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5.: ADMIN: An Important Safety Concern...

Posted by: "TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com" TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com

Sun Jul 31, 2011 10:53 am (PDT)

Hello Freecycle Members,

A lot, if not most, Freecycle offers are transferred to their new owners by being left on the Gifter's porch for pickup by the recipient. This is a standard practice in most Freecycle groups and the majority of the time everything goes smoothly.

On rare occasions, a person will arrive to pick up an item, and the wrong, or additional items will be mistakenly picked up. This usually happens in error when (for example) Mom asks Dad to stop by 123 ABC Street on his way home and pick up a bag of stuff from the porch, and when he arrives, he just grabs what's there, not paying attention and gets the wrong thing or additional items. (My husband has done this before so we fully understand that it happens and at the same time can be easily corrected.)

Another scenario is that a member shows up at the pickup point, they enter the members home, the member helps take the item to the vehicle and something is mistakenly taken from the home that did not belong to them.

SHOULD this happen and you realize that you have MISTAKENLY ended up with more than was intended for you, please email the person who offered the item ASAP, so arrangements can be made so that the person the item was originally intended for will be able to receive what they were promised or the members item can be returned to them ASAP.

Think how you would feel if an item you were promised was taken by someone else. Or you notice that an item that you had laying around your home is no longer there. Knowingly taking what you know was not Gifted to you is theft, and could result in your being removed from the group, along with other consequences such as the Police being called. (We know none of our members would intentionally do this and would immediately correct the problem by returning the item.)

A word of caution...

Members that come to your home are 'strangers' and we ask that you be cautious when inviting them into your home. We know nothing about a person when they join. They could have a police record, they could be a saint, there is no way to know. Please DO NOT leave a person unattended in your home, even for a minute. We, as Moderators, cannot be held responsible for transactions or what happens during them.

**FREECYCLE NETWORK MEMBERS USE THE LIST AT THEIR OWN RISK!!**
Please take reasonable measures to protect your safety and privacy when posting to the list or participating in an exchange. By joining the list, you agree to hold neither the list owners, moderators nor anyone affiliated with Freecycle.org responsible or liable for any circumstance resulting from a Freecycle-related exchange or communication.

SAFETY -- Public posting and personal information Tacoma Area Freecycle prohibits placing phone numbers or addresses in posts. Exchange in private email only, never in a post to the group. You might get swamped with calls. A reverse look-up service might provide access to your address. Making contact information publicly available is a risk that is not encouraged.

I am concerned for the safety of our members, as well as your identity. Though it can be more convenient to list your personal information for everyone to see, it is not worth the risk. I do my best to keep out spammers and perverts, but there is no reason to ASSUME that EVERYONE in our group is honest, much as we'd all like to believe they are. The fact is that we all need to be very careful about giving out personal information to strangers!

It is up to each member of Freecycle to be appropriately aware of the potential risk of having "a stranger" come to your home to pick up an item. Freecycle as an organization assumes no responsibility for this risk. You may want to arrange to meet in a public place or leave the item on the front porch without mentioning whether or not you'll be home at the time of pickup. Be cautious about revealing too much personal information.

Our members are extremely generous as seen in the board postings, and we appreciate each and everyone of you for helping to make Tacoma Area Freecycle one of the best and fastest growing groups in the Freecycle Network. Members comments/suggestions are always welcomed.

Your Friendly Tacoma Area Freecycle Moderators

Questions? Comments? TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com

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6.: WANTED: BBQ Gas Grill (University Place)

Posted by: "jackofsomemasterofnone" llyonmd@yahoo.com jackofsomemasterofnone

Sun Jul 31, 2011 10:53 am (PDT)

Medium size gas grill, works/easily fixable, preferably with tank. Thanks very much.

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7.: OFFER: 4", 6", and 8" round and square plastic pots (Tacoma)

Posted by: "jacapecchi" jacapecchi@gmail.com jacapecchi

Sun Jul 31, 2011 10:53 am (PDT)

Lots and lots of plastic pots. The type of pots that plants come from the nursery in. Come take as many as you like

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8.: OFFER: Dockers pants (Tacoma)

Posted by: "lambert_marti" lambert_marti@yahoo.com lambert_marti

Sun Jul 31, 2011 10:54 am (PDT)

Khakis - W36 L30. Good condition, need ironing.

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9.: OFFER: American Eagle Jeans (Tacoma)

Posted by: "lambert_marti" lambert_marti@yahoo.com lambert_marti

Sun Jul 31, 2011 10:55 am (PDT)

W 29 L 34. Good condition.

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10.: WANTED: Kwikset deadbolt (S. Tacoma)

Posted by: "Debra" dlw711@gmail.com dlw711a

Sun Jul 31, 2011 11:50 am (PDT)

Do you have a spare deadbolt that you no longer need?
Brand needs to be Kwikset.

