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    Thumbs up Link~Find & give a free treasure here!

    They say that one man's trash is another man's treasure.
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    What a great idea--thanks!
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    I am a member in my area here and it's amazing the things people post to give away! Very great idea, though!

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    I run a freecycle group for Midland, MI and the neighboring area.
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    Cool Beans Sara & Carrie!
    There isn't one near me, is it a pain to start & maintain a group Sara?
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    Too funny-- I was going to post this same link today!!
    I guess great minds think alike, Darlene.

    I'm a member in my local group and get the daily digest emails. I'm amazed by what is given away- furniture, computers, etc. It's a fun concept and everyone involved seems to benefit.

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    Originally posted by Darlene
    Cool Beans Sara & Carrie!
    There isn't one near me, is it a pain to start & maintain a group Sara?
    I'd like to know too. I'm in the same situation. No group, unless I start one.

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    This is a great idea!

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    Basically, I just setup a yahoo group. I used the template they offer on the freecycle site and then emailed the owner of the freecycle site my info on my group.

    It's easy to manage. I have posts moderated and accept each one before it's posted. I live in a small city so I know it won't grow too large for me to handle.

    I say go for it. It's fun.
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    I just joined the El Paso one!! (& getting ready to list a rowing machine!)

    Too cool! Thanks!!

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    I belong to the Springfield IL one (even though I don't live there, I work there). I've gotten tons of free books and stuff. It is truely amazing what people offer to give away.

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    It's pretty cool. Someone on my freecycle group posted wanting foam peanuts. I have two gigantic boxes full of them in my garage. Can you say FLING? woohoo

    They are coming to pick them up.
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    I just joined one close to me (25 minutes). Wow they have over 550 members!

    Thanks for the link Darlene!
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    I just joined for my area! Yeah!
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