North Houston, Spring Woodlands, Houston, Austin, Humble Kingwood 18-24 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely twice three or more times twice three or more times once once Less It has changed because with 2 small kids, I don't have to buy some of the expensive things like a highchair because people are willing to give away things that are useful to others! Yes    
1 65400029 11/8/2004 14:37 11/8/2004 15:02 207.218.237.132 aazari@ev1.net 2 Houston Freecyle  North Houston Freecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time rarely On occasion On occasion rarely never never once once three or more times three or more times twice three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times once About the same I simply check Freecycle for things I need or want to see if I can save a little money and keep something out of a dumpster at the same time Yes Don't really discuss online.  
1 65400123 11/8/2004 14:37 11/8/2004 14:43 67.210.12.78 marilonm@yahoo.com 2 Houston, College Station/Bryan 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion About the same I check Freecycle now and then, but so far I have not come across anything that I am looking for--it basically has become another place to shop, but has not replaced any other shopping option. Yes    
1 65400771 11/8/2004 14:41 11/8/2004 14:45 66.205.234.226 babygirl_33149@yahoo.bom 1 Free Cycle Miami 18-24 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never once once once once once once three or more times once twice once three or more times once About the same I really don't think it has changed my shopping habits, I just tend to give things away and make room for some more new stuff. Yes NONE  
1 65401420 11/8/2004 14:45 11/8/2004 14:55 12.146.27.125 mbrcatz17@yahoo.com 1 Houston Freecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Other (please specify) referred from an interior decorating newsgroup 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion once three or more times twice three or more times three or more times once three or more times twice About the same we're not big shoppers.   it hasn't changed much. Yes freecycle discussion group  
1 65402097 11/8/2004 14:50 11/8/2004 14:56 207.218.233.162 eyefem2001@yahoo.com 3 or more Spring/Woodlands  Montgomery Co.  Houston 25-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely never never once once twice twice three or more times About the same Rarely shopped to begin with.  The things I do shop for are very specific and do not show up on Freecycle often, if ever. Yes none  
1 65403209 11/8/2004 14:57 11/8/2004 15:05 206.165.190.21 vanillachild6@yahoo.com 2 Houston and Pasadena 25-44 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied rarely Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely never rarely never once twice once once once Less Well I don't have much money and with Free Cycle I think maybe I can get whatever it is I need on there, so I don't buy stuff like I used to.  Yes    
1 65403717 11/8/2004 15:00 11/8/2004 15:03 67.65.165.134 kayestone 3 or more Houston Freecycle, Westchase Freecycle, Sugar Land Freecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) web surfing 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion once once once About the same Yes email  
1 65405593 11/8/2004 15:11 11/8/2004 15:20 24.174.21.154 3 or more springwoodlandsfreecycle  north houston freecycle  houston freecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months    
1 65405792 11/8/2004 15:13 11/8/2004 15:18 67.10.0.70 anniestemarie@yahoo.com 3 or more Houston Freecycle  Spring/Woodlands Freecycle  North Houston Freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Other (please specify) Story on the news about it. 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely three or more times three or more times twice three or more times About the same I still love to shop. grin Yes Just Freecycle. I'm not one to use discussion boards.  
1 65406202 11/8/2004 15:15 11/8/2004 15:22 208.191.161.184 randcon@yahoo.com 2 Houston Freecycle  Cy-Fair Freecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied On occasion Most of the time rarely never rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion twice once twice three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times twice three or more times once twice three or more times twice once twice Less With being unimployed for the past year and a half (thanks HP) we have been unable to buy many things that we might need/want.  With freecycle we have been able to get things that we normally couldn't afford and/or had to have paid for that the money could have better gone elsewhere.  So freecycle has cut down on our spending. Yes mostly offline.  I don't do much on-line chatting and such, so most of my discussion happens in the 'real world.'  
1 65406346 11/8/2004 15:16 11/8/2004 15:20 69.26.200.2 dekaup@yahoo.com 3 or more Baytown, Pasadena, Clearlake and Houston 45-64 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied rarely Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time rarely never never three or more times once three or more times three or more times Less Yes    
1 65409014 11/8/2004 15:32 11/8/2004 15:37 172.171.132.166 katytex@yahoo.com 1 HoustonFreecycle@yahoogroups.com 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never twice twice About the same Yes Instant messenger, in person  
1 65411293 11/8/2004 15:46 11/8/2004 15:58 207.126.221.70 nenegibson92@yahoo.com 1 just this one freecycle.com 45-64 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely once once once twice About the same most of the things i need someone else need them too and they are keeping them. or i'm not pick to recieved the item. so with this i still have to buy most of the things i need or want. but i still try anyway you never know i just might get it this time. smile Yes  i haven been on any other chatroom offline. i tell my friends, family and co workers about it. i don't have a computer  i can used out side my job.  
1 65411517 11/8/2004 15:47 11/8/2004 15:50 24.27.112.165 1 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion Most of the time About the same No    
1 65412682 11/8/2004 15:55 11/8/2004 16:04 69.149.1.189 aarobison@sbcglobal.net 3 or more Houston  NHFC  Phoenix  25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less Other (please specify) television news report less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied rarely Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion twice once once once once once Less I needed shoes for my son.  I thought twice about going out and buying some.  I first tried freecycle and placed a Wanted post. Yes In person or by email.  I tell my friends and family about it.  
1 65412976 11/8/2004 15:57 11/8/2004 15:59 12.32.122.136 curliedimples@yahoo.com 1 25-44 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months    
1 65413562 11/8/2004 16:01 11/8/2004 16:04 67.66.219.129 tjman98_1999@yahoo.com 3 or more 25-44 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion twice twice    
1 65414595 11/8/2004 16:07 11/8/2004 16:40 64.12.116.13 3 or more HoustonFreecycle@yahoogroups.com, Humble_Kingwood_Freecycle@yahoogroups.com, springwoodlandsfreecycle@yahoogroups.com 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely three or more times once once once three or more times once once once About the same Yes    
1 65414895 11/8/2004 16:10 11/8/2004 16:15 68.92.61.39 honeegran 1 houston freecycle 45-64 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely once About the same Yes    
1 65415349 11/8/2004 16:14 11/8/2004 16:31 70.240.87.143 jbkeiser@swbell.net 2 Freecycle.com and Freecycle-plant-exchange.com 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time never never On occasion On occasion rarely rarely once twice twice once Less I've realized that a person doesn't need all the 'stuff' that they have. Yes discussion board and offline  
1 65415812 11/8/2004 16:18 11/8/2004 16:39 24.219.251.144 jenna_zaman 2 Houston and Clear Lake 25-44 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely once once once once once once About the same Has not changed yet because I have not recieved anything yet. I must say that there are questions earlier that I couldnt answer correctly because I havent posted anything yet. So please take that into consideration. Yes free cycle is the only resource I use  
1 65416179 11/8/2004 16:21 11/8/2004 16:31 64.12.116.12 catwheels48@aol.com 2 houstonfreecycle  northhoustonfreecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never never never never once once About the same Yes email  
1 65416500 11/8/2004 16:23 11/8/2004 16:28 205.188.116.13 maryedna51@aol.com 3 or more HoustonFreecycle  Pasadena Freecycle  ForSaleorTradeinDeerPark  ForSaleorTradeinDeerParktoGalveston 45-64 Single 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never On occasion rarely three or more times three or more times twice twice twice three or more times About the same I almost NEVER shop for new items.  I frequent the resale shops, the ICM resale shops are the BEST.  I scour garage sale items and give alot away to those under the Interstate 45/College Ave location. Yes Haven't used any of the discussion boards.  Have been extremely busy.  
1 65418319 11/8/2004 16:39 11/8/2004 20:38 4.230.0.16 bluedragonfly73@peoplepc.com 1 Houstonfreecycle 25-44 Single 3 or more $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never rarely never three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times Less Well usely I got things from resale then went to Walmart..But now I come on here first and find that I get things that are just as good as going there.Saves on time with four kiddos lol Yes    
1 65419365 11/8/2004 16:48 11/8/2004 16:59 24.49.225.36 mileydi_morales@yahoo.com 1 south dade freecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Most of the time rarely never never On occasion rarely never never once twice twice once once Less my shopping is a bit less cuz the stuff that was given to me was things that i needed but could not buy at the time because of money problems. Yes just the southdade freecycle.  
1 65420868 11/8/2004 17:01 11/8/2004 17:05 65.70.39.25 shirley@lloydhaus.com 1 houston texas group 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely once once twice About the same still don't have any money Yes none  
1 65421676 11/8/2004 17:09 11/8/2004 17:15 207.218.234.7 kimberly2lopez@yahoo.com 3 or more Houstonfreecycle,deerparkfreecycle, libertydaytonfreecycle, baytownfreecycle, and humblekingwoodfreecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never never never On occasion never once three or more times once twice three or more times three or more times once three or more times About the same Yes    
1 65422539 11/8/2004 17:17 11/8/2004 17:19 67.10.222.142 hap2504 1 Houston Freecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time    
1 65422722 11/8/2004 17:19 11/8/2004 17:24 68.201.216.79 gail49@houston.rr.com 2 Houston and Pasadena 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion twice About the same There is NO way to rely on freecycle to get things you need, or want. The competition is waaaaay too fierce. I had over 50 people wanting a display case we wanted to get rid of at work. Yes Usenet's houston for sale was what I used  before freecycle got going. I'd just offer stuff free on there.   
1 65423186 11/8/2004 17:23 11/8/2004 17:34 207.126.219.149 lizrs3@yahoo.com 2 houston freecycle  Pasadena freecycly 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less Other (please specify) I seen it in the local news (abc) less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never never never About the same Yes    
1 65423254 11/8/2004 17:24 11/8/2004 17:29 69.22.14.230 fordtuff1@yahoo.com 3 or more All in Texas: Pasadena, Deer Park, Houston, Galveston County,  and Clear Lake  25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion never Most of the time On occasion On occasion twice twice About the same I am still very new to Freecycle. Yes    
1 65425742 11/8/2004 17:50 11/8/2004 17:54 66.176.70.109 judyjii 1 Freecycle Miami 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely On occasion rarely once About the same Yes    
1 65427171 11/8/2004 18:06 11/8/2004 18:13 152.163.100.13 Svalkyre@aol.com 2 Houston   NWHouston/Spring 45-64 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) member of Care2.com group I am in shared it less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion once About the same Haven't had much time yet. Yes    
1 65427785 11/8/2004 18:14 11/8/2004 18:17 24.238.246.95 txgizmo@earthlink.net 3 or more Houston  Pasadena  Alvin  Clear Lake City 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied never On occasion never On occasion never On occasion Most of the time On occasion once once About the same I don't do anything different Yes none  
1 65429334 11/8/2004 18:33 11/8/2004 18:38 216.148.246.155 Debsintx@aol.com 2 Houston, Montrose-Heights 45-64 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely once Less There is another way (free-cycle) to get needed items than buying them from sores or resale shops Yes none  
1 65430322 11/8/2004 18:45 11/8/2004 18:58 66.32.48.113 DeerParkFreecycle@yahoo.com 3 or more Alvin Freecycle  Baytown Freecycle  Freecycle For Calhoun County  Clearlake Freecycle  Houston Freecycle  Pasadena Freecycle  Sugarland Freecycle   45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely once once twice three or more times three or more times three or more times twice three or more times twice three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times Less Yes Freecycle Group Posting Boards  Freecycle Modsquad  Texasmodsquad Freecycle  Freecyclenextgen  
1 65435046 11/8/2004 19:40 11/8/2004 19:46 68.90.245.212 cndurlam 3 or more houston, heights/montrose, westchase 25-44 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely never never rarely once three or more times twice twice three or more times About the same still haven't found what i'm looking for or did not 'win' it. Yes just with friends  
1 65435524 11/8/2004 19:46 11/8/2004 19:55 68.116.223.31 tnj8808@yahoo.com 3 or more Houston Freecycle, Cyfair Freecycle, Heights-Montrose Freecycle, Sugarland Freecycle, Corpus Christi Freecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Dissatisfied Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time never never rarely rarely once once once twice once once Less My shopping has changed because now I tend to think to myself 'Maybe someone has one of these sitting out in their garage.' and if it is a purchase that can wait (or has to wait due to expenses) I can watch for it to come up in a Freecycle listing or post a 'Wanted' myself. Yes    
1 65439228 11/8/2004 20:43 11/8/2004 20:50 131.94.223.27 miss_liz@hellokitty.coj 1 freecycle-miami (sweetwater, downtown, westchester...) 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely never never never once About the same My shopping habits have stayed pretty regular bc I do not buy very much stuff.  I recently bought jeans at the trift, which techically would mean my buying habits have increased, but it was a purchase that needed to happen, so I indulged. Yes AIM, email (hellokitty.com)  
1 65439552 11/8/2004 20:49 11/8/2004 20:55 69.150.21.69 Kolbeseder 1 Houston Freecycle 45-64 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time rarely twice once twice three or more times once once About the same There are so many people who want stuff on Freecycle that it's not sure that a person would get something they ask for.  Stuff that I've needed, I've just usually bought... but I have been more open about asking friends for things since I started looking at Freecycle and posting. Yes Freecycle postings of offers and taken items... not much else  
1 65440983 11/8/2004 21:07 11/8/2004 21:11 67.210.66.202 Cameo 3 or more Baytown FC, Clear Lake FC, Houston FC, and Deer Park FC -- these are all in Texas 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely On occasion rarely never never three or more times once Less Because I am able to check the FC sites before venturing out -- why pay for something that I can recieve for free that's has minor wear. Yes    
1 65443445 11/8/2004 21:48 11/8/2004 22:20 130.80.28.26 rob_a_torres 3 or more Houston Freecycle  Westchase Freecycle  Sugar Land Freecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely once twice twice three or more times About the same i used to buy online before freecycle and i still shop online now. Yes email  offline  
1 65444436 11/8/2004 22:02 11/8/2004 23:18 24.242.195.100 3 or more houston, phoenix, butler county 25-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months    
1 65445762 11/8/2004 22:28 11/8/2004 22:31 162.40.190.61 palm 3 or more Houston Freecycle  Houston Plant exchange  Westchase Freeecycle  Sugarland freecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion once once About the same I only take items that are absolutely I can use.  Have no need of too many stuff. Yes    
1 65445949 11/8/2004 22:31 11/8/2004 22:36 158.135.244.228 weghana 3 or more 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less Other (please specify) I saw a post on a message board from someone who had received something from a freecycle group less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion About the same it hasn't changed. i've never gotten anything from anyone in any of these groups Yes hermit crab association message boards  
1 65446938 11/8/2004 22:54 11/8/2004 22:59 4.230.66.40 sabrady@flash.net 2 westchase  houston 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time rarely never On occasion rarely twice twice About the same Yes none  
1 65453596 11/9/2004 0:48 11/9/2004 0:51 131.94.222.183 wanderfulwonderings@yahoo.com 1 sweetwater 18-24 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never never rarely rarely About the same i havent used freecycle yet. wonder if that means i mess up your study? hope not No    
1 65473396 11/9/2004 7:40 11/9/2004 7:44 65.183.38.250 jstmepb97@yahoo.com 1 houston freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never On occasion On occasion About the same i check freecycle first Yes    
1 65473480 11/9/2004 7:40 11/9/2004 7:56 24.238.204.185 long.marcia@mailcity.com 2 Freecycle, and for Garage sale listings. 25-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) don't remember 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion rarely rarely On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time never twice twice once once twice About the same Most onling purchases are for holiday/birthday gifts. Other wise we don't tend to make purchases except to replace items. Yes It's a way of life for us. We live it. I will always use garage sales, and papers for resources, and talk about it to friends and family. But, we can afford just about anything we want or need.  
1 65478503 11/9/2004 8:25 11/9/2004 8:31 69.151.4.44 kristina_corson 1 houston freecycle 18-24 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time never never Most of the time rarely rarely rarely once once once About the same I still shop the same as i did before.  I know i cannot count on a particular item to pop up instead of purchasing it, only if Im lucky will that happen, and then it was meant to be. Yes I read all the emails that come through my email andtalk amonst my co-workers about it,  
1 65479730 11/9/2004 8:34 11/9/2004 8:39 66.140.23.3 rtaylor@morandirect.com 1 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Dissatisfied On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time rarely once twice About the same Yes    
1 65492543 11/9/2004 10:02 11/9/2004 10:05 66.140.149.145 Canis_Gigantis 1 25-44 Single 0 $100,000 or more I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion once once three or more times About the same This really has nothing to do with my shopping.  It is fun to search for some cool little treasure (not that I have found any yet) and it is a great way to get rid of valuable stuff that I no longer need. Yes    
1 65495646 11/9/2004 10:21 11/9/2004 10:24 68.89.44.228 lizndave@kjsl.com 2 westchase freecycle  houston freecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) different email list 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 12 to 6 times/year Dissatisfied never On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion once three or more times once About the same I don't ever get things from freecycle. I use it to get rid of items. Yes    
1 65503339 11/9/2004 11:08 11/9/2004 11:29 64.154.26.251 idgesfmw 2 Houston FreeCycle; Southwest Houston Freecycle.  Also belong to Houston Plant Exchange (Freecycle-like group for plants) and Craigslist-Houston (some 'free' stuff, but also good deals on used items). 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely never never once twice once once twice    
1 65506401 11/9/2004 11:28 11/9/2004 11:31 216.7.253.198 true_blondetex@yahoo.com 1 HoustonFreecycle 45-64 Single 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) ABC 13 Houston website less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion Most of the time On occasion On occasion About the same I just joined this week Yes none besides this group  
1 65600437 11/9/2004 22:22 11/9/2004 22:29 70.240.99.199 vinaleah@swbell.net 1 Houston FreeCycle 45-64 Single 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time twice three or more times once twice About the same The only change has been that I refuse to buy or consider buying because the clutter is overwhelming and I have not yet retired to clear it. Yes    
1 65601666 11/9/2004 22:41 11/9/2004 22:47 69.150.191.161 debbierodri 2 Freecycle  Forsaleinhouston 45-64 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely On occasion rarely twice three or more times twice About the same The things I get from freecycle are things that weren't top priority. Yes freecycle  
1 65787639 11/11/2004 9:01 11/11/2004 9:04 65.9.195.122 2 Miami  Kendall 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely once About the same Yes    
1 66381138 11/15/2004 16:18 11/15/2004 16:21 66.237.239.130 faerysnot@yahoo.com 1 Freecycle Miami 18-24 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely twice About the same I use it mostly to get rid of items, not to acquire more. Yes None.  
1 66541150 11/16/2004 15:01 11/16/2004 15:07 68.95.81.161 mariposatx@ev1.net 2 Houston  Spring Woodlands 25-44 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely three or more times three or more times three or more times once once once twice three or more times twice About the same I receive mostly things I either couldn't afford to buy anyway or that I might not have bought for myself. Yes Freecycle board  Recommend Freecycle on Yahoo groups when appropriate.  
1 66634477 11/17/2004 9:00 11/17/2004 9:03 69.151.205.223 hajones@swbell.net 3 or more 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months    
1 66808886 11/18/2004 9:45 11/18/2004 9:53 12.8.181.4 thedunester@yahoo.com 2 25-44 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) News 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely never On occasion rarely once twice three or more times once once About the same I still shop the same because you don't know if what you want/need will be offered or if it will be available to you. Yes    
1 67245541 11/19/2004 15:58 11/19/2004 16:00 63.163.57.20 nillazoo 2 Miami  Hollywood 25-44 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied never On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely three or more times twice once About the same I still browse, and I wasn't a big shopper to begin with.  I'm still not a big shopper. Yes    
1 67428736 11/20/2004 20:40 11/20/2004 20:43 209.163.146.60 andrea_morghann 2 Houston Freecycle and Westchase Freecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely twice once once twice once twice About the same Many of the things I buy are not odds and ends that people would just give away Yes Freecycle discussion board  
1 68002844 11/25/2004 0:18 11/25/2004 0:22 24.238.170.87 m5trent 2 HoustonFreecycle  GalvestonFreecycle 25-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion once About the same I'm a Freecycle newbie... Yes ...Still learning...  I have tried the message board and the forum...  
1 68108093 11/26/2004 12:05 11/26/2004 12:08 70.241.105.47 1 houston freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time never never never once once About the same Yes    
                                                                                                         
1 65350460 11/8/2004 9:39 11/8/2004 9:48 208.174.123.14 fcdcmod1@yahoo.com 3 or more DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Dulles, Fairfax North, AD-HY, Montgomery-Frederick, etc.  I'm a moderator and do not participate in any except DC. The others are for information and monitoring traffic purposes. 45-64 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion twice once twice three or more times once three or more times About the same Yes freecycle discussion board  
1 65352907 11/8/2004 9:56 11/8/2004 10:02 68.85.226.48 3 or more Arlington Freecycle (moderator)  Prince William County Freecycle (moderator)  Fairfax freecycle  stafford freecycle  springfield freecycle  burke freecycle  25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied On some items I have offered wish I could have more responses. Also I wish people would respond in a more polite manner, rather then 'Address please?' or 'Thanks for this, when can I come get it?' On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely twice once three or more times three or more times three or more times once three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times once once More I can usually now find what I need on Freecycle so no longer have to go out and buy them. Yes Salvage ideas group, craigslist, freecycle groups, moderator freecycle groups.  
1 65353122 11/8/2004 9:57 11/8/2004 10:01 67.100.185.178 marstepo 1 Freecycle dc 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied I posted something and had six people lined up to pick it up, and they all bailed rarely On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion rarely once once twice three or more times once About the same It's somehow easier for me to get things from freecycle than to get the motivation to go to a store. Yes    
1 65353177 11/8/2004 9:57 11/8/2004 10:02 68.84.143.212 roxy6irl18 2 freecycledc, freecycle_arlington 18-24 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied I get many responses, and everyone is very nice about scheduling pick up, etc. never Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely never once twice once three or more times once once Less I often find things that I need from freecycle.  I still shop for things I cannot find, but I find a lot online now. Yes    
1 65353356 11/8/2004 9:59 11/8/2004 10:08 63.172.247.5 2 Freecycledc  Freecyclemcmd 25-34 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied I've managed to get rid of nearly all the things I posted.  There have been a few problems with no-shows, but it's mostly been smooth. rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion never once three or more times once once once About the same I'm so rarely able to 'win' things that I just assume I'll need to buy them if I need them. Yes freecyclefcdc.  
1 65353382 11/8/2004 9:59 11/8/2004 10:03 12.20.129.2 jozig@yahoo.com 2 Metro Washington D.C. 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied I posted and got very quick responses. The person though didn't show up until later than stated and I never received a thank you email. That annoyed me a bit. I gace away a $200 Franklin-Covey planner. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion once three or more times once About the same I haven't been doing this very long. Yes NA  
1 65353390 11/8/2004 9:59 11/8/2004 10:03 20.4.93.205 lgonzalezva@yahoo.com 1 freecycledc 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months    
1 65353404 11/8/2004 9:59 11/8/2004 10:07 150.148.0.31 marthalegory 1 Washington DC 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied People are typically very responsive and appreciative.  Only once has someone responded and no-showed. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion three or more times three or more times once twice About the same Items that I've recieved from freecyclers aren't something I'd go out and buy (like moving boxes).  Typically the 'good stuff' (like electronics and appliances) go quick. Yes Only Freecycling DC.  
1 65353443 11/8/2004 9:59 11/8/2004 10:09 158.59.21.104 jen.lieberman@gmail.com 2 Dullesfreecycle  Freecycledc 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more Other (please specify) TV News less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied People are friendly and respect each other's time.  Most (so far) are also quick to pick up, which makes it easy for me to clear out clutter. :) On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion once twice three or more times three or more times About the same Shopping has somewhat changed, but not greatly.  One thing we picked up was something we would not spend money to buy for ourselves, but something we have been wanting for year.  Other things are needed for our upcoming baby, and will save us money and will allow us more time to spend with the baby.  I still window-shop and browse online, and I will be buying gifts online. Yes I have a web site (findfreemoney.com) where I have linked to freecycle.com.  In addition, I have told family and friends in person about freecycle.  
1 65353446 11/8/2004 9:59 11/8/2004 10:02 138.88.185.207 2 DC, Montgomery/Frederick Co 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Stuff eventually got taken - but often had people promise to take something - and then not show up and not email to say not coming never On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely Most of the time Most of the time once twice once once About the same Yes    
1 65353520 11/8/2004 10:00 11/8/2004 10:08 66.167.232.74 rocktonic41@yahoo.com 2 FreecycleDC, FairfaxWest 18-24 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year No opinion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion twice once once About the same I don't shop super frequently, but I do shop about the same as I used to.  My methods of getting rid of items, however, has changed. Yes Email links to others, discussion boards.  
1 65353759 11/8/2004 10:02 11/8/2004 10:09 68.101.43.67 1 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely once About the same Yes    
1 65353851 11/8/2004 10:02 11/8/2004 10:06 65.202.210.68 3 or more Baltimore, Columbia, DC, Lima (OH) 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more Other (please specify) Howard Stern Show less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion I'm a new member and don't know how I feel about it yet. rarely Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely About the same new member Yes none  
1 65354140 11/8/2004 10:04 11/8/2004 10:07 160.111.115.108 2xmami 1 freecycleDC 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion About the same Yes    
1 65354451 11/8/2004 10:06 11/8/2004 10:09 205.222.240.2 tobiasg@gmail.com 2 Freecycle  FreecycleDC 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months    
1 65354592 11/8/2004 10:07 11/8/2004 10:14 128.8.91.99 vze27yns@verizon.net 1 freecycledc 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied Some parts are frustrating:  inconvenient pickup arrangements, silly questions or chatter.  Mostly, it's wonderful to get rid of stuff without throwing it away. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion never three or more times three or more times once once About the same I'm not much of a shopper and I never have been.  For instance, I would have gone without a riding toy for my toddler if someone hadn't given one away. Yes Don't use online discussion resources--I just use the freecycle list for recycling items, and then do my discussion with real people offline.  
1 65354603 11/8/2004 10:07 11/8/2004 10:11 66.7.17.133 kbcoventry@yahoo.com 2 MontCounty  D.C. 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Many respondents who were able to pick up quickly. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely once twice twice three or more times twice Less I've gotten items that I would have gone out to purchase if I hadn't received. Yes None  
1 65354632 11/8/2004 10:07 11/8/2004 10:15 66.92.146.242 fresnel77@yahoo.com 2 FreecycleDC  Bowie Freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied People have been very kind, considerate and friendly On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely three or more times once three or more times three or more times once once About the same I can't wait for some things we need to show up on freecycle or I haven't gotten to offers quickly enough. Yes    
1 65354642 11/8/2004 10:07 11/8/2004 10:18 134.67.6.24 1 FreecycleDC 18-24 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied I have only posted a few items, but I tend to receive only a few responses. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely once once once once Less I hold out on high priced items to see if something will come along on freecycle. Yes    
1 65355165 11/8/2004 10:11 11/8/2004 10:15 153.39.178.116 3 or more 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week No opinion have to be pretty quick for the 'hot' items. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely once About the same still shop for the things I want or need.  Freecycling is for the unwanted items. Yes none.  
1 65355207 11/8/2004 10:11 11/8/2004 10:18 68.110.230.42 margmom@gmail.com 1 DC 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied I listed items and found someone to come pick them up.  I was pleased to think that the items would be appreciated and used (or even sold) by someone else. rarely On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion three or more times once twice About the same I mostly use freecycle to give away things.  I've only tried to take an item a few times and only succeeded once. Yes    
1 65355352 11/8/2004 10:12 11/8/2004 10:16 205.222.240.2 1 freecycle DC 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied The person I chose took several days to respond which was a bit frustrating - but in the big picture, I was rid of the item within one week of posting it. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely once once About the same Yes    
1 65355513 11/8/2004 10:13 11/8/2004 10:23 138.88.46.84 freecycle@davi.rios.org 3 or more freecycledc  freecycle_arlington_va  AlexandriaVAFreecycle  SpringfieldVAFreeCycle 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied Whatever it is usually gets taken away within a week. Most of the time Most of the time rarely On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely once once three or more times once About the same The things I get on freecycle are amazingly helpful and nice, but at the same time, they're things I wouldn't have bought, either because it wouldn't have occured to me or because it's a luxury that's nice to have, and if I'd cared I could have afforded it, but it just wasn't worth the cost of buying it.  (wireless network in the house, for example) Yes None  
1 65355873 11/8/2004 10:15 11/8/2004 10:22 66.10.18.100 3 or more Arlington  DC  Falls Church - this one is just starting and has no traffic.  If it gets going more, I think I will drop DC. 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied 5 people do what they say they will do.  I haven't had any real problems. rarely On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely three or more times three or more times once once once About the same I don't consider freecycle a substitute for shopping.  I offer stuff to get rid of it, and I respond to offers that I want more as a 'crime of opportunity' - you can't really 'shop' on freecycle when you are as particular as I am.  Some folks who have more dire needs than I do might be able to. Yes freecycledcdiscussion  
1 65356003 11/8/2004 10:16 11/8/2004 10:20 69.143.240.118 3 or more DC, Baltimore, Laurel and Columbia 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Other (please specify) I found it on the internet 13 months or more Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely About the same Yes    
1 65356049 11/8/2004 10:16 11/8/2004 10:19 170.110.31.91 olopr@yahoo.com 2 freecycledc  freecycle montgomery co./frederick 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion never On occasion rarely once once three or more times once once once once twice About the same Yes    
1 65356178 11/8/2004 10:17 11/8/2004 10:42 158.59.231.162 krossbow@yahoo.com 1 freecycledc 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion I have never offered anything yet. On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely Most of the time rarely never never About the same Have never given or received anything by using freecycle yet. Yes    
1 65356214 11/8/2004 10:17 11/8/2004 10:23 63.81.81.11 tisha@culturecrafts.om 2 DC and Bowie 25-34 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less Other (please specify) I found out about it from a speaker at the recent DC Green Festival less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion I haven't placed an offer, but I did send an e-mail respons to someone requesting a bike.  They didn't respond.  I am planning to make a post in the next few days. rarely Most of the time rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion once once twice Less Right now I have absolutely NO money (which make Freecycle very appealing).  I do believe that in the future (when I get a job), I will check with freecylce before making any major/medium purchases. Yes    
1 65356367 11/8/2004 10:18 11/8/2004 10:27 198.81.26.12 bischow@aol.com 3 or more Greeley, Longmont, Denver, NorthDenver, Boulder 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied MANY ceramic molds now have a good home rather than living in a landfill, my rabbits have a HUGE cage.... On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion once once twice twice once twice twice twice once About the same I usually shop for food, items at thrift stores and at regular stores, only if I can't find it elsewhere. Yes none  
1 65356400 11/8/2004 10:19 11/8/2004 10:26 67.173.227.23 coloradolady74@yahoo.com 3 or more Boulderfreecycle  Aurora Denverfreecycle  northdenverfreecycle  Denverfreecycle  Jeffco freecycle  Southdenverfreecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Seems like things are taken very quickly, you have to be fast. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely once twice three or more times three or more times About the same Not changed Yes    
1 65356428 11/8/2004 10:19 11/8/2004 10:24 144.171.204.31 vanee2210@yahoo.com 1 D.C. 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion I've yet to make an 'offer.' rarely On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely About the same I'm a new freecycler, so it's too early to tell, really. Yes I often discuss recycling with relatives and friends. I told dozens of relatives and friends about 'freecyling' via email.    
1 65356466 11/8/2004 10:19 11/8/2004 10:24 172.193.247.38 bbegrrrrl@aol.com 2 Denver freecycle and fort collins freecycle 18-24 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied All of the items I have offered have been picked up immediately and by people who were in genuine need of the item  Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never rarely never twice once About the same My shopping really hasn't changed I haven't been apart of the group for very long and have only picked up some clothes for a little boy that was not mine but in need. Yes daycare group  
1 65356505 11/8/2004 10:19 11/8/2004 10:24 165.247.91.38 dandy_dust@yahoo.com 1 DC Freecycle 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion never On occasion rarely twice twice three or more times twice once once Less I'm trying to consume less. Yes n/a  
1 65356530 11/8/2004 10:19 11/8/2004 10:25 147.153.172.74 vermillion_05@yahoo.com 1 denverfreecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Most people are honest, and have shown up when they said they would.  A couple have not shown up, and haven't heard from them since. rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely never never once once once once twice once About the same I have never really shopped unless absolutely necessary, and my online shopping is approximately the same. Yes None  
1 65356558 11/8/2004 10:20 11/8/2004 10:28 198.81.26.12 1 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied I never knew how many people really need things. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time rarely never Most of the time rarely once once twice About the same I get rid of the old, and buy new. Yes    
1 65356631 11/8/2004 10:20 11/8/2004 10:25 138.88.79.140 1 Freecycle DC 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Quick responses, respondents polite.  Just a good, basic system On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely once once once once About the same   Honestly, I haven't had a need to shop all that much in the period since I've joined Freecycle.  It's changed instead how I dispose of items. Yes    
1 65356724 11/8/2004 10:21 11/8/2004 10:34 198.81.26.12 lwilker554@aol.com 3 or more Loveland, Boulder, Denver, South Denver, Littleton, Jefco, Lakewood 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Many people are needing items that you couldn't sell at a garage sell or on ebay.  Like mattresses that ARC wouldn't take (Before I knew there was free cycle I sent stuff off to ARC).  The family that took the mattresses needed them because theirs had been destroyed in their move.   On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely never Most of the time On occasion once three or more times once once About the same Items I receive from Free Cycle typically aren't items I would go out and purchase.  Like a Tether Ball pole and ball.  I wouldn't have bought one but it was on free cycle and I asked for it. Yes emails to my address book and general discussions with friends / coleagues  
1 65356740 11/8/2004 10:21 11/8/2004 10:26 148.78.243.51 anmt@starband.net 3 or more All Denver Metro areas. 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied I enjoy knowing that the stuff that has been gathering dust in my basement is going to a new home where it will be used rather than in the dump. rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion never On occasion rarely once three or more times once once three or more times About the same I have not changed my shopping habits much.  I have posted several wanted requests, but have not gotten everything I wanted.  Those items I could afford, I still purchased. Yes offline  
1 65356758 11/8/2004 10:21 11/8/2004 10:33 70.57.2.243 emily_freecycle@yahoo.com 3 or more DenverFreeCycle  BoulderFreeCycle  freecycleLittleton  SouthDenverFreeCycle  JeffCo_FreeCycle 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied There has never been any problem, it has been very easy to get rid of stuff that I don't need anymore. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never never never once once About the same None of the things that I find on Freecycle are things I would normally buy off of the internet. Yes none  
1 65356849 11/8/2004 10:21 11/8/2004 10:25 64.105.21.53 brenda@khwindows.com; brendalou1212 1 Denver Freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Everyone is polite, nice and sincere On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely never twice once twice once once three or more times once twice once About the same There are still things I will need to buy.  The freecycle stuff is the 'extras' that I would defer for months. Yes yahoo  
1 65356859 11/8/2004 10:22 11/8/2004 10:34 24.8.144.7 _venise_ 3 or more I am a memeber of all groups in CO. 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Never had any problems. rarely Most of the time Most of the time never rarely never On occasion never once once twice twice twice twice About the same I only get what I need. Yes If I need to discuss I'll e mail the moderator of the group.  
1 65356941 11/8/2004 10:22 11/8/2004 10:29 68.225.91.114 romerfreecycle 3 or more freecycledc  dullesfreecycle  fairfaxnorth_freecycle 35-44 Single 1-2. $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same Yes    
1 65356988 11/8/2004 10:23 11/8/2004 10:39 69.15.95.2 nanie282003@yahoo.com 3 or more freecyclelittleton  NorthDenverFreecycle  SouthDenverFreeCycle 25-34 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied People are quick to pick up stuuf which makes freecycle a great place to get rid of it. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely never never twice once once twice three or more times three or more times once once About the same I don't shop online, I still like shopping in the stores and only respond to items on freecycle if it's something I know I or someone else can use Yes offline told some friends to join  
1 65356997 11/8/2004 10:23 11/8/2004 10:26 24.9.72.203 3 or more 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times once once About the same Yes    
1 65357088 11/8/2004 10:23 11/8/2004 10:27 66.93.120.204 3 or more 25-34 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied I think it is a revolutionary means of compensating for a failing us economy.  It is also a great way to give and receive valuable help.  rarely Most of the time rarely On occasion Most of the time never Most of the time never once once once once once Less Yes    
1 65357147 11/8/2004 10:24 11/8/2004 10:34 204.86.204.9 thebendersare@yahoo.com 3 or more 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never never On occasion never once three or more times About the same Yes    
1 65357156 11/8/2004 10:24 11/8/2004 10:31 199.244.155.192 heynikki@gmail.com 3 or more Freecycle discussion  Freecycle dc  Freecyclehyattsville 25-34 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion Most of the time rarely On occasion never twice once once three or more times twice twice About the same Yes    
1 65357177 11/8/2004 10:24 11/8/2004 10:25 129.42.208.182 speedbump@gmail.com 2 25-34 Single 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely rarely twice once once About the same Yes    
1 65357422 11/8/2004 10:25 11/8/2004 10:29 68.64.170.236 3 or more 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month rarely On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never once Less Yes    
1 65357593 11/8/2004 10:26 11/8/2004 10:36 63.227.47.33 3 or more 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely twice twice once once About the same only purchase what we truly need, not things we 'want'. Yes    
1 65357637 11/8/2004 10:27 11/8/2004 10:31 64.12.116.12 judi@signingfamily.com 3 or more Dc  Montgomery County  Columbia 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Other than no-shows which make me nuts, it's a great way to get stuff out of your house and into good homes. Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion three or more times three or more times once three or more times About the same It hasn't affected how I shop.  Usually, I get cool, out of the ordinary things from freecycle, not the stuff I get from a store. Yes    
1 65357682 11/8/2004 10:27 11/8/2004 10:34 68.48.173.195 1 Freecycle DC 35-44 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied To my offer, I got multiple responses in the first  couple of hours.  The person who gave the first  positive response picked up the items the next  morning at 8:30.  The transaction seemed pretty  fast and effortless to me. Plus, the receiver seemed  really happy to be getting stuff that was just  taking up space for me. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion rarely once About the same Yes    
1 65357731 11/8/2004 10:27 11/8/2004 10:31 66.134.57.107 bobbiemae@covad.net 1 DenverFreeCycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied People want to take what I have offered. Most of the time Most of the time twice once once About the same I haven't changed my shopping habits at all.  In fact, I would probably shop less. Yes None  
1 65357881 11/8/2004 10:28 11/8/2004 10:33 216.52.44.130 enterangels5 3 or more Denver, North Denver, Jeffco, bigticket 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely twice once twice About the same Yes    
1 65358023 11/8/2004 10:29 11/8/2004 10:33 67.176.56.242 wendileaf@yahoo.com 3 or more Denver Freecycle, North Denver FreeCycle, JeffCoFreeCycle, FtCollins FreeCycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion Most of the time rarely never never three or more times once once About the same Yes    
1 65358047 11/8/2004 10:29 11/8/2004 10:33 146.82.36.102 kukima1359 3 or more Parker  Denver  Aurora 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied People responded and picked up everything I had offered in a timely manner rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely three or more times three or more times About the same Because I really use freecycle to get stuff out of my house that I have had for too long Yes None  
1 65358111 11/8/2004 10:30 11/8/2004 10:36 64.48.192.20 sierra168@netzero.net 1 Denver Freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion On occasion once once About the same I expect it to go down a little over time, but I just recently joined the group and haven't had much time to take advantage of it.  Please note that I do as little buying of new stuff as possible, so as to lessen my impact on our natural resources.  Yes None.  I use eBay for buying and selling, and half.com for buying.   
1 65358286 11/8/2004 10:31 11/8/2004 10:37 24.9.39.139 kjkropp@yahoo.com 3 or more Denver, Denver Community, Jefferson County, Boulder, Auora 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied I had one person not pick something up they asked for and another person deceide to get back with me about an item 3 weeks later, after I promised to them, I gave it away way before that to another person after it sat in my foyer for a week ( A queen sized bed).  rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion never never once three or more times once twice once About the same Not really changed just been able to pick up a few needed items and get rid of a bunch of stuff Yes n/a  
1 65358536 11/8/2004 10:32 11/8/2004 10:43 24.8.253.19 tania_morr@yahoo.com 3 or more Aurora_DenverFreecycle  Boulderfreecycle  DenverFreeCycle  JeffCo_Freecycle  KingOfPrussiaFreecycle  NorthDenverFreecycle  philasubsfreecycle  SouthernChesterCoPAFreecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Because I have met many new friends through freecycle.  It is so nice to get rid of things that are cluttering up your house and give them to someone who need/wants it.  All the responces to my offers have been really nice and easy to work with. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion rarely once once three or more times twice twice twice three or more times Less I don't go to the thrift shop as much I check freecycle first. Yes I just talk to friends or send them emails with liks to freecycle.org i even signed up friends and family in other states.  
1 65358653 11/8/2004 10:33 11/8/2004 10:41 67.40.155.35 oneworldallcreatures 3 or more Aurora, Co  Denver, Co  North Denver, Co  South Denver, Co  Longmont, Co  Boulder, Co 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied Quick response, greatful individuals, excellent feeling of community. On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely never rarely never once three or more times once once twice About the same no different than before. Yes don't use chat   
1 65358687 11/8/2004 10:33 11/8/2004 10:38 67.164.166.21 fragnetllc 3 or more DenverFreecycle, Jeffco_freecycle, NorthDenverFreecycle. 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied I place an offer and 10 minutes later I have several emails of people interested in the items. rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion never twice twice About the same I just started freecycle on 11/6, so I haven't had much of a chance to change yet.  I don't do a whole lot of shopping anyway, except for food. No None  
1 65358804 11/8/2004 10:34 11/8/2004 10:38 138.88.220.155 dicannon@msn.com 2 DC  Montgomery County 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied never On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely three or more times once twice three or more times About the same I use Freecycle to primarily give away items that we are no longer using. Yes    
1 65358972 11/8/2004 10:35 11/8/2004 10:42 12.4.24.17 reeseb4 1 freecycle- dc 25-34 Single 0 $25,000 or less Other (please specify) good morning america less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied i've only placed two offers, and recieved a lot of interest for both. rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time never On occasion rarely once once About the same some things you just cannot get on freecycle Yes none  
1 65359086 11/8/2004 10:36 11/8/2004 10:42 4.21.135.250 sanders05@gmail.com 3 or more Alexandria, Washington, Maryland, Fairfax, Springfield 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied The one offer I made didn't get much response other than a good idea than didn't dawn on me but helped so I was happy. On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely Most of the time never rarely never once once once once once once Less I am house hunting now so cutting expenses. Yes    
1 65359110 11/8/2004 10:36 11/8/2004 10:38 63.227.127.161 2 18-24 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion rarely On occasion never rarely On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time About the same Yes    
1 65359138 11/8/2004 10:36 11/8/2004 10:42 198.81.26.12 mira23r@aol.com 1 Denver freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion I haven't offered anything yet. I've responded to Offered and Wanted ads; one woman never picked up her item; one man did. I've gotten irises, salsa, and a kitten from offered ads. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely once About the same I haven't used freecycle very much for aquiring new items. Yes none  
1 65359810 11/8/2004 10:40 11/8/2004 10:48 65.117.9.122 2 Denver and Aurora, CO 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Some people seem demanding when they respond.  However most people seem grateful. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never On occasion twice About the same It hasn't changed since freecycle tends to have things that need repair or don't fit my needs.  Yes I really don't discuss it.  It really seems to me that most of the people are alot more in need of me, or some of the newer people are looking for anything that is free.   
