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Freecycle vs Streetbank

Hi there,As Christmas fast approaches and the prospect of unwanted presents looms, I'm wondering if anyone has any strong feelings about the benefits/pitfalls of sites like Freecycle or Streetbank? I'm thinking we might need a bit of a clean out after Christmas but don't want to be bombarded with spam. Thanks, Charlie

Charlie Banister ● 5771d2 Comments

My view is that freecycle currently has more stuff but Streetbank is growing fast and is a very interesting concept - userfriendly, more local which means it is more relational and friendlier, you can borrow things as well as pick things up for free.  I've joined and not been spammed. I've put a bunch of things up and there are already 35 in the area - but it is definitely a case of the more the merrier.

Stefan Stefanovich ● 5771d

Definitely no spam from streetbank - which is a delight to use but not big enough to be really effective outside hammersmith area - where it really works.Freecycle - so much spam etc that not (in my view) worth using.

Sara Nathan ● 5769d