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Shopping wisely, trash to treasure, finding/selling second hand, freecycling, or clever reuse. By being thrifty you are avoiding waste and saving money for the future. This community welcomes ideas, projects and discussion on these and related topics.
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- Follow the Lemmy code of conduct.
- Don't downvote posts or comments just because it doesn't appeal to your aesthetics.
- Be nice to one another.
- No nudity or NSFW content.
- Pending on use/misuse: occasional links to specific freecycling ads are allowed.
Rules are subject to change depending on the needs of this community.
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Resources that allow for freecycling only are found in the other list: https://lemmy.world/post/1208672
This is a list of resources, such as dedicated web sites or apps where you can post or find second hand items (vintage or thrifting). Some are country specific, some are available or have groups in several countries.
Rules: No suspicious links, NSFW links or scam/phishing/malware. The list will be curated, if need be.
Worldwide (common in several countries)
- Freecycle Network - Moderated, free, freecycling only, mainly(?) used in Germany, UK, US
- Craigslist - Unmoderated, paid ads for some categories, mainly used in the US and Canada(?)
[iOS app] - [Android app] - Trashnothing.com - Unmoderated, free, active groups in Australia, Canada, UK, US
[iOS app] - [Android app] - [Open developer API] - Facebook Marketplace - Moderation depends on group, free, in some countries/regions it works but in many others it's rife with scammers and stolen goods
[You already know the link and address]
Canada
- Kijiji - Moderated, free
[iOS app] - [Android app]
Germany
- Mundraub - Unmoderated, free, map of free-to-pick fruits, veg, herbs and nuts (mainly in Germany)
[Android app] - Kleinanzeigen - Moderated, free (with paid ad promotion)
[iOS app] [Android app] - [Markt.de - Selective/random moderation, free (with paid ad promotion)
[Android app]
Sweden
- Bortskänkes.se - Unmoderated, free
[iOS app] - [Android app] - Blocket.se - Moderated, paid to advertise unless the product is free
[iOS app] - [Android app] - Tradera.se - Unmoderated (mainly second hand)auctions, costs a portion of the end bid
[iOS app] - [Android app]
United Kingdom
- Freegle - Unmoderated, free
[iOS app] - [Android app]
Others
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Is this for buying or selling? I ask because Craigslist charges for some categories, I know automobiles do, not sure which others.
Thank you for the info. I’ll update the list with that it charges for some categories.
It is intended for both buying and selling. And giving away.