1 65359825 11/8/2004 10:40 11/8/2004 10:56 209.180.250.28 shmoggy@aol.com 3 or more Loveland, CO  Fort Collins, CO  Greeley, CO  Longmont, CO  Denver, CO  Colorado Springs, CO  Boulder, CO  25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Most people respond quickly to offers and are willing to pick up the items right away.   never Most of the time rarely rarely Most of the time never On occasion rarely three or more times twice once once once three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times Less I have a list in my head of items that I'd like to have and would probably spend the money to have them, but I give myself some time before making the purchase to see if it will show up on freecycle.  I have aquired about 30 different items by doing this.  Yes I don't generally 'discuss' freecycle to anyone online other than via e-mail with family and friends.   
1 65359922 11/8/2004 10:41 11/8/2004 10:48 170.135.241.46 gothicloungelizard@comcast.net 2 Denver Freecycle  North Denver Freecycle 25-34 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion I've only been on the list a short time and haven't yet posted any offers.  I've only responded to a few wanted posts but have yet to actually give anything away by that method. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never rarely never once once About the same Very new to freecycle so I haven't have time to change anything yet. Yes    
1 65360183 11/8/2004 10:43 11/8/2004 10:48 141.156.140.145 mikeslie 1 FreecycleDC 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied People have been very nice and showed up exactly when they said they would. rarely On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely never never twice once twice once once About the same I haven't done a huge amount of freecycling.  I was more interested in getting rid of things than getting them. Yes Freecycle discussion list  
1 65360711 11/8/2004 10:47 11/8/2004 10:50 66.250.190.104 2 freecycle dc  freecycle mont. county 18-24 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion never never never never never never never never three or more times About the same Yes    
1 65360826 11/8/2004 10:47 11/8/2004 10:54 12.111.220.126 peggysharon@hotmail.com 1 DC metro 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion once once once once About the same It hasn't changed, because often, I did not necessarily need the things I got from freecycle.  I only got them because I was aware that they were available. Yes    
1 65360910 11/8/2004 10:48 11/8/2004 11:00 207.224.51.111 2 Denver & South Denver 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied I love The Feeling of helping someone while doing some good for the environment as well.  It also feels good to help others.    I've also gotten some good things via other freecyclers. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely rarely once twice once once once once once twice About the same I still have to buy the majority of the items I need since I can't hope for things to be offered. Yes    
1 65361442 11/8/2004 10:51 11/8/2004 10:58 24.9.50.164 tootsiewhite@comcast.net 3 or more DenverFreecycle, Aurora-DenverFreecycle, NorthDenverFreecycle, FreecycleCommunity 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely never rarely rarely twice once once once About the same Yes    
1 65361599 11/8/2004 10:52 11/8/2004 11:02 207.188.194.180 gwenaelecoat@yahoo.com 1 [freecycledc] 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion I am new to this.  I have an offer to make, but didn't make it yet. I answered one message saying I was interested and didn't get an answer...  I will make my offer though. I think it is good to give things away when they are still in good or OK shape and one doesn't use it anymore. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never On occasion rarely once About the same I am new. Don't know yet.  Maybe I shouldn't answer these questions... Yes    
1 65361666 11/8/2004 10:52 11/8/2004 11:02 12.150.181.20 corduroydreamer@yahoo.com 2 DC, Arlington 25-34 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) browsing yahoo groups 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion i have never posted an offer On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never About the same Yes    
1 65361669 11/8/2004 10:52 11/8/2004 10:58 209.107.62.221 Simon 3 or more All groups surrounding the greater Denver, CO area. 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 13 months or more Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Lots of positive response. And so far I've been lucky and haven't been 'stood up' yet.  rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely once once three or more times three or more times once twice About the same Freecycle is a bonus, and you don't get much 'staples' from there. Yes None.  
1 65361882 11/8/2004 10:54 11/9/2004 0:14 24.9.49.230 Birthling@yahoo.com 2 Denver Freecycle  South Denver Freecycle 25-34 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied It's a very democratic and supportive environment.  People offer things they no longer need and in the interest of good karma and helping others I then, in turn, offer some of my items that I no longer use. rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never never never three or more times twice once twice three or more times once Less Every time I think of something I 'need' or want I figure I'll try to ask for it on freecycle before I go and spend money looking for an item.  It's free! Yes None  
1 65361908 11/8/2004 10:54 11/8/2004 11:27 70.57.50.188 Sam_Storm@msn.com 3 or more http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DenverFreeCycle/  http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JeffCo_Freecycle/  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PoncaCityFreecycle/  http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/colorado_barter_group/ 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Other (please specify) Heard it on the news. less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied 5 I get responses with a hour and the items are usually picked up right away. I am the sort of person who hates to throw away anything if I think it is usable for anyone, so this allows me to clean out my basement and know that the items are going to good use instead of a landfill. Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time once once three or more times once once three or more times About the same The items that I have given away or acquired were not the sort of thing that I purchase on a regular basis. Yes none  
1 65362192 11/8/2004 10:56 11/8/2004 11:11 24.9.77.109 wilsonk434@comcast.net 2 Denver Freecycle   North Denver Freecycle 65 or older Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied Many times the offerer doen't let anyone know if anyone has been chosen to receive the offer, so you are left hanging.   Also, I have responded to requests and the person has not come to pick it up although they have made arrangements to do so.   I don't see an end to this.  It is mostly a question of manners and consideration. On occasion rarely On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely rarely never three or more times three or more times twice twice three or more times twice About the same I don't buy much since I have moved and have very little room. Yes I tell people about Free cycle all the time in person!  
1 65362253 11/8/2004 10:56 11/8/2004 11:01 216.151.228.130 2 arlington & dc 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied worked well to get rid of items i no longer needed, occassionally encounter people who did not follow through On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion once once twice once once once About the same Yes    
1 65362293 11/8/2004 10:56 11/8/2004 11:00 208.59.122.173 krs0811@yahoo.com 1 freecycledc 25-34 Single 0 $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months    
1 65362342 11/8/2004 10:57 11/8/2004 11:02 12.150.187.130 1 dc 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I've only placed one offer and the person didn't show up at the agreed upon time. Later she said there'd been a family medical problem. Then I contacted someone else who had responded, and he came over right away and took the listed item and several other things that we hadn't listed yet, so we were happy with the transaction. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely once About the same Yes    
1 65362587 11/8/2004 10:58 11/8/2004 11:30 199.196.144.13 jtcrawford@email.com 3 or more AlexandriaVAFreecycle, freecycle_arlington_va, freecycledc, MtVernonFreecycle, SpringfieldVAFreeCycle  25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) TIME Magazine 50 Coolest Websites - http://www.time.com/time/techtime/200406/community.html 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Most people are quick to respond, some are slower.  Almost everyone comments how they like the concept of FreeCycling. They usually cite that it saves things from the landfills but also because it gives useful-but-unwanted items to someone who wants them. rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never On occasion rarely twice once three or more times once About the same - I shop a little less, but about the same.    - Many of the things I get are computers for a small Senior Citizens Center. We would still look for donations of old computers, but it is MUCH easier with FreeCycle.   - Other things I get through FreeCycle Yes No online discussion.    OCASSIONAL personal discussions, in-person.  
1 65363349 11/8/2004 11:03 11/8/2004 11:12 198.232.250.51 mariadelao3@excite.com 1 freecycledc 45-64 Single 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Someone posted a need for a double stroller and I offered it and it was accepted with no problems. rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion twice twice About the same I joined the recycling group to give away things that I don't use or to help some friends give away some of their belongings. Yes    
1 65364036 11/8/2004 11:08 11/8/2004 11:12 67.161.200.40 3 or more Denver   Aurora  Parker    (all in Colorado) 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied People respond quickly, my only aggravation is people not picking up items that they requested.  I have remedied that my just leaving small items on my porch and letting the other person know where to pick them up at by what date. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion never never once three or more times once once About the same I have mostly used freecycle to clear out unused items in our home or items that we are replacing. Yes None  
1 65365047 11/8/2004 11:11 11/8/2004 11:15 198.14.75.15 cohnm@howrey.com 3 or more Washington DC  Fairfax North, VA  Arlington, VA 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Responses were quick and many.  I could choose my time and just leave the thing in the yard for someone to pick up.  Absolutely no hassle for getting rid of STUFF. rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion Most of the time On occasion once About the same I've not been on freecycle for very long; but I don't expect it to change.  I've much experience on Ebay and I know that it's sometime hard to find that perfect USED item.  When you want something, it's usu best to buy it. Yes    
1 65365577 11/8/2004 11:13 11/8/2004 11:17 68.100.251.195 pamplemouse@gmail.com 2 freecycle arlington, dc 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Frustrating to have someone respond and then not follow-up to pick up item. rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely twice once About the same No    
1 65366232 11/8/2004 11:18 11/8/2004 11:21 64.105.46.128 sreece5316 2 DC, Springfield 25-34 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied It's been easy to choose someone, and I've gotten rid of things very quickly. On occasion rarely On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely once once once twice once twice three or more times About the same Yes n/a  
1 65366331 11/8/2004 11:19 11/8/2004 11:23 67.176.16.143 labmaven@comcast.net 2 Denver Freecycle  North Denver Freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied I received many responses to the items I offered on Freecycle.  However, the responders frequently failed to show up for the items they requested.  Some were very prompt and thankful.  Others have been disappointing. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely Most of the time On occasion twice once twice About the same I don't expect to find things on Freecycle.  There are usually many responses to the items in which I am interested.  I cannot plan acquisitions from Freecycle - things I get are more of a bonus. Yes none  
1 65366516 11/8/2004 11:20 11/8/2004 11:29 209.180.252.127 3 or more Denver Freecycle  North Denver Freecycle  South Denver Freecycle 35-44 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied So far the items I have posted have received a response within minutes.  I am able to promise the items immediately and they have been received within the week for the most part, if not within a day or two. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time rarely three or more times once twice twice twice About the same I don't buy too much as I have very little funds.  The items I have asked for have not come through, so I have had to buy them anyway, I just ask on Freecycle before I buy. Yes Livejournal  
1 65367448 11/8/2004 11:26 11/8/2004 11:31 68.163.95.98 ahpotts@yahoo.com 1 Washington DC 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied had a ton of responses to my offer (within minutes for three; within hours for four more), but the pickup will occur this weekend, so I can't say 'Very satisfied' yet. On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion once About the same I still surf the same amount, but I definitely check freecycle first.  If anything, freecycle has given me the idea that I can find things for cheap - or that I can wait before buying: something might come up! Yes    
1 65368291 11/8/2004 11:32 11/8/2004 11:40 69.72.27.168 1 DC 45-64 Single 0 $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied I have 'placed' everything I have offered except two large shrubs.  Moreover, my daily checking of what people want has allowed me to place things I wouldn't have thought to offer, e.g., an old but perfectly useful garment bag, an old but perfectly find yogurt maker, and about 100 pieces of window-pane sized plexiglas.  For a packrat like me, Freecycle is a godsend.   On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never rarely Most of the time On occasion three or more times once once once    
1 65368349 11/8/2004 11:32 11/8/2004 12:00 4.227.239.120 3 or more Aurora/Denver Freecycle  Denver Freecycle  Eastern Colorado Freecycle  Hutchinson Freecycle (Kansas, I'm from there and visit often) 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less Other (please specify) I saw it on the news less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied There is always someone out there that needs what you were going to throw out. Its nice to know that no matter how small the impact, whether its helping save someone a few bucks or helping a needy parent give a Christmas or birthday gift to a child, that you are helping someone and helping everyone by keeping your useable junk out of the landfills. On occasion On occasion never never rarely never Most of the time rarely once three or more times once Less My view is why buy something new when you can take it off someone elses hands for free. The items are generally just as good, only used. And it helps by keeping it out of the landfill! Yes Ummm...I just tell all my friends and family about Freecycle. I don't really discuss it, its just a way of life for me.  
1 65370319 11/8/2004 11:45 11/8/2004 11:52 65.100.145.3 BeBetsyNow@aol.com 2 DenverFreecycle  AuroraFREECYCLE 45-64 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied there is almost always an overwhelming instantaneous response of multiple people wanting whatever I have listed, I have only experienced one no show after asking for the chair Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never rarely never three or more times once three or more times three or more times once twice once About the same I seem to find items I wasn't aware I was looking for on freecycle, not a specific item that I know I need.  My reguests or WANTED posting have never been sucessful.  Therefore if I am looking for something specific, I still buy it the same way I did before freecycle. Yes I just read the freecycle postings  
1 65371038 11/8/2004 11:50 11/8/2004 11:53 138.162.0.45 1 DC 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion once three or more times twice About the same Yes    
1 65371241 11/8/2004 11:51 11/8/2004 12:00 24.8.80.209 tnajk 3 or more Denver,  North Denver, Boulder 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month I get a good feeling, knowing that I gave something to someone who needed it. On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion never rarely three or more times three or more times twice three or more times About the same I still buy alot in stores or online.  Getting something from freecycle allows me to spend more money elsewhere.  For example, I am a newly licensed foster parent.  I recently received a Glider, 2 car seats, several boxes of clothes and a large bag of nearly new bottles...all from Freecycle  Because I didn't have to go out and purchase these things, I have more money to spend on toys and more clothing for the children that I will receive. Yes    
1 65371246 11/8/2004 11:51 11/8/2004 11:58 205.188.116.12 snctfyd@yahoo.com 1 DC  Moving to Michigan soon, and will transfer my 'membership' to that list. 35-44 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) Spinal Cord Injury Chat Group less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied People email you, and really try to meet you to exchange the stuff. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely On occasion On occasion rarely once three or more times once twice once once once once About the same The things I NEED to purchase are specific.  The things offered on freecycle are random, and you can't depend upon their availability when you need them. But if you see something you've WANTED, or think is cool - that's great! Yes none  
1 65371304 11/8/2004 11:52 11/8/2004 11:56 140.215.156.100 sporthorse99@hotmail.com 3 or more Fort Collins  Denver Boulder Loveland Greeley Longmont Laramie 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Quick responses On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely once once three or more times three or more times once once once Less I can usually wait to find what I need on Freecycle Yes    
1 65371341 11/8/2004 11:52 11/8/2004 12:02 138.67.50.210 Patricia.Bohner@is.mines.edu 2 Denver free Cycle  Denver north free cycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied I've received responses to every offer and the first individual who wanted the items has always picked them up in a timely fashion. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely never rarely rarely once three or more times twice once once once About the same Have not taken enough items to make a difference; because I really don't need that much, I've restrained myself from take items except for things like firewood, that I do need. Yes none other than Freecycle  
1 65371489 11/8/2004 11:53 11/8/2004 11:55 24.9.77.178 gypsyangell@yahoo.com 1 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months    
1 65371557 11/8/2004 11:54 11/8/2004 12:02 138.88.204.112 1 Washington DC Freecyle 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion I am too new to the group to have formed an opinion.  So far I have answered an offer, made an offer (the people who responded didn't pick up the stuff offered) and I made one wanted request and did not receive any response.  On occasion rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion rarely once About the same Yes  Mocha moms of southern dc  
1 65371825 11/8/2004 11:55 11/8/2004 11:59 69.243.54.2 cherishmg2003@yahoo.com 2 DC and Columbia 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied People always respond and usually come to pick it up.  When they don't I always have kept the next responses.  rarely On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never three or more times twice twice once three or more times About the same It has not changed because I am under a very strict budget bacause I was laid off last year.  I wouldn't HAVE these things if it weren't for Freecycle, because I couldn't have bought them. Yes    
1 65371896 11/8/2004 11:56 11/8/2004 11:59 64.124.103.10 etak_3wa 1 DC 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied I think lots of people respond immediately, but then 'disappear' so are unable to pick up the items... even after they have confirmed, called, gotten directions, etc. Because they're still pretty anonymous, they're unaccountable. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never never once twice About the same I use it to get RID of things, not to acquire things.  Yes    
1 65372473 11/8/2004 12:00 11/8/2004 12:15 4.249.78.73 ezoerb1@juno.com 2 freecycledc@yahoo.com  SpringfieldVAFreecycle 65 or older Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied We have begun to clear out excess things after living in the same house for 42 years.  We much prefer seeing something put to use instead of thrown away.  We have had some luck (although some things remain); today we are listing more. rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely twice once twice About the same Many donated items do not pertain to us; we have no need for most of them.  We prefer clearing excess things instead of acquiring. Yes We do not use most online resources; discussion of freecycling is usually on a personal talking level.  
1 65377182 11/8/2004 12:06 11/8/2004 12:11 205.188.116.12 3 or more 45-64 Single 0 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely once once About the same Yes    
1 65377821 11/8/2004 12:11 11/8/2004 12:16 63.170.166.42 ehrnst 1 Washington DC group 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied When I put up a request, I got several offers.    When I put up an offer I got several requests.    It worked just fine. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely once once once once About the same Right now we are cutting on acquiring anything, as we don't have a lot of room. Yes Freecycle discussion board  
1 65379020 11/8/2004 12:20 11/8/2004 12:27 63.117.253.195 firefunnel 3 or more Denver, South Denver, Aurora, Parker 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion I've only offered one thing and it was pretty lame... I ended up tossing it. On occasion rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never three or more times twice once About the same I can say that I don't have an impulse buying feel anymore.  I feel that Freecycle has taken that 'need' to shop feeling away since I can sit at home or at work and watch my e-mail for things that I need.  I do find that most of the stuff is fairly old, but can be used until it breaks and cannot be repaired.  Yes I don't.  
1 65380638 11/8/2004 12:31 11/8/2004 12:43 130.14.21.117 1 DC Metro Area FreeCycle group  35-44 Married/Partnered 0 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely On occasion On occasion once three or more times once About the same The items available via FreeCycle are not predictable; neither the nature of what will become available, nor the timing, can be predicted, so shopping plans can't reasonably be altered based on FreeCycle.  Even when an item is posted, the likelyhood of actually getting it is always small, as desireable items are sought-after.  Only when a useful item is posted (by surprise, to me) and when I actually can get it (even bigger surprise) can I consider that as a factor, and this happens rarely. Yes    
1 65380690 11/8/2004 12:31 11/8/2004 12:35 24.8.181.32 starrfish606 1 denver free cycle 18-24 Single 0 Other (please specify) forwarded from another list 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied One guy sent me the wrong, that sucked, but other than that it's been good On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely On occasion rarely never never once twice once About the same Yes    
1 65381109 11/8/2004 12:34 11/8/2004 12:35 216.233.62.10 1 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months    
1 65383591 11/8/2004 12:53 11/8/2004 13:28 66.119.33.154 lrosegrant@yahoo.com 3 or more dc, columbia, glen burnie, laurel, baltimore, minot, bisman, 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) don't recall 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied Don't receive any offers rarely rarely On occasion On occasion never never Most of the time Most of the time once once twice twice Less The items on Freecycle are from every possible category possible and if someone wants to give it away versus throwing it away and I can use it and save some money, why not? Yes none  
1 65385555 11/8/2004 13:05 11/8/2004 13:13 170.224.224.154 Crinklypizza 3 or more Adelphi-Hyattsville, Mont/Fredcty, Bowie, DC, MD State Moderators, All Moderators list. 25-34 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months    
1 65388514 11/8/2004 13:24 11/8/2004 13:33 68.96.193.170 inphri@hotmail.com 2 DC, Fairfax West. 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more Other (please specify) From a link/posting on Craig's List 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied I thought I was giving away useful things but not many people were interested. It is a little depressing. rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time three or more times once three or more times once twice once once About the same I would wait for a while to see if anyone offered. But since no one offered the item I wanted, or I was not fast enough (someone else had taken the offered item), I ended up having to purchase new items anyway. Yes I don't really discuss this with anyone. I told my husband and our roommates about this list, that's all.  
1 65388781 11/8/2004 13:26 11/8/2004 13:34 136.242.180.229 vir_librorum@lycos.com 2 FreeCycleDC  FreeCycleBaltimore 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Multiple responses regarding unusual items that reused items that would otherwise have been pitched out. On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time once once About the same I do very little shopping, and then only for necessities. The range of items in which I would be interested that I see posted on the local groups does not usually include 'necessary' items that I would need to purchase. Yes Wife!  :)  
1 65388911 11/8/2004 13:27 11/8/2004 13:36 209.240.205.63 producerANV2ebtv.net 1 Denver north 45-64 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Seems that distance is a huge criteria.  I will drive 20-25 miles to pick something up and others won't drive to the next neighborhood.  Also, I signed up at 'north Denver' and it seems most are 'north of Denver'.  I live in old north Denver, in Denver.  Others are in the 'burbs north of. Most of the time On occasion twice About the same Looks like some folks just stay on-line to grab the stuff offered.  By the time I read the list most is gone or promised.  I watch for very specific items and don't just collect junk. Yes    
1 65389139 11/8/2004 13:28 11/8/2004 13:34 66.239.6.36 cdetwiler80111@yahoo.com 3 or more Auror_Denver  Denver  Littleton  Parker 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Replies have always been quick - and everyone who has replied has come to pick up what they requested - always letting me know if their plans changed. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely never rarely once twice once once once About the same I am not 'fast enough' or on-line consistently enough to always request what I see I might need. For the most part - we don't shop a lot for anything but food, so that's hard to feed a family on what you might find on Freecycle!! Yes I do not do this.  
1 65389185 11/8/2004 13:29 11/8/2004 13:49 199.196.144.15 philrobj@aol.com 1 Washington, D.C. group 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied get a lot of offers, but sometimes people don't show to pick an item up On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time never On occasion never twice About the same disosal method may have changed but it has had no impact on the procurement process Yes    
1 65389776 11/8/2004 13:33 11/8/2004 13:37 65.105.210.218 janjan52001@yahoo.com 2 Denver Freecycle  Aurora Freecycle  Barter Group 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied rarely On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely never never once once once twice About the same Most of these are items that I might have picked up at thrift stores, estate sales, etc.  I still go to those places, so I just have another resource now. Yes Just the list of offers.  
1 65390353 11/8/2004 13:36 11/8/2004 13:46 24.8.26.55 denpsychic@comcast.net 2 Denverfreecycle  Southdenverfreecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied People who need what I have respond right away.  People who have what I need are very nice about holding things till I get there. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely never On occasion On occasion once once once twice twice three or more times About the same I wait till something comes up on freecycle before I go to the store. Yes none  
1 65390421 11/8/2004 13:37 11/8/2004 13:42 65.100.143.234 1 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely Most of the time never once twice About the same Yes    
1 65391223 11/8/2004 13:42 11/8/2004 13:53 66.17.141.4 bickgirl24@yahoo.com 1 Denver freecycle 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion once twice About the same Yes    
1 65391865 11/8/2004 13:47 11/8/2004 13:54 67.40.59.35 pagani27@msn.com 1 Denver Free Cycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied While I'm rarely the first one to respond to offers (this is because of how I've configured my emails from DenverFreeCycle), I almost always get a response telling me of my status. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely rarely once once once once once once once About the same I still shop for the stuff that I absolutely need.  I also keep a running list of stuff that has been offered online so that I check there first before shopping for it. Yes When I am cleaning or have upgraded something in my house, I first think about how to freecycle it before looking at other ways of recycling it. I also chat up freecycle as a viable alternative for people when they express a need.  
1 65392125 11/8/2004 13:49 11/8/2004 14:00 206.149.132.12 matt@buntport.com 2 denver freecycle  denver professional theater artists 25-34 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied The responses have always been quick. On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion once once once twice twice three or more times three or more times three or more times twice three or more times once once three or more times About the same I only look for items that the theater company I work for could benefit from using. No none  
1 65393757 11/8/2004 13:58 11/8/2004 14:27 69.140.56.42 2 Freecycle DC and Freecycle MCDC (Montgomery County) 18-24 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied I have made about 3 offers so far and have always received responses within 5 minutes of posting.  After receiving a response from the first person, I do not put up a TAKEN(PPU) notice.  This is to ensure that I have a back-up person. The person who can retreive the items first will be the one who gets first dibs (does not matter who contacted me first).  However, not one person followed through, not even the back-up people.  I get rid of the items faster by just putting them out on the curb.  They are usually taken within 24 hours.  I will only post up on Freecycle to announce that I have items on the curb now.  I am tired dealing with shady people. rarely On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never Most of the time rarely once twice once twice once About the same In addition to encountering shady pick-ups, I have also experienced shady retrivals. On two occassions after responding to two different offers, the persons offering the items were not present at the pick-up location (their residence).  I ended up waiting 45 minutes at one location and 5 minutes at the other.  An appointment time was set that same day.  In addition, since I do not check freecycle every minute of the day, items are usually claimed (90% of the time) by the time that I contact the party. It is so annoying when people write TAKEN and then reoffer the items again.  If they had taken down just 3 or 4 more emails, then I probably would have gotten a chance to claim the items.  It is just easier now to just buy the items.  Yes No online resources.  
1 65396306 11/8/2004 14:15 11/8/2004 14:21 64.207.50.194 tanyareesman@hotmail.com 3 or more Denver CO, Aurora CO, Boulder CO 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied I often post items I no longer want or need and I have always had someone respond who can use them and pick them up. It is very convenient. rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely rarely once three or more times once once once About the same It really hasn't changed. Yes e-mail, offline  
1 65397385 11/8/2004 14:21 11/8/2004 14:24 24.9.184.96 pennycolorado 1 denver free cycle 45-64 Single 0 $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Most of the time rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion Most of the time Most of the time twice About the same Yes    
1 65398014 11/8/2004 14:24 11/8/2004 14:30 24.9.97.132 1 Denver 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Only some that respond are serious but the serious ones make it all worth it.  Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never On occasion rarely once About the same Now I know that if I can't use it someone else can and I also know that I might get something from someone else.  Yes None  
1 65398411 11/8/2004 14:27 11/8/2004 14:30 207.241.43.115 anmarie_new@yahoo.com 1 Denver, CO 45-64 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never About the same Yes    
1 65398573 11/8/2004 14:28 11/8/2004 14:30 152.163.100.13 sara0711@aol.com 2 dc and montgomery county 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied I think it is a great idea to keep trash out of the landfills. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion three or more times three or more times About the same My shopping has not been affected. Yes    
1 65399436 11/8/2004 14:33 11/8/2004 14:37 208.157.46.198 1 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied It is like a mini community of people sharing their things with one another. It is pretty neat. On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion once About the same No    
1 65401309 11/8/2004 14:45 11/8/2004 14:54 4.16.175.168 win3030@mindspring.com 3 or more D.C.  Springfield  Fredrick 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied People responded and came to pick up items when they said they would. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely once once About the same Yes D.C. freecycle discussion board  Springfield freecycle discussion board  
1 65401839 11/8/2004 14:48 11/8/2004 15:01 67.176.71.196 tesalie@gmail.com 3 or more Denver, NorthDenver, Boulder, Longmont, fortcollins, loveland, NorthFrontRangeFreeCycleCommunity 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied I had an entertainment center I wanted to get rid of. Instead of taking the time, effort, and expense to take it to the dump or try and sell it. I posted to the group, pulled it to the ally, and it was gone the next day. The girl who got it loves it and is very happy. I have lots of stuff to give away as I start sorting old stuff, and most of it will get used by someone else istead of rotting in a landfill. On occasion On occasion never never On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion once once once once once twice once Less Yes    
1 65403430 11/8/2004 14:58 11/8/2004 14:59 138.88.51.123 3 or more 65 or older Married/Partnered 0 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months    
1 65404705 11/8/2004 15:06 11/8/2004 15:10 64.83.8.90 anyunker@yahoo.com 2 DC  Mount Vernon 35-44 Single 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) Read about it in a response posted to a Craigslister less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely About the same Yes Craigslist  Unschooling lists  
1 65406265 11/8/2004 15:15 11/8/2004 15:20 12.40.175.147 mini_e 3 or more MC - Montgomery County  ADHY - Adelphi/Hyattsville  DC - DC 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied I'm glad to hear that people need things that I don't anymore.  It is great to meet all the new people - and save the enrironment at the same time.  rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never twice once once twice Less I do defer purchases sometimes to see if I can find something on Freecycle.  Case and point - I recently picked up a coffee maker from another freecycler when I knew I was moving.  I kept it for 1 month and it was one thing I could scratch off my list to save up to get. Yes None, but I am a member of the discussion board and I read on a regular basis.  
1 65406809 11/8/2004 15:18 11/8/2004 15:24 67.164.164.158 dphamilton34 2 Denver, North Denver 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied always get alot of people interested in items offered On occasion Most of the time never rarely Most of the time never On occasion rarely three or more times three or more times twice once three or more times twice three or more times About the same Yes    
1 65408436 11/8/2004 15:28 11/8/2004 15:35 147.9.149.158 hirfa_hussey@yahoo.com 2 25-34 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time never never Most of the time rarely never never once once three or more times About the same Yes    
1 65412016 11/8/2004 15:51 11/8/2004 15:57 167.16.241.254 hendi123@hotmail.com 3 or more Denver  Aurora  Northern Utah 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied My item was taken very fast On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely On occasion rarely once once once twice twice once About the same I usually am not fast enough to respond to an offer Yes none  
1 65412114 11/8/2004 15:51 11/8/2004 15:57 205.170.235.246 muddymango 1 Denver 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied The few items I have offerred were graciously accepted.  For example, I offered paver bricks for a walk way, and explained that they would be available as soon as I pulled the out of the ground.  The person who took the bricks offered to come over and help pull the up - very gracious. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely never never rarely once once About the same I hate to admit but I am lazy about driving to pick items up.  If the item could be delivered to my home I would probably accept more donations. Yes freecycle, craigs list, ebay  
1 65412895 11/8/2004 15:56 11/8/2004 16:03 70.56.10.242 danandluci 1 Denver Free Cycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion rarely twice once once About the same Haven't used freecycle that much. Yes    
1 65416045 11/8/2004 16:20 11/8/2004 16:25 216.164.50.197 SanditainVA 2 Freecycle DC  Freecycle Montgomery & Frederick Co 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied I've given away all the items that I have posted as offers. On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely three or more times once twice About the same Yes    
1 65419639 11/8/2004 16:50 11/8/2004 16:55 24.9.143.133 lazcorum@yahoo.com 2 Freecycle, freecycle south 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied gave away a pair of shoes to a girl that could really use them.  Makes you feel good that you did something good instead of giving it to salvation army for them to make a profit on. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion once once About the same that I am more selective on what I have and want to keep Yes to my friends at work  
1 65420065 11/8/2004 16:54 11/8/2004 17:14 24.9.19.48 jbroida@entertain.com 1 Denver FreeCycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Most people who contact me about an offer are polite, if not friendly, even if I can't promise them the item. I have had only one or two people fail to pick up; on those occasions, it was easy to arrange another pickup quickly. It makes me feel good to give something I don't want any more to someone who will value it. rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times twice three or more times twice once three or more times once About the same You don't specify in #17 if you are quantifying dollars spent or time spent shopping. In either case, the majority of items I've gotten from Denver FreeCycle were things that I needed, but wouldn't have bought. A good example is sod. I had a large section of bare yard which I had weeded and tilled in the spring. I was about to seed it when a couple offered three carloads of sod from their yard where they had installed a walkway. They were going to dumpster the sod if no one wanted it. I got the sod out of their yard and into mine - didn't need to use the seed I had. It was win-win for both parties involved. Yes I don't discuss recycling much, I do it. Sometimes I will mention some great thing I've just gotten from Denver FreeCycle to a friend or acquaintance, either in person (offline) or by email. If they are interested, I will write down the Yahoo! Groups name for them to pursue as they like.  
1 65420557 11/8/2004 16:58 11/8/2004 17:05 24.9.157.0 fnorky@earthlink.net 3 or more Denver, South_Denver, and Aurora_Denver. 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied Took a long time to get rid of an old piano.  I have more things to give away, and will have a stronger opinion once we've gone through the cycle a few times. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely twice once once Less Actually, mostly from being broke.  That and a desire to stop accumulating 'stuff.' Yes freecycle and craigs list.  
1 65422109 11/8/2004 17:13 11/8/2004 17:16 216.150.215.242 gardengir 3 or more Denver, North Denver & Greeley 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely never once About the same No    
1 65424286 11/8/2004 17:35 11/8/2004 17:50 66.44.103.167 twhitehead76@yahoo.com 3 or more FreeCycle DC  FreeCycle Annapolis  FreeCycle Columbia  FreeCycle Baltimore  FreeCycle MontFredCty 25-34 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion I have yet to post something as an Offer.  I will in the future but have not yet. On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion rarely never On occasion rarely once twice About the same I really use FreeCycle more as an outlet like yard saling.  I like to see the different things people have.  Before FreeCycle I didn't shop very often.  Today, it is the same.  Every once in a while I see something that either I or one of the philanthropic groups I belong to can use. Yes Offline. When people talk about stuff they need to get rid of, or are in need of, I tell them about FreeCycle.  
1 65426208 11/8/2004 17:55 11/8/2004 18:04 70.17.91.105 foxyladytigerlily 1 Washington DC 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied I have only placed one offer and that went very well. I answered four times, twice for wanted items that I had and twice for items that I wanted. One lady never responded to my offer for something that she wanted. rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never never once once once once once once About the same I still need to purchase items that I need. Yes    
1 65428643 11/8/2004 18:24 11/8/2004 18:41 209.240.205.63 futileattempt@webtv.net 3 or more Denverfreecycle, NorthDenverFreecycle, JeffcoFreecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less Other (please specify) KOSI radio; Josh Tesh Show 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very SatisfiedDissatisfied Everything I have offered has been promised to someone the same day....sometimes within minutes. Most of the time On occasion never never On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion three or more times once More Before buying new; can often find items such as beds, dressers, etc. in good condition on freecycle. Yes do not use the discussion boards  
1 65430187 11/8/2004 18:44 11/8/2004 18:47 205.188.116.12 1 frederick montgomery 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied many people respond Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never rarely rarely never never once About the same Yes    
1 65430413 11/8/2004 18:46 11/8/2004 18:50 24.250.103.30 CorriLing@gmail.com 3 or more Springfield  Arlington  Burke  DC  Alexandria  Mt Vernon 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never never twice twice twice three or more times once About the same Yes    
1 65432348 11/8/2004 19:03 11/8/2004 19:16 68.98.172.130 jennifer.roy@cox.net 3 or more DC; Arlington; and a new one that I haven't gotten mail from but which covers McLean and Vienna (North Fairfax?). 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion I haven't had enough experience with my offers.  I have had better luck when I have responded to someone's 'wanted' request than when I have posted at an offer at large. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same The freecycle things are very random and you can't rely on someone offering something you need, or, more importantly, your being the person who actually gets the item. Yes None (no time for chat).  
1 65432520 11/8/2004 19:05 11/8/2004 19:13 67.172.134.13 sek_free@yahoo.com 1 Denver.  45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied What I posted as Offer got requested right away.  What I posted as Wanted never got answers.  What I replied to as wanting from someone's else Offer was always taken.  My son, on the other hand already got two things he wanted. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion once once About the same Given that I never got anything, I never had a reason not to buy what I want. Yes    
1 65432876 11/8/2004 19:10 11/8/2004 19:11 147.153.55.52 jeskingg@yahoo.com 1 Denver 25-34 Single 3 or more $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months    
1 65433298 11/8/2004 19:16 11/8/2004 19:26 66.44.4.73 merry_acres@yahoo.com 1 freecycledc 45-64 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Usually I get good fast offers.  My first one, though, I had a misunderstanding: the first person I  emailed to tell him it was his never replied.  I assumed he was not interested and gave it to the next person.  Then the first person came by to pick it up and was peeved at me for not keeping it for him. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion twice once About the same I'm mostly cleaning out things using freecycle.  I have yet to find anything I can use on freecycle -- or when I did it was gone before I found it. Yes freecycle   
1 65434287 11/8/2004 19:30 11/8/2004 19:45 67.249.238.76 cathy_gau@yahoo.com 2 Alexandria Freecycle, DC Metro Freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I have given everything away except for 1 car seat, so I am satisfied On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely once once once once once twice three or more times once About the same I don't go very far for my items, so my choices are limited. Besides, I am not a very big shopper to begin with. Yes DCMetro Mommies http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dcmetromommies/    The Freecycle Discussion list  
1 65436176 11/8/2004 19:55 11/8/2004 19:58 66.2.146.140 konzagirasol@juno.com 1 freecycledc 45-64 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months    
1 65436991 11/8/2004 20:08 11/8/2004 20:14 65.100.146.182 car1981@yahoo.com 1 Denver Freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied While it is satisfying to keep stuff out of our landfills, there a leap of faith that the people one is dealing with are legitimate. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion On occasion Less If I want something, I really think about it for a long time.  I am really trying to consume less. Yes discussion board  
1 65437356 11/8/2004 20:14 11/8/2004 20:19 141.161.62.54 freecycle@shanna.mailshell.com 3 or more Arlington, Alexandria, DC, Montgomery County 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) Dollarstretcher.com 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Only a few things have not been taken; only a few takers have been no-shows or required multiple contacts to come get stuff. On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion once three or more times three or more times once once three or more times twice three or more times once twice Less Many of the things I used to buy in Ebay and garage sales/thrift stores are regularly available on Freecycle; also, I am less attached to my things now that I can often replace things for free. Yes    
1 65439101 11/8/2004 20:41 11/8/2004 20:53 24.8.251.38 3 or more denver  north denver  boulder  longmont  greeley  fort collins  aroura 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion I'm new to freecycling and although I have a ton of stuff to give away, haven't had an opprotunity to offer anything yet.  On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion once three or more times About the same I rarely shop online.  I don't shop from catalogs.  And I still have a lot I have to buy in stores.  The only difference is somethings that I wouldn't normally be able to buy because of my finances, I now might be able to get.  (for example we got a perfectly working wood stove which was very need in our home, but we would not be able to afford to purchase one for a very long time.) Yes none yet  
1 65442241 11/8/2004 21:28 11/8/2004 21:37 138.88.4.177 2 DC and Montgomery/Frederick 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied I have offered and given - I have responded and received and I have even asked for and received.  Freecyclers, in my experience, are friendly, courteous and generous and grateful. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion three or more times three or more times once three or more times three or more times Less I recently had a baby -(you should have had a kids/baby category in the last section)  I have gotten great baby things and I plan to 'give back' after we are done.  I didn't have to buy or borrow an exersaucer and some clothes. Yes    
1 65443192 11/8/2004 21:44 11/8/2004 21:50 138.88.239.79 3 or more freecycledc  freecyclinfrederick  freecycle-montfredcty 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied I am increasingly annoyed by No Shows, folks who say they want an item, but then never come to get it.  That said, I've meet some *wonderful* people through Freecycle! On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion three or more times twice once once Less I wasn't much of a shopper to begin with, but now, there's so much to give and take on Freecycle that I post/ask there first, and then buy as needed. Yes    
1 65444663 11/8/2004 22:06 11/8/2004 22:27 172.199.10.94 gracel26@yahoo.com 3 or more denverfreecycle  boulderfreecycle  jeffcofreecycle 35-44 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Dissatisfied It is not unusual for someone who has made arrangements to pick up an item, to not show. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely never never once once three or more times three or more times three or more times    
1 65447251 11/8/2004 23:00 11/8/2004 23:06 129.41.168.196 jennysfowler@yahoo.com 2 denver and aurora 18-24 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion some end up good, some sour it depends how well the people respond and work with you Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never rarely rarely twice twice twice once once once About the same i can't afford much anyways, so i never bought the things that would be nice to have but since have found ways to acquire them from others Yes just the message board.  
