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Across the Fence:  Has anyone ever done a free store?  |
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MsCwick
True Blue Farmgirl
775 Posts
Cristine
Farmville
Virginia
USA
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 Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 09:25:25 AM
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When DH and I moved into our house 4 years ago in january, it was fully furnished. (with lots of old funky thinkgs from the 80s) So we called around and found a family whose house had burned down and they were very thankful for two twin beds, some chairs, and some ugly curtains.
I think contacting a church would be a good thing because they always know who is in need, and that would make sure your blessings fall into the right hands. It's nice to set things out ont he table, but some people are too humble to take free things from others. and There are people who won't be by your house to know that it's there to take.
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 7:09:26 PM
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We have had good results putting larger items on the curb with a free sign on them. One night we put out our sofa sleeper with a free sign and a man stopped who could barely speak english. He knocked on the door and wanted to make sure he understood that he didn't have to pay. He looked like he had tears in his eyes and was so excited. We have put several items out at once and they have been taken a few at a time but never all at once. I usually take smaller items to our local thrift store since they sort through and sell some but the rest goes to third world countries in need. Good Luck and let us know what you decide and how it works out. Nice of you to think of others who are not so fortunate.
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vermont v
True Blue Farmgirl
194 Posts
Victoria
Chester
Vermont
USA
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Posted - Nov 25 2008 : 3:40:41 PM
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The free sign with a pile of stuff in the yard is a Vermont tradition. That's where I got my latest muffin tins. Our neighbor put a big pile of stuff out this summer and we enjoyed watching it disappear over a week's time. Our across the street neighbor put out a computer desk with a free sign in has yard last summer and we took bets on when it would get picked up. It took less than ten minutes for the thrilled new owner to get a furniture find! |
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therealshari
True Blue Farmgirl
235 Posts
Shari
Beryl
UT
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2008 : 08:53:45 AM
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We're sorting through our "food cache" right now, and will be re-distributing them. We only share things that are still well within the "best if used by" date, rather than the old stuff. That feeds our chickens a little at a time.
The gal who runs the local food drop also knows folks who can use clothes, and other home needs, so we make sure she gets some of our stuff, too.
Shari Thomas
From the "middle of nowhere" Beryl, Utah. Our farm is nearly complete with 3 horses, 6 ewes, a cow and heifer calf, 19 chickens, 5 dogs and four country gals. I blog about it at http://sharithomas.com |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 08 2008 : 9:27:14 PM
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Our church has a great project they've been doing this time of year for about 10 years now. It's Christmas for a Quarter. All the items are donated, everything is a quarter and it all goes to charity(missions I think). And it's almost all nice things, no junk. Kids love it for Christmas shopping.
"Nature always has the last laugh." Mrs. Greenthumbs
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Has anyone ever done a free store?
