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    Odd asks on Freecycle!

    Some folk ask for the strangest items on Freecycle! Behind every request there lies a story!
    Here's one that's just appeared:-

    "We need a wedding dress to fit a 6'2" boy for a young ffarmers
    rally.I think a size 14 or bigger would do.condition not important lol."
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    The best 'offer' I saw was "Child's potty chair and toddler stool".

    It had me chuckling for days.
    Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are probably right.
    Edited: for typo, thakns VC

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    • #3
      What will they try to Freecycle next? Hope no-one offered them a small deposit.....

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      • #4
        Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
        Some folk ask for the strangest items on Freecycle! Behind every request there lies a story!
        Here's one that's just appeared:-

        "We need a wedding dress to fit a 6'2" boy for a young ffarmers
        rally.I think a size 14 or bigger would do.condition not important lol."
        Did he want shoes to match
        Location....East Midlands.

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        • #5
          I hope so - wouldn't look right with wellies!

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          • #6
            I've often wondered if I offered the fluff from under my bed whether someone would take it! On another point so often offers start "received this from another Freecycler but never used it". Why ask for it is you really didn't need it.

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            • #7
              i've seen offers of:
              2 bin bags of used wrapping paper on boxing day
              half a jar of pickled eggs
              two tampons (the giver no longer has periods)
              one left welly (lost the right one)
              jigsaw puzzle with 2 missing pieces
              and loads more ....
              all were taken .....
              http://MeAndMyVeggies.blogspot.com

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              • #8
                Everyone in Brum suddenly wants free sheds.....
                Horticultural Hobbit

                http://twitter.com/#!/HorticulturalH
                https://www.facebook.com/pages/Horti...085870?sk=info

                http://horticulturalhobbit.com/

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                • #9
                  They ask for some amazing things - caravans, boats, cars and all sorts of really expensive stuff - I wouldn't have the cheek!
                  Last edited by ladylottie; 09-04-2012, 07:42 PM.
                  Forbidden Fruits make many Jams.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Farmer_Gyles View Post
                    i've seen offers of:

                    and loads more ....
                    all were taken .....
                    I have to ask - do you keep a list?

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                      I have to ask - do you keep a list?
                      nope .... things like that just kinda stick in the mind ....
                      http://MeAndMyVeggies.blogspot.com

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Farmer_Gyles View Post
                        nope .... things like that just kinda stick in the mind ....
                        That's OK then. I was getting seriously worried about you!!

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                        • #13
                          Yes, I'd noticed that! I wouldn't have the cheek to ask for something that big/expensive!!

                          BTW, did you put some Ghostrider pumpkins in the seed swap at Ryton?? If so, thank you v. much, I've just put them in!!

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                            I hope so - wouldn't look right with wellies!
                            But OK with DMs.
                            the fates lead him who will;him who won't they drag.

                            Happiness is not having what you want,but wanting what you have.xx

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Torreya View Post
                              Yes, I'd noticed that! I wouldn't have the cheek to ask for something that big/expensive!!

                              BTW, did you put some Ghostrider pumpkins in the seed swap at Ryton?? If so, thank you v. much, I've just put them in!!
                              I think you would be surprised at what is given away. Don't forget that Freecycle was set up to keep things out of landfill. Some people do have cars, caravans and the like that they are happy for people to just take away; it saves them the trouble of dealing with disposal. I know that most of us are more frugal, but I know some have been lucky enough to get large items. You just have to ask at the right time.

                              It is those who ask for a specific model, colour and even for it to be delivered that are taking the mick.

                              When I'm contacted about things I've offered, I always check on people's history to see how much they've offered. Then I chose who I give to .
                              Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are probably right.
                              Edited: for typo, thakns VC

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