1 65447286 11/8/2004 23:01 11/8/2004 23:04 68.98.160.87 3 or more 18-24 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion About the same Yes    
1 65452046 11/9/2004 0:00 11/9/2004 0:04 67.41.159.250 xxx 1 xxxxxx 35-44 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never Very Satisfied xxxxxxx On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion About the same Yes    
1 65453851 11/9/2004 0:56 11/9/2004 1:04 4.225.210.118 nitenurse@graffiti.net 1 DenverFreeCycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied only made one offer so far, got a good response & the person picked it up promptly when she said she would rarely On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never never rarely rarely once once once once once About the same 5 when I express interest in an item it's not something I'm shopping for plus it's more often than not already promised Yes none  
1 65463174 11/9/2004 4:39 11/9/2004 4:42 68.239.79.108 dragonfaerie@yahoo.com 2 dc and laurel 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied It's a great way to help someone out!! On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time never never never three or more times three or more times once About the same Yes    
1 65466271 11/9/2004 5:55 11/9/2004 6:00 151.200.113.94 anon1 1 DC 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I don't have expectations of the list or the folks on it. On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely once once once About the same I have an established household, I don't have to shop much. Yes offline  
1 65510854 11/9/2004 11:58 11/9/2004 12:03 64.12.116.12 Britathrt@aol.com 1 freecycleDC 45-64 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied always glad to see me stuff go to a good home rather than the dump..no difficulties with pickups On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion twice twice twice three or more times once twice twice twice Less I have managed to find things for free from freecyclers that I don't have to buy now Yes    
1 65518142 11/9/2004 12:44 11/9/2004 12:52 64.12.116.12 stwollman@yahoo.com 2 freecycledc  freecycleMCMD 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Responses are usually VERY fast and most folks are responsible about picking up at agreed upon times. rarely On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely never never three or more times three or more times once once twice once three or more times once About the same I use freecycle mostly to give items away (primarily items that are difficult or impossible to donate to charitable organizations) rather than acquire them.  Sometimes a nifty item catches my eye and I will respond to an offer, but mostly I make offers. Yes none  
1 65525459 11/9/2004 13:28 11/9/2004 13:34 66.250.190.107 dcdjdlha@yahoo.com 3 or more Freecycle DC  Freecycle Bowie  Freecycle Greenbelt  Freecycle Hyattsville 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied All the things I have offered have been picked up in a timely manner except for two.  These people jerked me around for weeks.  Finally I had to tell them that the items were no longer available.  I will now have to re-offer. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely never three or more times twice About the same Yes    
1 65536207 11/9/2004 14:32 11/9/2004 14:39 208.253.23.130 wendita2@tmail.com 3 or more Alexandria  Arlington  DC 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied Some things no one wanted, apparently, but other things have been successfully de-junked from my house.  I am particularly pleased to give to 'Wanted' item requests, such as my pasta machine, bread machine, audio tapes, etc. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time never three or more times once once About the same I use it mostly to get rid of stuff, not to get stuff, so I still shop for what I need. Yes none  
1 65576980 11/9/2004 19:34 11/9/2004 19:43 4.228.126.197 geofjones9@juno.com 1 denver 45-64 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time About the same I have tried to aquire items, but someone else is always ahead of me. Yes    
1 65578503 11/9/2004 19:49 11/9/2004 19:54 207.172.149.10 murphfam@erols.com 1 freecycledc 45-64 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied have had some successful completion and some not so successful On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion once About the same Yes    
1 65594406 11/9/2004 20:56 11/9/2004 21:07 66.167.32.29 lswoodall@earthlink.net 1 DC 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied The people who have responded have been warm and friendly; a pleasure to give to. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion three or more times About the same Freecycle is facilitated scavenging.  I keep an eye out for useful things, but I can't count on someone getting rid of size 12 black jeans, for example.    (not solicited, but perhaps relevant)  I enjoy responding to 'wanted's, which may be for stuff we haven't been able to throw away, but aren't prime charity donations, either. Yes I'm afraid I don't.  I don't chat or discuss.  
1 65636694 11/10/2004 8:34 11/10/2004 8:54 12.150.184.2 climbzhigh 1 DC 25-34 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Most people on the site are very accommodating and have gone out of their way to be helpful in the delivery or pickup of things they wanted or were giving. Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never rarely rarely once once twice once once About the same Yes    
1 65640213 11/10/2004 8:56 11/10/2004 9:03 68.170.28.109 natarajans@adelphia.net 3 or more Denver  South Denver  Frederick (Maryland)  Colorado Springs 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied I got several responses very quickly to something that I thought I would have to throw away. On occasion rarely rarely rarely Most of the time never On occasion rarely once once About the same Yes Offline - with friends and family  
1 65642365 11/10/2004 9:05 11/10/2004 9:11 192.31.106.34 da1_sev 1 SpringsFreeCycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied People respond very quickly and come to pick it up very quick.  Very easy for the person giving things away. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely twice three or more times About the same I still like shopping for new things when I can.  I didn't do it that much before joining freecycle, so I still do it the same amount.  If I have a coupon...then I go use it.  :) Yes yahoo for springsfreecycle.  
1 65755782 11/10/2004 22:50 11/10/2004 22:55 198.81.26.12 1 Denver 18-24 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion About the same Yes    
1 65758049 11/10/2004 23:28 11/10/2004 23:35 4.228.48.241 3 or more AURORA, DENVERSOUTH, COLORADO SPRINGS, PARKER, JEFFCO, LITTLETON 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) TV less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied PEOPLE RESPOND IMMEDIATELY, AND THEY ARE TRUELY BENEFITING FROM WHAT I HAVE TO GIVE.  IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD. rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely once once once three or more times once About the same THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE. Yes JUST WORD OF MOUTH, OR EMAIL  
1 65776038 11/11/2004 7:07 11/11/2004 7:13 152.163.100.13 1 25-34 Single 0 Other (please specify) someone referenced it on Craig's List 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion About the same Yes    
1 65780644 11/11/2004 7:59 11/11/2004 8:19 65.196.65.250 djohnson@newcorp.com 3 or more Dulles group, west fairfax group, dc group, wilmington, nc (my daughter lives there) and sussex delaware (my mom lives there). 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Everyone I've given stuff to has been really appreciative.  We did give away a treadmill a bit ago.  The person said thanks in person but it would have been nice if he wrote a short email of thanks.  Other than him, everyone has followed up with a thank you.  Several people have sent pictures of their kids in stuff that they were given. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely once once three or more times three or more times once once three or more times once three or more times twice once three or more times About the same Alot of my purchases are made on ebay.  That has not changed.  I am not very materialistic.  I don't need to have alot of new things.  Yes I don't.  
1 65844840 11/11/2004 15:01 11/11/2004 15:04 66.55.54.38 kll302@yahoo.com 2 Colorado Springs, Denver 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion I have not gotten around to organizing my house and belongings yet and therefore have not offered anything yet.  On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely once About the same Yes None  
1 65860901 11/11/2004 17:11 11/11/2004 17:16 152.163.100.13 lynngr@aol.com 3 or more Montgomery   Frederick  DC  45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied We freecycled our bedroom set, as well as a youth bed and dresser.  The people who got it seemed really happy to have it and we felt good that the furniture we had loved was going to be taken care of and in good homes. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion once three or more times once three or more times three or more times once once About the same Yes    
1 66320420 11/15/2004 10:47 11/15/2004 10:50 205.156.36.11 teaster13 2 dc and alexandria 18-24 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never twice once About the same Yes    
1 66545276 11/16/2004 15:23 11/16/2004 15:24 198.81.26.12 itsallaboutserena 2 denver and aurora 18-24 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 13 months or more    
                                                                                                       
1 65510430 11/9/2004 11:55 11/9/2004 11:58 66.119.33.185 1 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Never No opinion Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion never never On occasion never Most of the time rarely About the same Yes    
1 65510769 11/9/2004 11:57 11/9/2004 12:10 151.196.138.219 3 or more 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Most times, I miss out on a deal but when I do get an item, it is usually in decent shape or better and will fit my needs. If not then I just reoffer it. Also I have met some truly wonderful people through these freecycle offers. 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied I did not expect the generous offers I have recieved in response to my wanted posts. I have had to turn offers away. On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion once three or more times three or more times once three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same My finances are stretched extremely tight so I am unable to shop as much as I'd like or need to. Yes Yahoo Groups, Chat rooms and email  
1 65510778 11/9/2004 11:57 11/9/2004 12:07 69.143.91.102 showieu4107@hotmail.com 3 or more arbutusmdfreecycle  columbiafreecycle  baltimorefreecycle  glenburniemdfreecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) looking for recylcing faulcity in md 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied I started the arbutusmdfreecycle because i would list things and it was to far for some to travel. i on the other hand if need it really bad i will travel i am a mother of four full time job part time student along with anything else that comes up so some times i need help and some times i can give help. it's wonderful to no good people are still in the world and care for complete strangers. multiple times/week  Satisfied see above rarely rarely On occasion On occasion never never Most of the time never On occasion never twice once twice three or more times once once About the same i really never shopped online so it hasn't changed Yes word of mouth to friends family nad co workers many have joined  
1 65510800 11/9/2004 11:57 11/9/2004 13:04 68.50.125.135 lindapsmm@aol.com 3 or more bowie, glen burnie, coloumbia, annapolis and baltimore 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied There is just an amazingly generous group of people on the freecycle lists and for them to give away items instead of trying to sell them is just wonderful! 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I've only asked for a few things and most were fine but a few months ago I asked for a computer for my autistic son.  Several people replied and said they had one but I never heard back from any of them. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never never never three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times once three or more times once three or more times twice About the same Most of the items that I have received off of freecycle were not items that I HAD to have and would have went out to buy anyway. Yes    
1 65510922 11/9/2004 11:58 11/9/2004 11:59 69.137.237.103 mljay@erols.com 2 Baltimore, Columbia 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months    
1 65510973 11/9/2004 11:58 11/9/2004 12:04 128.220.252.6 2 Columbia  Baltimore 35-44 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied 5 to 1 times/year No opinion it's great when it works out; some difficulty connecting item to recipient Never No opinion haven't used it On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never never rarely rarely About the same freecycle is very hit or miss.  it's more convenient  to request from friends or buy what i need. Yes none  
1 65511127 11/9/2004 12:00 11/9/2004 12:09 128.220.217.136 jeising1@jhmi.edu 1 freecyclebaltimore 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I had a very good experience in getting a next-to-new toddler seat to attach to my bike but usually I'm 'too late' to get anything that catches my interest. I get the impression that people are sitting in front of their computers all day and are spotting offers the instant they come up. Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion once once About the same Yes None.  
1 65511483 11/9/2004 12:02 11/9/2004 12:16 140.90.89.25 3 or more 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied I believe that enough people are around and very deserving people that need things should be given priority.  Therefore each person methodology to decide on which respondent should receive their offering is up to them, and should not be questioned by those requesting the item.  Only on very few occassions have I not seen a TAKEN message in relation to the OFFERED item, and if I was interested, I will then respond to the person again to ask if something has happened, and in one case the persons computer went on the fritz, and they had lost the respondents.  5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Different groups have issues with WANTED posts.  I had an ongoing discussion offline with someone who took offense to me posting the request.  I have seen people post requests for everything including Cars, HotTubs, Homes.  I have also seen people post they didn't think anyone would want a car that needed some work.  If the moderators suggestions at 'only 1 wanted post per month per member' is adhered  to, I don't see where people get off being offended. Most of the time Most of the time rarely never On occasion rarely On occasion rarely On occasion rarely three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times once three or more times three or more times once three or more times three or more times twice three or more times Less We are currently financially unable to do as much as before, but I have been able to do a lot of the home improvement functions that I wanted to by getting things from other freecyclers. Yes    
1 65511621 11/9/2004 12:03 11/9/2004 12:04 67.133.239.130 wesley@craftbros.com 1 Baltimore 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months    
1 65511759 11/9/2004 12:04 11/9/2004 12:15 66.159.79.14 seadinks@yahoo.com 3 or more http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freecyclebaltimore/  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/columbiafreecycle/  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freecycle_westminster/ 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied The deals are exactly what I expected. 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied No was has responded to my requests for stuff. On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely rarely On occasion never On occasion never three or more times once About the same It does not substitute our normal purchases.  However, if people started giving away the latest in technology, things would change. Yes only via emails received.  
1 65511826 11/9/2004 12:04 11/9/2004 12:07 64.69.100.93 3 or more 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Never No opinion    
1 65512088 11/9/2004 12:06 11/9/2004 12:17 65.196.183.70 3 or more Baltimore, Columbia, Anapolis, and Frederick/MontCo 18-24 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied I have not received a response. Most of the time Most of the time rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely twice Less Yes    
1 65512145 11/9/2004 12:06 11/9/2004 12:10 24.54.211.44 dipshit 3 or more 25-34 Single 0 $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time once twice About the same Yes    
1 65512751 11/9/2004 12:10 11/9/2004 12:42 198.99.32.5 bearcreekfamily@yahoo.com 2 Dundalk recycling  frecycle baltimore 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied The item that I did get was practically new. 5 to 1 times/year No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion once once About the same Yes    
1 65513314 11/9/2004 12:13 11/9/2004 12:21 4.155.250.91 2 freecyclebaltimore  whatcomfreecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) can't remember 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied I have offered a few times, and have given things to people who seemed sincere and friendly. Similarly, I have responded a few times and have probably received items in which i expressed an interest 1/4 - 1/3 time...very nice people, good items, better to have things used than going to dump. 5 to 1 times/year No opinion no expectations    
1 65513568 11/9/2004 12:14 11/9/2004 12:19 68.33.195.241 mybabymoore 3 or more rosedale, baltimore, annapolis 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied there are a lot of nice people out there! rarely never On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely never On occasion rarely three or more times twice once once once once twice About the same Yes    
1 65513664 11/9/2004 12:15 11/9/2004 13:35 199.173.225.22 littlehugger55@msn.com 1 freecycle baltimore 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Dissatisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Dissatisfied Freecycle is too large, and fills your email with loads of peripheral crap you have to wade through to find anything useful. It seems to have a large percentage of hovering vultures who jump on anything decent, regardless of need. This tends to dismay and drive away the most conscientious  and/or needful participants. People of conscience find it unseemly to squabble over things, especially if they think there is a real need by the other. Thus, they lose out.   I have given a few things away, and gotten a few. Either way, the aggravation and time is rarely worth it. I stay more out of conscience than anything else, rather than just toss useful stuff.   Freecycle should have a webpage done by experienced users outlining the scams and techniques used by scammers, for the use of newbies, of which freecycle has many. Freecycle Baltimore should also go back to the free posting instead of its current heavy, 100% moderation.    There was at one time, two views on Baltimore Freecycle. Give to neediest, or give to first responders. I personally believe in a mix of those, but one very petty, manipulative control freak threw a fit and got the list 100% moderated. Which prevents posts on anything other than offers and requests.   An ongoing discussion keeps certain issues topical, even while the list has a constant turnover. It is the most viable defense against the vultures, scammers, opportunists and scavengers.   But Baltimore freecycle no longer has it, and thus, has turned into a vulture roost.   I have not posted for months, and usually delete a whole days post in a batch, unread.   Its a good idea screwed up.   Brian 12 to 6 times/year  Dissatisfied Few replies, or unhelpful ones. Most were far away, not worth the drive. Some were just lying and never came through. rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion once twice once About the same No    
1 65513873 11/9/2004 12:17 11/9/2004 12:22 69.143.153.31 3 or more arbutusmdfreecycle  columbiafreecycle  freecyclebaltimore 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely never never rarely rarely On occasion rarely once once three or more times twice twice three or more times About the same Yes    
1 65514429 11/9/2004 12:20 11/9/2004 12:25 170.93.140.8 catrodgers@yahoo.com 1 Baltimore City 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 Other (please specify) listserve for a different topic 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Never No opinion Never No opinion Most of the time About the same Yes    
1 65515097 11/9/2004 12:24 11/9/2004 12:31 172.158.64.165 witcheepoo125 3 or more Annapolis Md.  Baltimore Md.  Glen Burnie Md. 45-64 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  No opinion v       5 to 1 times/year Satisfied It is a good way of getting rod of things without distroying the Earth with more trash that others can use. Everything is free and the Earth is saved alittle. Most of the time On occasion once once Less why go into Ebay when you xan find things here for free that otherwise would end up in the dump. Yes    
1 65515686 11/9/2004 12:28 11/9/2004 12:30 65.168.38.162 bmaccri@yahoo.com 1 FreecycleBaltimore 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months    
1 65516136 11/9/2004 12:31 11/9/2004 12:43 152.163.100.13 jogrant44@aol.com 2 Baltimore Freecycle  Rosedale Freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied Sometimes it's a hassle getting in touch with each other to arrange picking up something, and sometimes it's disappointing when you don't get something you'd really hoped for, but basically it works well and is pretty simple. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Placing a wanted post doesn't really often get you the thing you ask for, in my experience--but sometimes you get advice about where to look for the item where it won't cost a lot. And it's nice to dream, and to be able to ask for things even if they're not necessities and having someone ready to give it to you is not highly likely. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time rarely once three or more times three or more times once once twice About the same I've never shopped much, and the shopping has usually been for used items at thrift stores. My shopping hasn't changed because of freecycle, but what has changed is that I'm getting rid of things much more easily. Things that maybe thrift stores wouldn't take (because they need some fix-up)I can now give away to someone who'll appreciate them. That feels great. I hate WASTE! Yes I'm on several message boards relating to Flylady's system of decluttering your house--I mention freecycle frequently there as a way of giving unused or unwanted things away.  
1 65516209 11/9/2004 12:32 11/9/2004 12:36 66.47.113.122 mordo@verizon.net 1 Baltimore 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied It is a simple system for recycling material goods that might otherwise end up in a landfillor at some quasi-charitable thrift store. It also offers a chance to help some folks genuinely in need. Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time once twice once once once About the same Yes    
1 65516741 11/9/2004 12:35 11/9/2004 12:39 68.34.5.136 cheftacka@yahoo.com 1 Baltimore Freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied For the most part, we've been very pleased with the items that we've gone to get for ourselves with the exception of maybe one or two that wasn't up to par. multiple times/week  Very Satisfied As far as us giving away items, it's been great to have folks come here to pick up our unwanted things and saves us a trip to the dump or Goodwill! rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely rarely rarely twice once once twice About the same This hasn't really effected my shopping. I never shop online anyway. Yes    
1 65517200 11/9/2004 12:38 11/9/2004 12:41 209.158.139.250 psychmama2001 1 freecycle baltimore 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied sometimes i'm the first responder -- sometimes i'm not, it's just the luck of the draw so i don't get upset that i haven't gotten any specific item Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion twice once twice once About the same Yes    
1 65518021 11/9/2004 12:43 11/9/2004 12:53 141.157.59.2 Laffingrrl@yahoo.com 3 or more Annapolis; Baltimore; Columbia; Harford Co.; Mont. Co.; Glen Burnie 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) Coop America gave the information to my partner! 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied Usually, the 'giver' has described the article well, and it is as listed.  Also, since Baltimore, for example, now has 3,100 members, I feel pretty darn lucky when I am the recipient! 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied Most people don't have any difficulty finding the place.  Only a few were No-Shows. On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely never Most of the time never Most of the time rarely three or more times three or more times three or more times twice three or more times three or more times Less I am a voluntarily frugal person.  I shop thrift stores, too.  My shopping has changed for the better, given that the items I've needed or wanted were absolutely free! Yes I do introduce folks to Freecycle thru face to face conversations & get togethers.   
1 65519173 11/9/2004 12:50 11/9/2004 13:01 205.188.116.196 Sapphire9552@aol.com 3 or more Delaware Freecycle    Sussex County Freecycle    Baltimore Freecycle 45-64 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied I think the things offered are taken so quickly. One doesn't really get a chance. Of course that is the way it goes, but it gets a little frustrating at times. Also, I hate it when I respond to an offer, and I never hear back from the person at all. I don't see a follow-up post from them a lot of times saying it is taken either. That can be frustrating, as you are kind of in limbo. 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied I have only ever placed one wanted post. I received no reponses, so it was kind of disappointing. Even more so, considering others were offering the item I was looking for in their own posts. Then, when I contact them, they either do not respond at all, which is usually what happens. Or, they let me know it is gone. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely never On occasion On occasion three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same As stated previously, I have not had much success with freecycle in obtaining items I needed. Therefore, I either go shopping for it, or go without it.  Since I am of a limited income, I usually make do without. Yes None  
1 65519591 11/9/2004 12:53 11/9/2004 13:02 207.79.245.6 beckydv 3 or more Baltimore, Laurel, Glen Burnie, Columbia 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I've been pleased with what I've received and most people have been very friendly.  5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I've posted small wanted requests three times, and each time the most useful responses were people directing me to a possible place to find what I wanted. rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time never twice three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times twice once About the same In my case, the things I've taken from Freecycle have been things I wanted or needed but would not have bought.  We needed a couch, but could not afford one, even from the thrift store.  I got a very nice one from a Freecycle offer. Yes email lists, offline  
1 65520064 11/9/2004 12:56 11/9/2004 13:00 131.118.3.44 mary.carroll@umbc.edu 3 or more freecyclebaltimore  arbutusfreecycle  GlenBurniefreecycle  LaurelFreecycle  freecycleADHY 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never never On occasion On occasion never rarely About the same Yes    
1 65520756 11/9/2004 13:00 11/9/2004 13:08 152.163.100.13 1 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied Becuase apparently i am not fast enough with responding Never No opinion On occasion rarely never never On occasion rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time Most of the time once three or more times once About the same Yes    
1 65521073 11/9/2004 13:02 11/9/2004 13:05 38.118.23.100 ecasto@gmail.com 1 Baltimore (city) 18-24 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Someone had claimed the item before I could, but the offer-er was very prompt & kind in reponding that it had already been taken. Never No opinion    
1 65521286 11/9/2004 13:03 11/9/2004 13:08 207.19.143.28 avalonf@bcpl.net 1 Baltimore 65 or older Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Only responded to one offer. Not quick enough to get the offer. Never No opinion rarely Most of the time rarely On occasion rarely About the same Yes    
1 65522680 11/9/2004 13:12 11/9/2004 13:16 65.174.24.114 2 baltimore freecycle  annapolis freecycle 18-24 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion i have only been a member for a few days and have not had any offers yet.  This is a great idea though. multiple times/week  No opinion i have only been a member for a few days and have not had any offers yet.  This is a great idea though.    
1 65526222 11/9/2004 13:33 11/9/2004 13:36 141.157.87.94 ladyofherbals@yahoo.com 2 baltimore  rosedale 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion three or more times once three or more times three or more times three or more times once About the same Yes    
1 65527135 11/9/2004 13:38 11/9/2004 13:39 199.196.144.12 2 18-24 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months    
1 65527594 11/9/2004 13:41 11/9/2004 13:47 162.129.44.19 yimeiwu@gmail.com 2 MCMD, Baltimore 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less Other (please specify) someone posted it on craigslist less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied It's FREE! Why not! 5 to 1 times/year No opinion It doesn't matter, just trying my luck. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never never Most of the time On occasion three or more times twice twice three or more times More Just being online more makes me browse more and discover other types of freecycle things like www.makeupalley.com and cheap ebay buys. Yes    
1 65528876 11/9/2004 13:49 11/9/2004 13:58 141.151.92.122 meenal@markis.com 3 or more phillyfreecycle, nwphillyfreecycle are the ones i use; i moderate both groups, so have joined other neighboring groups, tho not active in any. 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 13 months or more Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year No opinion 12 to 6 times/year  Dissatisfied spend a lot of time coordinating the pickup. i'm particular about the quality of items in my sparse home and often end up with things of low quality. 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion disappointed in quality. easier to visit a thrift store for clothing and smaller items. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely never rarely rarely On occasion rarely once once once twice once once once Less awarenes of over-consumption; more fun to share & borrow with people i know in the neighborhood. Yes    
1 65528970 11/9/2004 13:50 11/9/2004 14:04 209.19.221.125 balondemu@yahoo.com 1 freecyclebaltimore 45-64 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I lost everything I owned so anything I can get that makes life a little easier is great! 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied  I suppose half of the things I asked for I recieved.    rarely rarely never never never never never never never never once three or more times three or more times About the same I have no income so I don't shop. Therefore It hasn't changed for me. I need help getting a mental technician to help me with my severe depression. I've been legally homeless for 4+ years now. Yes email  
1 65530816 11/9/2004 14:00 11/9/2004 14:04 208.253.136.66 klw@taytech.com 3 or more Central NJ  Princeton  South Jersey  Ocean NJ  Philly 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied    
1 65530963 11/9/2004 14:01 11/9/2004 14:07 144.81.189.94 lcwood@ets.org 3 or more Bucks county  Lower bucks  Philly  Philasubs  Philly not quite 18-24 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Received highchairs that I was desperately in need of from a very nice woman who went out of her way to get them to me Most of the time Most of the time never never never never On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion once once once twice twice About the same Yes    
1 65531168 11/9/2004 14:02 11/9/2004 14:13 68.38.188.200 jihaad@comcast.net 1 Philly freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Dissatisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied   Several times I've appealed for things. Only once did I recieve what I asked for, even though the product was broken. I do fell all in all that freecycle is a good thing. 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied         See earlier statement. On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time once twice About the same                 Not Yes    
1 65531207 11/9/2004 14:03 11/9/2004 14:09 68.37.83.163 miesau1212@yahoo.com 3 or more phillyfreecycle; camdencountyfreecycle; kingofprussiafreecycle 45-64 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year No opinion 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Most people are polite on the boards. They want to recycle to make the world a better place too :) 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied Got results Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion On occasion never never twice About the same My shopping habits have not changed drastically Yes coworkers; friends; message boards  
1 65531308 11/9/2004 14:03 11/9/2004 14:09 144.198.50.71 1 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year No opinion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion never rarely Most of the time rarely never never three or more times once once About the same Yes    
1 65531393 11/9/2004 14:04 11/9/2004 14:23 65.78.36.208 jen 2 phillyfreecycle, delcopafreecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Dissatisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied It's always nice to get something you need for free and to save items from landfill. 5 to 1 times/year No opinion I asked for some really far out items, so I can't be upset if nobody has them to give away. At the same time, since I didn't receive them, I can't exactly say I'm satisfied. rarely Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely twice once once three or more times once three or more times three or more times once once Less I've been taking a look at what I truly need. Yes    
1 65531553 11/9/2004 14:04 11/9/2004 14:18 165.123.243.168 qtpie101881@yahoo.com 1 phillyfreecyle 18-24 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied People don't always post when an item is taken and never email you back, so you're just hanging in limbo not knowing whether the item is still available or not. 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion No one ever had any of the items I put as wanted. On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion rarely never once twice once once About the same My shopping has not changed.  The things I have gotten off of freecycle are things I might have bought for myself, but they weren't high on my list of things to get. Yes just freecycle  
1 65531669 11/9/2004 14:05 11/9/2004 14:13 68.167.230.186 wowgroovyman 3 or more Buckscountyhomebus...   Busy_Moms_Recipes   phillyfreecycle   phillynotquitefree...   Rides_for_bucks_Ph...     35-44 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied Never No opinion sometimes when you offer something people say they are picking up and never show up and that leave the other responses without which I feel is unfair, only respond if you are really interested   if you don't like it once you show up then leave it there or take it and put it back on freecycle, there are so many responses to item it is hard to select who you feel is the most sincere about needing and picking it up 5 to 1 times/year No opinion never received a response for the one item I wanted On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely twice three or more times twice three or more times once About the same it has not really affected my buying Yes none  
1 65532284 11/9/2004 14:09 11/9/2004 14:17 64.24.189.139 john.pitch@gmail.com 2  southern chester county  philadelphia freecycle       ( freecycle ) 45-64 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely never never once once once twice once twice About the same Yes    
1 65532968 11/9/2004 14:12 11/9/2004 14:18 141.157.66.128 cana_surveys@yahoo.com 1 baltimore 35-44 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied most people reply back- even if to say it has already been spoken for- very polite. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I asked for one item and got a reply/offer right away. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never never never never rarely rarely once About the same I look for things I want/need at freecycle- but only buy from retail if I absolutely need it. Yes email friends  
1 65534224 11/9/2004 14:20 11/9/2004 14:25 198.92.86.190 Chrismcd@uwsepa.org 1 Philadelphia 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied The item was in fair shape. 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied Very polite response and highly appreciated. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never never On occasion On occasion rarely rarely once once About the same Not interested in most items that are posted. Fearful of poor quality. No    
1 65534702 11/9/2004 14:23 11/9/2004 14:29 141.157.71.158 a_feller@msn.com 3 or more columbia freecycle  baltimore freecycle  westminster freecycle 25-34 Single 0 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied Items are as described and people are polite and generous - genuinely happy to have their items go to someone who can use them 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Posted a Want item twice, once for me and once for a free clinic in Carroll County - received incredible responses. On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely never rarely never Most of the time rarely About the same I use freecycle for things I couldn't buy anyway.  I don't shop except for necessities 5 Yes none  
1 65535161 11/9/2004 14:26 11/9/2004 14:29 70.16.143.5 umm_nadirah 1 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion Never No opinion i havent' requested or taken anything yet  Never No opinion i haven't accepted anything yet On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion About the same Yes    
1 65535319 11/9/2004 14:27 11/9/2004 14:32 216.148.246.89 paul@alliedelectronics.com 1 Philly Suburban 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied By the time the email gets to me the items are already claimed by others. It seems that people just sit and wait for an item to pop up. Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely Most of the time On occasion twice About the same Yes offlin  
1 65535599 11/9/2004 14:29 11/9/2004 14:40 69.201.63.149 jlbehr@hotmail.com 3 or more all the Balt/dc metro groups and come of the NY State groups:    laurel  columbia  balt  dc  freecycle (no city listed)  Frederick,  Onondaga County, NY  Oswego County, NY    and a few others that I can't remember on the top of my head  35-44 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less Other (please specify) the Balt Wash Burners list less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied My ex took the furnature, Freecycle has ben an excellent way to re-furnish my house. Never No opinion n/a On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion three or more times once About the same I have acquired desires not necessitys. Ex: a Bed for the guest room, and a sofa's for the living room. Yes email directly to frineds before junking computer stuff  
1 65536880 11/9/2004 14:36 11/9/2004 14:47 170.115.251.13 crabbyb@yahoo.com 2 phillyfreecycle  sjfreecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very dissatisfied If they're giving it away apparently it isn't sellable. I'm sure there is some worthwhile offers but I don't plan on responding anymore unless it's something I really want. Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion twice once once About the same Yes    
1 65537152 11/9/2004 14:38 11/9/2004 14:49 57.69.14.130 bnew0420@yahoo.com 2 phillyfreecycle  nephillyfreecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Never No opinion never responded to an offer Never No opinion never posted for a want On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never On occasion On occasion On occasion never twice About the same Yes    
1 65537379 11/9/2004 14:39 11/9/2004 14:50 69.136.228.136 1 freecycle baltimore 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied when i email to those posting offers, the people either do not ever respond back, or the item is gone right away - even if i emailed the same day the offer was posted Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time About the same hasn't changed b/c i haven't been able to acquire anything through freecycle yet to alter it Yes    
1 65537455 11/9/2004 14:39 11/9/2004 14:45 68.48.150.240 suchawoman@hotmail.com 3 or more Philly  Northern VA  Fairfax VA  Springfield VA 35-44 Single 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Sometimes, if you're on digest, by the time you read the offer, it's already taken.  A few times, I have gotten no response to my response to an offer....that's a little irritating 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I posted a 'wanted' ad for fabric for our dog rescue - got a great amount of responses. rarely Most of the time On occasion rarely never never Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely twice once once three or more times About the same Maybe I have stopped shopping for a particular item, because of Freecycle, by my overall shopping habits have not changed. Yes none  
1 65537507 11/9/2004 14:40 11/9/2004 14:45 152.163.100.13 paigecl01@cs.com 1 philly freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied Never Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely On occasion rarely three or more times twice twice once twice About the same Yes parenting groups, both chat based and discussion boards  
1 65537950 11/9/2004 14:42 11/9/2004 14:44 4.155.234.202 3 or more Baltimore  Glen Burnie  Annapolis 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) I saw it mentioned on Craiglist less than 3 months    
1 65538717 11/9/2004 14:47 11/9/2004 15:45 216.164.141.189 misskitty914@gmail.com 2 phillyfreecycle  delcofreecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 13 months or more Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied because i have been able to replace or acquire things of very high quality without spending any money.  a few things may have looked like junk to others but with a little creativity and elbow grease and minimal investment i have been able to turn 'trash to treasure'. 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied sometimes someone has what i'm looking for, sometimes they don't. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never never On occasion never three or more times three or more times three or more times once three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times Less i buy less and spend less because i always check freeycle first.  also the philly group is so large that sooner or later what you need pops up (offers) or someone no longer uses what you are interested in (wanteds). this makes it a frequently serendipitous experience.  also, freecyclers are very generous and give more than you initially asked for.  for example, i went to one woman's house to pick up offered water shoes.  but now she knows me and that i have two boys younger than her son.  so she offers to me all of her son's handmedowns in good condition.   another freecycler, who told me i could pick up her offer of gravel gave me an electric carving knife because she had seen that i posted it as a want.  it's so much more satisfying to acquire what you need and help the planet at the same time as opposed to the empty feeling of consumerism.  it's much more satisfying to know who your own stuff is going to and that they really appreciate it because they need it as opposed to trying to help people who don't really care or never knowing what happens with what you let go of.  it's much more satisfying to freecycle because it builds a sense of community in a sometimes isolating urban experience even if you only meet a person once because you have all these positive experiences and you know that these people are out there. Yes none  
1 65539173 11/9/2004 14:50 11/9/2004 15:10 204.170.82.235 pigeonholingalimitation@yahoo.com 3 or more philly  south philly  center city 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied rarely On occasion never never never never rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time once once twice once About the same I'm a huge downshifter and stubborn.  Only rarely do I give in and buy stuff anyway.  Freecycle has mostly given me access to things I otherwise would have just done without. Yes    
1 65540063 11/9/2004 14:55 11/9/2004 15:06 69.143.78.14 1 baltimore 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) Never No opinion 5 to 1 times/year No opinion only responded to one offer, and i never heard back from the person,  i'm a new member and i havent placed any adds yet, however, i do plan to take advantage of the site, Never No opinion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion never About the same Yes    
1 65540498 11/9/2004 14:58 11/9/2004 15:06 151.199.228.234 theresa.kuhar@verizon.net 1 phillyfreecycle.org 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied I have gotten what is described in the postings fairly accurately--in other words, no deception.  I know what I'm getting, which is more than I can say for many things I've paid good money for and then end up being disappointed. 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied People seem to be very generous and have responded to me directly prior to posting an item to the group.  I have even been able to help friends who are out of work and cannot afford to meet basic needs for their children through the generosity of freecyclers responding to my wanted posts for them. rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never On occasion rarely never never once once three or more times once once three or more times twice three or more times three or more times three or more times Less I purchase fewer non-neccessities, like toys for the kids.  Yes phillyfreecycle.org  
1 65540588 11/9/2004 14:59 11/9/2004 15:12 151.197.50.88 spotthecat_large 3 or more Phillyfreecycle  westphillyfreecycle  NW''  SW''  phillynotquitefreecycle  philasubfreecycle 25-34 Single 0 $25,000 or less I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied The group is so large and people respond so quickly for anything useful or of monetary value, that I almost never find the things I need/really want.  12 to 6 times/year  Dissatisfied I am dissatisfied with the results, but very encouraged by people's responses, which are always as helpful as they can be. On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion once once once once once three or more times once once About the same I don't shop much anyway.  If I do, it's on ebay and that depends on the specifics which change often. Yes I don't chat online.  
1 65540707 11/9/2004 14:59 11/9/2004 15:07 129.25.38.150 wandamusic@aol.com 3 or more bucks  philly  King of prussia 45-64 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) someone told me on an online forum, when I asked how to get rid of stuff  in environmentally sound way less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied I would love to get all the great stuff - but it is usually gone! even if I respond right away. I think some people dont' have jobs and just it there all day getting stuff to sell on ebay!  ;-)    BUT I have given away some things, and received somethings, and that is cool.    There have been problems - someone has you come over and they didn't leave it out, and you drove a long way, for ex. But not often - usually easy. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Some stuff had no takers, but at least I tried.    I successfully gave away a brand new boxsprings which woudl have had to be trashed - and  the takers were so happy!!!! ANd I gve away stuff ,for ex, like boxes and bubble wrap that someone coud use, and got out of my attic, but not in trash!!!    ;-) Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never rarely rarely On occasion On occasion once once three or more times once once About the same hard to say. I just moved, need a lot of stuff.    ;-) Yes email, phone, friends live  
1 65540973 11/9/2004 15:01 11/9/2004 15:10 68.163.54.131 jgmarothy@yahoo.com 2 philafreecycle  nwphilafreecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied folks have been very nice, very generous, and we've picked up some useful things without having to buy them. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I've received a couple of things that I posted as 'wanted.' That was a great thing. There are a couple of other things I asked for that were not forthcoming. C'est la vie. Freecycle is a great concept. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely On occasion rarely once once three or more times three or more times twice once three or more times About the same Yes freecycle message board  freecycle posts in bulk sent to my box.  
1 65543041 11/9/2004 15:14 11/9/2004 15:22 130.91.118.74 aliaganaposki@yahoo.com 2 phillyfreecycle and westphillyfreecycle.    At one point I was also monitoring philasubsfreecycle and phillynotquitefreecycle, but that was too much traffic 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied I have received stuff that was even prettier and more useful than I expected.  Never No opinion I think wanted posts that ask for televisions or playstations are a bit silly, but I am all in favor of non profit organizations or people who really are in need posting... it has even made me remember about some things I had and never used. rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion never rarely Most of the time On occasion Most of the time On occasion twice once once three or more times three or more times twice once once Less Yes yahoo groups  
1 65543689 11/9/2004 15:19 11/9/2004 15:25 207.245.96.10 mrigneous 1 phillyfreecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Never No opinion I have not yet seen something I need enough to respond Never No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time once once About the same Yes    
1 65544073 11/9/2004 15:22 11/9/2004 15:33 206.38.38.154 cef7200@yahoo.com 3 or more Bucks County  Philadelphia  Upper Bucks  South Jersey  Philadelphia Burbs  Not Quite Freecycle 25-34 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Well, I always say 'You can't look a gift horse in the mouth'  - meaning beggars can't be choosy.  But I have had a few experiences where the stuff should have been put in the trash.  LOL 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied I received floor lamps that were very nice.  People are very generous, it's really nice to know. rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never never Most of the time rarely twice twice twice three or more times twice twice three or more times twice twice About the same well i have a limited shopping budget anyway because im a single parent, so i dont shop that much anyway. as for things i have gotten from freecycle, like, a floor lamp, i did need one but never bought it because i didnt want to spend the extra money, so i got a free one (actually two) from freecycle and that little bit helps, believe me! Yes Just emailed to close friends or family.  Word of mouth  
1 65544326 11/9/2004 15:23 11/9/2004 15:27 64.12.116.12 1 philly freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion once twice About the same Yes    
1 65545601 11/9/2004 15:31 11/9/2004 15:39 128.220.219.238 parksj1102 3 or more baltimore, westminster and columbia 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I am a newbie with membership for only 1 week.  I have offered one item with good response and pickup time and I have 'taken' 1 item which we have not picked up yet, but will be doing so tonight.  My counts are skewed due to my newness. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely once once once About the same My financial position does not currently allow me to buy many non-required items.  Most of my shopping is food related.  I tend to think the wanted responses are slow, so I would not wait around to see if something we needed showed up unless it was a pricey item. Yes    
1 65546781 11/9/2004 15:39 11/9/2004 15:53 208.20.220.69 2 Baltimore  Westminster 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied I have not had any problems with offers.   I have been late on occasion and dissapointed that I did not get the offer, but that is not any fault of the system.    I know there are folks out there that are simply dishonest.  I ask questions and make few demands on someone giving away items.   5 to 1 times/year Satisfied It is hit or miss with wanted items.   If you are lucky you might get a hit on wanted.   I have been successful about 50% of the time.      I bugs the heck out of me when I see people asking for Harley's or expensive items that people would sell rather than give away.  But hey...it never hurts to ask!  :-) rarely On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely Most of the time never On occasion On occasion three or more times twice twice once once once twice Less I was a big E-Bay user.  I also looked for deals on the internet in other places.  Now...when we get ready to change things around the house, I usually haunt freecycle for a week or two looking for the items.   Most of the time we hold off buying until we can confirm that nothing will show on free cycle.      An example.   We are moving our kids computers to the family room in the basement.   We want to free up the desks in their rooms for homework.  We need two computer desks to do this.  I started keeping an eye on freecycle and found one the first day.   I am still waiting for the second.  If it does not show by the time the room is ready, we will buy an inexpensive one.  But from the volume of computer desks recently on freecycle, I have very little doubt I will find a second one.    One other thing that has changed is that we find it very hard to throw things away without offering them on freecycle or giving them to charity.   It just never crossed my mind before, but now, watching all the stuff out there and seeing how much people need things, I just can't bring myself to throw out things anymore. Yes I simply use the e-mail list.  I will turn on daily digest when I am not looking for something particular or giving something away.   When I am hunting though, I do the individual e-mails.  It is the only way to get a crack at the things you want!  :-)    Good luck with your class.   Hope this helps.  
1 65547310 11/9/2004 15:43 11/9/2004 15:49 68.45.203.232 Jrb019@yahoo.com 3 or more GC  Philly    OCNJ  Burlington  South Jersey 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied I am a true believer in giving to others.  I have not posted any items but as soon as I clean my garage I will.  In the past week I have picked up from five different people and found things I normally would not buy for myself but am glad to have them.  Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time never never never never On occasion never never never once once once three or more times once three or more times Less I recieve things from Freecyclers that I would not buy for myself.  Yes Just freecycling  
1 65547982 11/9/2004 15:47 11/9/2004 15:51 68.33.70.115 pwoodw6715 2 Rosedale and Baltimore 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Never No opinion I have never taken anything yet.  But offered a sofa set. Never No opinion    
1 65549784 11/9/2004 16:00 11/9/2004 16:04 205.188.116.196 3 or more 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) Never Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Never Very Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion Most of the time never never rarely rarely On occasion On occasion twice twice About the same Yes    
1 65549809 11/9/2004 16:00 11/9/2004 16:08 151.197.253.119 katiemarlowe@yahoo.com 1 Phillyfreecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I haven't actually gotten anything off of freecycle, but I've responded to a couple posts.  The items were already taken and I understand that it's 'first come first serve'. 5 to 1 times/year No opinion I just posted my first 'wanted' and I haven't heard anything yet. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely once three or more times twice twice About the same I use freecycle more often to get rid of things then to acquire them, so it hasn't affected my shopping habits. Yes none  
1 65549949 11/9/2004 16:01 11/10/2004 6:39 206.38.38.154 EagleEye4u2@GMAIL.com 3 or more most of bucks, and philly area, about 7 now. <freecyclebuckscounty@yahoogroups.com>, <freeub@yahoogroups.com>, <philasubsfreecycle@yahoogroups.com>, <phillyfreecycle@yahoogroups.com>, 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied anything you receive is a bonus, since main purpose of site is to keep it out of trash. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied anything you receive is a bonus, since main purpose of site is to keep it out of trash. rarely Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time rarely On occasion Most of the time rarely On occasion On occasion twice twice three or more times twice three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same na Yes n  
1 65552093 11/9/2004 16:16 11/9/2004 16:36 141.157.69.15 ib2e@yahoo.com 2 freecyclebaltimore  columbiafreecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) It was on tv in a news segment. 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied There are different people on freecycle, sometimes you get a very unique experience.  I once responded to an offer and the person seemed interested in giving me the item and then I saw that it was 'taken' well, she posted it as taken...meaning me...before we made any arrangements.  So I thought she gave it to someone else, she was waiting for me to come get it.  I apologized, she didn't respond.  For the most part, everyone has been nice and some have helped get heavy things in my van. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Well, I've placed three wanteds.  I only received one item, but I got friendly emails suggesting places I could go and stuff.  It was nice. On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time twice twice twice three or more times three or more times About the same I still shop the same.  Freecycling generally helps me out for specific items I would only shop for that one time.  For instance, I got a china cabinet, china cabinets aren't on the typical grocery list.  So, I guess it saved me from ever having to shop for one, but now I need to buy supplies to fix it up to match my dining room.  I saved lots of money, but as for the amount of shopping, I think I do the same. Yes I just use my email because all new listings get emailed to me.  
