A couple of years ago I joined the local freecycle group as I had a considerable amount of childrens toys I wished to dispose of, many requests came flooding in and they were disposed of almost immediately..
but come the time when I made a request for item or items being offered I have NEVER been successful at gleaning anything.
I even put a request in for a couple items. ie old computer bits and pieces and a computer case, whereby I was immediately informed by the forum admin that I had not been a member long enough to request such items and maybe I ought to give more before asking to be gi