Near 72nd and Yakima in South Tacoma.

Thanks,
Debra

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11.: TAKEN: 7 ft couch (Midland-Tacoma)

Posted by: "Melissa" melbennett2007@yahoo.com melbennett2007

Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:48 pm (PDT)

The couch is gone.

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12.: WANTED: Cat tower/condo/tree (Yelm)

Posted by: "magchug13" magchug13@yahoo.com magchug13

Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:48 pm (PDT)

Can pick up from Olympia to Seattle. Please send a picture of what you've got. Looking for something more than just a scratching post. Thank you.

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13.: OFFER: Small wooden shelf (Spanway)

Posted by: "KellyW" williamskao@yahoo.com williamskao

Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:48 pm (PDT)

This is about 18" long, 5-6" wide, walnut finish. I think it was a Home Interiors product. Thanks!

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14.: OFFER: 6 drawer dresser (Midland-Tacoma)

Posted by: "Melissa" melbennett2007@yahoo.com melbennett2007

Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:48 pm (PDT)

It is a six-drawer dark brown dresser. Works great. Only superficial scratches on outside. Need it gone before 10PM tonight, we are moving.

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15.: OFFER: Pedi-Paws (Manitou/Tacoma)

Posted by: "egraintoo" egraintoo@yahoo.com egraintoo

Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:48 pm (PDT)

Brand new Pedi -Paws for trimming paws and claws.

For consideration please respond with your phone number and I will call you with directions.
Egrain

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16a.: TAKEN: vintage canister set (Manitou/Tacoma)

Posted by: "egraintoo" egraintoo@yahoo.com egraintoo

Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:48 pm (PDT)

This has been taken.

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17.: OFFER: Cool air humidifier (Manitou/Tacoma)

Posted by: "egraintoo" egraintoo@yahoo.com egraintoo

Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:48 pm (PDT)

1 gal. Cool air humidifier. Works good.

For consideration please respond with your phone number and I will call you with directions.
Egrain

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18.: WANTED: Set of Twin Sheets and Twin Comforter (S Tacoma)

Posted by: "marga2225" marga2225@yahoo.com marga2225

Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:48 pm (PDT)

Pleas , if you have these items sitting around we would appreciate having them .Thank you

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19.: OFFER: Women's Ice Skates size 8 (Spanaway)

Posted by: "KellyW" williamskao@yahoo.com williamskao

Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:50 pm (PDT)

Barely used. Blades need sharpening.

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20.: OFFER: Newborn diapers (Federal Way)***

Posted by: "ashley landman" aal1959@gmail.com purplecak

Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:52 pm (PDT)

*** I have a bag of about ten newborn sized pampers swaddlers leftover from the box my son outgrew, ***

Pickup will be in Federal Way, near the WinCo. Schedule by email only.

[Moderator removed details unrelated to description of item.]

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21.: TAKEN: Hand Pumps for 55 Gallon Drums (Parkland)

Posted by: "Chris" serenitysfaith@yahoo.com serenitysfaith

Mon Aug 1, 2011 12:31 am (PDT)

These are taken pending pickup. Thank you to all that replied.

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22.: TAKEN: Black Emerson Microwave (Spanaway)

Posted by: "freecoye" freecoye@yahoo.com freecoye

Mon Aug 1, 2011 12:31 am (PDT)

Microwave is taken.

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23.: OFFER: Bali blinds (Gig Harbor)

Posted by: "Jodi" jlvc94@yahoo.com jlvc94

Mon Aug 1, 2011 12:31 am (PDT)

I have two large special order Bali blinds that were replaced under warranty. One has separated from the top bracket but could be reattached (glued?). The second has a problem with the pulley system which has popped out but can probably be reinserted. Both are pleated fabric shades with room darkening on the backside. Seem too good to toss. Maybe someone can resurrect these or find an alternate use for the fabric.

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24.: TAKEN: box of craft supplies (Parkland)

Posted by: "kelly johnson" doulahoop@yahoo.com doulahoop

Mon Aug 1, 2011 12:31 am (PDT)

Thanks, everyone, for the interest.:)

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25.: WANTED: Queen Metal Bed Frame (Gig Harbor)

Posted by: "jmhaffly" jmhaffly@yahoo.com jmhaffly

Mon Aug 1, 2011 12:31 am (PDT)

Either the regular frame with the center support or a platform frame for a memory foam bed in a Queen size. Thanks. :)

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[TacAreaFC] Digest Number 5054

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Posted by: "Lavon Takahara" crazihippichic@gmail.com crazihippichic

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Posted by: "jackofsomemasterofnone" llyonmd@yahoo.com jackofsomemasterofnone

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