1 65552169 11/9/2004 16:17 11/9/2004 16:31 68.33.192.225 magnumxl@comcast.net 1 freecycle baltimore 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) saw something about it on the news, and thought I'd check it out 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied the people are always very pleasant, and even let you know if they are giving the item to someone else 5 to 1 times/year No opinion I haven't yet made a request, but will probably do so in the near future. On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion once once once About the same Most of the offers I respond to are for items that are uniqe/hard to find/obsolete, etc. therefore it doesn't affect my shopping. Yes    
1 65553009 11/9/2004 16:23 11/9/2004 16:30 128.220.217.184 perrymom2001@yahoo.com 1 Baltimore 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied I have corresponded or spoken with the offerer and, depending on the item, seen pictures before committing to taking something. Never No opinion I've wanted to place wanted posts, but until I get my act together to place some offers I don't feel right placing a wanted post. rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never Most of the time rarely rarely never twice once once once twice About the same It does give me pause, that I might post a wanted for something first.  It's in my mentality, but not yet in practice. Yes frugal message board: http://frugalfriends.fractured.net/forums/  
1 65553072 11/9/2004 16:24 11/9/2004 16:28 68.55.220.225 ac_atkins@yahoo.com 3 or more arbutusfreecycle  columbiafreecycle  freecyclebaltimore  GlenBurnieMdfreecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied Haven't connected with an offer early enough to be the recipient Never No opinion Haven't placed a wanted ad rarely On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never twice twice once once About the same still shop fo rnew things online Yes yahoo groups  
1 65556129 11/9/2004 16:46 11/9/2004 16:58 198.23.5.11 lmbh721@yahoo.com 2 Freecycle Baltimore and Freecycle Columbia 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied I've responded to three offers and actually received one, not bad! 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied The woman who picked up the canning jars I had to offer seemed genuinely pleased.  She belonged to a gardening club in Columbia, which I was very interested in.  I received information via email from her later that evening along with an offer to show me around the various garden locations. never On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time three or more times once About the same No changes, as long as I can afford it, I buy it. Yes I've emailed a few friends about Freecycle programs in their area's.  
1 65557389 11/9/2004 16:55 11/9/2004 17:05 4.249.57.86 m1n1m1ze55@yahoo.com 2 Columbia  Baltimore 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied The freecycle philosophy re-affirms my belief that there are people in this society who truly want to make a difference - whether it's to help out others, or reduce trash in the environment, or save money by being a smart consumer. 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I was surprised that someone actually would give away a mattress set when they could probably sell it. It seems to me that people are willing to give away stuff that they no longer use or are just simply willing to help. never On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely never rarely twice three or more times Less I'm checking freecycle first for items I want, to reduce costs. It feels good to save money and also to help someone else save money. Yes    
1 65558617 11/9/2004 17:06 11/9/2004 17:24 68.163.19.181 rockyrockrox 3 or more phillyfreecycle  nwphillyfreecycle  camdenfreecycle  gloucestercountyfreecycle 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied The people I have freecycled items to have all been responsible and timely in their pick-ups.  Those from whom I've received items have all promptly replied via email and been very accommodating in the email/voicemail game in setting up a time for pick-up.  Also, those whose items have already been claimed have ussually replied to tell me so, which is considerate. Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion once once twice once once About the same Yes    
1 65558780 11/9/2004 17:07 11/9/2004 17:25 207.103.48.43 sonya@vitarelli.org 2 FreecycleBuckscounty@yahoogroups.com  phillyfreecycle@yahoogroups.com 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) multiple times/week Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied Items have been much better than i had expected. 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion Have not had any responses On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never rarely three or more times twice three or more times three or more times three or more times Less I have been able to fill the need via freecycle  so do not need to buy needed item Yes buckscountyflybabies@yahoogroups.com as well as many of the people i meet IRL  
1 65559119 11/9/2004 17:10 11/9/2004 17:15 151.197.34.159 jiller767@verizon.net 2 Philadelphia Freecycle  Northwest Phila Freecycle 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied Sometimes works out wonderfully, other times, offer did not work out, couldn't connect with individual, or item was not as described 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely twice three or more times three or more times once once once three or more times once once three or more times twice Less I do shop a little less often, as I try to find something on Freecycle first.  It has also heightened my awareness of how much I buy, and then end up wasting, or letting it sit around and not using it. Yes    
1 65559431 11/9/2004 17:13 11/9/2004 17:20 216.233.168.179 gingereva@hotmail.com 2 Phillyfreecycle  centercityfreecycle 25-34 Single 0 $25,000 or less I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied Because it shows kindness in the world.  On both ends 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Usually don't get responses On occasion On occasion never rarely On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely never three or more times once once twice twice once About the same Because it's not a store!  You can't just find and receive everything you want.  Only good for random things here and there you can't find anywhere. Yes none  
1 65560062 11/9/2004 17:19 11/9/2004 17:33 68.236.34.203 3 or more nwphilly freecycle  philly freecycle  philasubs freecycle  centercity freecycle 25-34 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion never Most of the time rarely three or more times once once twice three or more times once twice twice twice three or more times twice twice About the same Yes    
1 65560320 11/9/2004 17:21 11/9/2004 17:31 151.196.138.106 Christinesgourmetgoodies@yahoo.com 3 or more Baltimore, Westminster, Hanover, Freestuff, 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I have been lucky to get a few things, other times I haven't been the first one to respond or the one chosen to get it. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Members have been great in helping me out. I usually post to get things for others in need that don't have transportation. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never rarely never Most of the time rarely once three or more times once twice twice once three or more times twice About the same I still only get what we need or occasionally splurge on something I want. Yes email  
1 65560993 11/9/2004 17:28 11/9/2004 17:35 141.158.1.187 lisamom23girlz@yahoo.com 2 phillyfreecycle and phillysuburbsfreecycle 35-44 Single 3 or more $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied except for a few no shows, things have gone smoothly, I've even made some new friends and found some freecycling neighbors to give my three daughters clothes to when they grow out of them. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied i've found strange things like radiator covers and used floppy disks, things people may have otherwise thrown away. On occasion Most of the time rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely never On occasion rarely twice once three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times twice twice About the same hasn't changed becuase I  mostly got things that would not have fit into my budget (i wouldn't have been able to buy anyway, like a patio table set, and some toys, for example.) Yes just phillyfreecycle.org and I tell ALL of my friends and fellow parents at all of the schools my kids attend, oh, and all of my neighbors  
1 65562571 11/9/2004 17:42 11/9/2004 17:48 69.243.87.40 sfg929 3 or more Columbia, Bowie, Howard County, Baltimore 35-44 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied The items that I have been able to gain were very nice and things that I was able to put good use to. 5 to 1 times/year No opinion I have only placed one WANTED post, had no response. rarely Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion once three or more times twice twice twice twice About the same If I really need something, it is because I need it at that moment and might not be able to wait to find it on freecycle. Yes none  
1 65563362 11/9/2004 17:50 11/9/2004 17:58 165.121.85.181 3 or more 45-64 Single 0 $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely never never rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion three or more times three or more times three or more times once twice once twice once About the same Yes    
1 65564129 11/9/2004 17:57 11/9/2004 18:03 209.150.117.131 susabean 2 Baltimore  Westminster 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied I have gotten free canning jars and a nice picture for free...both close by and given by nice people. Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never On occasion rarely never never twice once twice once three or more times About the same Yes    
1 65564553 11/9/2004 18:02 11/9/2004 18:08 130.85.183.12 3 or more 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Dissatisfied On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely never never Most of the time On occasion once three or more times three or more times once once once once once once Less Yes    
1 65566576 11/9/2004 18:23 11/9/2004 20:03 68.80.140.218 DNBursky@aol.com 3 or more phillyfreecycle, phillysubscycle, delcofreecycle, sjfreecycle 25-34 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Sometimes the object isn't as the person described the object. 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied People are prompt in replies and meeting up is easy. On occasion Most of the time rarely never never never On occasion never Most of the time On occasion twice once twice three or more times once About the same Yes It has not changed. I don't shop much. Freecycle rarely offers things I want to purchase. Most of the items are periodicals that I'd like to read again.  
1 65567277 11/9/2004 18:30 11/9/2004 21:06 68.50.5.63 zachsmom@iname.com 3 or more Hmmm, I may mess up your listing, I am the freecycle point of contact for new groups in MD, so I belong to as many as I see... but I ACTIVELY (would post to or consider responding to offers) in Bowie, Annapolis, Columbia, DC, ADHY. There are also groups in Laurel and Crofton in the works that I'll be watching, and will probably discontinue watching Columbia, DC, and ADHY. 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 Other (please specify) I saw it mentioned in an email from the FLYlady! www.flylady.net, she's all about getting rid of clutter and someone mentioned freecycle as a way to get rid of things that Goodwill, etc won't take. 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied I've gotten some great things from other freecyclers but respect that the offerer gets to choose who they gift with their item. I respond to things with a 'if I get it, great, or if not, hey, no problem' sort of attitude, and that seems to work for me. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied We asked for a something-board for a dinosaur computer and had several replies. I asked for a large crockpot, no luck. We also asked for an operating system disk (we had all but one!) and someone gave us the whole thing on CD. Wanted requests need to be framed as requests, and people posting wanteds need to realize that they can't be too picky about color or condition. It's still luck of the draw, more or less, but I know that many people only respond to wanteds because they get overwhelmed by responses when they post offers. I think the wanteds are very important to freecycle as a whole, but that shopping lists just don't belong. Hope that makes sense. On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely never rarely never Most of the time rarely three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times twice twice three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times Less I spend a lot less time on Ebay now!!   1- no time (I'm involved in several moderators groups plus I get a LOT more email now..)  2- I am much more excited about GETTING RID OF stuff than acquiring it! I've probably gotten rid of 3 or 4 pickup truckloads worth of stuff, all told, and I LOVE IT!! Yes 1- MD Freecycle Moderators Group  2- National Freecycle Modsquad  3- State New Group Approvers Group  4- email with other moderators  5- email with friends/family, most have joined a group close to them..  6- email with group members or people interested in starting their own group  7- offline, whenever I hear someone talking about wanting to get rid of things they no longer need!  
1 65567825 11/9/2004 18:35 11/9/2004 18:39 209.247.222.102 2 York PA  Baltimore MD 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied People have been exceptionally nice. 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Received a garden tiller. Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never never never never About the same Yes    
1 65568482 11/9/2004 18:42 11/9/2004 18:45 68.174.79.58 phillygalks 2 philly freecycle  northeast philly freecycle 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied if it's free one can't really complain about the outcome Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion once three or more times About the same Yes    
1 65568962 11/9/2004 18:46 11/9/2004 18:53 64.12.116.12 bpteutsch@aol.com 2 nwphillyfreecycle  phillyfreecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I am more into downsizing than acquiring, but a few times I was happy to take something offered.  I got a very nice bamboo plant!  I tend to think of it as a gift, rather than an acquisition.  That puts out nice karma. 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Usually these were a problem solving approach - things I needed but couldn't locate.  It's very nice when people come through with what you need.  I like looking to neighbors rather than malls. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never On occasion never once once twice three or more times three or more times About the same Since I am getting rid of things more than taking things, the shopping level is unchanged. Yes freecycle modsquad.  (i am one of the moderators.)  
1 65569617 11/9/2004 18:54 11/9/2004 19:02 24.35.90.104 tlonergan@cablespeed.com 2 Baltimore  GlenBurnie 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion Never No opinion I only joined recently and so far I've only posted a couple of offers. Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely never rarely once About the same It hasn't yet, as I've only begun doing this recently.  Hopefully my shopiing will decrease a little, but mostly I want to give away the things I no longer need that are still in decent shape. Yes    
1 65570357 11/9/2004 19:02 11/9/2004 19:03 69.137.234.125 m_sue_jankowiak@yahoo.com 2 free cycle baltimore, free cycle dundalk 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied If the item is available i simply go and pick it up. Couldn't be easier than that. Never No opinion    
1 65570751 11/9/2004 19:06 11/9/2004 19:10 205.188.116.196 BrownBalto@aol.com 1 Baltimore 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Never No opinion Never No opinion rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely never never once About the same Yes I don't discuss it online.  
1 65571742 11/9/2004 19:17 11/9/2004 19:25 68.33.245.78 maurysugarman@yahoo.com 1 Baltimore group 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I only claimed item, and it was as the freecycler described it. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied It can be hard to deal with the number of responses to a certain item. Some people figure if you don't respond after a while someone else must've claimed the item; others expect you to respond directly to them so they know for sure they can't have the item. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion three or more times About the same I wasn't a big online shopper before and also, freecycle doesn't usually offer things I need or want. Yes Offline and via e-mail  
1 65572711 11/9/2004 19:21 11/9/2004 19:38 152.163.100.13 icepalace3@aol.com 3 or more Philly, Buckscounty, Lowerbuckscounty, Westphilly 45-64 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied I've gotten things I would have had to buy that people were getting rid of. I saved them from winding up in a landfill and saved the money. 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied I needed some things, placed wanted ads, and got quick responses. It worked out, wonderfully, with me getting brand new, or next to new items for free. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely never Most of the time rarely once once once three or more times once once once once once once Less Why should I spend money on things I can get by freecycling? I get something for free. The item does not take up space in a landfill (that we already have too many of), and I KNOW it's a win-win situation for myself and the environment! Yes Freecycle discussion boards and in private emails.  
1 65576392 11/9/2004 19:27 11/9/2004 19:33 151.196.45.153 hutt.sl@verizon.net 1 Baltimore 65 or older Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied I have never had a problem at all. Never No opinion rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion once once About the same Most of the things I shop for can not be found on freecycle. Yes none  
1 65578175 11/9/2004 19:46 11/9/2004 19:54 141.158.225.151 sjrighter3000@yahoo.com 1 Phillyfreecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Other (please specify) Read about it in a newspaper article 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Never No opinion I have more things to get rid of than to get Never No opinion I haven't used it to get anything yet On occasion rarely Most of the time Most of the time rarely never On occasion never On occasion On occasion twice About the same I don't use it to acquire things, so I don't shop any less Yes None  
1 65578457 11/9/2004 19:48 11/9/2004 19:51 64.12.116.12 1 Baltimore 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Never No opinion    
1 65585708 11/9/2004 20:03 11/9/2004 20:12 69.137.235.220 modron_ops@yahoo.com 2 Westminister, Md 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Most of the time rarely On occasion On occasion Most of the time once once three or more times three or more times Less Yes    
1 65587277 11/9/2004 20:06 11/9/2004 20:11 151.197.48.162 davisjesseca@hotmail.com 1 I am in the Philadelphia group for my zip code --19127 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion My experience of giving away items has been extremely poor.  People say they are coming and then dont show, call, or ever email me again.  My experience picking up items has been excellent.  Never No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never never On occasion On occasion once once About the same Yes I am an outside sales rep so when I talk to my clients on line or in person I mention it.  I'm a huge believer in recycling.  
1 65591913 11/9/2004 20:27 11/9/2004 20:42 141.158.46.99 zuesthemoose57 1 phillyfreecycle 25-34 Single 0 Other (please specify) tiny blurb in Parade magazine months ago 3-6 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied I only respond to offers in my neighborhood. I never respond if the offer is 'first come, first get.' 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Once I posted for button-up shirts. My boyfriend had broken his collar bone w/out insurance to cover the bills and all he has are pull-overs. We are on a tight budget, and I had spent all I could on button-ups from the Goodwill. I had several people tell me to get a job, several to recommend the location of menswear stores in N.J. (we live in Philadelphia... like I can drive to NJ to shop if I can't afford the Goodwill!), and several send me the location of Goodwills.     One wonderful anonymous lady mailed us shirts from her son's closet with a lovely note wishing us better times. She helped take the sting out of the other freecyclers who responded to my need with negativity instead of compassion. On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely never On occasion rarely never never three or more times three or more times three or more times once once three or more times once once About the same I use freecycle as a way to purge the closets when we get too much stuff going. My shopping habits have not changed at all since I joined. I'm not a shopper. Yes none  
1 65592181 11/9/2004 20:31 11/9/2004 20:35 68.34.16.163 PandaLHU 3 or more  freecyclebaltimore    RosedaleFreecycle    annapolis_freecycl...    columbiafreecycle    freecycleharford    GlenBurnieMDFreecy...        25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never once once About the same Yes    
1 65592403 11/9/2004 20:35 11/9/2004 20:49 66.93.55.164 KarenR@speakeasy.net 1 Just the initial 45-64 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Never No opinion Have never responded to an offer.  I've spent 60 years collecting stuff - too much stuff.  I'm hoping it doesn't take another 60 years to get rid of it. multiple times/week  Satisfied Just started. I'm hoping to build up some momentum. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion On occasion three or more times twice About the same I'm still behind schedule in divesting myself of stuff. Haven't noticed any change yet. Yes Sorry, haven't done any of this.  
1 65592435 11/9/2004 20:35 11/9/2004 20:43 151.196.27.38 wigslove@juno.com 3 or more Baltimore  Columbia  Howard County  Westminster 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion Some people do not respond to a response,  while others say it is taken quickly so it is not to bad.  I responded 4 days ago to an item and have not heard back or has the item listed as taken.  Another similar item came up, what do you do, respond back or not?? Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion never On occasion rarely On occasion rarely once twice twice once once About the same Yes    
1 65592588 11/9/2004 20:37 11/9/2004 20:41 67.62.110.100 WJReynolds@vfcc.edu 3 or more 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied On occasion On occasion never never rarely On occasion Most of the time On occasion never never once twice twice About the same Yes    
1 65593660 11/9/2004 20:50 11/9/2004 21:04 151.196.244.189 emc-2@verizon.net 1 FreecycleBaltimore 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied Never Very Satisfied I don't respond to offers so question 14 though required is not applicable. Never Very Satisfied I don't place offers, so question 17 though required is not applicable. rarely On occasion Most of the time On occasion never never On occasion rarely On occasion rarely three or more times About the same I feel good about giving things away instead of trashing them, but since I do not get things from Freecycle I have not changed my buying habits. Yes None  
1 65594411 11/9/2004 20:56 11/9/2004 21:05 68.80.235.148 ejbarkon@msn.com 2 philasubfreecycle  phillyfreecycle  45-64 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied for the most part people are straightforward in their dealings - and since it is 'free' I guess I don't expect as much as I might otherwise.  Also, I think the 'spirit' of the freecycler - especially those offering - is a bit different than others - hating seeing things go to waste - which tends to be a more patient personality 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied I'd say I find what I need about half the time On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely rarely never Most of the time On occasion once twice once twice once twice About the same no change Yes only the freecycle list  
1 65594675 11/9/2004 21:00 11/9/2004 21:09 152.163.100.13 crispymommy 1 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Never No opinion dont need anything offered yet 5 to 1 times/year No opinion no response to the requested items yet On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion once About the same have yet to receive anything Yes    
1 65594916 11/9/2004 21:03 11/9/2004 21:12 68.34.62.218 katrina.kamantauskas@holderlaw.com 1 Baltimore freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Other (please specify) Someone mentioned it in an online forum 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied I was getting photo developing paper for my teenage son, and he was really excited and inspired by the stack, and by it being free. Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion On occasion once once once once Less After seeing how much stuff is continually being bought and later discarded (passed on through freecycle), I am disinclined to buy more stuff. Yes    
1 65595824 11/9/2004 21:15 11/9/2004 21:19 69.174.144.81 rtaylor1@adelphia.net 3 or more Westminster  Baltimore  Laurel 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion Never No opinion Never No opinion    
1 65595848 11/9/2004 21:15 11/9/2004 21:26 4.174.238.80 pegasus4231@yahoo.com 2 PhillyFreecycle  DelcoFreecycle 45-64 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied Some people don't bother to post when something is pending, or don't respond at all when they are contacted. Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely three or more times twice once twice About the same I'm a recovering packrat ;). I'm trying more to give stuff away than get any more. Yes    
1 65596450 11/9/2004 21:25 11/9/2004 21:35 151.196.232.59 joaninmaryland@mac.com 3 or more Annapolis  Edgewater  Baltimore  Glen Burnie  Bowie 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Some people make offers and then do not seem to follow-up with those of us who contact them with regard to a pick-up. I've been pleased to be able to pick-up some items for the Disabled American Veterans Transportation Office at the VA Medical Center in Baltimore.    12 to 6 times/year  Dissatisfied I've been disappointed that people do not seemed to read the database before posting an offer. On occasion Most of the time three or more times twice About the same Please note you did not include items for the disabled.    I've given away an ambulator; I've received a potty chair; I've posted for a set of hand controls for a good friend. These don't seem to fit any of your categories.     I'm more inclined to try to stop hoarding because I believe there is an opportunity to perhaps find items which I might need on Freecycle. Yes Generally use email or phone conversations or in-person to recommend freecycle to others.    This question is a bit confusing.  I hope I answered in the manner which you intended. Was this the focus of your question?  
1 65597245 11/9/2004 21:37 11/9/2004 21:50 68.54.95.238 terry@foofus.com 1 Freecycle Baltimore 25-34 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied Never No opinion I never see the offers for things that i want until it's too late, since I don't check the site often.  I usully just read the summaries that come through a few times a day.  Haven't really seen anything that I've felt like trying for yet, but I'm sure I will. Never No opinion Haven't done a 'wanted' post yet.  I would prefer to give a few more things away first, but hven't gotten my act together to advertise the stuff I have yet. rarely On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion once About the same Most of the things I'm looking for need to fit certain styles to match the rest of my house (ie, I need a black 4 shelf bookcase for the living room).  That makes it pretty rare that I find something household-wise that I can use listed on the freecycle board.  As for clothes, I prefer new, but would look at used if it was in my size.  Which things haven't really been so far. Yes I don't really discuss these things online, but I am on the Baltimore County Recycling email list.  it's just a way for the county to announce upcoming recycling opportunities, not a discussion forum.  
1 65597856 11/9/2004 21:45 11/9/2004 21:52 66.153.109.10 thelindaj 1 Freecycle Baltimore 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less Other (please specify) From a computer help forum 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Always have what has been described.  No hassles. Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never On occasion rarely On occasion rarely once once once once once once once once About the same Still shop the same amount. Yes email  
1 65598097 11/9/2004 21:48 11/9/2004 21:49 68.33.8.72 1 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months    
1 65598159 11/9/2004 21:49 11/9/2004 21:59 68.38.156.35 blanketofstars82@yahoo.com 1 Philadelphia 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Often times I read the post after someone has already responded to the offer. I understand that it is usually first come first serve. 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied When I posted looking for items people got back to me fairly quickly. Every item that I have posted a need for I have received within a few days from my original post. Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion never never rarely never On occasion On occasion once once once once Less I believe it has changed because I know I could probably get the item I am looking for for free on freecycle. Yes freecycle discussion board  craigslist.org  
1 65598651 11/9/2004 21:55 11/9/2004 22:01 141.157.34.10 pldrake@yahoo.com 3 or more freecycle in Allegheny County and in Butler County PA (I'm looking for an item for my father who lives in the Pittsburgh area). 45-64 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied It's fun to pursue and a good way both to save money and to help others out with items I have. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I've been able to find things I needed. On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion once once three or more times three or more times About the same Freecycle has helped me avoid some major furniture purchases and save money.  I would have had to buy some of these items -- a bed frame and mattress, small dresser, night stand, and a vacuum cleaner. Yes Offline mostly, but I've also passed along the word through a listserve (in this case, I'm helping a disabled person reach other disabled persons who may have the items that person needs as I'm on a government advisory commission for disabled persons.  I offered the link to freecyclebaltimore to give them the opportunity to join.)  
1 65599624 11/9/2004 22:10 11/9/2004 22:43 209.240.205.60 weave902000 3 or more Baltimore,Rosedale,Dundalk 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less Other (please specify) tv news 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Due to the fact it is a first come first serve as well as the person who is making the offer can choose who gets the item it seems to be fair. Once in a while you will get someone who does not follow the rules and causes problems. This occurred when the moderator tried to let the messages go through without reviewing them. It started to get out of hand so they changed the rules. 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion Sometimes you don't get a response. Other times you will post what you want and someone at the same time is offering the item you want. You have to be patient. On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never never never never once About the same If I need something immediately I just go buy it. Yes I have spoken with different people about the website itself.    
1 65601727 11/9/2004 22:42 11/9/2004 23:15 69.139.234.135 1 Baltimore 25-34 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion twice once three or more times three or more times once once Less I don't make purchases without exhausting the freecycle option first, except in cases where I need something right away. Yes http://howell-ersatz.com/junkart  discuss with other students and artists offline  
1 65603442 11/9/2004 23:13 11/9/2004 23:18 4.139.39.242 narffran 2 Baltimore  Glen Burnie 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied People are not specific about items or they are taken almost as soon as they are posted Never No opinion rarely On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely never never About the same don't really want alot of used stuff Yes none  
1 65603475 11/9/2004 23:13 11/9/2004 23:25 66.159.66.167 Zaclac 2 Baltimore Freecycle  Rosedale Freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) followed a link from another group 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Never No opinion My current use for freecycle is to clear out no longer needed items in my home. Never No opinion My current use for freecycle is to clear out no longer needed items in my home. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never never never never once twice once once three or more times Less Have not been purchasing many items as I am trying to get out of debt. Yes Discussed Freecycle with other friends and neighbors.  I have also mentioned on other lists that I belong to.  
1 65605027 11/9/2004 23:48 11/9/2004 23:53 209.136.102.30 cjmooreorless 1 45-64 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months    
1 65608248 11/10/2004 1:09 11/10/2004 1:14 63.188.169.9 tsimmons99@hotmail.com 1 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion multiple times/week  No opinion Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion On occasion never never three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same Yes    
1 65614482 11/10/2004 3:39 11/10/2004 4:05 68.34.17.200 laflohr@comcast.net 3 or more Baltimore, Rosedale, Dundalk, Harford County, Westminster, Columbia, Glen Bernie, Laurel 45-64 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied In general I am able to get the things I want and need.  Only on rare occasions have a I seen things I neede badly enough to go get them right then and there. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I already have places where I regularily donate specific kinds of items.      Most people are sincere about the desire for specific items, even if they aren't always able to follow through effectively.  Knowing this, I don't set myself up for disappointment.      Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never never On occasion On occasion once once three or more times twice three or more times once twice three or more times once three or more times once twice once About the same More than anything else, I have been able to help people locate places where they can purchase for a very reasonable price whichever item they are looking for.  I send out five or more notes daily of that nature.  It happens to be an area I know alot about and people have been very grateful.!! Yes More than anything else, I have been able to help people locate places where they can purchase for a very reasonable price whichever item they are looking for.  I send out five or more notes daily of that nature.  It happens to be an area I know alot about and people have been very grateful.!!  
1 65618325 11/10/2004 5:16 11/10/2004 5:21 12.77.48.173 kinnzoomom 3 or more Harford, Baltimore, Arbutus 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Never No opinion 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied The only issue is that people sometimes say they want things and don't show up to get them. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely twice twice twice once twice About the same Yes    
1 65619666 11/10/2004 5:48 11/10/2004 5:53 68.162.110.213 jaderose1@yahoo.com 2 Philly, hersey 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 12 to 6 times/year No opinion 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely never never About the same Yes    
1 65620001 11/10/2004 5:54 11/10/2004 5:59 141.157.123.204 clnease@hotmail.com 1 Freecycle Baltimore 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 Other (please specify) Don't remember, sorry 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Sometimes you get something, sometimes you don't... 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Most often they pick up with no hassle, sometimes folks don't show up.  Just like in the real world. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely three or more times once once once three or more times About the same just added a new medium for me to work with-- and it is still on line. Yes none  
1 65620585 11/10/2004 6:04 11/10/2004 6:10 199.173.225.2 1 freecycle baltimore 45-64 Single 0 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion never never Most of the time On occasion never never once twice once once About the same Yes    
1 65622891 11/10/2004 6:40 11/10/2004 6:47 69.143.144.175 cheerie@comcast.net 2 freecyclebaltimore  columbiafreecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Never No opinion Because I receive freecycle in the digest form anything I've ever been interested in getting is already taken by the time I read about it. I've used freecycle to respond to wanted posts and give away my extra stuff. Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion never twice About the same see previous comment about digest form. Yes none  
1 65625218 11/10/2004 7:09 11/10/2004 7:14 216.164.193.227 paleopatricia@yhoo.com 1 philly freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Decent stuff, as described. 5 to 1 times/year No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion never never never once three or more times twice once twice once three or more times three or more times three or more times twice once About the same Yes    
1 65626328 11/10/2004 7:18 11/10/2004 7:24 207.69.136.198 karenmomof5@yahoo.com 3 or more 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion multiple times/week  Very Satisfied I've gotten some very nice things for my home and family. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time rarely On occasion three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times twice twice once three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same I really didn't have the money to buy the items I received from freecyclers. Yes AIM, discussion board on Delphi  
1 65626384 11/10/2004 7:18 11/10/2004 7:26 38.201.153.93 Rhoharris@yahoo.com 1 Freecycle Baltimore 35-44 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) Never Very Satisfied Never No opinion I have responded to offers however it was too late. Never No opinion I have yet to place an offer on Freecycle. Most of the time Most of the time rarely Most of the time On occasion Most of the time rarely On occasion never About the same Has not changed, I just shop more carefully now. Yes none  
1 65627988 11/10/2004 7:32 11/10/2004 7:46 69.137.36.22 1 freecyclebaltimore 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I've only responded to one offer and I got it! :) Never No opinion I've never done it.      Personally, I can't stand the wanted posts -- too many of them are things like I want a big screen tv, working computer and matching diningroom set -- must be in perfect condition.  There's a big difference between a genuine need and a want!    Asking for scrap lumber is one thing or something obsure that people may having lying around.  Asking to have your apartment furnished or a for a complete baby layette is something completely different. rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time never never On occasion On occasion never never once once About the same Well, I've only gotten one item so it hasn't had any impact at all on my personal shopping.  I'm not on the freecycle list looking for things I need.  My house is full of stuff.  I like seeing what other people are getting rid of ... it gives me ideas of what stuff I no longer need that others could use.    When I finally get around to pulling stuff out of the attic it will effect the stuff that I give to Goodwill since I'll just offer it instead. Yes None  
1 65638405 11/10/2004 8:45 11/10/2004 8:49 141.157.26.198 gregorykyler 1 Baltimore 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion 5 to 1 times/year No opinion responded 3 teims - got one item. Never No opinion Never done it. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never rarely rarely never never once About the same No    
1 65647305 11/10/2004 9:33 11/10/2004 9:40 64.136.26.226 lclark@cape.com 2 Baltimore and Harford County Freecycles 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied One offer of about five I've attempted to answer has yielded any results. It appears that posters (those who make offers) are swamped with replies and can't respond to everyone, with the result that responders become cynical. When it does work, it's terrific. Never No opinion No experience in this aspect. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely never never three or more times once once twice About the same Freecycle can't be relied upon for immediate needs so far as I can tell. Yes    
1 65654017 11/10/2004 10:09 11/10/2004 10:15 170.115.251.13 ilene_burak@yahoo.com 1 Philly 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely never rarely Most of the time On occasion twice three or more times three or more times twice About the same Yes    
1 65659401 11/10/2004 10:40 11/10/2004 10:44 65.118.220.254 bdubner@yahoo.com 1 Baltimore Freecycle group 25-34 Single 0 $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied I love getting rid of stuff. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied rarely never never never never never Most of the time Most of the time never never once once once once once once About the same Yes    
1 65661152 11/10/2004 10:49 11/10/2004 10:55 151.199.253.41 melissa 2 phillyfreecycle & phillynotquitefreecycle 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less Other (please specify) i saw it on the local news station 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion the things i responded to were already taken 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied i have found things i was lookin for rarely rarely On occasion On occasion never never Most of the time rarely On occasion rarely once once About the same i still shop the same amount as i did before Yes i dont  
1 65673209 11/10/2004 11:56 11/10/2004 12:04 12.40.122.100 skcritters 1 phillyfreecycle/suburbs 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied the folks that I have received things from were very warm in their emails and the few that I personally met were very friendly.    for the most part, I think freecycle members are kind hearted by nature, which is why they are giving things away to strangers rather than making some money by selling them. 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied same as above Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never rarely never rarely rarely twice twice twice twice once once twice once twice three or more times About the same there are still some high priced (computer, furniture) items that I was unable to aquire from freecyclers in my area.  Had I been able to get from freecycle, I would not have purchased. Yes none  
1 65676539 11/10/2004 12:17 11/10/2004 12:22 162.129.227.254 bjwmundis@juno.com 2 Baltimore,  Glen Burnie 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion the items have been taken already Never No opinion no ads placed On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion rarely rarely About the same Yes    
1 65685102 11/10/2004 13:07 11/10/2004 13:14 152.163.100.13 aflightoffantasy@aol.com 3 or more phillyfreecycle@yahoogroups.com, FreecycleBuckscounty@yahoogroups.com, philasubsfreecycle@yahoogroups.com, nephillyfreecycle@yahoogroups.com 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied I have gotten some interesting items and generally had good interactions with the other FreeCyclers. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Items I wished to get rid of were picked up.  But, so far, I've not been able to get things I specifically was looking for.  But hope springs eternal! On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion rarely twice once twice once twice About the same I do tend to check freecycle first for a while to see if the item(s) lists.  So maybe I'm not so fast to buy stuff. Yes None  
1 65701662 11/10/2004 14:34 11/10/2004 15:02 204.255.212.217 jimkira@bcpl.net 2 baltimore & rosedale 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied nice stuff, and it's free 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied got one thing, didn't get one or two things On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion Most of the time rarely never never once twice three or more times About the same Yes    
1 65701875 11/10/2004 14:35 11/10/2004 14:57 69.242.49.192 cba5300cba@yahoo.com 3 or more buckscounty freecycle  lower bucks freecycle  philly freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Never Satisfied I am trying to down-size and get rid to things.  Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely never never On occasion On occasion twice once once About the same I rarely shop for anything except food.  I am not looking to acquire anything.  I am trying to give away excess possessions. Yes use friends of pennypack park website for recycling. They take cardboard--our township does not accept cardboard in our weekly recycling. Friends of pennypack park, also have a newsletter, in there was a request for fabric scraps--someone uses them to make headcoverings for children with cancer and undergoing chemo.    On the Philly freecycle website they have links for other recycling resources. I have used that too.    
1 65724223 11/10/2004 16:55 11/10/2004 16:59 151.196.241.147 1 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied Never No opinion New to list, right now I'm trying to divest myself of things--too much stuff has gathered around me, many thing that people gave us when we were young and starting out.  Perhaps some of the people taking my stuff are in the same boat. Never No opinion See above    
1 65730216 11/10/2004 17:42 11/10/2004 17:43 141.157.87.55 1 baltimore 35-44 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months    
1 65748665 11/10/2004 21:02 11/10/2004 21:04 151.196.237.217 sportvagirl@yahoo.com 1 Baltimore 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion Never No opinion I haven't responded to any offers yet. Never No opinion See #15.    
1 65750265 11/10/2004 21:26 11/10/2004 21:32 68.55.0.173 anonymous 1 FreecycleBaltimore 65 or older Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I only requested things a couple of times and both times they were already taken.  That's ok. Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion twice once once three or more times once twice About the same Don't use FreeCycle enough to change any habits! Yes    
1 65755334 11/10/2004 22:43 11/10/2004 22:47 69.137.62.168 monashaytw 1 freecylebaltimore 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied none just am 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied none just am Most of the time On occasion never never On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time never once once About the same none Yes    
1 65755875 11/10/2004 22:52 11/10/2004 22:54 151.196.5.23 1 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Never No opinion Never No opinion    
1 65787653 11/11/2004 9:01 11/11/2004 9:05 64.26.116.204 saildancefly@yahoo.com 1 Baltimore 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied People have been easy to reach and easy to schedule with. Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never rarely On occasion twice Less I don't shop for things as much because I just look for things on freecycle instead. Yes    
1 65805177 11/11/2004 10:59 11/11/2004 11:12 207.19.141.251 lfthemole@yahoo.com 3 or more baltimore   harford  dundalk 65 or older Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied multiple times/week  Dissatisfied It seems like there are people who sit on the net and gobble anything thats good. Never No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time once once About the same I haven't gotten anthing from freecycle that I would have bought. No    
1 65823878 11/11/2004 12:32 11/11/2004 12:42 66.159.79.14 jkaurinki@flbcinc.org 1 Baltimore 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied items seem to go very fast Never No opinion Most of the time On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion once About the same Yes    
1 65893919 11/11/2004 21:00 11/11/2004 21:06 65.120.66.82 lfgirl1988@yahoo.com 2 phillyfreecycle and nefreecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied i am satisfied because i seen something that interested me i contacted the person and they got back in touch right away 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Everything I have posted has been accounted for and the people came and quickly picked up their items On occasion Most of the time never never never never Most of the time never On occasion On occasion once three or more times once once once Less If I need a item I first check and see if other freecyclers have any before I go out and spend money on it Yes none  
1 65937261 11/12/2004 8:48 11/12/2004 8:52 68.55.92.208 shannon_gray@hotmail.com 1 baltimore freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied People don't always take the first response, they pick and choose who they want to give things to and some people don't stand a chance at getting anything, for some reason.  Also, people don't read the wanted posts and then post an offer to the site for something that someone, me, just posted a wanted for and I am not the first  responder to their post, I don't get the item, when I am the one who originally said I needed it. 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied see above On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely On occasion rarely On occasion rarely three or more times once twice About the same Yes    
1 65969105 11/12/2004 11:58 11/12/2004 12:02 207.19.142.28 roadsister95 1 freecyclebaltimore 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less Other (please specify) e-newsletter - Simple Times less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely On occasion rarely three or more times About the same Yes Word of mouth.  
1 65998981 11/12/2004 15:41 11/12/2004 15:49 69.33.16.45 mustang_sally65@yahoo.com 3 or more Baltimore Freecycle  Dundalk Freecycle  Rosedale Freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I don't like when I'm not considered because I didn't respond immediately to the offer, but I've managed to get a few things and that worked out well. 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied I've gotten a response from everything I've posted, but not everything was taken. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion rarely On occasion rarely three or more times once once once once About the same I'm not going to ask for everything I ever need.  Just things that I think people might have and not want. Yes    
1 66099534 11/13/2004 5:27 11/13/2004 5:37 151.197.32.91 pegconway@verizon.net 2 phillyfreecycle and philysuburbsfreecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion The items I was interested in had already been taken. 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I had old items that had some sentimental value but were no longer of use to me.  Both items were really appreciated by the parties I gave them to.  And they will get a lot of use out of them.  It was better then bringing it to the thrift store, (which I do use) because the transactions were personal, face to face.  I enjoyed that. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion once once once About the same It hasn't changed. Yes    
1 66147747 11/13/2004 22:53 11/13/2004 23:35 141.157.125.85 cbobsboyc@yahoo.com 2 Baltimore  Harford 25-34 Single 0 $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied The first time I responded I got the item but the next time it was already given away. Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely once once About the same I only give stuff away. I have never asked for anything on freecycle so it wouldn't keep me from buying an item. Yes I just told a few people of my good experiences on freecycle.  
1 66286089 11/15/2004 6:17 11/15/2004 6:23 65.54.97.201 nikkimack@msn.com 1 Chicago Freecycle Network - I am a moderator there 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 13 months or more Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied Because I know that this is a great group and whether or not I receive an item that I have requested, I know at the very least that this item is being used by someone who needs it, instead of going into a landfill. 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied Someone always needs something. On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely never On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion once once About the same Not sure, haven't really seen a change in it. Yes I always offer school related items to my homeschool groups/network first.  
1 66399892 11/15/2004 18:37 11/15/2004 18:47 68.55.72.193 Rhi3@comcast.net 2 Baltimore and Westminster 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Sometimes, the offerer has been further from my home than I'd thought.  Also, occassionally, scheduling has been a problem.  Overall, though, it's been wonderful. 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I'm doing a clothing drive for the in-patient closets at Sheppard Pratt Psychiatric Hospital.  I placed on request.  I've had enough donations to COMPLETELY FILL a mini-van.  That's with the seats removed. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never rarely never On occasion never once once twice three or more times About the same I still shop for the regular 'stuff', but the items on our 'wish list' pop up on Freecycle from time to time.  For example, our dryer died and we couldn't afford a new one.  I watched Freecycle for about a week, accepted an offer, and Voila! I can do laundry!  I've also accepted an offer for a full sized mattress and box spring set for a newly wed couple who was sleeping on a futon on the floor.  We could never have afforded to buy them bedding, however, even knowing the set was used, they were SO excited! Yes    
1 66645764 11/17/2004 10:14 11/17/2004 10:24 66.202.30.2 3 or more freecyclebaltimore  SaratogaSpringsNYS_freecycle  CRFreecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied I'm disappointed so far -- people snap stuff up very quickly.    The flip side of it, though, is that it was very easy for me to get rid of things when I was moving. I didn't have to rent a truck, or deal with fussy Goodwill rules about what they will or won't take, or when or if a Salvation Army truck can show up to pick things up. Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely never never rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion once once once once once About the same I've just downsized from a house to an apartment. With only one-third the space, I still have too much stuff to be buying any more right now. Yes Mostly e-mail to friends.  
1 66789974 11/18/2004 8:15 11/18/2004 8:17 24.97.149.50 NCoolpix4300 1 Albany's Capital Region Freecycle 25-34 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months    
1 67431291 11/20/2004 21:44 11/20/2004 21:53 68.163.21.7 Psm130 2 PPhilly and Delco 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I think it is a great way to help others in need. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I got a lot of response to my wanted post. On occasion Most of the time On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely once once once once once three or more times twice Less I tend to look for free first instead of spending money. Yes none  
1 68043632 11/25/2004 11:46 11/25/2004 11:53 205.188.116.196 darsam2@aol.com 1 Phillyfreecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied It lets me get rid of things I don't need and someone else does need. Yo also get to met some great people. 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied It saves me money, saves the plantand saves space in someon else's house! On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely On occasion rarely once once once once once once About the same It has changed somewht because now I lookfor things on Freecycle first before shopping for them. Yes freecycle discussion board  
1 68074238 11/25/2004 23:32 11/25/2004 23:37 68.102.245.125 kansascarla1 1 Wichita FreeCycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I have met some really nice people when picking up items. 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I have only requested a few items, but people responded quickly. rarely Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never never once three or more times once once three or more times once three or more times once About the same I still shop the same as I used to. Yes http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FCWichitaChat/  
1 68088136 11/26/2004 6:51 11/26/2004 6:59 172.132.22.165 mikentonya@cox.net 3 or more FreecycleWichita  FreecycleGreatBend  HutchinsonFreeCycle  ButlerCountyFreecycle  25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 13 months or more Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied For the most part, things turn out well. Sometimes, you have people that offer things and the back out.  Sometimes you have people who want things and don't come and get them.  So there are issues on both ends of the spectrum.  Usually if you put in your post when you want it picked up and say if they don't come and pick it up, it will be refreecycled, you have a better response. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Please see other explaination. Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion rarely rarely never never never once once once twice once once three or more times three or more times three or more times once twice twice About the same It hasn't changed much. Yes I am a moderator and Co Owner of Wichita FreeCycle.  I also started the Great Bend freecycle group and I help tend to it when the other owner needs assistance.  I tell everyone I can about it and I have even freecycled other peoples stuff to get the word out.   
1 68098276 11/26/2004 9:52 11/26/2004 10:01 207.178.108.90 brynhildr.rm 3 or more Kiowa County  Mod Squad  KS Mod Squad  Great Bend  Hutchinson 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) I don't remember 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I have had NO problems with any offer that I have taken.  In fact, on my first offer, I was given more than what was orginially offered.  The lady was working on cleaning out her craft stuff and had more to git rid of. 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied No one responed to my want of pumpkin seeds.  I really like to make my own pumpkin seeds and I was hoping with Halloween, that I could get more.  I usually only get the seeds from the pumpkins that I do.  Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion once once once once About the same I have not had many offers that I have taken.  If I had more, my shopping might change. Yes I don't use online resources.  I tell people in my community face to face.  
1 68123740 11/26/2004 16:50 11/26/2004 16:54 64.71.120.169 luvtoteachac@gmail.com 3 or more Freecycle Wichita  Freecycle Sumner County  Freecycle Cheney  25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never twice twice once once three or more times twice three or more times once once three or more times twice twice three or more times twice twice About the same Yes    
1 68123744 11/26/2004 16:50 11/26/2004 17:05 68.102.51.201 dereken2@cswebmail.com 1 wichita 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied there is  ahuge response to most offers and most of the people are very friendly and try to be fair about how they give their stuff away. 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion the one offer i have posted did not receive any responses On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely Most of the time never twice twice once three or more times twice twice three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same you really can't depend on getting the things that you need from freecycle so you have to go ahead and get what you need.  i use it just as getting a few extras here and there. Yes    
1 68123763 11/26/2004 16:51 11/26/2004 19:03 68.103.140.138 1 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied On occasion On occasion rarely never rarely rarely Most of the time rarely rarely rarely once once once once once Less Yes    
1 68123986 11/26/2004 16:56 11/26/2004 17:03 64.12.116.12 atrucalling2@yahoo.com 1 18-24 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less Other (please specify) ksn news less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied multiple times/week  Dissatisfied Well with so many people responding to the same ad it's kind of hard to be the one picked to get the item. 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied well i put an ad up about 3 weeks ago for any thing to do with a computer and so far i havent gotton a responce. On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time once About the same Yes    
1 68124123 11/26/2004 16:59 11/26/2004 17:10 68.102.79.159 imakeyper 1 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) KSNW Channel 3 Wichita 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Dissatisfied I've responded to lots and lots of offers.....and only received one item.  Its hard to receive anything.......so many people and not enough items :o) 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied We've placed about 3 wants....and received one request.....not too bad.... never rarely Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely About the same Its stayed the same.  I haven't received enough on Freecycle for it to change. No I'm somewhat done using Freecycle.......I still check on items that are being given.......but I don't really offer.  You get lots of requests for your items and tons of 'sob stories' 80% of which I don't believe (Like...I have 20 kids....and we are so poor....and yet I can afford to be online :o) You wonder when people request socks..or shoes.....and yet somehow can afford a computer and afford to be online.  We requested Pokemon backpacks......why??/because you couldn't find them in any stores.  I was fully willing to pay for them....we just couldnt' find them....  I think to receive items.....you have to have the best story.   
1 68124183 11/26/2004 17:00 11/26/2004 17:05 66.1.17.31 turner67147@yahoo.com 1 FreeCycleWichita 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied Was able to receive an item that we wanted but could not afford at this time. Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion once About the same Yes    
1 68124275 11/26/2004 17:02 11/26/2004 17:19 64.217.143.158 prairied1@yahoo.com 3 or more wichita  southeast kansas  winfield  hutchinson  harper county  butler county 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) multiple times/week Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied people seem to be respective and fair about who they choose to recieve the items they offer. 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion Only posted one so far with no response, so I really can't say. On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion Most of the time Most of the time once twice About the same I don't shop online. No none  
1 68124281 11/26/2004 17:02 11/26/2004 17:07 68.103.147.99 1 FreeCycle Wichita 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $100,000 or more I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely three or more times once three or more times once About the same Yes    
1 68124311 11/26/2004 17:03 11/26/2004 17:08 64.136.27.226 scojoh@att.net 1 Wichita 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied multiple times/week  No opinion Have never been given anything ive responded to 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied never had a response On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely never never once once once twice once twice About the same I still have the same shopping habits Yes none  
1 68124400 11/26/2004 17:05 11/26/2004 17:13 64.66.99.242 cmndrbill086@yahoo.com 1 Freecycle Wichita 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied This site has been a blessing to our outpost and home. The items that we have gotten are what the person offering said they were and needed for our organization or home use. 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied many times I have asked for a specific item(s) and have gotten a response for the need in as little as a day On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time rarely never never once twice twice three or more times three or more times twice twice three or more times three or more times once three or more times About the same the items that I would normally 'shop' for online would not be something that I would expect nor usually would fine on freecycle Yes    
1 68124813 11/26/2004 17:13 11/26/2004 17:43 4.244.81.95 3 or more 45-64 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week multiple times/week  Dissatisfied Several have each other on their Instant Messanger. They Take Our Stuff ,and only give to each other. I also have noticed that Elva the owner has huge storage sheds with Our stuff in them. When I was new, the Moderators picked up EVERYTHING of Value. Check. Elva was on here two weeks in a row selling stoves,fridgs,washers,dryers,dishwashers on Kansas Classifides.I also would be offered something and they went and picked it up before I could. Another girl offered something and someone showed up to pick it up before it was posted to everyone as an offer. They have quite a SCAM going to get our stuff. You can ASK for stuff all day long and not get anything. Then they play this stupid game saying Freecycle isn't a site promising that you'll get ANYTHING. Its just a way to get rid of stuff. They started this site out of GREED so they could get our free stuff, and Elva does. Richard Martin said the storage units full of our stuff is on WEST street. Hes been there. 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied   I got a set of matresses ,my nephew picked them up, they were Pee stained and covered with mucus and blood. Then They had to get rid of them waisting gass. Another time a girl offered TRASH BAGS of clothing. I drove a very Long distance to another city and she handed me three shrunk blouses. Another girl gave mne clothing. They were stained torn trash. They were totally nasty. When I offer stuff ,its Clean and in good shape. Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely never rarely never three or more times three or more times three or more times once three or more times twice three or more times About the same I dont get free things so my life of shopping stayed the same. I just have alot less interest in stuff. Yes Got on chat three times. # Three girls were whining because they had no food. I put together food for all three of them and they came right over and got it. When the last girl left , I learned that she lives in a 250 thousand dollar house. Ive been played pretty bad. I ignore beggers now. Learned the harder they beg the worse liers they are. In Chat all they want is a Caos fix. All they talk about is Beer. They attack anyone that dares get on there. Thats the meanest bunch of Bitches Ive ever been aroun. And its Sad, Freecycle was realy neat at first. People were kind and considerate to each other.  
1 68125026 11/26/2004 17:17 11/26/2004 17:24 68.102.123.59 terir1@cox.net 2 Wichita Free Cycle  SE Kansas Free Cycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Never Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied My husband and I have been able to freecycle several items that we don't need anylonger or have no use for.  It has been very beneficial On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion once twice About the same My shopping habits have not changed.  My husband and I tend to save a lot of items that we no longer need, in addition to being the executor of an relative estate.  We are happy to give these items to someone that can use them. Yes    
1 68125099 11/26/2004 17:18 11/26/2004 17:27 68.103.164.204 mseox04001@yahoo.com 1 Freecycle Wichita 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied   Help is part of life, in giving or receiving. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied   Sometime you get just what you want. On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion never Most of the time rarely twice three or more times twice twice once twice About the same   did not shop very offen Yes freecycle  
1 68125437 11/26/2004 17:27 11/26/2004 17:58 66.138.127.169 1 Freecyclewichita 35-44 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Usually you have it in your mind that these things are better than what they turn out to be. Of course the 'Giver' wants it gone, so alot of times they build it up to sound better than what it actually is. But it is free, so what the heck, if it is something you truly need, it really does not matter.   12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied The only think I have ask for are Bricks, and a front storm door, The door was something I needed badly, so was very happy to receive it. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion never never On occasion rarely three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times twice three or more times About the same I only shop in second hand stores, and grocery stores, althouth, I have looked at my second hand store for things I have seen 'wanted' ads for. Yes    
1 68125476 11/26/2004 17:28 11/26/2004 17:36 69.155.41.68 HAWKSmomanddad@sbcglobal.net 3 or more whichita  Hutch  newton 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied because its something that i need if i get it cool if not cool 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied some one always answers Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely never never twice once once three or more times three or more times once twice once once three or more times once once three or more times About the same i still have to buy the things that we dont get Yes    
1 68126134 11/26/2004 17:44 11/26/2004 17:49 66.138.124.18 Angelanash4@yahoo.com 2 Freecycle wichita and i own freecycle lufkin 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) multiple times/week Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I feel you should be very courteous when asking for something. Usually people deal with you better when you use manners. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I have gotten everything i requested because someone was dear enough to part with it. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion once once three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same I still buy some things. I always try to buy used before i buy new. I am a military dependant...we have to find ways to save money any way we can. Yes    
1 68126186 11/26/2004 17:45 11/26/2004 17:53 68.103.160.172 caseyracin22b@yahoo.com 2 Hutchinson/wichita 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied on the offers that i have responded to and had a reply back i have been very satisfied  on the others it just seems like you can be the very first one and they choose who ever they want 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied i have had some luck but on the items i have posted as a want i have had to post several times Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely never never never On occasion rarely twice twice twice About the same most of the items i have taken or given away havent been a need...ex. i have taken two beds for my children they had adequate sleeping beds but were able to get them waterbeds i then in turn gave their beds away on freecycle. Yes i have told several family members in turn they have told several  
1 68126443 11/26/2004 17:52 11/26/2004 18:01 68.102.32.47 MRMRSCARDINAL@YAHOO.COM 1 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion 5 to 1 times/year No opinion 5 to 1 times/year No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely never Most of the time Most of the time never never once three or more times once twice three or more times three or more times About the same Yes    
1 68126782 11/26/2004 18:00 11/26/2004 18:05 208.189.231.7 lutie@blueskycable.com 2 Newton  Wichita 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely On occasion never never three or more times once once once About the same The things I want/need are not often listed. Yes I don't discuss it.  
1 68127022 11/26/2004 18:07 11/26/2004 18:13 12.74.211.146 eternallyceltic@yahoo.com 1 FreecycleWichita 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $25,000 or less Other (please specify) local NBC news channel did a story on it. 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied Ive been completely blown away at the things Ive recieved as well as the good feelings of knowing Ive helped someone else out. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied You dont always get what you need, however people have been more than generous with suggestions as to where we could get the help we needed when they couldnt help us themselves. On occasion On occasion Most of the time never never never never never rarely never twice twice About the same Being unemployed, I really dont shop. Yes    
1 68127156 11/26/2004 18:11 11/26/2004 18:14 63.19.85.233 adoptedpisces 1 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion On occasion Most of the time On occasion twice three or more times About the same Yes    
1 68127436 11/26/2004 18:18 11/26/2004 22:27 66.138.126.109 susieq1722/annioakley 1 Wichitafreecycle 45-64 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied I've had really good experiences with the offers and the things I have received 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely never On occasion never twice three or more times twice twice once twice twice three or more times twice About the same I've always recycled things, now I have more outlets to do so Yes wichitafreecyclechat  
1 68127604 11/26/2004 18:21 11/26/2004 18:29 68.102.48.37 ladybuffalo@cox.net 1 freecycle 45-64 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied it helps you get what you need and gives other to get what they need and you dont have to trash it 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied i get some things i need Most of the time Most of the time once three or more times once once once three or more times twice once once Less it really hasnt changed Yes freecycle  
1 68127708 11/26/2004 18:23 11/26/2004 18:35 68.102.104.126 dadbear234@cox.net 1 Freecycle Wichita 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied multiple times/week  Dissatisfied I don't care for the 'drawings' people use to disperse there items.  When I post an item for 'OFFER' I make it clear it's first come first served.  If I get multipul calls I make a list and follow it down the list till I can get one to pick up the item.  Also the people that hover at the site and scoop up the best items before those of us that can only check once a day, like at night when off work.  Never No opinion n/a rarely On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion never never never once once About the same I still buy what I need if needed Yes none of the above  
1 68127984 11/26/2004 18:29 11/26/2004 18:34 67.66.105.204 joriwill@sbcglobal.net 1 freecycle wichita, ks 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Somtimes things are not always as they are stated on the site. 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied People have been accondating for things that are needed.   On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely never never once three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same It has not really changed but has helped my budget. Yes freecycle chat board  
1 68128616 11/26/2004 18:44 11/26/2004 18:53 152.163.100.13 mmweibel@yahoo.com 1 freecyclewichita 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never never On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely once three or more times three or more times three or more times Less When I needed things for my childrens' sports activities, I asked for them first on Freecycle, and someone usually had what I was asking for. Yes none online  
1 68128779 11/26/2004 18:49 11/26/2004 18:59 68.102.123.171 amykillough@yahoo.com 2 Freecycle-Wichita  Freecycle-Wichita Chat 25-34 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied I think that this is an awesome thing to have.  I have nothing to complain about because I am getting/receiving items for free.  How could that possibly be bad??! 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied If there's someone out there that can part with something I need/want, then great!!  If not, then I would just treat it like I never found the site...I would just wait until I could buy/find it myself. On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely never never Most of the time rarely never never once three or more times three or more times three or more times once three or more times three or more times About the same I refuse to treat this website like a 'free' store.  This a strictly a pass the time thing.  If I see something I would like to have, I ask for it.  If I have something I don't need anymore, I put it on there.  As for shopping, I still go to my usual stores. Yes    
1 68128789 11/26/2004 18:50 11/26/2004 18:59 68.102.241.97 lisa_bonner86@yahoo.com 1 Freecycle 35-44 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied Because ever time I put something in for freecycle I get replys. But when I ask for something I dont get a reply back so it was taken. 5 to 1 times/year No opinion On occasion Most of the time never never On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never never About the same Yes    
1 68129027 11/26/2004 18:56 11/26/2004 19:06 68.102.26.188 whitmansm2@yahoo.com 1 freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) multiple times/week Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Most of the time it's great things!  Every so often you get crap. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Most of the time I ask a question or advise and I get many responses! Most of the time Most of the time rarely On occasion rarely never On occasion On occasion rarely rarely once once twice three or more times twice three or more times About the same I rather have new things...some of the things that I WANT is something I don't have the money for.  But when I do have the money I buy it. Yes chat  
1 68129696 11/26/2004 19:12 11/26/2004 19:16 68.103.152.52 redstormraven@yahoo.com 1 freecycle wichita 35-44 Single 3 or more $25,000 or less I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely never never On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion three or more times twice twice once three or more times twice once three or more times twice twice About the same Yes    
1 68129700 11/26/2004 19:12 11/26/2004 19:20 68.88.174.83 jbandwb@sbcglobal.net 1 Freecycle Wichita 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Dissatisfied I have responded to many offers, and have only recieved 2.  It is very aggravating to see that people usually post an item and then it is gone in less than 10 minutes.  I know that this is good for the people doing the offering,  but for those of us who are asking,  it is very frustrating to think you would have to stay online all hte time to catch the offers.  I think if someone offers something,  they should allow a little time and then have a drawing,  but that is my humble opinion. 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied Almost all of my wanted's have been answered. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely On occasion never Most of the time rarely three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same The things I have bought online have been things I could only find online. Yes freecycle discussion board  
1 68130097 11/26/2004 19:21 11/26/2004 19:35 68.103.145.111 1 wichita freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) Never Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied i've only responded to one offer, but i enjoy reading some of the chat that goes on between the others its like a soap opera,  i would have liked to went to the gether they had just to put faces with the names----or maybe its more fun imiaging what they are like lol Never No opinion   as i said only responded to one ad. On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely never never Most of the time Most of the time twice About the same Yes none  
1 68130283 11/26/2004 19:26 11/26/2004 19:29 68.102.25.60 mamahootr@yahoo.com 1 25-34 Single 3 or more $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied No one responded to it Most of the time Most of the time never rarely rarely On occasion rarely never never once once once About the same Yes    
1 68130876 11/26/2004 19:41 11/26/2004 20:12 68.102.169.132 sgardner11@cox.net 1 wichita, kansas 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I have only responded to a single offer since joining and all I can tell you is that it was a lovely experience. I respond directly to requests others have made and those exchanges were also positive for me. Never No opinion Holly - I find Freecycle fascinating and instructive, an overview, a peek at my community. It is no wonder that our children are failing in school - the single parents (couples as well) are by and large functional illiterates who are unable to string a simple sentence together and OMG don't get me started on the spelling horrors! It is a new form of begging and from a social standpoint I find it very interesting. Good for you doing a paper on it! On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely never On occasion rarely never never twice once once About the same how does one explain 'not changed' -  isn't that self-explanatory? Yes none:  
1 68130940 11/26/2004 19:43 11/26/2004 19:52 64.12.116.12 te_kohl@hotmail.com 1 Wichita freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Dissatisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very dissatisfied I usually never get the item.  I only respond to what I really NEED and apparantly someone else needs it more though I explain my situation and offer to freecycle it again. 5 to 1 times/year Very dissatisfied I have placed a need once and DID NOT get a SINGLE response, yet I respond to multiple ones a week!  I feel I am always giving and not recieving which I would enjoy if I could afford it or was blessed with enough income to cover my basic expenses and needs (its hard with 3 kids and one on the way) On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion twice three or more times once once About the same I usually only get what I need in stores, and when I make a bid on freecycle I usually do not end up with the item anyhow Yes no others  
1 68130979 11/26/2004 19:44 11/26/2004 19:49 68.103.147.54 mxw012 2 FreeCycle   FreeCycle Chat 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Never have been the 'winner' 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Never had a response. On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion never On occasion rarely never never once twice once three or more times About the same Yes FreeCycle Chat - Wichita  
1 68131323 11/26/2004 19:56 11/26/2004 20:01 152.163.100.13 1 wichita, KS 18-24 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely three or more times twice once twice once About the same Yes    
1 68131836 11/26/2004 20:15 11/26/2004 20:26 68.92.136.155 acrose@sbcglobal.net 1 freecyclewichita 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied this is a very fair distribution  means. it is enjoyable to see what's out there, and occasionally connect with  an item of interest ior need. Never No opinion Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely twice once once Less A bit more selective. With so many freecycle posts every day, it;s like reading shopping ...  a lot of daily posts! Yes    
1 68131943 11/26/2004 20:20 11/26/2004 20:24 68.103.183.230 1 65 or older Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion once twice twice About the same Yes    
1 68132176 11/26/2004 20:28 11/26/2004 20:38 65.131.34.206 branhot57@yahoo.com 3 or more marion,newton and sedwick 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied i have been pleased with what i have got and what i have been able to give away that someone else has use for 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied alot of them told me where i could get help getting my daughter a shower chair and then i had 2 have one so that was great Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely twice twice twice once twice About the same its just still the same Yes emals  
1 68132210 11/26/2004 20:29 11/26/2004 20:37 68.103.180.147 cherokee_62703@cox.net 2 Wichitafreecycle and Arkcityfreecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied There are alot of people on freecycle so there are alot of responses for items. 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion I havent done it that much yet. Most of the time On occasion rarely never never never On occasion never Most of the time Most of the time twice three or more times twice twice three or more times About the same I Do not shop on line. Yes none.  
1 68132859 11/26/2004 20:50 11/26/2004 21:17 69.151.29.231 slipodil 1 Wichita FReeCYcle 18-24 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion Just a bit irked because I do work full time, so I can only check things before and after work.  When something I really really need comes up, I'm not right there to ask for it and it's gone before I even get home.  That's a bit bumming.  But I've still gotten a lot of help from the site, so it's been worth the occasional disappointment. 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied The group is so helpful!  Even if they don't have what you need, they have information, and they share it willingly.  I've gotten some major help with things that would have completely drained our resources or that we didn't even have the resources for in the first place.  On the other hand, the wanted database is about useless. People post offers and never check the wanteds. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely once twice twice twice once once three or more times once once three or more times once About the same Everything we've acquired from freecycle has pretty much been things that we just couldn't afford to buy, no matter what, but really needed.  We'd been making do.  The couple of things we acquired that weren't in that category were things you don't really shop for much (plant cuttings). Yes Freecycle's the only one, really.  
1 68133845 11/26/2004 21:22 11/26/2004 21:32 209.240.205.60 mybest2dogs 3 or more freecycle  cheapcycle  freecyclechat 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Dissatisfied either no response or they dont follow through after responding On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time Most of the time once once once twice three or more times once three or more times twice About the same Yes    
1 68134113 11/26/2004 21:29 11/26/2004 21:35 68.102.21.206 1 Wichita, KS 18-24 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never never once once once twice About the same Yes    
1 68135598 11/26/2004 22:12 11/26/2004 22:25 68.102.100.152 wordsmoosher@yahoo.com 2 Freecycle Wichita  Freecycle coupon exchange 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) TV news story (ABC affiliate) 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) multiple times/week Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied I have met some nice people and had some needs filled for things the baby needed but we couldn't really afford.  Most of the people have been very friendly and helpful and I try hard to be the same. 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied Of course, not all of my requests get a response, but when I asked for advice on a problem I got TONS! That was fun... I don't post expecting anything, so when someone does come up with what I'm looking for it's always a happy thing.  I read a lot of complaint posts from those who seem to think Freecycle is just about giving them everything they want, and that is my biggest negative issue with the whole idea.  A lot of people don't know the difference between NEED and WANT. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely On occasion rarely twice three or more times once once once three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times Less I have been able to get things from Freecycle that I would previously have bought from eBay. Yes I really don't use the chatroom; I don't have a lot of free time online, and mainly I get annoyed with A) the petty complaints mentioned on the previous page, and B) the slaughter of the english language and complete lack of spelling/grammar skills rubs me the wrong way, as a Writing/Lit major who has worked as a proofreader for a long time.  What passes for English in chatrooms is just something I can't tolerate very well!  
1 68136110 11/26/2004 22:31 11/26/2004 22:43 68.103.10.98 road_of_faith_67579 3 or more rice_county_freecycle (creater and moderator)  Hutchinson  ks freecycle  Wichita, ks freecycle  Great Bend, KS freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) yahoo groups, searching for Hutchinson KS less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Dissatisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied Despite suggestions for moderators to add a note concerning this (freecycle courtesy)noone has done so yet.  Wichita Freecycle seems to have their act together.  They more often than not post a message when something has been taken.  The thing that bothers me the most, is the lack of response to people individually.  Hutchinson, and Rice county members have never responded, even though an item I inquired about had been taken. When I found the perfect dog I was interested in, I checked my mail frequently waiting to find if it had been taken.  I sent 2 emails asking if she had recieved my email, thinking maybe they werent going through, and recieved no response. Several weeks later she mentioned on the board, that it had found a home.  I think this is just common courtesy to let someone know, they can continue searching for something, if it has been taken. 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied I did recive response when I was in dire need of something, and wes amazed at the amount of people that wanted to help me find a heater... i never found one close enough that I could pick it up though, and had no truck or trailer.  The response was heartwarming!  I havent ever recived any other responses to 'wanted' posts Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely On occasion never Most of the time rarely three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same I have always been a giving person, on a very low income budget.  Instead of throwing things away, i sit them on my curb. They almost always walk off. Yes rice_county_freecycle  
1 68136185 11/26/2004 22:33 11/26/2004 22:38 68.102.72.171 1 Wichita, KS 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied It's free, so if I don't get it, I didn't miss out! 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Once again, it is something I usually need, and if I don't get it on freecycle, I'll buy it, but is better to try to get it for free! On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely never never never twice twice once once once once once About the same Yes    
1 68137091 11/26/2004 22:57 11/26/2004 23:03 198.81.26.102 fobwsunshine@aol.com 1 freecyclewichita    35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $25,000 or less Other (please specify) link came in a link letter less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied i havent gotten anything ' junk ', and i like to feel as if im giving more than taking. Never No opinion havent listed a want yet.......... never Most of the time Most of the time rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion never On occasion On occasion three or more times once three or more times three or more times once once About the same no reason really Yes freecyclewichita    and     cheapcyclewichita  
1 68137258 11/26/2004 23:03 11/26/2004 23:08 65.54.98.142 jaded1600@yahoo.com 1 freecycle wichita 25-34 Single 3 or more $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Most situations have went smoothly..there are a few times when people haven't kept their word 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied Usually there is a response & also advice on what I'm looking for telling me where I can find 'wanted' item rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never On occasion rarely never never once once once three or more times once About the same still shop for the same items.   Yes    
1 68137297 11/26/2004 23:05 11/26/2004 23:10 68.88.174.154 darbysdarling@hotmail.com 1 Wichita 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely never three or more times once three or more times three or more times three or more times once About the same Yes    
1 68138117 11/26/2004 23:36 11/26/2004 23:41 68.103.205.109 1 wichita 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never On occasion On occasion twice twice once three or more times three or more times twice About the same Yes    
1 68138718 11/27/2004 0:05 11/27/2004 0:10 216.63.201.51 dec2955@swbell.net 1 WichitaFreeCycle on Yahoo! Groups 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion multiple times/week  Dissatisfied I have yet to receive an offered item ... the party offering the item has many responders and holds a random drawing [or so they claim] 1 to 4 times/month  Very dissatisfied No one has responded. rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion About the same Items offered not what I was looking for. Yes Yahoo! Groups  
1 68138759 11/27/2004 0:08 11/27/2004 0:17 63.169.210.253 WHETA_47US@YAHOO.COM 3 or more HAYS FREECYCLE, WICHITA FC,HUTCHINSON, TOPEKA,EMPORIA,GT.BEND,CENTRAL KANSAS, 45-64 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied BECAUSE WE ARE KEEPING THINGS OUT OF THE LANDFILL AND HELPING EACH OTHER. PLUS YOU CAN TALK TO REALLY NEAT PEOPLE. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied BECAUSE I HAVE RECEIVED WHAT I WANTED OR NEEDED AND EVERYONE WAS SO NICE.    
1 68138956 11/27/2004 0:18 11/27/2004 0:25 68.103.165.58 jalfred1@cox.net 1 WichitaFreecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I work 2nd shift and often have a hard time setting up a time to get with others.  12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied I did recieve a coat for my son.  I don't feel that the database is used very often by other members.  On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely never never On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times twice once three or more times About the same I don't have to buy books very often anymore.  I don't think it has changed my shopping habits much besides that. Yes Freecycle discussion board  
1 68139786 11/27/2004 0:31 11/27/2004 0:34 4.245.13.117 kaiser67210@yahoo.com 1 freecycle Wichita 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year No opinion 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never once once About the same Yes    
1 68139971 11/27/2004 0:37 11/27/2004 0:38 64.12.116.12 thecheshirerain@aol.com 1 wichita freecycle 18-24 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months    
1 68141295 11/27/2004 1:50 11/27/2004 2:02 4.244.39.109 babybear102004 1 Freecycle Wichita 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $25,000 or less Other (please specify) News (TV) segment 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied Some of them have been things my family really really could have used or wanted and we did not get them.  But others have been awesome!!! 5 to 1 times/year No opinion I've only placed 1 and still haven't received a response to it.  It's been only a week though. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely never On occasion On occasion once once once three or more times once twice once three or more times once twice once three or more times About the same Yes    
1 68141618 11/27/2004 2:04 11/27/2004 2:04 24.124.61.198 hmmm no 3 or more wny 35-44 Single 0 $25,000 or less I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months    
1 68149609 11/27/2004 8:25 11/27/2004 9:11 65.66.85.159 edison6@swbell.net 1 wichita 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied seldom to no replies Most of the time Most of the time once three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same Yes    
1 68149818 11/27/2004 8:33 11/27/2004 8:47 67.64.27.92 mrslokke@yahoo.com 2 Wichita and Butler County 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely never rarely rarely On occasion rarely three or more times once once once once once once once About the same Although I have received a few items, I have given away more items, mostly by responding to 'wants' other have posted. Yes offline- friends, family, students in my classroom  
1 68151772 11/27/2004 9:26 11/27/2004 9:33 65.131.33.120 ralstonbrenda@msn.com 1 Freecycle Wichita 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) Never Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion twice three or more times once About the same Yes    
1 68152771 11/27/2004 9:49 11/27/2004 9:58 68.102.25.160 2 FreeCycle Wichita & CheapCycle Wichita 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied so many people reply that I think I actually get only about 10% of the items I ask for that people are wanting to get rid of 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I had a few people respond and actually got a few of the items I needed On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion On occasion never never Most of the time On occasion once once once twice once once About the same I love eBay - can't stay away Yes freecycle  
1 68155621 11/27/2004 11:04 11/27/2004 11:14 4.244.123.53 Lutherlovesdora@yahoo.com 1 Freecycle Wichita 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied For the most part, everything that I have received has been much, much more than I expected. The items have been very useful. 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied There have only been a couple of things that I have posted 'Wanteds' for and have not received.  Most times when posting, I have had several responses to pick from. This has been nice because often when you post a wanted, others come behind you and ask for the same thing.  When I get multiple responses, I take one and then refer the others to the other people asking. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion never never On occasion once once twice twice three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times twice About the same My shopping has not changed because the amount of money that I have had to shop with has not changed.  The items that I have gotten from Freecycle have been tremendous blessings because without getting them, we would not have had the money to buy them.  If I did have 'shopping money', I would still check out Freecycle first to see if I could aquire something that way. Yes I generally don't discuss recycling offline.  I am a teacher, so I do discuss it with my students.  I also share information verbally with my collegues.  
1 68158370 11/27/2004 12:23 11/27/2004 12:33 24.249.22.33 nickele2@yahoo.com 1 Wichita KS Freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied It has been helpful to get things for free that my family needs.  People have been pretty nice.  Sometimes if you offer something and make arrangements to give it away, the person picking it up never shows and you never hear from them again. 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied People are nice if they posted an offer and you respond.   However, if you post a want, chances are no one will ever offer what you asked for. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never rarely rarely never never once three or more times three or more times three or more times twice three or more times twice About the same I have not increased or decreased because what I got on Freecycle was stuff that I probably would have bought for very cheap at a thrift store or not at all. Yes just the freecycle yahoo group  
1 68160073 11/27/2004 13:18 11/27/2004 13:42 68.102.52.61 mypinkbow and/or mypinkbow@yahoo.com 1 freecycle 25-34 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I only have responded to one offer and it was for field box seats at a KC Chiefs game that I was going to give to my dad.  The two tickets were given to someone who was going to take their 92 year old father who had never seen a professional football game live.  Glad someone got to use the tickets.  I typically just post items to give away vs needs. Never No opinion haven't posted a need or wanted post. rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time never On occasion rarely once three or more times About the same I have used this site to liquidate items I no longer use that I would have just thrown away.  I am using this sight to help declutter my house and my life. Yes pretty much just via email and word of mouth to friends and other co workers. I am a social worker and have found items online for people and now come to think of it I have listed posting for items wanted or needed for clients.  
1 68177954 11/27/2004 22:44 11/27/2004 22:50 68.103.109.204 vecton@cox.net 2 Wichita freecycle & Butler County freecycle 65 or older Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Never No opinion Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely never rarely rarely three or more times twice twice About the same Yes    
1 68190459 11/28/2004 8:54 11/28/2004 8:55 68.102.7.234 sashafonzimom@yahoo.com 1 wichita, ks 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months    
1 68194018 11/28/2004 10:44 11/28/2004 10:52 4.245.77.30 Mlbarks@sbcglobal.net 3 or more Freecycle st louis  Freecycle south county  25-34 Single 0 $25,000 or less Other (please specify) dont remember less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very dissatisfied Most Person will not deliver and i dont drive 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied usually takes a while ot receive something but the wait is well worth it. On occasion rarely rarely On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely never On occasion On occasion About the same do about the same amount of shopping. Yes none  
1 68203180 11/28/2004 14:25 11/28/2004 14:30 67.67.233.7 jvanboen@hotmail.com 1 FreeCycleWichita 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied People are real nice and are always giving and taking graciously. 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied People respond if they have anything you need. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time rarely once three or more times three or more times Less I check with Freecycle first before looking online for buying something. Yes My family's group page.  
1 68208319 11/28/2004 16:31 11/28/2004 16:36 68.102.93.74 lorysil@yahoo.com 1 wichita 18-24 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied well usually everything is taken before you get a chance to respond. 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion never rarely never About the same Yes    
1 68224853 11/28/2004 22:16 11/28/2004 22:18 24.255.130.235 klynn593 1 freecyclewichita 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week No opinion    
1 68249954 11/29/2004 7:47 11/29/2004 7:53 205.172.12.230 fxst_2000@yahoo.com 1 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Was never in time to be picked to get the item Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely rarely On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion once once once About the same I don't really shop that much Yes    
1 68273499 11/29/2004 10:21 11/29/2004 11:04 66.148.148.36 1 35-44 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Sometimes I don't respond just because I don't want the hassle of driving to pick something up or of trying to workout someone picking something up from me.  May start doing the 'it's on the porch - first come, first serve!' Never No opinion    
1 68297267 11/29/2004 12:28 11/29/2004 12:34 69.149.212.180 1 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely never Most of the time rarely once Less Yes    
1 68424801 11/29/2004 23:26 11/29/2004 23:36 68.252.133.62 1 annarbor free cycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Never No opinion never Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time never never never never never never twice once twice twice three or more times once once About the same some response to offers are never positive and a few offers received did not turn out as expected Yes    
1 68424810 11/29/2004 23:26 11/29/2004 23:32 65.185.135.1 JennW1202@twmi.rr.com 3 or more 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) TV - News 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied    
1 68424818 11/29/2004 23:27 11/29/2004 23:39 65.29.123.62 whimsy@twmi.rr.com 3 or more AnnArborFreecyle  Farmington Freecycle  Western Wayne Freecycle  Motorcity Freecycle  Centerline Freecycle  Macombcounty Freecycle  Taylor Freecycle  Orion Freecycle  Madison Heights Freecycle  Roseville Freecycle  Livingston Co Freecycle  Lathrup Village Freecycle  Shoreline_Freecycle  RoyalOak Freecycle  OakPark Freecycle  Southfield Freecycle  HazelPark Freecycle  Chelsea Freecycle  Bloomfield Hills Freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied Sometimes people are not truthful about condition of an item, or they don't specify that it came from a 'smoking' home 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I have had responses each time I have posted a wanted item.  In 2 of the cases I had multiple offers.  The items being offered to me were the condition I asked for or better.  In 1 case, the person offering was more generous than I could have hoped for and gave me numerous items for use in the non-profit program I run. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion never three or more times twice twice three or more times twice three or more times three or more times three or more times twice twice three or more times About the same I'm still shopping as usual, the majority of what I have received on freecycle has been either for the non-profit program I run, or 'extras' for my family that I wouldn't have purchased. Yes none other than the posting of offers and wants on my local freecycling lists  
1 68424870 11/29/2004 23:28 11/29/2004 23:32 12.75.23.228 kmoorez@umich.edu 1 ann arbor freecyclers 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied I have responded to several offers, but rarely get any kind of feedback from the person offering the item.  It is then given away a few days later.  I feel all requests should be answered with a polite 'it's already been taken', if that's the case. Never No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion twice About the same Yes    
1 68424928 11/29/2004 23:28 11/29/2004 23:42 69.14.62.52 DeadWait77@wowway.com 3 or more motorcityfreecycle  downriverfreecycle  annarborfreecycle  dearbornfreecycle  woodhavenfreecycle  novifreecycle  farmingtonfreecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied It's a wonderful way to recycle items that one person no longer needs/uses and for another person who may need/want/use them.  All of the people that I have dealt with have been extremely nice and happy with the giving or taking of an item.  It's a great way to keep items out of the landfills and it is really alot of fun. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I have place two 'wanted' posts since becoming a freecycle member.  I have not received either of the items that I had 'wanted', but that is okay.  If someone happens to have an item that I may 'want', I feel that my chances of receiving it are better if I post my want.  If I never receive either item that would not bother me.  It's like a wish list....Wish I had it, but if I don't receive it that's okay. Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never On occasion never On occasion On occasion three or more times three or more times once twice three or more times About the same The items that I would or do purchase are items that I would never dream of asking someone for.  If I need something and am able to purchase it, I do.  If I am unable to purchase the item, due to cost, I wait until I am able to purchase the item (saving or the item goes on sale).  I don't beleive in asking someone for somthing that is expensive. Yes None  
1 68425062 11/29/2004 23:31 11/29/2004 23:48 68.40.243.251 michikeen@yahoo.com 2 ann arbor freecycle and garage sale 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Dissatisfied mostly because i rarely 'get' the items wanted..items go quickly...also, once on the garagesale site..i purchased an item that worked for about two weeks and now it doesn't...sigh..spent more than i would've at a garage sale... 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied i've found most often, 'wanted' posts are not responded to ..rather, you must 'keep watch' to see if what you want becomes available... On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion once three or more times twice About the same our family being large, garage saleing and shopping 'resale' has been a way of life...freecycle hasn't changed anything...just made it more 'fun'... Yes    
1 68425450 11/29/2004 23:39 11/29/2004 23:48 68.73.207.36 katefruit@hotmail.com 1 AnnArborFreecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Well, I've never received anything I've spoken for, but that's the way Freecyle works. What can you do? 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied I placed a couple wanteds, got no/few responses, then a week or two later saw the items I wanted posted as offers and when I responded they were already spoken for. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely never rarely never three or more times three or more times twice About the same It has not changed because I wasn't much of a buyer beforehand and I'm still not. The things I need are not the kinds of things that usually come across the list and I don't want to wait for the offchance that they might in a month when I need it sooner than that or simply can't afford to purchase it. Yes Yahoo group  
1 68425586 11/29/2004 23:41 11/29/2004 23:45 68.41.132.140 taramarie91@yahoo.com 3 or more Monroe,woodhaven/brownstown/flat rock/downriver/etc. 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion once once three or more times About the same Yes    
1 68425765 11/29/2004 23:45 11/29/2004 23:53 68.42.131.102 gremlily@yahoo.com 3 or more annarborfreecycle,ypsifreecycle,ypsilantifreecycle,farmingtonfreecycle,westernwaynecountyfreecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied it is great and i have gotten some really great items. 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied i have needed some items and i didnt get a response but someone will post for an item i needed a day later. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely once three or more times once once once twice Less well i had a drop in income and the things i get from freecycle has helped me alot. i wouldnt be able to purchase the items. Yes i will tell people that i run into that need to get rid of things or are in need and arent able to buy the items.  
1 68426501 11/30/2004 0:04 11/30/2004 0:09 205.188.116.196 brittlover@aol.com 1 Ann Arbor Freecycle 18-24 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) Yahoo search on groups in Ann arbor 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied It seems I can reply 'instantly' but never get what I want... Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely On occasion rarely On occasion rarely rarely rarely three or more times twice three or more times once three or more times twice About the same There isn't too much I have gotten from freecycle, especially things I was about to run out and buy. Yes none  
1 68426981 11/30/2004 0:17 11/30/2004 0:29 68.43.198.119 gelle@umich.edu 1 annarborfreecycle 25-34 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied i like getting stuff i can use for free.  i feel like it's good for the environment to give away and share, rather than to buy stuff or to throw away stuff we no longer need. 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion so far i haven't gotten anything successfully. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion three or more times twice twice twice Less Yes    
1 68427055 11/30/2004 0:20 11/30/2004 0:31 68.79.118.250 chris@3625mgt.com 1 ann arbor 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I got the one item I really wanted and it's something I've wanted for a long time but would never have purchased.  A couple other items I respoonded to went to someone else and that's fine with me too. 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion I placed one wanted ad and got not the item but a note about how I could meet my need without it.  That was better than getting the item to me.  But I don't know how that fits in with getting or not getting what I placed the ad for. Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely once once three or more times once once About the same I've only been a member a short time and haven't noticed much difference. Yes only mentioned it in an email to my sister, and my neighbor.  
1 68427147 11/30/2004 0:22 11/30/2004 0:29 209.247.222.22 bensmomshelly@yahoo.com 3 or more FreecycleToledo, FreecycleBG, FreecycleAnnArbor, FreecycleMonroe 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Everybody I have dealt with has been courteous, and I have received a couple of very useful items for my household. 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied I have only posted once for a 'Wanted', and did not receive any response. Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion On occasion once once once once About the same I have used freecycle to acquire items that I would not normally buy online.  Therefore, it has not changed my online shopping habits. Yes Freecycle discussion board, and I have also used an online BB I frequent to tell a few people about freecycle.  
1 68427785 11/30/2004 0:40 11/30/2004 0:52 68.40.193.88 Matt 1 AnnArborFreecycle@yahoogroups.com 25-34 Single 0 $76,000-$99,000 Other (please specify) I don't remember 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied Every time I ask for an item (except once) I never hear back.  Not even a message to say someone else got it. Never No opinion rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion never never Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely once once About the same freecycle has had no effect Yes    
1 68431627 11/30/2004 2:33 11/30/2004 2:41 68.40.221.37 hausette80@comcast.net 2 Ann Arbor  Ypsilanti 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Money is tight for alot of people and others have good stuff they plan on just tossing so why not do this, it helps others when you have no use for that item Never No opinion rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same There is still stuff needed that I don't see offered or it is further away  then I am and the cost of gas makes me not do it Yes    
1 68432852 11/30/2004 3:08 11/30/2004 3:15 68.41.81.251 2 Western Wayne County (MI)  Ann Arbor (MI) 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I've only tried to get one offer but wasn't fast enough to respond Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion once twice About the same Yes email  lists - interior motives  
1 68434897 11/30/2004 4:07 11/30/2004 4:11 68.42.119.188 2 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never never On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely Less Yes    
1 68435707 11/30/2004 4:31 11/30/2004 4:34 69.244.175.39 3 or more 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied Never No opinion    
1 68435845 11/30/2004 4:36 11/30/2004 4:37 69.137.211.51 3 or more 45-64 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week No opinion multiple times/week  No opinion Never No opinion    
1 68435851 11/30/2004 4:36 11/30/2004 4:44 68.42.113.34 ottozrule@yahoo.com 3 or more Ann Arbor  Ypsilanti/Pittsfield Twp.  Saline  Chelsea/Dexter  Livingston County  Oakland County 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $100,000 or more I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I don't often get the item offered so it can be disappointing. 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied I rarely get any replies but then, my requests are kind of obscure, I guess. On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion rarely never rarely rarely On occasion rarely once once once once once once once Less FreeCycle quenches my shopping desires without costing a penny. Yes offline  
1 68436843 11/30/2004 5:05 11/30/2004 5:06 68.42.122.35 2 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied Never No opinion    
1 68437085 11/30/2004 5:13 11/30/2004 5:37 68.42.146.172 jessicakanderson@hotmail.com 3 or more Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline 35-44 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied Although I often don't get the items, I'm satisfied that they go to someone who needs them.  I can always post a wanted (and have done so) or just wait for another offer of the same sort of thing. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Haven't had any items come my way due to WANTED posts, but I can always try again later.  If I were more desperate financially, this might be more of an issue for me, but if need be I can buy the stuff.  I just like to keep it out of the landfill, and if I have to make a trip, it's nicer to drive to someone's house, haul away something they don't want, and not have to pay for it, than to go to the store and get ripped off and then have to stand in line.  On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion never never On occasion rarely twice twice once once once once once Less It just seems silly to go buy things I can get for free!  On our site, people are very honest and clear about the condition of items, so I can make a good decision about whether to buy new or take their old thing.  Also, the drive time influences whether I'd be willing to go get an item or just go to the store down the street.  The fact that I hate being in the stores, it takes extra time, and is crowed weighs in favor of freecycling.  But knowing items come up on freecycle makes me think I can wait to own something until I can get it for free.  Plus, like shopping at rummage sales, seeing all that junk makes me look at items in the store with a different eye:  something has to be really durable and worthwhile for me not to just consider it Kiwanis Fare or Landfill Junk, which most store-bought things become very shortly after being purchased.  I am fortunate that my income allows me to buy high quality items when I really want them, and freecycling encourages me to buy ONLY high quality stuff, and get other junk for free.      It's kind of like being on a health-kick.  When you're really trying to 'be good,' all areas of life are impacted.  You reach for the yogurt instead of icecream, park far away and walk across the parkinglot, take the stairs, etc.  With freecycling, my attitude about my degree of 'need' for items is impacted, so I consider carefully before I put anything on a shopping list, how long lasting the item is makes me consider whether I should pay for it at all, and of course, I'm taking a better look at my whole budget and reconsidering whether I 'need' to spend so much on various things like cable TV.  I'm actually considering getting a cheaper package on cable because I just don't like seeing the money flying out the door.      For my entire adult life I've believed, in part due to some time spent in the Third World, that here in the US what makes every one of us richer than anyone else in the world, regardless of our individual incomes, is first, our degree of opportunity, second, our education and other experiential advantages, and third, our amassed wealth of goods.  There's a book of photographs (I forget the name) that shows US household goods compared to households across the world.  It's incredible to see how much STUFF we have.  Quality of life is directly tied to the STUFF.  Most of it is junk, but freecycling, and to a lesser degree, buying used, is THE KEY to turning this mass of stuff into actual quality of life wealth.  With freecycling, you free up space (which we pay cash for) AND get things you actually need (and would pay cash for) with only an investment of time (OK, and computers/internet service/transportation, all of which are pretty standard, in all but the most economically deprived areas here in the US).  It just seems like the key to the universe to me!  At least, it's the key to riches. Yes I have only used my email for discussing these topics.  
1 68437595 11/30/2004 5:28 11/30/2004 6:35 152.163.100.13 2 annarborfreecycle, chelseafreecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. Other (please specify) I'm sorry but I don't remember :( 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I realize that many people respond to offers so if I don't get 'chosen' I don't get upset.  (I have responded to very few offers and have never received anything.)  5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I place a wanted with a 'flea-market' mentality - a hit-or-miss expectation.  Either it's out there or not.  If it's not, I accept that and look for an alternative solution. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely three or more times once three or more times About the same Mostly I am trying to rid of stuff. My shopping is conservative and I use places like half.com/ebay and thrift/resale shops.  Yes in connection with FlyLady groups (yahoo)   
1 68437694 11/30/2004 5:31 11/30/2004 5:40 209.240.205.60 mrsquito2u@webtv.net 3 or more freecycle ann arbor,ypsilanti,westernwaynecounty,livingston county,farmington,royal oak,taylor,motorcity,genesseco 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) on another yahoo group 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I feel like it is a lucky thing if I get to take what is offered as I know eveyone gets tons of responses when they offer something 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied i would say somewhat satisfied actually as placing a want ad has not worked too well for me On occasion On occasion never never never never Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion once once once once once once once once About the same I have recieved things on freecycle I could not buy otherwise. Yes other yahoo groups  
1 68438084 11/30/2004 5:40 11/30/2004 5:44 205.188.116.196 KimLombardini@aol.com 1 Ann Arbor (MI) Freecycle 35-44 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied I have responded to multiple offers but never get the item. 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied No response to my call last summer for a bed -- yet within weeks (afetr I bought one) beds were posted. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely once twice About the same Yes    
1 68438134 11/30/2004 5:41 11/30/2004 5:44 67.38.24.195 veggieomelet 1 ann arbor freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Never No opinion Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely never On occasion rarely Most of the time Most of the time three or more times About the same Yes    
1 68438337 11/30/2004 5:47 11/30/2004 6:00 69.208.120.8 deafdog2002@sbcglobal.net 3 or more Holly freecycle, Livingston County freecycle, Chelsea freecycle, HVfreecycle, Ann Arbor freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied N/A 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied Our family has gone through alot this year and if it weren't for freecyclers with a big heart my son wouldn't have a bed or dresser. rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion never rarely twice twice once once once twice Less Yes offline  
1 68438556 11/30/2004 5:53 11/30/2004 6:05 68.42.69.63 a18klr@yahoo.com 1 ann arbor freecycle yahoo group 35-44 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion I haven't 'won' an offer yet. I don't know if you have to be really creative when you ask for the item or what. Maybe those who seem to be more 'in need' get more stuff? I don't know. Never No opinion rarely Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely About the same I've shopped online a lot for the past few years. Still do. Yes    
1 68438603 11/30/2004 5:54 11/30/2004 6:04 24.247.31.50 r_mccotter@yahoo.com 2 Ann Arbor Freecycle  Livingston County Freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied I often think that I could use something but really do not want to expend the resources only to find out I didn't need/want it as bad as I first thought. With freecycle, I can determine if I really have a need for an item, and if I discover that I really don't need/want it after a short time I can pass it along to someone else. 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely never never twice twice once three or more times twice twice About the same Yes    
1 68438910 11/30/2004 6:03 11/30/2004 6:09 68.41.51.253 russell595@comcast.net 1 Ann Arbor 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion Never No opinion Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely About the same Yes I had heard about freecycle, but learned about the Ann Arbor group on an email list I'm on, Arborparents.  
1 68438992 11/30/2004 6:06 11/30/2004 6:15 68.249.8.222 melnykowycz@yahoo.com 1 Ann Arbor Freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied All my transactions have always been very smooth.  Items have been where they said they would be.    Everyone has always been polite. 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied People have always shown up to pick up items.  Everyone has been polite and very gracious. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never rarely rarely On occasion On occasion once once twice three or more times three or more times once twice twice Less If I can get something used, I almost always perfer that to buying it new.  I  always check with freecycle before optained something. Yes none  
1 68439744 11/30/2004 6:24 11/30/2004 6:30 141.214.17.5 amymandr5@yahoo.com 3 or more Ann arbor freecycle, ypsilanti free cycle, and western wayne freecycle. 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied It's really cool that people are willing to give away stuff instead of throwing it away.  I hate tossing stuff into the garabage and its a good feeling to know that someone else can use them. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied same reasons as above. Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time rarely three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same Yes word of mouth  
1 68440511 11/30/2004 6:39 11/30/2004 6:50 68.42.119.46 rtlogan@comcast.net 3 or more Van Buren, Jackson, and Ann Arbor 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Never No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never Most of the time rarely once once once once twice About the same If I need something I don't just go out and buy it (I really don't have the money right now anyways). I was able to get rid of a very large entertainment center and get a free smaller one that better fit our needs.  Otherwise I would have probably just kept the old one. Yes    
1 68440625 11/30/2004 6:42 11/30/2004 6:51 141.214.17.5 lolasnack@yahoo.com 2 Ann Arbor   Ypsilanti 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very dissatisfied There are people who must sit at there computer all day and respond to offers and soon as they are sent out.  It is very hard to actually to get an offer. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I have received some of the want offers and not on others.  I believe this is a crap shoot and I feel lucky when I get one.  On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion twice once three or more times About the same It is very hard to get anything off of freecycle unless you ask and someone has it. Yes n/a  
1 68440798 11/30/2004 6:46 11/30/2004 7:01 68.40.72.27 1 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I've responded to offers and received courteous replies.  (Wasn't successful in getting the items but that didn't matter so much - it's more the nature of the transaction).      On the other hand, I've offered things and have been frustrated by the number of people who make offers and aren't serious about carrying through.  I give on a first come basis as I don't feel it's my place to 'judge' neediness.  Some people just respond 'i want it' and it's difficult to know whether this is because there's a language barrier or if it's just kind of rude.  I've been finding it's those types of responses that don't follow through so it's difficult to know when to give up and offer it to the next person.  I guess, again, it's all in the communication. Never No opinion Never posted a 'wanted' post. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely never Most of the time rarely twice three or more times twice three or more times once once three or more times About the same I rarely get anything from Freecycle although I've tried on occasion.  It's used more to give things away.  If I need something I can't depend on Freecycle to provide so it's done through purchasing. Yes None  
1 68440982 11/30/2004 6:50 11/30/2004 6:55 12.18.36.40 robopenguin3 3 or more Ann Arbor, Livingston, Oakland Michigan 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Sometimes people commit to pick up an item and don't. 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied People have always came thru. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion three or more times once once once twice once once once Less Why buy when somebody wants to get rid of it. Yes    
1 68441077 11/30/2004 6:52 11/30/2004 6:57 69.137.215.63 1 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more Other (please specify) Channel 4 news less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion Never No opinion Never had a transaction yet just joined 5 to 1 times/year No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never never About the same Yes    
1 68441175 11/30/2004 6:54 11/30/2004 6:57 65.201.211.56 1 annarborfreecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely once once once About the same Yes freecycle discussion board  
1 68441180 11/30/2004 6:54 11/30/2004 7:06 67.37.88.48 herbert_f0 3 or more Ann Arbor,Ypsilanti,Taylor,Western Wayne,Motorcity (Detroit), Oak Park, Ferndale,Monroe 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied rarely rarely On occasion never rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion never rarely three or more times once Less Yes    
1 68441575 11/30/2004 7:00 11/30/2004 7:12 68.40.193.66 nfd802 1 Ann Arbor Freecycle    belonged to Spokane freecycle before a move this summer 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I have been chosen for a couple of items.  In my requests, I usually explain that my financial situation is not needy and if that is a criteria they would like to use to distribute to disregard my request.    Both of the times I have been chosen, it has been when someone else was originally chosen, but did not respond back or did not pick -up.  This has been my most annoying experience as an offerer.      Never No opinion Have not placed a want. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely once twice once once once twice once twice About the same My shopping has not really changed - freecycling has allowed me to defer a purchase of furniture after a move (i.e., we didn't move a dresser), but that purchase will happen when we have saved up a lttle bit and we will re-freecycle the dresser we received. Yes none  
1 68441940 11/30/2004 7:05 11/30/2004 7:09 68.43.243.220 alliandfred@comcast.net 3 or more 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied I haven't gotten any responses for things that I 'want' rarely On occasion rarely On occasion Most of the time rarely On occasion never never never About the same Yes    
1 68442019 11/30/2004 7:07 11/30/2004 10:20 24.145.177.103 3 or more Oakland County, St. Clair Shores, Novi, Western Wayne & Ann Arbor 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never three or more times once three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same Yes    
1 68442166 11/30/2004 7:09 11/30/2004 7:15 68.165.116.89 catherinebroadbentomc@yahoo.com 3 or more Ann Arbor, Michigan  Farmington, Michigan  Western Wayne, Michigan 45-64 Single 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied All of the people I have dealt with have been very nice and the items were as described.  Pickup was easy. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Different boards have different WANTED rules -- some are one want every 30 days and some are one want every 7 days.  Kinda confusing to remember Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion three or more times three or more times once once once Less If I can find it for free, that will be my first choice. Yes    
1 68442791 11/30/2004 7:18 11/30/2004 7:24 141.211.209.123 blackdaan@a0l.com 1 Ann Arbor 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Never No opinion rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion never never Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely once twice once once About the same Yes    
1 68443079 11/30/2004 7:22 11/30/2004 7:32 207.75.180.80 kabiles@hotmail.com 1 Ann Arbor 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. Other (please specify) don't remember 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion It can be frustrating to reply to offers and not get it because someone else got it first.  I understand though that that's a limitation of timing and offerers respond to replies differently.  I also had one where the item received really didn't fit the description of what it was.  However, it is free and I was able to donate it somewhher else wihtout a problem so at least someone is using it rather than it filling a landfill. Never No opinion I've never placed a wanted  I may do it soemday, but haven't yet.  It seems like there are too many wanteds. rarely On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion three or more times once once About the same I still tend to buy more things than look for freebies, but I try to consider whether or not it's smemthing I need. And, I do look for opportunities to maybe buy used items so that it's not adding to trash heaps.  However, that was already happening in recent years before finding freecycle.  Yes local parenting group mailing list, national parenting group bulletin board  
1 68443200 11/30/2004 7:23 11/30/2004 7:33 152.163.100.13 michippewa2@aol.com 2 Ann Arbor Freecycle and Ypsianti 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) Channel 4 news TV 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I feel this has been very helpful to me as there is very little monies coming in as I have been able to work for a year. It has helped out with expenses for clothing if I had to buy them brand new at the present time. I feel the list are great and hope that they contuine for years to come. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I feel overall satisfied with the way requests are handled. If someone gets an item before my request that is good as it means that there are other people out there who also find this list helpful to them. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never Most of the time never never never twice once three or more times About the same Not all clothes sizes are offered here so I do have to go to the store but not as much. Yes    
1 68443392 11/30/2004 7:25 11/30/2004 7:32 134.215.213.54 thelotusgoddess@yahoo.com 1 18-24 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely once About the same Yes    
1 68444459 11/30/2004 7:38 11/30/2004 7:42 68.40.84.194 kookoobaloo@yahoo.com 1 ann arbor 25-34 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion I have not received any items that I responded to. Never No opinion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion never never About the same I am still as frugal as ever, I do not like to shop, so I do not. Yes    
1 68445406 11/30/2004 7:45 11/30/2004 7:56 141.211.178.59 1 Ann Arbor 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied It's usually difficult to get an 'offered' item, and sometimes I feel like I'm playing jeopardy...trying to hit that buzzer first. However, when I do make the connection things have always turned out well. The items are available as promised and are in the condition mentioned. 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied The few times I've posted a 'wanted,' I've gotten several responses. Some have been advice on where to find things, which is cool. Most of the time I've found what I'm looking for. The only reason I wouldn't say 'very satisfied' is because a few times folks said they had something and then the exchange fell through on their part. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion rarely twice three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same Freecycle isn't a place to 'shop.' I give it a whirl before I buy some types of items, (e.g., canning jars), but I don't go ask for things very often and don't count on finding what I'm looking for. I see Freecycle more as a place to pass things on than to 'buy' things. Yes offline  
1 68446219 11/30/2004 7:50 11/30/2004 9:30 66.93.0.139 1 AnnArborFreecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more Other (please specify) read about it on a kitchen design bulletin board (at GardenWeb website) 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied I've gotten a few useful items through freecycle, but pickup is kind of a hassle. Offers have been more convenient, since people come to my house for pickup (and I usually just leave the item on the porch).     I've given away more items by responding to other people's wanteds than I have by making offers of my own. 5 to 1 times/year No opinion I placed one 'wanted' for a very low value item (wallpaper scraps); the person who eventually responded was not really in our geographic area so it wasn't worth my time to drive to get it. I figured more people would have it available, but I guess I was mistaken! rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion rarely twice three or more times twice three or more times twice once twice About the same I'm mostly using Freecycle to give away items that can't readily go to charities (or items that are requested by other members). I rarely use it to take something, unless it's a kind of impulse 'oh I could use that.' Therefore, I haven't really changed my shopping habits. Yes local freecycle email list  personal email  bulletin boards at gardenweb site  tell friends  
1 68446249 11/30/2004 7:51 11/30/2004 8:00 207.179.77.64 Mark@helpingourown.org 3 or more Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Michigan Center, Jackson 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Too many times I feel certain people 'hog' things. More than once I have gone to a place to get a few things left over from a yard sale, and a van and/or a truck pull up with the same people, and they clean the place out QUICK! Some of the stuff you can almost guess they can't use, but they clean it all out. Makes me wonder if they are selling them on E-Bay or something similar. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Seems like those always on the computer generally get first dibs Most of the time rarely On occasion rarely rarely never rarely never On occasion rarely twice three or more times once twice once three or more times About the same No Comment for this. Yes    
1 68446574 11/30/2004 7:52 11/30/2004 8:06 207.75.179.146 1 Ann Arbor 18-24 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion My internet is slower, so I'm often not the first responder. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I receive about half the stuff that I ask for- but I've only posted a 'wanted' 2 or 3 times. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion once once once Less I realize that I don't need to buy things new.  I've always hated it, and now there's a way to obtain useable stuff that would otherwise be most likely thrown out! Yes None  
1 68446708 11/30/2004 7:53 11/30/2004 8:24 141.211.50.250 wombbat@umich.edu 2 Ann Arbor Freecycle, MI  Ypsilanti/Belleville Freecyle, MI 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I am satisfied that I have gotten a few items that have been offered (1-2) -- but it is so disappointing when you reply immediately for the PERFECT thing you've been looking for, and it's already gone.  1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied My 'WANTED' posts have turned out better than my attempts to get offers.  One time I wrote a poem and I got exactly what I was looking for (a crock pot).  When I have made offers, I get overwhelmed with response -- which is frustrating.  So I joined Ypsi Freecycle, a smaller group, thinking that there would be fewer responses and it would be less overwhelming.  But actually, that group seems *too* small for much activity.  When I first joined, there were about 500-1000 members -- I think that's an ideal size for lots of offers and lots of trading around, but not so much cutthroat competition for items... rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times once once once three or more times three or more times Less I have always been an enthusiastic recycler and a reluctant shopper.  I think I usually would put off purchases in the past -- now I always think of Freecycle first.  Also, I am so THRILLED that items I no longer want will still get use and not end up in the landfill.  Also, it's part of my spiritual practice to practice FLOW (not holding on, but receiving and letting go as necessary).  I love that many of the projects I've put off I can now complete with Freecycled items.  Yes Offline I am big into LESS STUFF.  I am a member and former Board member of my local coop (Ypsilanti), so I shop mainly there and minimize the amount of packaging I consume.  My family recycles about twice as much as we throw away weekly, volume-wise.  I always consider packaging in every purchase.  I choose locally owned 'Bricks & Mortar' stores whenever possible to minimize shipping.  I'm a member of a community farm, so my vegetables aren't shipped from Chile.  We buy chickens directly from the grower and also purchase locally-raised grass-fed beef.  We own a Prius (hybrid), so we use less gas.  I talk about these issues with other coop members, my neighbors & family, and have written many newspaper articles on these topics.   
1 68446984 11/30/2004 7:55 11/30/2004 10:10 141.214.17.5 1 Ann Arbor, MI 45-64 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion multiple times/week  Dissatisfied I have responded to quite a few offers but have only received an item one time.  This happens even when I have responded within seconds of an offer coming through.      I also dislike having to 'plead my case' for why I should get something.  (Not everyone asks this, but some do.)  Yes, money is VERY tight for me right now but I really don't feel like discussing that with strangers and I don't want to have to prove that I am more needy or worthy of that KitchenAid mixer.  Do I need it to live?  No, of course not--I could go the rest of my life without buying another thing other than food.  Do I or my family really need the cakes/cookies/pastries it would allow me to make more easily?  No, of course not.  Would I like to have it so that making those unnecessary but lovely cakes easier?  Sure!  But how can I, a single woman of 45, ever prove that I am more worthy of anyone who has kids, even if their income is twice mine?  I don't want to get into a poor me contest. Never No opinion    
1 68447828 11/30/2004 8:02 11/30/2004 8:07 68.40.50.134 freddeb1@comcast.net 1 Ann Arbor Freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I got a useful item 5 to 1 times/year No opinion rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely never never never once once About the same Yes    
1 68447855 11/30/2004 8:02 11/30/2004 8:09 65.195.151.10 Shawn 3 or more Ann Arbor Freecycle  Chelsea Freecycle  Pittsfield Freecycle  Ypsilanti Freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied multiple times/week  Dissatisfied I have yet to be 'chosen' for anything I have asked for.  I realize that everyone has a choice on who they chose and that is fine 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied It has been ok.  Sometimes I get it sometimes I don't it's luck. rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion About the same I sometimes check to see if the item might be on freecycle or post a want and wait a little while before purchasing Yes    
1 68452930 11/30/2004 8:23 11/30/2004 8:29 64.136.26.226 1 ann arbor freecycle 25-34 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely never never On occasion rarely rarely rarely once About the same Yes    
1 68453218 11/30/2004 8:25 11/30/2004 8:31 12.31.248.99 Misti 1 Ann Arbor 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied It's been fun to meet people and to get access to some 'well-loved' items to round out our home without investing further than necessary in commercial culture. 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Just what we wanted, within days!  Cool! On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely never never On occasion rarely On occasion rarely three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times twice three or more times three or more times Less If I can get it free, then there's no need to buy it, right?  ;) Yes none  
1 68453219 11/30/2004 8:25 11/30/2004 8:33 204.39.226.133 vzawistow@emich.edu 1 Ann Arbor 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Never No opinion I've not seen any offers I really want yet.  I had some trouble when offering items in that people would reply quickly, but then I could not arrange pickup, so I think those folks were not really serious.  Never No opinion rarely On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion On occasion three or more times once twice About the same I don't  believe I have been participating in freecycle long enough for it to make a difference in my shopping patterns. No none  
1 68454677 11/30/2004 8:34 11/30/2004 8:42 198.108.4.105 tferenczy77 2 Ann Arbor and Milan/Saline Group 25-34 Single 0 $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Never No opinion I don't really use the site to get things, I use the site to offer things 5 to 1 times/year No opinion never got a response for what i was looking for. Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely never never rarely rarely once once three or more times three or more times About the same i still need to purchase the things i need, i don't go to the site thinking i'll find what i need, i go there, to just see what is available. Yes ann arbor freecycle  
1 68455252 11/30/2004 8:38 11/30/2004 9:36 24.231.177.106 kiabrigadoom@yahoo.com 1 Ann Arbor, mi 35-44 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied Usually I get a yes or pending very quickly.  Most often, the offerer makes it easy to get the item from them.  1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied So far everything I have requested I have been able to get. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never On occasion On occasion rarely never Most of the time On occasion once three or more times once once three or more times once Less Things that I want, but don't need I don't go shopping for if I think they may be available on freecycle. Yes See my email. jctoad  Winmx@troyjaycees.org  
1 68455339 11/30/2004 8:39 11/30/2004 9:15 216.150.227.34 rindion@excite.com 1 Ann Arbor Freecycle 18-24 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied So far, I have been mostly observing, and rerouting offers.  I have responded to only one offer, and have posted only once.  However, I have never found cause to be dissatisfied. 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I got a custom made couch and love seat, for free.  And they were delivered, for free.  What's not to love? Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion never never On occasion rarely once once once About the same I don't buy much anyway.  I look at freecycle as a community extension of what I do with friends and family. Yes    
1 68455743 11/30/2004 8:42 11/30/2004 8:49 12.18.36.40 cverm2002 1 Ann Arbor 25-34 Single 0 $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I have responsed to two posts. I received items from one of them. Never No opinion rarely On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely never never never three or more times twice once About the same I don't receive many items from Freecycle Yes    
1 68456550 11/30/2004 8:47 11/30/2004 8:48 69.241.236.223 quack3996 2 Ann Arbor and Chelsea, Michigan 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months    
1 68458565 11/30/2004 9:00 11/30/2004 9:11 68.43.127.207 princess_wannanokie@yahoo.com 3 or more Annarbor Freecycle  Motorcity Freecycle  Western-Wayne County Free Cycle 18-24 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied It was a great experience and really helped my husband and I when we moved into our first home. 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied Very well, I was able to get things my family needed, but I was also able to help some of my friends who had fallen on hard times Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion rarely On occasion rarely never never once twice twice twice twice twice Less Yes    
1 68459273 11/30/2004 9:04 11/30/2004 9:21 152.163.100.13 bubbahgrumph@aol.com 1 Ann Arbor freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Unless I constantly moniter the site, the chances of me answering an offer are slim.  Even after immediately responding, I rarely get an item.  It makes sense, though, since I am one of many making an attempt. 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied Noone replied.  Oh, well...  I only tried it once though. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely never rarely never never never once three or more times once once three or more times twice twice three or more times Less Yes freecyle, amoungst friends/family/coworkers/aquaintances  
1 68459807 11/30/2004 9:07 11/30/2004 9:13 69.208.124.174 2 Ann Arbor, Livingston County 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I have been looking for household items for my daughter, everyone has been very helpful.  I have responded to 'wanted' offers and had the same experience.  I hate trying to sell unneeded items, but have liked the sharing in freecycle. Never No opinion Most of the time On occasion never rarely On occasion once About the same Yes    
1 68461454 11/30/2004 9:17 11/30/2004 9:24 68.40.72.3 bapriest@comcast.net 1 Ann Arbor Freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion it's a little weird going somewhere and picking stuff up from 'strangers'. Much prefer when people just put stuff on a porch or something with my name. I guess you just have to be very trusting...odd in this day & age.     Also...HATE it when people don't show up to pick up or when people 'forget' to put out the things they offer. Just a peeve. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied found what our non-profit needed--easyy & simple On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never never once once once once About the same I usually use freecycle to get rid of stuff...I don't need more stuff for my self. If I get stuff it's for our preschool. Just trying to save preschool the $$ Yes none  
1 68464905 11/30/2004 9:37 11/30/2004 10:13 141.211.209.73 anncath4@yahoo.com 3 or more annarbor freecycle  western wayne freecycle  belleville ypsilanti freecycle 45-64 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied sometimes the condition is not specified in the ads. i have responding to some ads, that i ended up throwing away the item was in such poor shape.  in general though, i find people very kind, giving and generous.  i can find a use for many things and have truly upgraded my house . 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied i dont ask for much because even a small request doesnt get answered.  ive only gotten one item this way. rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never never On occasion rarely three or more times three or more times twice three or more times twice three or more times three or more times twice three or more times Less i am able to buy much less for my daughter. ive gotten her many things thru recycle.  also for myself, i have gotten a sewing machine, furnature, wonderful kitchen items, and some clothes..including a winter coat.  i am very greatful. Yes instant messanger  email   
1 68465328 11/30/2004 9:39 11/30/2004 9:49 68.73.37.198 Marlyandboss@yahoo.com 3 or more Ann Arbor  Farmington  Novi  Oakland County 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied I've met great people.  I've picked up their 'junk' because it was of use to me.  I gave away a few things that would have otherwise ended up in the garbage.  1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied It's not often that I get a response to my want. I've been looking for a sectional couch for awhile, and no one ever answers my ad.  I have better luck just checking the list of offers to see if I see anything good. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time never never never once once twice twice once About the same Yes    
1 68465908 11/30/2004 9:43 11/30/2004 9:53 68.40.186.162 lfbennett 2 Ann Arbor, Chelsea 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Win some, and lose some. Sometimes 'winning' a freecycle item is all about timing. I've been both on the good luck and bad luck side of things.     The people making offers have are very generous to give away their items to people who can use them. It is more trouble to freecycle than it is to throw something away.    5 to 1 times/year No opinion I have never received an item I've asked for. I'm not disappointed though. I've received plenty of nice things from other people, even if it wasn't specifically asked for. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely never never three or more times three or more times twice three or more times once three or more times once twice About the same Receiving freecycled items (clothes, specifically) has enabled me to replace some of the things I already own (which I in turn freecycled). But new clothes weren't in my budget, so I would have just kept what I had.    I did receive a very nice box of children's toys from a freecycler whose child had outgrown them. These were good enough to give my 2 year old for Christmas (he doesn't care if they are new or not!), so that did keep me from having to shop for him. Yes    
1 68466187 11/30/2004 9:44 11/30/2004 9:54 65.222.58.15 aular@yahoo.com 1 Ann Arbor 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I think it fosters a sense of a greater community by placing two strangers into a commercial-like transaction where the point isn't to profit financially. It's helping out fellow people.   Additionally, it helps prevent land fills from accepting more 'trash'. 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied I like that I can get something I need or want without having to shell out money to cold corporations. rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely never Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion once once once once once once About the same I use freecycle as a way to declutter. For some items, I still shop -- clothes, for example. Yes Freecycle list  
1 68468615 11/30/2004 9:58 11/30/2004 10:09 68.40.201.89 pwiegman@comcast.net 1 Ann Arbor Freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Other (please specify) found it in a search of Yahoo groups 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied Everything we have received through Freecycle has been as expected.  It's great! Never No opinion I haven't yet had an occaion to place a wanted add.  I have responded to several- I appreciate people posting 'Wanted' posts for items that people may have lying around or may be getting ready to throw out that they don't know other people can use.  I HATE the wanted posts for items like computers, cars, etc.  I think it is silly- wouldn't everyone want a free car/computer/home/etc?  Those sort of 'wants' just clutter up my email and annoy me.  If I had a big ticket item like that to donate, I would post it to the whole group, allow several days to give people a chance to respond, and then do a random drawing or something.  I wouldn't ever respond directly to someone 'WANTING' something like this. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never never never rarely never three or more times twice once once twice once three or more times once About the same Generally, we don't get anything from freecycle that we would have otherwise purchased.  The big exception to this is the sleeper couch that we received on Freecycle.  In this case, we were going to buy a sleeper sofa for our spare room, but ended up getting one on Freecycle instead- SCORE!! Yes freecycle discussion board is the only one  
1 68470049 11/30/2004 10:06 11/30/2004 10:15 66.2.148.102 rtbrod@yahoo.com 3 or more western wayne  ann arbor  ypsilanti  farmington 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion seems those whom have all day access--have no other life-- get first choice....may be totally wrong but on offers made to receive product we only got one response back    on offers we listed to give away, i waited to see my potential receivers and then emailed them for more info to see who better fit the product offered 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied had no responses On occasion On occasion never rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time Most of the time once About the same few exchanges made Yes    
1 68472138 11/30/2004 10:18 11/30/2004 10:54 68.73.192.124 lyndercc@yahoo.com 1 Ann Arbor Freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied I find that all the people I've responded to were very honest about the conditions of the items, and very friendly. 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied I post monthly for frozen/freezer burnt meat and always get lots of responses.  Due to alergies I feed my dogs a homemade diet, and thanks to freecycle I basicly feed them for free (they are big dogs). Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never On occasion never On occasion On occasion three or more times once once once once About the same The only change is I don't have to buy much meat to feed my dogs. Yes I've discussed freecycling on a few BARF (Biological Appropriate Raw Feeding) lists.  
1 68472384 11/30/2004 10:20 11/30/2004 10:22 141.211.112.124 1 25-34 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion rarely About the same Yes    
1 68473899 11/30/2004 10:29 11/30/2004 10:35 68.42.72.154 jmort@comcast.net 1 Ann Arbor Freecycle  45-64 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion I'm more satsified with the results of my offerings than with what I've obtained because the people who have gotten stuff from me seemed genuinely pleased and, of course, it meant less stuff for me to store, etc. Actually, I only obtained one item--in part because so many offers come from relatively far away from Ann Arbor--and it was quite disappointing. I'm really more interested in getting rid of items than in getting them.  Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion On occasion twice once once About the same Yes    
1 68478297 11/30/2004 10:50 11/30/2004 10:55 68.40.254.14 1 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion On occasion twice twice once About the same Yes    
1 68482344 11/30/2004 11:15 11/30/2004 11:41 12.111.237.50 mcmurd@cuaa.edu 3 or more Ann Arbor  Taylor  Monroe 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion The stuff offered is not generally in my area of interest... usually, I respond only to offers of books, and the occasional computer component.  I've not been successful in actually getting anything from Freecycle, nor has the stuff I've offered been taken.  Overall I see Freecycle as more of a curiosity than something intensely useful, but I'm sure if I owned my own home or had children then I would find it to be much more helpful. 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion On occasion On occasion never never never never rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time About the same Freecyclers tend to not deal with the stuff for which I shop.  My biggest purchase is usually a spindle of blank CDs each week, and I've never seen Freecyclers give those away. Yes    
1 68483738 11/30/2004 11:22 11/30/2004 11:32 164.76.144.248 Christine5414@yahoo.com 3 or more Ann Arbor  Chelsea  Western Wayne County  Ypsilanti 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion sometimes i get it and more frequently i don't 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied most of the time someone has something to offer...or at least information On occasion On occasion rarely never rarely rarely rarely never rarely never once once once three or more times twice twice once three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times once three or more times once Less I don't shop as much but my joining freecycle coincided with moving into an apartment and going to school so i just have less money...but freecycle has saved me a few times from having to make a purchase Yes Washtnaw michigan community on yahoo  
1 68487485 11/30/2004 11:46 11/30/2004 12:32 136.2.1.101 wreckandcavediver 1 Ann Arbor 45-64 Single 0 $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion Never No opinion None complete yet, but I hope to be able to give away stuff I don't need.  It hurts me to throw things away. Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never On occasion never Most of the time rarely once About the same I only use freecycle to give away stuff Yes none  
1 68487736 11/30/2004 11:48 11/30/2004 11:53 141.214.17.5 1 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) Never No opinion Never No opinion Too new to have much experience yet. 5 to 1 times/year Very dissatisfied Haven't had any response to first one Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never never never On occasion On occasion About the same Not sure it will work, may have to drive too far. Yes None  
1 68493313 11/30/2004 12:26 11/30/2004 12:36 141.211.205.45 RastaMamaJules@yahoo.com 3 or more Ann Arbor  Ypsilanti  Saline 35-44 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) someone from a parenting email group mentioned it. 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I've been very happy with the few things I've received.   Never No opinion Haven't had a specific 'want' yet. rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time rarely never never once twice once once once twice About the same Mostly I use Freecycle to get rid of things.  The things I've received from freecycling are things I would have tried to buy used. Yes    
1 68497474 11/30/2004 12:53 11/30/2004 12:57 141.213.121.157 1 Ann Arbor 25-34 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied So many people want the same stuff, I often feel like the chances of me getting it are very slim. Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion never once once once once twice once About the same The items I acquire from Freecycle with the exception of one laser printer have not been items that substitute what I would buy in a store or online. Yes none  
1 68497597 11/30/2004 12:53 11/30/2004 13:01 69.212.58.249 awoodings@juno.com 1 ann arbor 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) booth at a mall event less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied we don't hear a response or the item is already taken Never No opinion rarely On occasion Most of the time On occasion never On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion once About the same The items on Freecycle aren't always needed at the moment so we still need to buy things. Yes    
1 68497689 11/30/2004 12:54 11/30/2004 14:05 68.248.32.211 vglidden@sbcglobal.net 1 AnnArborFreecycle 35-44 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very dissatisfied It seems that the same people always get to the items first. The offers seem to be given to the first responders. Never No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion Less Though I have never received anything on Freecycle, I keep trying rather than shopping. Yes    
1 68507028 11/30/2004 13:42 11/30/2004 13:48 152.163.100.13 wrmrjmlam3@wmconnect.com 3 or more Western Wayne County  Downriver  Ann Arbor  Farmington  MotorCity 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied People have a very bad habit of offering items to the very first people that respond.  That is not fair to the rest of us who may have dial-up, or not alot of time and are not sitting on the computer just waiting for e-mails. 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied There are some generous and helpful people out there. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely rarely rarely once three or more times three or more times twice once three or more times twice twice three or more times three or more times three or more times Less Because of freecycle, we haven't had to buy a new washer, dryer or dishwasher.  We have four kids and that saved us a bunch of money. Yes none  
1 68509418 11/30/2004 13:54 11/30/2004 14:07 205.188.116.196 mejean216@aol.com 3 or more Ann Arbor  Jackson  Van Buren 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I just don't need to many things, but I do like to offer and give away. I also like going to second hand stores to just look around, never know what you might find! 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied everyone is so helpful! On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely never never three or more times About the same I don't ask for or take from freecycle, yet. It is still kinda new and I haven't seenanything I really wanted. Yes none, I don't chat online.Have told my friends about Freecycling tho.  
1 68509961 11/30/2004 13:56 11/30/2004 14:02 68.40.177.224 jdougherty@didaktikos.com 1 Freecycle of Ann Arbor 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I typically respond to offers of equipment that I would use in putting donation packages together. Thus, I don't have any real personal interest in any of the offers. Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never rarely never rarely rarely three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same The freecycle group has not provided any substitutes for purchases, not do I expect it will. It is a very good way of passing stuff on, however. Yes    
1 68510475 11/30/2004 13:58 11/30/2004 14:03 141.213.153.149 kzaruba@umich.edu 1 AnnArborFreecycle@yahoo.com 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Never No opinion Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion twice About the same I don't use freecycle to acquire things, so it hasn't changed how I buy the things I need. Yes I just use the emails.  I have talked about it in livejournal.com  
1 68510558 11/30/2004 13:59 11/30/2004 14:04 68.248.60.169 keprochnow@hotmail.com 1 Ann Arbor, Michigan 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) NPR story 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied In the one instance that I responded to an offer, I realized that I didn't want to drive a large distance for this item (I don't recall what it was). Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely never never On occasion On occasion once About the same Yes    
1 68511163 11/30/2004 14:02 11/30/2004 14:06 63.238.239.226 cangoss@yahoo.com 1 AnnArbor 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months    
1 68511396 11/30/2004 14:03 11/30/2004 14:09 209.240.90.11 ProgRocker 2 Twin Cities, MN  Anoka County, MN 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more Other (please specify) Discussion of it at http://www.filebreech.com less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Dissatisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied Oftentimes I get no response from the offeree, and the offer ends up going to another person later. Never No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion About the same Since I have not engaged in any transaction, my needs and buying decisions have therefore not shifted. No http://www.filebreech.com  
1 68511713 11/30/2004 14:05 11/30/2004 14:08 207.75.150.54 3 or more Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Chelsea 18-24 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Never No opinion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion twice About the same No    
1 68513143 11/30/2004 14:13 11/30/2004 14:24 68.85.191.11 lemarrs1946@yahoo.com 2 Ann Arbor Freecycle  Ypsilanti Freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion multiple times/week  Very dissatisfied  no response and dayslater see it posted as taken Never No opinion On occasion On occasion never never rarely never Most of the time Most of the time On occasion Most of the time once About the same Yes Word of mouth to my freinds  Emails  
1 68516317 11/30/2004 14:21 11/30/2004 14:33 64.214.236.21 angie_rsmith 1 Ann Arbor 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion Never No opinion I haven't seen an offers that I need yet. I've only replied to some wanted posts. So far, so good. Never No opinion I don't really want anything at the moment. I'm just trying to see what is offered and what is wanted. When someone wants something I have, I offer it to them if I can. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely once twice About the same I'm not really a big shopper. I have kids and I moved into a new house which needs work. So, when someone posts a want for baby stuff or needs windows or doors for projects, I let them know what I have. Yes None really. This is my first exposure to this type of thing.  
1 68522197 11/30/2004 14:39 11/30/2004 14:40 68.72.228.131 3 or more 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied    
1 68524472 11/30/2004 14:51 11/30/2004 15:17 141.211.163.77 fazzari@umich.edu 1 AnnArborFreecycle 35-44 Single 0 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Fell what way?  If you're asking why I feel very satisfied about responding to an offer, it's because what was offered was what I actually got, was something I needed, and something that would have been thrown away otherwise. Never Very dissatisfied I actually don't read the Freecycle messages nearly as often as I used to because I became sick of all the greedy wanted requests being posted.  I wish Ann ArborFreecycle required people to post offers in order to post wanted requests, the way some other freecycle lists do. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion twice three or more times twice once once once once About the same I still buy the same stuff I used to.  What's changed is that I now have more room in my house, because I'm able to get rid of more things I don't need anymore, but didn't want to throw away.  It's possible I might take advantage of more freecycle offers if I was able to read the list more often, but that won't happen until the ratio of offer to wanted posts improves. Yes E-mail  Face-to-face conversations  Livejournal  
1 68525256 11/30/2004 14:54 11/30/2004 15:11 65.88.143.3 anikarenina 1 Ann Arbor 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Have only had one; once we got in touch, it was easy & I got great stuff that I needed. 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Have not yet requested.  Have a request in mind, but biding my time. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never never rarely rarely never never once once About the same Cannot get everything I want through freecycle--I only order stuff that I cannot obtain locally.  In fact, I'd rather pay a higher price to purchase locally in support of business anyway, but not all objects of desire are always available in a timely fashion through either a local business or freecycle. Yes    
1 68525727 11/30/2004 14:57 11/30/2004 14:58 12.18.36.40 bouttela 1 Ann Arbor FreeCycle 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months    
1 68528047 11/30/2004 15:11 11/30/2004 15:16 24.236.136.151 rwsalowitz 2 Ann Arbor  Livingston County 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year No opinion 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely never rarely rarely On occasion never once once once three or more times once About the same Yes    
1 68529906 11/30/2004 15:23 11/30/2004 15:45 141.213.145.211 jcrewoh4 2 ann arbor  livingston  birmingham  25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied There are a lot of people who reply to offers right away.  Many times I don't make the list of possible people. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Individual wants and offers usually go well for me. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely never On occasion rarely once once once once once once More I check on freecycle first before I go out and buy something. Yes e-mail   
1 68531188 11/30/2004 15:30 11/30/2004 15:35 69.14.108.237 lhagmann@wideopenwest.com 2 ann arbor  wayne county 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year No opinion I have only responded 2 or 3 times and the items were already gone each time Never No opinion none so far On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely never On occasion rarely twice once once About the same I haven't acquired anything through freecycling Yes    
1 68533133 11/30/2004 15:42 11/30/2004 15:47 24.231.199.173 eikenberrymom@charter.net 1 Ann Arbor Freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied rarely rarely On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely On occasion never never never three or more times three or more times three or more times once three or more times three or more times twice twice Less I have not needed to purchase some really big items such as furniture because I was able to get it through freecycle. Yes    
1 68534334 11/30/2004 15:50 11/30/2004 15:55 207.75.155.206 bcduey@umich.edu 2 Ann Arbor Freecycle, Motor City Freecycle 18-24 Single 0 $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year No opinion 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied Nice, but time consuming and sometimes inconvenient 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied At least I got something On occasion rarely On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely Most of the time rarely Most of the time On occasion once once once once once twice three or more times twice three or more times Less Don't have enough time to shop Yes email, yahoo group, co-op house meetings  
1 68545447 11/30/2004 16:43 11/30/2004 16:48 24.247.201.105 1 Ann Arbor Freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Did not get any of the items I asked for. 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Am about to ask for something for the first time. On occasion On occasion On occasion never rarely never On occasion never Most of the time Most of the time About the same Yes Washtenaw Michigan Community e-mails  
1 68547118 11/30/2004 16:55 11/30/2004 16:57 68.73.197.33 jenhardacker@yahoo.com 1 Ann Arbor Freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion 5 to 1 times/year No opinion was a late responder. Never No opinion    
1 68548350 11/30/2004 17:05 11/30/2004 17:25 141.211.120.105 Taslow@yahoo.com 2 Livingston County Freecycle  Ann Arbor Freecycle 18-24 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied So far, I have always managed to get the items I truly need. I am repeatedly surprised at how smoothly the transactions take place and how nice and pleasant members of my community are. This runs counterintuitive to what we observe on the nightly news. 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied I always seem to get responses from at least one of the two groups I am part of. People might not have the specific item I'm looking for, but somebody always seems to know another person who does or might. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never never once About the same This is pretty obvious: Get it free or buy it? So long as the items are of comparable quality, why wouldn't you take if off of somebody's hands?? Yes    
1 68549067 11/30/2004 17:12 11/30/2004 17:21 24.11.223.64 hotmama2u2003@yahoo.com 3 or more lenawee, jackson, monroe, ann arbor, mid-michigan freecycles 25-34 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied multiple times/week  Dissatisfied I think that individuals jump at the fact to get rid of their clutter. I feel that there are freecyclers who are constant 24-7 on the computer. I work during the day, so there are several times in which I miss out of certain offers that would be vaulable to myself. Several times it seems that you receive an offer message and then right behind that you see the same message that states the item is taken.    I think that freecycle is a great resource to meet and greet new people. And to help declutter your house with items that have not been touched in ages. I would rather see someone use the items that still have lots of life left than to see it go to a landfill. How does that saying go... Someone's trash, is another one's treasure. That is definitely accurate. 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never rarely On occasion Most of the time rarely never never twice once twice twice About the same Yes All of those.  
1 68552363 11/30/2004 17:33 11/30/2004 17:36 141.213.243.122 marenjch 1 Ann Arbor, MI 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied Everyone has been very polite and flexible with pick-up. Never No opinion rarely On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely never never once About the same Yes    
1 68560493 11/30/2004 18:57 11/30/2004 19:03 24.247.82.209 johnson_cj 1 Ann Arbor, MI 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied This past week, I picked up about 1/3 of the materials I needed to build a garage/shed for our new home.  We had been procrastinating on the project sue to cost.  Now it will cost me 1/3 less!  Also, got to meet a really nice couple in Ann Arbor.  5 to 1 times/year No opinion Just posted a want on behalf of the Ann Arbor Art Center.  By Freecycle standards it is a huge ask.  We'll wait and see what comes of it.  I have not yet tried an ask for myself.  rarely rarely On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion twice About the same Just started on freecycle so very little impact on my shopping. Yes Freecycle, and Craigs List  
1 68561040 11/30/2004 19:04 11/30/2004 19:09 69.209.166.31 antigone314@yahoo.com 1 Ann Arbor 35-44 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied They're usually gone by the time I read the eMail digests. 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied What I need is usually not available. On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely never Most of the time rarely once once once once once About the same Because this is the busiest selling season on eBay, I'm trying to sell stuff first. Then, what's left over will be made available to Freecycle in January/February. You see, I've been unemployed since July 2003 and need all the income I can get, too, or else I'll lose the house. Yes eMail members directly once contact is made.  
1 68562226 11/30/2004 19:17 11/30/2004 19:27 68.42.66.148 ikao 1 Ann Arbor Freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion multiple times/week  No opinion It's difficult to have an offer go through on Ann Arbor Freecycle because it's really based on timing.  So many times I reply as soon as I get an e-mail for something I'm interested in, but either people don't respond or someone else has already gotten it.  But that's part of the deal.  And, to be honest, you can't really argue because it's all free. 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied I've placed one offer so far that was kind of a broad one - I asked for wood furniture in good condition.  I think that my request was perhaps a bit too vague for a list like this, but I did get one response that turned into a very good interaction for me. rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion never never On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely once once About the same Items offered on Freecycle are random - both in terms of what they are and what style or kind they are.  Most of the time I don't seem to respond it time, so I haven't really been able to get quite a few things I would have been interested in.  Plus, I am really picky about how things look and work, so the one other item I didn't take was because of personal style.  More often than not I shop for things that I need, usually at that time, and Freecycle is not meant to work so on demand like that for each individual. Yes I mostly mention it to friends and family since I'm happy with the one item I got successfully.  
1 68565182 11/30/2004 19:51 11/30/2004 19:59 68.40.182.62 dhlocker@comcast.net 3 or more AnnArborFreecycle  ChelseaFreecycle  MichiganCenterFreecycle  SEMichiganFreecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) radio piece (NPR ATC?) 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied Offerers are usually sincere and up-front about what they are offering.  Honest descriptions. 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied Again, those who respond with available items are honest and sincere. never On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion once once once twice About the same When I want something new, I usually purchase it new; where a pre-owned article will work, that works for me. Yes none.  I get emails through the yahoo groups.  
1 68567084 11/30/2004 20:14 11/30/2004 20:14 68.255.239.38 icpjchuck 1 ann arbor 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months    
1 68574824 11/30/2004 21:34 11/30/2004 21:43 70.104.122.198 leelariggs@yahoo.com 2 ypsilanti  ann arbor 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied it really doesn't matter to me if i get something from freecycle or not.  i joined to pass on my stuff and to help out the environment. Never No opinion never posted a want On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely once twice About the same it hasn't changed.  i don't really need stuff from freecycle.  mostly i like to give stuff away. Yes i don't really use chatrooms, but i have told all of my friends and family about this freecycle.  i love it, and i think it's a great way to help people who need the items and to get rid of stuff that you no longer have use for.  
1 68579997 11/30/2004 22:51 11/30/2004 23:11 216.86.70.151 sbejster@yahoo.com 3 or more All SouthEastern Michigan groups. 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion I'm new to the group (about a week and a half) and the one time I responded to an offer, the person didn't write back.  I tried on another one, but it turned out I didn't have the item after all (it was a specific kind of sewing pattern).  I responded another time regarding a sewing pattern just to tell the person that although I didn't have it, the fabric store was selling them for $1 in just a couple days.  Never No opinion I haven't felt the need to post any wants yet.  I am considering posting for a couple small things, though (i.e. sheet music, etc.) On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never never never never once About the same I still sell what I was planning on selling at either garage sales, eBay or the Yahoo garage sale style eBoards (like Freecycle).  Instead of giving the leftover to charities first, I will offer on Freecycle first.  I haven't posted a 'want' yet, but Freecycling would be like going to a garage sale for me.  I often buy used, so it's not a matter of a store losing my money as much as it is a private person losing my money. Yes I don't attend any chat rooms or discussion boards.  I only eBay, garage sale, 'internet' garage sale and Freecycle.  
1 68587526 12/1/2004 1:47 12/1/2004 2:14 172.160.215.50 3 or more 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied responding to offers: items are as described, communication is usually good, people are friendly and very happy to see someone who wants and will use items they no longer need    placing offers: I am continually amazed at the needs, creativity, and wants people write about when responding to offers I post.  Again, people are friendly, and I am overjoyed that someone can use what I no longer need or want.  I have not experienced deadbeats or no-shows. Never No opinion I am still hesitant to post a want/need; however, the reasons and explanation(s) required to understand the hesitancy exceed the limits of this study, LOL. On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion Most of the time Most of the time three or more times three or more times three or more times twice twice twice twice three or more times About the same Most of my frequently purchased household and/or needed items have not (so far) appeared on freecycle.  Those offers to which I have responded (and been selected) have been for tech items I know other people need (i.e., computer system parts), social items (i.e., wedding decorations), and miscellaneous items I just can't see any sense in going to waste (i.e., one person offered a new unopened box of dishwasher detergent and lived within a mile of me).  Therefore, I continue to shop in my usual manner; the difference is that now I consider freecycle as one more resource to check, and there have been some pleasant surprises (i.e., the brand new DSL modem I will need when I finally change my Internet provider). Yes I tend now to work freecycle into grad/undergrad classsroom and professional presentations, publications, short pieces, casual conversation, and any place else it seems appropriate by context.  
1 68594703 12/1/2004 4:26 12/1/2004 4:30 64.112.197.140 2 ANN ARBOR   LENAWEE 18-24 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Never No opinion Never No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely Most of the time Most of the time About the same Yes    
1 68612148 12/1/2004 8:21 12/1/2004 8:25 141.211.130.161 1   Ann Arbor Freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I needed a guinnea pig cage and got one. In the end, it wasn't what I needed but that was due to our particular circumstances. New cages cost quite a bit so it was a nice money saving measure. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion About the same Yes    
1 68676686 12/1/2004 15:20 12/1/2004 15:30 141.211.17.77 1 AnnArbor Freecycle 45-64 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied Never No opinion Never No opinion On occasion On occasion never never On occasion never rarely never rarely On occasion three or more times once About the same Yes Didn't know where to put this, re: questions 19 and 20, but we also have the option of the Ann Arbor Recycle center. They resell items dropped off to help fund the recycling effort hee. I've gotten rid of a few things via Freecycle that I might otherwise has taken to the Recycle Center.  
1 68677466 12/1/2004 15:25 12/1/2004 15:32 141.211.137.126 1 ann arbor, mi 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never Dissatisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very dissatisfied In all cases I never received a response to my inquiry about the item being offered. Never No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time About the same haven't gotten that involved with freecycle yet. Yes    
1 68687830 12/1/2004 16:26 12/1/2004 16:40 68.41.142.175 1 AnnArborFreecycle.org 45-64 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied The offer I responded to was for a cell phone. (I need it for my new business and could not afford it otherwise). I received a phone with all the cords, etc. from a very nice freecycler. They answered my posting quickly and gave me excellent directions to their home along with exactly where to find the item. Great experience! Never No opinion I have not yet placed a 'wanted' listing. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely once once Less I have been a member for only a short time but I have been monitoring what people want/need and have started putting things I don't need aside to offer all at once. I am trying to 'lighten' my house of 'things' and this seems a good way to do it, especially with things that formally might have ended up in the trash (ie. small amount of new vinyl flooring left over). Yes None online but I tell all my friends!  
1 68748993 12/1/2004 22:06 12/1/2004 22:16 205.188.116.196 1 Ann Arbor 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied So far, I've only received an indestructable formica table for messy tasks - it's ugly, but serves it's function well. Other than that, I haven't seen anything posted that I could use. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I've only requested items for a halloween costume. The things I got worked well. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely never never once once once About the same There really hasn't been much I would 'shop' for offered... it's really a bit of a lottery. Yes none  
1 68752645 12/1/2004 22:55 12/1/2004 23:01 68.102.87.11 johannavmk@hotmail.com 3 or more Freecycle wichita  freecycle wichita chat  Lots of different MaryKay sites.  wichita classifieds  kansas classifieds  a site for holiday helping  and probably some more that I forgot! 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied When you have lots of people offering/answering offers, you kind of expect not to get a lot.  What can frustrate me is some one who posts multiple wants and no offers.  Or someone who constantly takes but doesn't give.  I understand there are those who really can't give, but others who can should be ashamed. 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely Most of the time rarely never rarely once once once About the same Yes    
1 68768062 12/2/2004 4:30 12/2/2004 4:40 67.36.23.109 sweethart2912@yahoo.com 3 or more Ann Arbor, Wyandotte, Taylor, Wyandotte, Lincoln Park 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied most offers are good items 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Have only ask 3 times in 6 months only got one answer On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely On occasion never three or more times three or more times three or more times twice About the same only buy occasionally on line Yes word of mouth only do not use chat rooms and only occasionally use bulliten boards  
1 68771187 12/2/2004 5:45 12/2/2004 5:49 67.175.49.94 fireshelly@concast.net 1 Chicago 18-24 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied The people on freecycle are great! 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied Good response! Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely never never never never three or more times once once once once twice once About the same Yes    
1 68772234 12/2/2004 6:11 12/2/2004 6:16 66.146.211.30 chicagodom@yahoo.com 1 Chicago 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 13 months or more 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied A number of the postings which appeared to be great deals were either false or misleading. I also dislike when people leave postings up and never reply with a status. 5 to 1 times/year No opinion No response to my postings, but that is expected to happen sometimes. never rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never Most of the time Most of the time once About the same Freecycle is an infrequent stop for me. I found it to be full of many general household items I have no use for. Also, the 'Chicago' Freecycle has a lot of people from the surrounding area -- I live in downtown Chicago, never go to the burbs, so 50 - 60% of the postings might as well be in Kansas for me. Yes Email.  
1 68772350 12/2/2004 6:13 12/2/2004 6:22 68.73.80.144 dpayne0200@sbcglobal.net 1 chicago gree cycle 45-64 Single 0 $25,000 or less I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied I offered two Items since I joined they were relatively smooth transactions.  I asked for a digital camera in order to sell things on ebay until I am able to return to work, I got one response from a wonderful man.  It kind of restored my faith in mankind.  You meet so many nuts these days. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Please see 15 Most of the time Most of the time never never rarely never On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion once once once once About the same Yes    
1 68772446 12/2/2004 6:15 12/2/2004 6:24 67.37.227.239 mumspuppyshmoopsie@yahoo.com 3 or more 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion Some people make it a race to get your request to them first, when it's impossible to make that fair, considering the different email programs and the possibility of being first, but your email not getting there first. It happened to me this week. Someone didn't pick up a table, and the man emailed me and said that the first person to reply gets it. I emailed him two seconds after I got his email, and was number 2. The time on my email was actually 5 minutes before the time on his email, so I know it was too close to not have been the real first person. It shouldn't be a race. The policy should be to give it time and then decide. 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Only asked once and got no replies. On occasion On occasion rarely rarely never never rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time once twice once once Less A lot of my shopping had to do with the acquisition of things. Since freecycling, I've been able to channel that into offers and wanteds, and found that giving things away actually is better. Yes Freecycle discussion board, daily digests in email  
1 68772895 12/2/2004 6:24 12/2/2004 6:29 24.13.28.99 choctod72 1 freecycle chicgo 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year No opinion 5 to 1 times/year No opinion The first item, when I asked for measurements was the wrong size and the second item I offered on hasn't e-mailed me back. ( It's only been 24 hrs so I am not worried...i might not have gotten it. 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied No contact yet. I guess no one has one. rarely rarely On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never About the same I havn't had much luck with Freecycle yet, though I am willing to keep trying. Yes I don't  
1 68773235 12/2/2004 6:30 12/2/2004 6:40 67.175.214.74 gsleaderfran@yahoo.com 2 chicagom dupage 45-64 Single 3 or more $100,000 or more Other (please specify) girl scout chat group less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied sometimes i cannnot get to pick up the items as quickly as they want.  I work full time an volunteer for two nonprofit organizations on a weekly basis.  5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied no one responded.  maybe it was my wording I do not know. rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely never never rarely rarely three or more times twice three or more times twice three or more times three or more times About the same I still do th ethings I was dion gbefore some times there is not a lot of things i am interested in such as child items, baby items, clothing.  I have gotten soil anmd some books. Yes girl scout council chat line  
1 68773263 12/2/2004 6:31 12/2/2004 6:42 24.14.177.107 u.alonzo@comcast,net 2 chicagofreecycle  hammondfreecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied There have been times where I've received awesome items, Jacuzzi, swingset, dryer. And times where the freecycler did not follow through. Never Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion once three or more times once once twice once once once once once About the same Yes    
1 68776216 12/2/2004 7:13 12/2/2004 7:17 24.148.20.74 bret@god-dess.com 1 Chicago Freecycle 35-44 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) mentioned on a simple living group 13 months or more    
1 68776417 12/2/2004 7:15 12/2/2004 7:22 24.13.96.215 aovdb@hotmail.com 1 chicagofreecycle 45-64 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) wgn news 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied not enough experinece to make a good impression Never No opinion no experience to draw from Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely rarely On occasion once About the same not enough experience Yes    
1 68777307 12/2/2004 7:25 12/2/2004 7:34 64.53.136.82 yr_garbage_or_mines@yahoo.com 3 or more Chicagofreecycle  Hammondindfreecycle  jolietfreecycle  southbendmishawakfreecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 13 months or more Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied I am very satisfied because if it wasn't for these group, we probably would of never gotten the things we have received, like pianos, tv, tools, games, kitchen ware etc, during some hard time. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I am satisfied, because I know or feel that we have helped and contributed to our community On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never On occasion never never never once once once twice once once three or more times twice once three or more times once three or more times three or more times once once three or more times once once About the same Yes    
1 68777315 12/2/2004 7:25 12/2/2004 7:30 24.136.7.14 motherofeightkids1 1 Chicago 45-64 Single 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied multiple times/week  No opinion You never hear back. 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied yOU GET ALOT OF NO SHOWS Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time never never On occasion On occasion never never once once About the same I STILL SHOP Yes    
1 68777592 12/2/2004 7:28 12/2/2004 7:32 144.160.5.25 buttonstheclown1@yahoo.com 2 Chicago and Oak Park Illinois 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never Satisfied Never No opinion Haen't responded Never No opinion Never responded    
1 68777734 12/2/2004 7:30 12/2/2004 7:35 69.208.178.75 3 or more Schaumburg area freecycle  Hoffman Estates Area Freecycle  Chicago area Freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied Sometimes I get responded to nd other times I never hear from the person 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely never rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion three or more times once About the same Has not changed Yes    
1 68778349 12/2/2004 7:36 12/2/2004 7:46 69.210.186.247 strongjeff@sbcglobal.net 1 Chicago 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more Other (please specify) Local TV news feature less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied I've only recieved one item (which I donated most of to a local NFP).  Though I 'lost out' on many other offers, I am satisfied with the process. Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion once About the same Since I'm relatively new to this, my acutal behavior hasn't changed much.  However, I imagine I would check for some things on freecycle before searching on ebay. Yes none  
1 68779234 12/2/2004 7:44 12/2/2004 7:54 69.208.163.46 lyledeck@deckowitz.com 3 or more chicago, schaumburg, lake county 35-44 Single 0 $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied In general, the people posting on Freecycle are courteous and generous. Never No opinion There are people more in need than I, I will not post a wanted. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time rarely rarely rarely once About the same I do not use Freecycle to shop. Yes I do not have online discussions.  
1 68780764 12/2/2004 7:58 12/2/2004 8:07 24.219.227.32 spazykitten@ryo-ohki.net 3 or more Schaumburg, Chicago, ILMOD squad, Lake County, Vernon Hills, Decatur, Crawford County, Modsquad, and freecyclenext 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I have met some very nice people and except for one person there was never a problem 5 to 1 times/year No opinion I don't really want anything rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time rarely On occasion rarely three or more times once once twice three or more times twice three or more times twice Less I have been getting rid of stuff Yes IL MOD squad, Geek and Proud  
1 68781253 12/2/2004 8:02 12/2/2004 8:20 4.131.6.97 fer3ngi 3 or more chicagofreecycle  oak park freecycle  southside chicago freecycle 35-44 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied rarely On occasion never never On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion once once once three or more times twice once twice twice Less If I need something now, I try and get it from freecycle first. If I am able to get it, then I won't buy. I'm wearing clothes every day now that I got from freecycle. I don't intend to buy any for a long time--if ever. Yes I don't discuss it. I just contact people when they post something on freecycle that I'm interested in.  I also check the free section on craigslist for items that are being given away. In fact, that's how I found out about freecycle  
1 68783250 12/2/2004 8:17 12/2/2004 8:39 68.21.7.75 chicagofreecycle 3 or more bolingbrookfreecycle,AuroraFreecycle,BourbonnaisFreeshare,brookfieldfreecycle,chicagofreecycle,dupage_freecycle,Joliet_Area_Freecycle,Naperville_Area_freecycle,plainfield_freecycle,southwestfreecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) multiple times/week Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Very Satisfied anything I need to get rid of had been able to get rid of and fast.. Don't have to throw it in the trash and also seems to help alot of people that are less off. seems the best of the world. saveing the landfills, helping others and yourself.  multiple times/week  Very Satisfied i post enough in freecycles that I never had to throw anything away that would take up room in landfill. rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion never never On occasion never rarely never three or more times three or more times three or more times once three or more times three or more times About the same I look for things on line if I feel I can get cheaper and NOT pay shipping. I will not pay shipping for most things. Yes DuPageCo_infoexchange,AwesomeFreeStuff-and-More  
1 68783255 12/2/2004 8:17 12/2/2004 8:32 152.163.100.13 cbruner11@yahoo.com 3 or more Marquette  KRAP  GreenBay_  foxvalleywi  fonddulac  kenoshacounty  Racine-  Milwaukee-  LakeCo  schaumburg_area_  VH  McHeneryCounty 25-34 Single 0 $25,000 or less Other (please specify) from the message board on AOL about dumpster diving less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion Never No opinion I have been a member of freecycle less than a week and there are only two groups that are even close to me and they are very inactive. I have placed an offer with so far no one responding. I added several other freecycle groups as I once in awhile travel to chicago and these groups deem more active that I feel I couls place or respond to an ad if I was traveing to those areas. Seems like a good service to me though Never Dissatisfied After reading through the messages my over all opinion is that these wanted messages dont get much response. In signing up for these groups my goal is to get stuff out of my house. If I see something I need or want great - I decided I would never place an ad for a wanted item On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion About the same I dont have much money so I dont shop a lot in the first place and my nearest freecycle groups are really slow Yes mmmm...not much of a discusser - I READ message boards on AOL  
1 68783584 12/2/2004 8:20 12/2/2004 8:24 64.135.216.172 2 Schaumburg, KaneKendall 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Never 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied Never Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I asked for a potty chair for my son, and I was overwhelmed with offers of potty chairs - it was great ! Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely three or more times once Less I am really excited about getting rid of things now and I don't want to acquire any more stuff. Yes    
1 68783706 12/2/2004 8:20 12/2/2004 8:29 68.20.226.131 seansdad1999@yahoo.com 3 or more DeKalb, DuPage, Hoffman Estates, Lake County, Naperville, Schaumburg. 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Sometimes I am not the person who is first to respond to an offer, or not the person that the one making the offer chooses.  That's ok though because that's what keeps the group honest.  The items I have received so far have been exactly as described and have helped to fill a purpose. 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion On occasion On occasion rarely never rarely rarely On occasion rarely rarely rarely once once three or more times once once once three or more times once About the same Some items I would still prefer to have as new, so for those I shop around.  Other items that it doesn't matter for, I will watch freecycle. Yes    
1 68783855 12/2/2004 8:20 12/2/2004 8:28 134.67.6.44 fsih.girl1@gmail.com 1 Chicago (chgofreecycle) 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I'm not sure how it is in other cities, but here if you don't jump on something within seconds (literally) the good stuff is gone. Having been in the right place at the right time, I've gotten some great clothes and a food dehydrator:) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I requested a flute (mine was stolen, I'm a student) and someone actually offered one to me. I was floored - satisfied, but floored. On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion once twice twice once twice About the same I don't use freecycle as my primary mode of receiving things. There are a lot of people who need things more than I do, but if I see something I could use, I'll respond. Yes none  
1 68784166 12/2/2004 8:23 12/2/2004 8:31 66.239.124.66 sfvcna@yahoo.com 1 chicago 45-64 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied  I am sure that are many others hoping to be the lucky responder. I am grateful when my opportunity occurs. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Greatful when it works. On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely On occasion never On occasion On occasion twice twice twice once twice three or more times twice Less Knowing there is a possibility of meeting a non urgent interest, I am willing to wait. Yes    
1 68784497 12/2/2004 8:25 12/2/2004 8:32 12.26.206.67 anama9@sbcglobal.net 3 or more Joliet Freecycle, Naperville Freecycle, Chicago Freecycle, Schaumburg Freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  No opinion I have many times had people not respond or they offer it to the first person and I am not on all day to check my e-mail so I miss out on their offer. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Most of the time I get helpful responses. On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion Most of the time rarely once once once once once Less I wait to see if someone is giving away what I want or need before buying it. Yes None  
1 68784710 12/2/2004 8:27 12/2/2004 8:34 68.78.45.212 mommyt2@ync.net 2 Hoffman Estates (IL)  Schaumburg Area (IL) 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied Never No opinion I have not responded to offeres only posted offers or responded to those looking for something. Never No opinion Have not posted a wanted offer Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion twice About the same I always tried to find new uses for stuff I had or utilized garage sales to buy things. Yes none  
1 68785454 12/2/2004 8:32 12/2/2004 8:44 63.73.213.5 zacchaeus10 3 or more chicago  naperville  oak park  schaumburg 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Dissatisfied multiple times/week  No opinion When responding to many ads, I have been told that I was the 1st to respond and we set up times and dates for pick up, however once its time to pick up the items, I always receive another email stating that they promised the items to someone else before me and that the item is not longer available.  I see that many people state that they can give it to who ever they want, and many times after speaking with them over the phone, I receive emails stating its not available any longer. 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion On occasion Most of the time three or more times three or more times three or more times twice Less Yes    
1 68786208 12/2/2004 8:37 12/2/2004 8:41 68.250.248.130 adballing@yahoo.com 3 or more Chicago, Aurora, DuPage area, Joliet 25-34 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion I haven't gotten one yet Never No opinion haven't done this yet Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never never never never never About the same Yes    
1 68786398 12/2/2004 8:38 12/2/2004 8:43 64.107.165.131 Dietcokegrrl@yahoo.com 1 Schaumburg 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Other (please specify) It was mentioned on another bulletin board. 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied Never No opinion Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely never never twice three or more times Less This past year in general I have made it a point to live more simply, i.e. with less 'stuff'.  Yes Just the freecycle group.  
1 68786469 12/2/2004 8:39 12/2/2004 8:57 68.78.149.221 copterman64@yahoo.com 2 Chicagofreecycle , DuPagefreecycle 35-44 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion Depending on how you recieve the messages (whether in digest form or daily email ), and your computer speed,most items are taken by the time your able to respond.Which makes it hard for those truely in need (I.E Working peolple and those on dial-up)to recieve items they've applied for.  12 to 6 times/year  No opinion I have never had anyone respond to a wanted request. On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never never once once twice twice once About the same I dont usually shop on-line. Yes Online IM's , Offline convo's.  
1 68786565 12/2/2004 8:40 12/2/2004 9:01 65.247.90.59 1 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) newspaper article less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  No opinion Most of the time you do not know if you are going to get the item listed.  It takes a while to decide if you need an item and when you can pick up an item.  I feel that the person giving the item should not  be inconveinced or have to spend their time and money deliver an item. Never No opinion Have never posted a 'wanted' and do not expect that I ever will. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion rarely never twice once three or more times once once About the same I consider 'freecycle' as a gift, so I do not expect to fill what I need by getting it from 'freecycle'.  Yes Do not trust chatrooms or online boards.  I will discuss items with people at work, church or on the train.  
1 68786650 12/2/2004 8:40 12/2/2004 8:47 67.39.183.229 nimrodiel@yahoo.com 1 Chicago Freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 13 months or more Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied I have only accepted 2 offers in my time subscribing to freecycle. Never No opinion I have never needed to post a wanted post. Most of the time On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion never rarely rarely never never once once once About the same don't buy much stuff online Yes    
1 68786992 12/2/2004 8:42 12/2/2004 8:59 64.12.116.13 GreenChairQueen@yahoo.com 1 freecycleschaumburg 45-64 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 13 months or more Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied Generally, I only respond to offers that fit a certain criteria...something that I KNOW that I will use, or one of the programs that I support will use. (I support a couple of nonprofit programs that are looking for items to use with their students / clients, such as craft supplies.) So, if something is posted, I will respond and ask either on my behalf, or that of the specific program. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I've only placed 2 wanted ads...one time for small, 6-pack sized coolers (they're the best for mailing goodie boxes to soldiers stationed overseas)...and the second was for a specific item needed by a handicapped student. Both times I did receive the item, but I also received some unsolicited emails in response to the request. Nothing that the moderators could do anything about, but, well...I basically received a couple of 'weirdo' responses BOTH times I posted a wanted ad.... On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely never three or more times once three or more times three or more times twice once three or more times once three or more times three or more times About the same For me, I think that it's specificity. When I shop, I shop for a particular item or to satisfy a particular need. I'm NOT a 'good' American woman...LoL...I don't truly like to shop. So, I don't think that FreeCycle has changed my shopping habits..but it has made me feel as though I'm more connected to the community, and I know more about what other people are doing and what their needs are.... Yes Grins...for me, the list is too long...I'm known amongst my family and friends as an 'eccentric environmentalist'...and I'm not even 50 yet! Currently, I am studying alternative energies and reading about the saga of plastics recycling. I promise, I'm not anywhere CLOSE to the median when it comes to modern American ideas of consumption/waste...just put me on the extremist edge for your study....LoL  
1 68787053 12/2/2004 8:43 12/2/2004 8:52 68.248.246.186 wordgirl@zoope.com 3 or more mchenry county  lake county  chicago  walworth county  kenosha county 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied people i've met have been very nice, people i've only talked have been as well; it's nice giving and also receiving needed items and is a great way to declutter 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied wanteds are tougher items -- often you get no response at all, though the 1 time i did (i think i've listed wanteds 3x, so 1 out of 3 is really pretty good) things were wonderful and i was very thankful that someone took the time to respond when the wanted note could have been easily ignored On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion never Most of the time On occasion twice three or more times twice twice twice twice About the same my habits haven't changed as i don't see freecycle as a 'shopping list' -- i still bargain hunt like mad at local and online stores, while using freecycle mostly for items that tend to be used for a little while by a family, then shoved behind the sofa or in storage and forgotten (figuring these are things people are most likely to give away) Yes have mentioned it on a few mothering-related messageboards  
1 68787219 12/2/2004 8:44 12/2/2004 8:51 68.23.46.111 dougandholly@netzero.net 3 or more chicagofreecycle, HammondIndfreecycle, Joliet_Area_Freecycle, NorthwesternIndianaFreecycle, southwestfreecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied Lack of follow-up from the person making the offer. Never No opinion Have never placed a 'Wanted.' rarely Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time never never On occasion rarely On occasion rarely once three or more times twice three or more times three or more times About the same I have primarily used Freecycle to give away stuff that was accumulating, unused, in my home.  I don't use it as a forum to acquire stuff that I would otherwise buy.  I am fortunate to be able to buy the things I need and let those less fortunate take the free things offered. Yes N/A  
1 68788053 12/2/2004 8:49 12/2/2004 8:53 24.13.215.220 1 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Never No opinion Never No opinion    
1 68788176 12/2/2004 8:50 12/2/2004 8:53 64.232.151.138 snow35000@yahoo.com 2 schaumburg  chicago 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Most of the time On occasion rarely never rarely never Most of the time On occasion Most of the time On occasion twice once once About the same Yes    
1 68788618 12/2/2004 8:53 12/2/2004 8:59 205.234.133.90 dathom9a@aol.com 1 Freecycle Chicago 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year No opinion I was never fast enough.  There may be a group of people who are constantly monitoring the Offer listings and snatch them up quickly. Never No opinion I don't believe I would receive an item if I asked for it specifically, so won't waste my time. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion never never once three or more times once twice once About the same Yes I don't discuss reuse, recycling or freecycling in a forum.  
1 68789768 12/2/2004 8:59 12/2/2004 9:04 68.74.70.39 karrsareus@yahoo.com 3 or more chicago, schaumburg, mchenry, 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. Other (please specify) heard about it on the news less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied this is just an exciting concept.  I would rather join a group, than to see a couch or (?) sitting on the street curb forever.  Here you have a chance of getting rid of it. Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely On occasion About the same I have only been with freecycle for a month or so, but have a huge pile of stuff to list, just haven't had time to do so. Yes    
1 68790297 12/2/2004 9:02 12/2/2004 9:17 68.74.229.110 cma1044@gmail.com 3 or more Lake County Freecycle  Vernon Hills Freecycle  Chicago Freecycle 45-64 Single 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Generally, those that list items are very honest.  If the item is damaged, broken, missing a part, etc. the condition is usually in the description.  Additionally, if the offer says the item is in excellent condition, it generally is.  5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I have posted three wanted.  I was able to find two.  The third post was a long shot.  I was looking for a yearbook from a particular high school for a particular year.  There were no responses. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never On occasion rarely never never once twice once twice twice once About the same My shopping really has not changed because I use the Freecycle to get rid of items.  I wait for someone to post a wanted and then I respond.  It's easier than posting an offer and having several people respond saying they want the item and then do not show up.  Yes Not applicable  
1 68792139 12/2/2004 9:12 12/2/2004 9:38 168.168.67.112 k.mattingly@comcast.net 3 or more Chicago; South Chicago suburbs; Naperville; Du Page; Hammond 45-64 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never rarely rarely rarely On occasion On occasion three or more times three or more times once once three or more times three or more times three or more times About the same This is actually a general comment, as there is no designated area for them...    The freecycle groups to which I belong seem to have evolved along a 'first response gets it' policy, which I think may be better suited to smaller groups than these have grown into. That approach has assisted in changing the initial neighborly tone to one of competitive acquisitiveness. The larger groups sometimes seem more like reality-show contests than friendly, environment-conscious forums. Yes    
1 68793005 12/2/2004 9:18 12/2/2004 9:19 147.126.95.146 1 Chicago 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion Never No opinion Never No opinion    
1 68793564 12/2/2004 9:22 12/2/2004 9:31 68.20.177.21 foundermorrisfreecycle@msn.com 3 or more  Morris2004Freecycle        AuroraFreecycle        bolingbrookfreecycle        chicagofreecycle         dupage_freecycle        dwightfreecycle        Joliet_Area_Freecycle        LaSalle_Peru_Freecycle         McHenryCountyFreecyclingGroup        Naperville_Area_freecycle         plainfield_freecycle         schaumburg_area_freecycle      25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) multiple times/week Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied not bad..so far things I havepicked up came from very nice people. 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion havent had too many wants fullfilled and they werent big or unreasonable. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely Most of the time never On occasion rarely three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times twice three or more times Less i dont splurge on things i know i really do not need. Yes email, flyers, word of mouth and newspaper  
1 68793954 12/2/2004 9:24 12/2/2004 9:31 66.243.2.34 sherryinturkey@yahoo.com 1 Schaumburg, Illinois 45-64 Single 0 $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Never Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely On occasion never never once once once About the same Yes    
1 68794158 12/2/2004 9:25 12/2/2004 9:44 69.208.200.198 mtlwitt@ameritech.net 3 or more Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates and DuPage 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $25,000 or less Other (please specify) Channel Seven News 10:00 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Like a lot of things in life, I would say the 80/20 rule applies here-80% of people are great-need the items, you feel good to save the land fill etc.-20% don't reply, dissapointing,the ones that make you want to stop etc.  5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Overall I love doing it-I am so pleased that this is available I wish more people would join and use it. Garbage days make me sick when I see all the things people just toss away with no regard for people in need or the environment.  Pretty soon people will have no options, we will have to address and evaluate what we throw out!!! On occasion Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time rarely never On occasion rarely three or more times once three or more times three or more times once three or more times More I utilize E-bay more-It has been a learning experience to sell and buy on the net-you have to know what prices are like and what things cost to effectively evaluate how to buy. Yes I haven't used any other discussion boards. I discuss alot with friends etc.  
1 68794173 12/2/2004 9:26 12/2/2004 9:33 68.73.119.191 bigwildonion@yahoo.com 1 chicago 35-44 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied I responded to only one offer.  I got something I could really use, but couldn't afford.  The person who gave it to me was very considerate, and made it easy to pick up the item. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I got something I could really use, but couldn't afford.  The person who gave it to me was very considerate, and made it easy to pick up the item. rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely never On occasion never three or more times twice twice once once About the same I just don't shop much.  It was unusual for me to want the things I got from Freecycle. Yes none  
1 68795228 12/2/2004 9:32 12/2/2004 9:43 209.242.48.152 1 chicago freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied well it is free and hemping the environment how can you complain the majority of the time I do not get teh item but it is worth a try. Never No opinion Never tried but I would if there was something I thought people might be getting rid of.  I just hate to ask for something greedy.  Some of the 'wanteds' are so extravagent it is laughable. On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely never On occasion never twice once twice once once three or more times About the same I don't aquire enough items off of freecycle to measurably change my shopping habits. Yes    
1 68795803 12/2/2004 9:35 12/2/2004 9:42 192.35.251.3 1 Chicago 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. Other (please specify) It was mentioned in another online discussion group less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) Never No opinion Never No opinion Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never rarely never On occasion On occasion About the same Yes Other discussion groups (especially Chicago Women in Technology - CHICWIT)   Craig's list  
1 68796084 12/2/2004 9:37 12/2/2004 9:55 67.200.1.211 ecotopian@juno.com 3 or more qcfreecycle, chicagofreecycle, & FreeportFreecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion Never No opinion i haven't actually posted anything up for grabs or found anything that would be sueful for my family yet.  i'm not sure how long i've been subscribed (so, i guessed for that question) since i'm not sure how to access that information and i can't remember when i signed up. Never No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely never never About the same at first i had only found the chicago and quad cities freecycle groups.  i live about 2-3 hours away from both of those cities, so i was just hanging on, waiting for something i was looking for to pop up.  now that i found a group that is in the town i live in, i look forward to becoming an active freecycler.  i have already referred about 5 people to the group.  everyone who i've mentioned it to thinks it's a great idea.  i haven't had a chance to go through any of my unwanted stuff yet to list it and haven't seen anything that would be of use to us either.  we've only been members of our local group for probably a week or two now.  i anticipate that it will affect the way i shop by giving me another avenue to seek used items.  right now, we use friends, family, thrift stores and online auctions (like ebay) to get access to used things and we either donate stuff we can't use anymore to salvation army or give it away to family or friends. Yes msn messensger chat- with several friends  offline-anyone i meet who seems to have a use for such services  
1 68797172 12/2/2004 9:44 12/2/2004 10:01 67.184.89.172 divali@att.net 3 or more Chicago  Schaumburg  Vernon Hills  Lake County 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Never No opinion I sure have a lot of stuff to get rid of, but I don't need stuff unless anyone offers something like a new KitchenAid mixer on Freecycle (yeah, sure!). I try not to accumulate things, and actually would like to have a lot less stuff than is currently in my house. Never No opinion I've never placed a wanted post. never never    
1 68797883 12/2/2004 9:48 12/2/2004 10:07 128.135.110.235 dale_rush25@sbcglobal.net 1 ChicagoFreeCycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I have had many problems with persons who do not come for pick ups as scheduled but I find that it is their loss. I move on to the next person on my list. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I have picked up several items from Free Cyclers and they were all very kind, courteous and generous. The items were very nice (parafin foot spa and kerosene heater) On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never On occasion On occasion never never once twice three or more times About the same I didn't shop much to begin with. I only shop for special occassions. Yes I use word of mouth. I referred Free Cycle to family and friends on a regular basis.  
1 68797979 12/2/2004 9:49 12/2/2004 9:59 24.12.155.109 alyssa.nickow@gmail.com 1 Chicago Freecycle 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion 12 to 6 times/year  No opinion I have yet to receive anything i.e. be the first responder Never No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion About the same The items I would look to buy don't show up frequently on freecycle.  No    
1 68799015 12/2/2004 9:55 12/2/2004 9:59 12.73.230.34 judith_horwitz@yahoo.com 1 chicago 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied Never Very Satisfied People are very appreciative to get things for free and once a lady left some handmade candles for me as a gift for me giving her an old lamp that I had no use for, but she found that it suited her needs perfectly Never No opinion I have not used Freecycle to post a wanted item.    
1 68799155 12/2/2004 9:56 12/2/2004 10:06 205.247.33.4 czczcz@maximumedge.com 1 Chicago 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I've gotten things I needed that the other person didn't want. Very simple. It's a good system. 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied $70 vs. free. Enough said. rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion never Most of the time never twice once once three or more times once once once once three or more times three or more times Less If you can acquire something you want simply by picking it up, you don't need to shop for it. For example, I use lots of wood chips in my garden. Normally I would buy about 10 bags of this per year. Last month I was able to pick up more than that for free. Yes none  
1 68801168 12/2/2004 10:09 12/2/2004 10:13 63.215.122.7 kathrynbartniczak 1 Chicago Freecycle 25-34 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Those whom I've contacted were quick to respond and flexible with pick-up times/days.  The goods were in the condition as described, and the people have been extremely friendly! Never No opinion rarely rarely On occasion rarely never never Most of the time rarely On occasion On occasion twice About the same Yes    
1 68802357 12/2/2004 10:17 12/2/2004 10:32 152.163.100.12 zmomby@aol.com 3 or more McHenry County  Schaumberg area  rockford area  Kenosha county 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied It's disapointing to be told that the item you were interested in has already been promised. 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied i HAVE ONLY PLACED 2 WANTED POSTS. oNE i WAS OFFERED THE ITEM (wINTER cLOTHES FOR MY 5 YR. OLD) RIGHT AWAY AND WAS ABLE TO ARRANGE AND PICK IT UP WITH NO PROBLEMS. tHE OTHER (A STRATEGY GUIDE FOR A PC GAME) i HAD NO RESPONSES TO SO ASSUMED NO ONE HAD ONE. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely On occasion rarely twice once three or more times twice once About the same Yes NONE  
1 68803478 12/2/2004 10:23 12/2/2004 10:27 69.208.209.84 1 Chicago 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 13 months or more 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Never No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely never rarely rarely On occasion rarely once once About the same Yes    
1 68803637 12/2/2004 10:24 12/2/2004 10:28 198.4.159.6 mishiekins@prodigy.net 1 Chicago Freecycle 35-44 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) Never Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I wish I could get more items, but I am in the suburbs and most posted offers are in the city so they are hard to go and pick up. Never Very Satisfied I have never posted anythign wanted. Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never rarely never twice three or more times About the same Yes I am on a livejournal community for garage sale addicts.  
1 68804211 12/2/2004 10:27 12/2/2004 10:35 4.158.216.132 happijoiussmylr@yahoo.com 1 Chicago Freecycle 25-34 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less Other (please specify) Saw segment on the news. 3-6 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) Never No opinion Never No opinion I haven't seen anything on offer that I'd like yet, so I haven't responded to any offers. Never No opinion I feel it's rude and a waste of space to place wanted posts, so I haven't placed any. rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time never never On occasion On occasion rarely never About the same I believe it hasn't changed because I don't access Freecycle that often. No None  
1 68805798 12/2/2004 10:37 12/2/2004 10:50 4.143.211.45 napervilleman2004@yahoo.com 3 or more Chicago, Elgin, Dupage, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Oak Park, Southwest, Naperville, Aurora and probably one or two more. 45-64 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied Rarely get what I respond to, but such is life.  What I have gotten has been useful (and free) and people have been pretty nice. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Don't always get what I ask for, but people have been generous with their time and information even if I don't get what I want. rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion On occasion twice three or more times once twice once once About the same I rarely shop, period, except for food.  Don't need much, and not a lot I really want.  Freecycle is nice because I can get some of those wants filled without having to pay for it. Yes none besides freecycle  
1 68805979 12/2/2004 10:38 12/2/2004 11:27 68.164.13.121 3 or more Naperville  Schaumburg  Valpo, IND  Oak Park  Chicago  New Lenox 45-64 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less Other (please specify) TV News Segment less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied multiple times/week  No opinion This is very hard because people have different criterias to give things away, sometimes, I feel like I have to beg.  Sometimes, people give things away to the first responder and sometimes people hold on to the request and make a decision based on 'I really don't know'! Sometimes, the poster will ask 'why should you get what I am posting'.  Most of the time I ask fro things for someone else that I know needs these things.  For instance, Someone posted 2 fans, I asked for them because I know a family with 5 kids and they suffer from asthma and during the summer it ws really hard for them.  I have central air so I gave them on regular fan that I had and when I saw the posting, I thought of them.  I got the fans and the family willing appreciated it.  The posting said if not picked up, they were going into the trash but yet I had to beg.  If I had the money I would purchased them for this family.  Other times, people say 'given to the first person that response'.  It is really hard to determine what the poster wants to do.    Never Dissatisfied Most of the 'Wanted' are ridiculous request! Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion never never Most of the time rarely rarely rarely once three or more times twice twice three or more times once once three or more times three or more times once once Less I spend more time getting things for free than spending.  I don't habve the money nor do I care what price maybe...I ask for things that I need or feel that someone can use.  I have only kept a lamp for my studing room and 2 rockers fro my living room. Everything else I have given to people in need that do not have a computer. Yes NONE  
1 68806078 12/2/2004 10:39 12/2/2004 10:45 67.173.2.226 qctran111@hotmail.com 1 Chicago Freecycle 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more Other (please specify) Story on the local evening news less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Never No opinion I haven't been looking for offers.  I joined Freecycle to make offers of my home clutter. Never No opinion Same as above Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never On occasion never On occasion never once once once About the same Yes    
1 68806392 12/2/2004 10:41 12/2/2004 10:53 24.148.73.200 jeff@jeffnchgo.com 1 Chicago Freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 13 months or more 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) Never No opinion Never No opinion Never No opinion never never On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never never About the same Yes have not used freecycle - unfortunately did not know of the site when we moved a few years ago - disposed of a lot that would have been nice to pass on to folk who needed -    check periodically to see the offers just to see what is happening - if and when I need to dispose of will use the site in the future - perhaps even see something I could use -  
1 68806685 12/2/2004 10:43 12/2/2004 10:52 64.109.231.128 proud_american 2 dupage and schaumburg 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Dissatisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied I have had people show up and see something in my home/doorway and ask if they could have 'that' too.   I have had people take and not a hello or thank or goodbye, just grab and take.  I have had an individual who actually contacted others asking for 45's and LP's and when  I replied I have none, he became vulgar in his email reply.  He just emails people on the site with his request even if there is NO post of his needs.  It disgusts me people as for gift certificates, gas cards etc.,  It disgusts me that many write heart wrenching stories, WE all have one, no need to post, not a charity. 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied people do not discribe accurately.  have picked up clothing that should have been rags.  they were also filthy etc.,  I was embarrassed for the person that did the offer.  Have gone for pickups as scheduled and the item was 'forgetten' to be left out and one time it was given to someone else and they forgot to tell me after it was promised to me, so 2 wasted trips. On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely never never never rarely rarely once twice three or more times twice About the same No    
1 68806740 12/2/2004 10:43 12/2/2004 10:54 172.174.31.249 blackpearl_60827@yahoo.com 3 or more Chicago, Southburbs yardsale, Northburbs yardsale, OakPark, ChicagoPC, 45-64 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) On TV 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month No opinion multiple times/week  Dissatisfied I feel it should be given to the first person that answers ad. Not because of race, which I have heard some users say they were asked. And if its being given away,that means you no longer want or need it, what difference does it make what the person does with it? You didnt want it. 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied Never get what I need, and when I do get an ad answered the person never follows through. Most of the time On occasion rarely never On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely once once About the same Yes    
1 68807567 12/2/2004 10:48 12/2/2004 10:52 67.184.56.240 2 chicago, Schaumburg 45-64 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 12 to 6 times/year Dissatisfied Never No opinion 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied I asked for something I thought many would have and few would want, didn't get many offers, but discovered many others wanted it, so did not pursue it. I plan to ask again for things I am even more sure few would want, although they are also thing few would have.    
1 68808684 12/2/2004 10:55 12/2/2004 11:02 66.92.130.185 1 chicago 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) sadly, the tv news less than 3 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I only use Freecycle to rid my home of extras, making exception for children's books as I am in education.  My one experience receiving books was great. Never No opinion Have not used. rarely Most of the time Most of the time rarely never never On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely twice three or more times once About the same Shopping is for acquisition and I have not used Freecycle for acquisition, save the one time with children's books I would not have purchased anyway. Yes    
1 68809856 12/2/2004 11:02 12/2/2004 11:29 68.22.176.5 droske1961d@yahoo.com 1 schaumburg,il 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) Never No opinion Never No opinion Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never rarely never rarely On occasion About the same No    
1 68810006 12/2/2004 11:03 12/2/2004 11:11 24.15.207.188 carrielgriffin@gmail.com 1 Schaumburg Area Freecycle  (Illinois) 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied I never get anything! :(  No response from person with the item. 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied No response! rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion once once About the same Freecycle is not exactly reliable to aquire things.  I don't send out these heart-breaking sob stories as to why i ant something.  I just tell it straight - my kid would like it, ours broke, or we could just plain use it.  Never seem to get anything that way. I have used freecycle to get rid of a bunch of clothes I couldn't wear anymore.  I had just given a bunch of clothes and misc. items to a resale shop for a women and children's shelter, so this time, I thought I would give it to someone else.  you know - spread the love around. Yes None  
1 68810103 12/2/2004 11:04 12/2/2004 11:08 12.46.171.51 pecasa2@yahoo.com 1 Schaumburg (IL) freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) Never No opinion Never No opinion Have not been able to locate any needed item yet - no offers made Never No opinion Have not used site much - not much I need On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never never On occasion On occasion rarely rarely About the same No    
1 68812336 12/2/2004 11:17 12/2/2004 11:26 128.135.102.111 1 Chicago 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) Never No opinion Never No opinion Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never never On occasion On occasion rarely rarely About the same No    
1 68813209 12/2/2004 11:22 12/2/2004 11:40 24.13.127.238 Screen name: potsquat    Email:  potsquat@comcast.net 3 or more I have odd reasons for joining several groups..  During the process of looking for a house in a different city/state, I would join the freecyle group in order to get a 'feel' for the people.  More or less to see how a group of locals interact with each other in that type of setting. (told you it was odd)  I guess you could say that it was a part of my own research to gain as much knowledge regarding a community.  Ok...specific groups...  Toronto (Ontario Canada)  Burlington (Ontario Canada)  Cambridge (Ontario Canada)  Dupage County (Illinois)  Schaumburg (Illinois)  Rochester (New York)  Fort Wayne (Indiana)  Northwest Indiana    25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied A note regarding the people responding to my posts... I would be very satisfied with the responses if people would remember common courtesy.  Saying please and thank you is always appreciated, and many do not.  Several people keep 'naughty and nice' lists.  They note all the people who don't use manners and they won't give them anything.  They also keep notes on nice people and give them preference.  All in all though, I am very satisfied with any items I have recieved (I have only had one 'pickup' that wasn't what I expected).  I find that if I am polite, and treat the 'offerer' how I want to be treated, it works out well.  Never No opinion I have never posted a wanted.    I find many 'wanteds' are an easy way to try and have people falling over themselves to give you things.  If I want something and I don't want to pay for it..I'll keep checking.    Special items are one thing, but many people post wanteds for common items that are usually already offered.  They're just too lazy to look.  Too many wanted postings bog down the board, it is pointless to have an entire board with all wanted postings.  Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion Most of the time three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times once once Less If I find something on Freecycle, I don't have to buy it.  I'm all about saving money and getting a bargain (regardless of my financial status).    I utilize Freecycle when my family and I travel for extended periods of time on business.  I join the local Freecycle group and gather toys for my toddler to use while we are in that area.  When we are ready to go back home, I 're-freecycle' the toys.   It saves money, and valuable trunk space.  I have had to buy fewer items, thus saving money. Yes I have met a couple of friends through freecycling. When we get together we chat about finds, recent postings etc.  We also email each other with funny or insane posts.   I also belong to a mother's message board and we discuss freecycle on occasion.  
1 68813630 12/2/2004 11:24 12/2/2004 11:37 68.166.86.10 mesullivan8@yahoo.com 1 chicago 35-44 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I think there is probably a better way to do this than in a list serve format... but it seems to work.  I was really fortunate and received a wonderful green love seat for my apartment.  It was quite a gift!  5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never rarely never rarely never three or more times once once About the same Yes worldwit.org, fastcompany COF list  
1 68813971 12/2/2004 11:26 12/2/2004 11:30 131.193.139.105 egomero15@yahoo.com 1 Schaumburg area 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied I was able to obtain a desk that was needed.  Person I dealt with was very friendly.  5 to 1 times/year Satisfied see above. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely never rarely never On occasion rarely About the same Yes www.theknot.com because weddding items are usually only used once by YOU, but can be used many times by others.  
1 68815081 12/2/2004 11:33 12/2/2004 11:56 24.13.4.131 tiapam 1 Chicago 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Never No opinion 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion once About the same Yes    
1 68816949 12/2/2004 11:44 12/2/2004 11:49 67.39.183.242 3 or more Vernon Hills  Schaumburg  Kenosha 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Other (please specify) radio 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I have gotten some stuff I needed but didn't really want to purchase new. 5 to 1 times/year Very dissatisfied I have not received a reply to any of my wanted items and they have not been very big things. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely twice once once once once About the same I only get stuff from Freecycle that I either dont want to worry about getting dirty or stuff I will use for a short time. Yes    
1 68817612 12/2/2004 11:48 12/2/2004 11:53 64.12.116.12 nmackenie32 1 chicago 35-44 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely never never never never On occasion On occasion once once three or more times About the same Yes    
1 68817933 12/2/2004 11:50 12/2/2004 12:02 199.66.11.253 sefancher79@yahoo.com 1 Freecycle Chicago 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) multiple times/week Very Satisfied Never Very Satisfied I am a new member and I haven't responded to any offers yet, but I am thrilled with the responses I've received to several things that I have offered up. 5 to 1 times/year No opinion I placed one wanted post and immediately received a very nice & generous offer from a fellow freecycler. Unfortunately she later had to reneg for personal reasons, but I still appreciated the gesture. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never never rarely rarely On occasion rarely three or more times three or more times twice About the same So far I've just been giving away things, so I'm still shopping in my typical way to acquire new items. It's wonderful to have the extra space for anything new that I buy! Yes I haven't used any of the online resources beyond the message posting system.  
1 68820125 12/2/2004 12:02 12/2/2004 12:07 68.74.179.183 kansa.com@att.net 1 Chicago 45-64 Single 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Someone told me about freecyle 13 months or more Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied Hardly ever get a response Never No opinion Doesn't apply On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion rarely once once once twice once About the same No    
1 68820290 12/2/2004 12:03 12/2/2004 12:10 67.173.75.48 sweetsourcat@yahoo.com 3 or more chicago - freeport, il, and oak park, il 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied It just worked out perfect - i received a bath stool for my daughter's disabled grandmother... and i met the man in LaGrange in a parking lot for a grocery store... got the stool, talked for a few minutes, and sid thanks.  These stoold cost $50 and she is unable to work - so it really helped her out. Never No opinion i think there are WAY too many wanted posts... and for ridiculous things.  for thing people aren't just going to give away. and they are repeated too often. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion never never On occasion On occasion once once once About the same well - i am pretty new to freecycle... so it hasn't changed much.  i don't think it will either becaus ethere are so many freecyclers - it is almost like a lottery to get something. Yes i posted it to one of my groups that are mostly people in the city.  for the chicagofreecycle  
1 68821899 12/2/2004 12:13 12/2/2004 12:28 12.203.130.161 gon4atime@sbcglobal.net 2 Chicago, LaSalle-Peru, Illinois 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied Never Very Satisfied I haven't seen anything I'm really in need of so far - that is close enough to where I live. Never Very Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely once once once About the same I live in a small town so the variety and number of items offered isn't that large. I have used Freecycle as a way to give items within the community, hopefully to someone who can put them to good use. But I would check Freecycle for items such as exercise equipment or books that are so often laying around unused before rushing to buy them. Yes the only way I have discussed recycling online is by e-mail.  
1 68823544 12/2/2004 12:24 12/2/2004 12:34 68.77.154.134 1 chicago freecycle 18-24 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied i have only asked to have one thing so far, but it turned out the lamp wasnt described accurately & was not something i was able to use.  however, the woman offering it was very nice & everything was fine.  i just never actually have picked anything up from anyone yet.  i use it more to place offers for things i dont want anymore.  1 to 4 times/month  No opinion i havent gotten any responses for my wanted ad so far.  On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never never never never twice once once once About the same like i said, i really havent picked anything up from anyone.  but i have always been very big on recycling, donating to thrift stores, & giving things away.  this forum is just another way to do that.  Yes none really..  
1 68823841 12/2/2004 12:26 12/2/2004 12:38 207.7.239.34 covert_oops007 1 Freecycle Chicago 18-24 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year No opinion I have not received anything that i responded to. 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I received a couple of e-mails from wonderful people wanting to send me what i asked for. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never never twice About the same Yes    
1 68823973 12/2/2004 12:27 12/2/2004 12:33 216.198.71.194 otter773@yahoo.com 1 Chicago 45-64 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) Tv news feature less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Never No opinion Right now I am more concerned with cleaning house and getting rid of stuff, so I am not looking to add items at this point. Never No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely three or more times twice three or more times three or more times About the same I still use the same sources for convenience, since Iknow what i will be getting. The descriptions and condition are often sketchy on Freecycle, so i would rather make a real choice. Yes    
1 68824314 12/2/2004 12:29 12/2/2004 13:02 38.115.135.66 joew_01@yahoo.com 3 or more Schaumburg, Joliet, Naperville, DuPage and Chicago 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied Users are friendly and helpful - most are courteous, even informing me if items have been offered to someone else. Never No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely Most of the time On occasion once once once About the same I don't use freecycle for items that I'd shop for.  If I see an item I'd like on Freecycle, I'll contact the Freecycler offering it, but I do not explicitly check freecycle with the intention of finding an item that I'd otherwise but new. Yes    
1 68826268 12/2/2004 12:39 12/2/2004 12:45 68.74.118.52 sarah@classic-chassis.com 1 Schaumburg area freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year No opinion I just today responded to an offer for a volleyball net.  I don't know the outcome yet, whether it has been promised already or I will get it.  But if something is offered that I need, I would definitely respond. 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied I received no responses to my wanted ad for something that I felt people would be eager to get rid of if they had an extra one (large flower pot) On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never never On occasion once once About the same I hate to shop in the first place, unless it is at garage sales.  Yes    
1 68827438 12/2/2004 12:45 12/2/2004 12:59 216.80.64.84 teenymufn@hotmail.com 1 chicago freecycle 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied Often times the offers were already taken by someone else. Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time rarely On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion once About the same It's difficult to sift through all the offers and wanted posts to find what I need.  The good offers go quickly, so they're usually gone by the time I find them. No    
1 68829918 12/2/2004 13:00 12/2/2004 13:08 68.255.208.30 wruk@sbcglobal.net 3 or more Lake County, Kenosha, Chicago,Mchenry 18-24 Married/Partnered 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Most of the offers I respond to turn out great, the people are nice and respond fast, once or twice I have had a situation where I respond to something and no one returns a response. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied People really help me out if they can. rarely Most of the time On occasion rarely Most of the time never On occasion never On occasion rarely twice once once once once Less never shop online No I like to keep freecycle as my own little seceret. My family has money and can afford anything they want, unfortunately, I cannot. Why should they be able to take something that I could use for free when they can go out and but it.  
1 68833301 12/2/2004 13:19 12/2/2004 13:38 170.224.224.123 jlmaly@sbcglobal.net 1 ChicagoFreecycle@yahoogroups.com 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $76,000-$99,000 Other (please specify) don't remember 3-6 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Never No opinion I have only responded to offers asking for something, and none of them have accepted or else they had already been fulfilled by someone else. Never No opinion I have not as yet done this. On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely Most of the time On occasion About the same I have not used freecycle much and have never acquired anything through this method. Yes offline  
1 68834563 12/2/2004 13:27 12/2/2004 13:40 141.211.174.131 a2member 1 Ann Arbor (Michigan) 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied I've been very happy with the quality of what was offered and with how easy it was to get the items. Never No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely never On occasion rarely three or more times three or more times twice once once once once twice About the same I haven't asked first on freecycle for something I'm thinking of buying although I might do that in the future. Most of the things I acquired through freecycle were things that were nice to have but not essential. Yes    
1 68835065 12/2/2004 13:30 12/2/2004 13:39 205.188.116.196 toxic_femme13 1 Chicago Freecycle Network (CFN) 18-24 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) I saw it on TV less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Never No opinion I haven't responded to any offers. Never No opinion I haven't placed a wanted post yet. rarely rarely On occasion On occasion never never On occasion rarely Most of the time Most of the time once About the same It hasn't changed because i need more things than what is usually offered. No I just use the CFN message board.  
1 68835283 12/2/2004 13:32 12/2/2004 13:36 65.85.155.98 Jennie 3 or more DuPage, IL  Naperville, IL  Schaumberg Area, IL 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) Never No opinion Never No opinion 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I posted for infant formula for my daughter.  (Samples)  And have met many mom's like me... never never Most of the time Most of the time never never rarely rarely never On occasion three or more times About the same I won't buy stuff for my house anymore... not having to do with freecycle as much as flylady.com Yes flylady.com    get rid of the clutter!  
1 68836857 12/2/2004 13:41 12/2/2004 13:44 67.175.227.49 jimmie@jimmiethesaint.com 1 Chicago Freecycle 25-34 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) Never No opinion Never No opinion I have not had the chance to use freecycle yet, but I am planning on it very soon Never No opinion NA Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely never On occasion rarely About the same Yes    
1 68842317 12/2/2004 14:12 12/2/2004 14:13 24.14.135.94 satboys@yahoo.com 3 or more All the illinois groups. 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 Other (please specify) TV News 7-12 months    
1 68847539 12/2/2004 14:39 12/2/2004 15:05 24.12.5.124 enriquealberto37@comcast.net 3 or more Chicago, DuPage, Kendall, Schanburg, OP, Naperville. 35-44 Married/Partnered 0 $26,000-$49,000 Other (please specify) kimkomando newsletter 13 months or more 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Well, 99.9% of the time I am beat to it. I would have to nail myself to the computer to request/reply offers, which I can't, therefore the high loss percentile 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied I just got the contents of a house donated for my church. On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely never never rarely rarely Most of the time never twice twice twice twice once three or more times twice once once Less It's undeniable that Freecycle impacts retailers. I have recieved a computer monitor, which if not for freecycle, I would have have to fork $400 for. Think of how much good stuf we have on basemants and storage. It hurts my gut to have to throw something that is perfectly good, but which I no longer need. Freecycle provides me with the tool to match me with someone that could use what I no longer do, and feel good about it. I care about the environment lots also. So, least to say, I love Freecycle. I am able to clear my over stuffed basement, I do not have to rent extra storage space, and I bless someone with a perfectly good item (or, I am blessed). Too bad retail looses that sale, but what is more important? Caring for one another and saving landfill space, or filling some tycoon's packets? Yes none. I've told all my family and friends.  
1 68849958 12/2/2004 14:52 12/2/2004 14:54 68.254.70.201 g8rgirl96@hotmail.com 2 Chicago Freecycle  Lake County Freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months    
1 68853536 12/2/2004 15:12 12/2/2004 15:21 209.240.205.60 pack56@webtv.net 2 Chicago Freecycle,New Lenox Freecycle 45-64 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied Well, it's because someone always gets there 4 me. : ( 5 to 1 times/year Very dissatisfied At first, I was told that you could place a wanted ad once a week, butI have only placed 3 wanted ads,and now they told me you can only place a wanted once a month.I have never recieved anything.  I wasn't asking for much...a 29 gallon fish aquarium,a small dinette table rarely On occasion Most of the time Most of the time never never rarely On occasion rarely rarely twice once About the same Same thing...it's always gone be4 I get it.  Or it is so far away,I cant get there, and I'm talking Wayyyy far away. Yes none  
1 68858726 12/2/2004 15:41 12/2/2004 15:52 69.209.53.119 donna_decicco@hotmail.com 3 or more Chicago, Schaumburg, Elgin (IL)  Roanoke VA 45-64 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied Everyone has been very kind, if you use common sense everything should go smoothly. Never No opinion I haven't asked for anything yet, I feel funny begging. Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time once once once once once once About the same I don't get that much from freecycle, usually stuff that I can't afford to buy.  I don't have money to spend and I'm too ashamed to ask for help. Yes    
1 68860799 12/2/2004 15:51 12/2/2004 16:03 66.93.3.39 veggiewrap001@yahoo.com 3 or more Farmington Hills  Ann Arbor  Oakland County  Bloomfield Hills (maybe, or was it Birmingham? Hmmm, it started with a B!) 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less Other (please specify) I am taking a journalism class. We spent one class period learning about radio broadcasting. We listed to a story about a woman who discovered freecycle and how wonderful it is. less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I am extremely happy when I am the winner when someone makes an offer. however sometimes an offer is made to an item i could Really use, but at the bottom of the email (i get the emails where it is about 25 offers/wanted/pending in one email) i find out someone already took the item. the items go too fast sometimes! it's annoying that an offer may have been placed an hour ago but already someone claimed it and i lost without a fair chance. however, when i do get to pick up items that i could find useful i have been very happy. i've found great items in perfect condition and it's good to know that i get them for free and someone else has a good way to dispose of them without making them go to waste. 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied No one replied to some of my wanteds! those who did reply were offering items that didn't meet my specifications (though i probably should have been more specific so it's my own fault). Likewise, sometimes an item will be too far away to get so it's not worth it. also, it's annoying when i say 'wanted: vacuum' but no one responds to me. then a couple days later there's an 'offer: vacuum' but it's been claimed already by someone who might not really need it! On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely Most of the time rarely Most of the time Most of the time twice twice About the same Sometimes i aquire through freecycle, items that i already own. For example, i own ping pong paddles. Now i own more! Thus i wouldn't have boughten more, but it's good to have more anyway. Also, sometimes there are items given away that i never would have purchased on my own (cloth bags) but i use all the time now that i have them. Also, a big thing- i get free cycle items for my house. I live with 40 other college students. i would in no way purchase dishes for my house. but it's great to get whole sets of dishes from freecycle. it helps my house. Yes I only use the email. I receive daily emails for freecycle.  
1 68863624 12/2/2004 16:07 12/2/2004 16:10 66.166.171.210 ningbo700@yahoo.com 2 Hoffman Estates Freecyclers  Schaumburg Area Freecyclers 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) Never No opinion Never No opinion Never No opinion    
1 68867215 12/2/2004 16:27 12/2/2004 16:30 67.36.220.14 1 Chicago 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion twice once About the same Yes    
1 68872526 12/2/2004 17:06 12/2/2004 17:09 66.19.62.100 boliyou 3 or more 35-44 Single 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely twice twice twice twice three or more times three or more times About the same Yes    
1 68873556 12/2/2004 17:15 12/2/2004 17:24 4.236.252.133 bettey@yahoo.com 1 freecyclenyc 35-44 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied I have had a positive experience with Freecycle.  I have received some wonderful usable items.  12 to 6 times/year  No opinion I often ask for things to see if anyone has one used before I go purchase a new one.  I have received a few items this way. Most of the time Most of the time never never rarely rarely rarely never rarely never three or more times once once once three or more times twice About the same Yes When I learn of a good resource for recycling/donations, I recommend it to my moderator to list in our links section.  
1 68874808 12/2/2004 17:26 12/2/2004 17:36 67.36.180.14 hanks57chevy@mac.com 1 Chicago Freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time never never On occasion On occasion About the same Yes    
1 68875153 12/2/2004 17:29 12/2/2004 17:35 68.166.91.35 1 chicago 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied the 3 times i was chosen for an item it was a pleasant experience 5 to 1 times/year No opinion no replies to my request On occasion Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely never Most of the time On occasion Most of the time never three or more times once once twice About the same Yes none  
1 68875233 12/2/2004 17:30 12/2/2004 17:39 69.8.211.50 3 or more Chicago   Kane County  Schaumburg 45-64 Single 0 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 12 to 6 times/year Very Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied I've responded to several offers.  Most do not get back to you to tell you that the item is gone.  The two I got, someone was passing off junk the other one was legit and exactly as described. 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied I needed Boxtops for Education and the people came through in a big way for our school.  Makes you know that people are willing to help others if they know you have a need. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion rarely never never once once twice About the same Really hasn't changed.  I still use the internet for shopping because I have a chronic illness. Yes We share things at work with each other too.  
1 68875602 12/2/2004 17:33 12/2/2004 17:36 12.150.11.25 mldfb@yahoo.com 1 18-24 Single 0 $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never never On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion twice About the same Yes    
1 68877416 12/2/2004 17:43 12/2/2004 17:49 68.21.170.159 jallen_95@sbcglobal.net 1 Freecycle Chicago 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied Never No opinion I haven't really seen anything of interest to me.  I am more interested in getting rid of my stuff and blessing someone who will get use of it than I am in getting someone else's stuff. Never No opinion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never never rarely never On occasion never twice three or more times three or more times About the same I don't buy any more or less than I did prior to joining freecycle. Yes    
1 68879449 12/2/2004 17:58 12/2/2004 18:02 208.177.181.67 2 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 I read about it in an article/news item 13 months or more Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year No opinion 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year No opinion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely About the same Yes    
1 68881253 12/2/2004 18:09 12/2/2004 18:16 67.175.102.168 jm2walsh@comcast.net 2 Schaumburg Illinois freecycle  DuPage freecycle Illinois 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) Never No opinion Never No opinion 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied To be honest, I hadn't found anyone who had an item I posted that I wanted, but the ease of use of the site is wonderful...and you can't expect that everything you're looking for is always going to be available. On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time About the same Well, like I said, the time I posted something it was not available, but the site is definitely very useful, and I can think of a few families I know that could really benefit from knowing about the site.  We are fortunate to be in a position right now that I don't have to use it much, and I have several charities that take our donation already, but I do check the site to look at wanteds, and if I have it, I'll post it Yes vegsource  homeschooling sites  yahoo groups  
1 68882173 12/2/2004 18:17 12/2/2004 18:25 65.161.177.231 acerrubra@yahoo.com 2 chicago  schaumburg 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Mostly, people have already promised the item(s)  to others but have been responsive and polite about  it. 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Only did one so far, had a very prompt response from  a very friendly, accomodating person, and got a great item. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely rarely On occasion On occasion three or more times once once twice About the same i have only gotten one item from freecycle, a  bookcase, and i would have just let the piles of  books sit around a while longer anyway, without  it. :) Yes just the yahoo groups for the chicago and   schaumburg groups, no additional sites.  
1 68883559 12/2/2004 18:31 12/2/2004 18:37 216.158.193.163 dollface022702@yahoo.com 1 I'm not exactly sure what group. 18-24 Single 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied The other people on Freecycyle are very dependable and trustworthy. Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time rarely never never On occasion never never never once once About the same I dont get everything from freecycle just because its free, some things are better bought. Yes None  
1 68883998 12/2/2004 18:36 12/2/2004 18:40 67.138.101.226 astrofromage 2 Chicago  Portland, OR 18-24 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 13 months or more 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Dissatisfied Too many people on the list that grab items righ away, so your email never gets there first. Never No opinion Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion never never On occasion On occasion once once once once About the same Yes    
1 68884731 12/2/2004 18:44 12/2/2004 18:55 66.99.1.120 1 Chicago IL 35-44 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Never Very Satisfied The only offer that I have responded to was someone requesting something that I actually had at home.  That worked out really well.  The main experience that I have had with Freecycle so far has been placing offers to give things away, and that has worked very well, too. Never No opinion I haven't done this as of yet.  (I have enough stuff!) On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely rarely On occasion On occasion Most of the time rarely once once Less I am just more aware of how much stuff I DON'T need.  I have recently moved and just don't want to get loaded down with too much stuff again. Yes I e-mail friends occasionally.  (I'm not really an online type.)  
1 68888234 12/2/2004 19:04 12/2/2004 19:09 64.12.116.12 2 schaumburg & dupage 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied The items I pick up have been in great condition ( some new in package ) & I have been able to get free fabric to make things & help raise funds for my greyhound rescue group. 12 to 6 times/year  Very Satisfied    
1 68892320 12/2/2004 19:33 12/2/2004 19:39 67.175.142.52 1 Schaumburg, IL 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) Never No opinion 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied People were very courteous and willing to help out.  Nice to meet friendly and genererous people.  Also gives some input on how to offer.  Have lots to offer, but getting the hang of the group and haven't taken the time to purge yet. Never No opinion On occasion On occasion Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely never never rarely rarely once About the same If I need something and it is within budget, I generally go buy it.  I'm not a person who likes to collect clutter.  I think freecycle could be a nightmare for packrats.  (It's free, therefore I should have it mentality.)  Every once in a while I see something that would be nice to have that I probably wouldn't go out and buy and then respond to an offer, but I don't view freecycle as a means to satisfy basic needs.  Yes    
1 68910477 12/2/2004 20:23 12/2/2004 20:31 67.39.185.38 1 chicago 35-44 Single 0 $100,000 or more I followed a link to it from another website 7-12 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I stopped by and picked up a coffee grinder. One less piece of junk in the landfill. 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I gave away some blinds, a computer, and a heat lamp--stuff that otherwise would have ended up in the trash. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely rarely once once once once once About the same I'll ask if something is available on freecycle before buying. Yes offline--just the proverbial word o mouth.  
1 68913204 12/2/2004 20:27 12/2/2004 20:36 24.13.61.32 ang@mail2angela.com 1 Freecycle/Schaumburg, IL 35-44 Single 0 $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) Never No opinion 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied Most have been responded to before I got to them, unfortunately.  One worked out where the man separated his stash of video tapes to save some for me.  He had them boxed and ready to go...sitting on his porch.  Great guy! Never No opinion Didn't post a wanted request. On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion once About the same There are so many offers and requests each day that many times I do not even read the subject line.  I simply delete all of it.  No time.  So my habits have not changed much at all.  I just like the idea of giving my unneeded items to someone who really wants or needs them.  I had recently given hundreds of dollars of stuff away when I moved a few times in a row quickly.  I wish that I had known about Freecycle then! Yes None  
1 68913388 12/2/2004 20:28 12/2/2004 20:38 24.13.165.178 jhare1121@yahoo.com 3 or more Schaumburg  Hoffman Estates  McHenry County  Lake County  Naperville  Kane County 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $50,000-$75,000 I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months 4 or fewer times/week (every so often) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied I am very satisfied because I have received extremely useful items for free!  It is very refreshing because in this day and age it seems everyone is quick to make a buck.  1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied It made me happy to give the items away, however, I did have a problem with people picking the items up as promised.  Not one person showed up when they said they would and it put me in an awkward position.  Do I contact them to remind them or just be harsh and give it to another person that had emailed me about the item? On occasion Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely never Most of the time never three or more times twice once once once once once twice once once About the same Shopping has not changed because if I need it fast it is still habit to just go buy it.  I have to remind myself to post a WANTED item on the boards. Yes I have let all of my family members that live out of state as well as my friends in Illinois know about freecycle.  I usually email the info or use yahoo messenger.  
1 68914862 12/2/2004 20:30 12/2/2004 20:47 68.23.98.97 godsbrwne@prodigy.net 2 Chicago Freecycle  Matteson Freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $76,000-$99,000 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Very Satisfied I'm excited first because I can't believe sooo many people have soooo much stuff to give away or small things that they are looking for. I read many offers because I may have something someone desperatly needs. I also offer things that I think it too good to throw away but I wouldn't want to sell it either. I'm estatic that someone is interested in something that I thought was invaluable. 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied When I placed a wanted post I got about 2 responses one was for a broken item I requested and the other person had what I wanted but wanted to charge a small price for it because it was in good condition. The other wanted post I didn't get any responses for. I tried to post a wanted item again for the same item but the moderators rejected this. This can be problemmatic because I've discovered that sooo many people everyday look at freecycle, new members join and then you have others that don't look at the freecycle site only on weekends, therefore I believe that you should be allowed to post a wanted item, the same item again in a months time frame. Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time Most of the time never never On occasion rarely On occasion On occasion once once once once About the same My shopping has not changed. Freecycle has opened an opportunity for me to give away unwanted items as well as look for items that maybe hard to locate and you really don't want to spend a whole lot of money for. Yes    
1 68925190 12/2/2004 20:47 12/2/2004 20:49 67.176.233.224 2egeorge_lara@comcast.net 1 Chicago Freecycle. 25-34 Married/Partnered 0 $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website less than 3 months    
1 68935897 12/2/2004 21:05 12/2/2004 21:11 216.99.228.53 chakolate47@yahoo.com 1 Chicago Freecycle 45-64 Single 0 $25,000 or less Other (please specify) posted to alt.support.menopause 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Satisfied On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion twice once About the same Yes    
1 68940404 12/2/2004 21:13 12/2/2004 21:19 69.209.78.58 surlypenguin@yahoo.com 1 chicago freecycle 35-44 Married/Partnered 1-2. $100,000 or more I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Never 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Never No opinion 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied Never had I problem getting rid of something and people pick up the item On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion never never On occasion rarely never never once once once About the same I don't take anything from freecycle Yes dna  
1 68940925 12/2/2004 21:14 12/2/2004 21:25 216.214.206.77 griz@megsinet.net 2 Chicago  Oak Park 45-64 Married/Partnered 0 I read about it in an article/news item 3-6 months Once/day (regularly) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied Never No opinion I'm uusally too late (it's taken) or it's too far away. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Only done it twice. One respondent was very helpful. Other request -- no one responded. rarely rarely Most of the time Most of the time rarely rarely rarely rarely On occasion On occasion once twice About the same No reason to change. Yes    
1 68943517 12/2/2004 21:18 12/2/2004 21:27 68.79.220.85 twoguccismom@sbcglobal.net 1 chicagofreecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I read about it in an article/news item 7-12 months 1 to 4 times/month (not too often) 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied It's like dealing with neighbors. People are getting together for the purpose of helping the environment as well as helping each other. 5 to 1 times/year Very Satisfied I like knowing that others can use things that I haveno more use for. On occasion On occasion Most of the time On occasion never never On occasion rarely rarely rarely once once About the same Yes I have not done any discussions or chatrooms.  
1 68946874 12/2/2004 21:24 12/2/2004 21:27 64.12.116.12 xntrkme@aol.com 1 Chicago Freecycle 45-64 Single 0 $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Too often I lose out, but the stuff I've gotten has always been as described. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied see above    
1 68950811 12/2/2004 21:31 12/2/2004 21:32 67.173.88.178 jjaku807@yahoo.com 1 Chicago Freecycle 45-64 Married/Partnered 3 or more $100,000 or more Someone told me about freecyle 7-12 months    
1 68956159 12/2/2004 21:40 12/2/2004 22:09 64.12.116.12 Sinnamon27@aol.com 3 or more chicagofreecycle  LakeCofreecycle  schaumburg_area_freecycle  hoffmanestatesfreecycle  McHenryCountyFreecyclingGroup  AuroraFreecycle  Naperville_Area_freecycle  Dupage_freecycle  Joliet_Area_Freecycle  VHfreecycle  OPFreecycle  FreecycleNU 35-44 Single 0 $50,000-$75,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Very Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied Don't get me wrong - I've gotten a lot of things I've needed (and even some I didn't really need :)). I know I can't have everything I'd like, but it is frustrating not being the lucky recipient of something I really want/need, and I'd say 75% of the time I'm not a winner. It's even more frustrating when someone I've given several nice items to posts something and I respond, but they don't feel obliged to reciprocate or even to respond back. I like to 'give back' to people I've gotten items from when I can. 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied It's frustrating when I've post a wanted, and either get no responses at all, or someone offers the item days later and someone else gets it. Most of the time Most of the time never rarely never rarely On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times once three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times once three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times Less Before I buy something, I keep an eye out for it or post a wanted. I'm pretty patient, because I've gone without many things for so long. :) Only a few times have I purchased something I needed right away, or knew my chance of acquiring it on freecycle was slim to none. :) Yes None as of yet.  
1 68962951 12/2/2004 21:51 12/2/2004 21:56 152.163.100.12 freecyclefool   tmichelle1979@aol.com 3 or more Chicago, Mobile, Pensacola, Milton, Navarre, Fort Walton Beach, Biloxi, Pascagoula 25-34 Married/Partnered 3 or more $26,000-$49,000 I followed a link to it from another website 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) multiple times/week Satisfied multiple times/week  Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied Most of the time Most of the time On occasion On occasion On occasion rarely On occasion never rarely never once once once three or more times three or more times three or more times once once three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times three or more times once once once About the same Yes    
1 68964285 12/2/2004 21:54 12/2/2004 22:04 66.167.181.202 harmony6574 1 chicago freecycle (chgofreecycle) 25-34 Married/Partnered 1-2. $25,000 or less Someone told me about freecyle 3-6 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Dissatisfied The freecycle group I am on is one of the largest.  I hardly ever get the thing I respond about because there are so may memebers in the group.  I guess thats what I get for living in a big city!  LOL!  I almost wish that the Chicago freecycle group could be broken down further to certain groups for certain items- like one for clothing, one for furniture, one for childrens items, etc... 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied I haven't recieved anything that I wanted, but I am new to the group and have recieved suggestions from ther memebers about other ways to attain the things I want. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion never On occasion rarely never On occasion On occasion three or more times twice twice once once About the same Don't get much from freecycle.  I use it mostly to get rid of stuff. Yes other yahoogroups  
1 68985589 12/2/2004 22:30 12/2/2004 22:33 64.53.221.189 1 Schaumburg Area Freecycle 35-44 Single 1-2. $26,000-$49,000 Someone told me about freecyle less than 3 months Once/day (regularly) 12 to 6 times/year Satisfied 12 to 6 times/year  Satisfied 5 to 1 times/year No opinion On occasion On occasion On occasion On occasion Most of the time once once once About the same Yes    
1 69054632 12/2/2004 23:26 12/2/2004 23:35 69.208.122.57 jj 1 Ann Arbor, Michigan 35-44 Married/Partnered 3 or more $25,000 or less I read about it in an article/news item less than 3 months Multiple times/day (frequently) 1 to 4 times/month Satisfied 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied We got a few very nice used items we needed.  for the most part people are nice, very giving and casual. 1 to 4 times/month  Satisfied right now I am looking to adopt a cat, and I seem to have a few good options to choose from.  It will save me an adoption fee, money I can spend on shots, or other kitty supplies. On occasion Most of the time Most of the time On occasion rarely rarely never never rarely rarely once once once once twice once three or more times About the same I tend to look for stuff at resale shops, and I have not gone out looking for some stuff, but put a wanted ad or looked for a listing.  Of course if it is something I really need (boots for my son) I just go buy it.  Actually, I think it may be a bit less, but closer to the same. Yes none