UKB Freecycle (Read 637808 times)

Paul B · February 06, 2009, 02:09:19 pm

A while ago someone (Dylan?) suggested that a UKB freecycle scheme might be a good idea instead of using actual freecycle (which now seems flooded with: I want a free Rolls Royce or brand new boxed Wii).

I'd prefer any items I have going spare to go to someone off here who needs them rather than a random free-cycler who may or may not turn up.

(Usual freecycle rules would apply, no money involved, no taking items to sell! etc.)

I'll kick it off with:

OFFERED: Black SONY multi-region DVD player with remote.

if it doesn't work then consider this a "Random shit I can't be bothered to ebay NoIII thread "

Drew · February 06, 2009, 02:11:42 pm

Dibs!

I'll take that off your hands Paul

Paul B · February 06, 2009, 02:48:56 pm

ah the guy that got the BYOB vetoed? Only kidding. I (or my other half) will be down the works sometime in the coming week if that suits you?

Drew · February 07, 2009, 12:37:34 am

Quote from: Paul B on February 06, 2009, 02:48:56 pm

ah the guy that got the BYOB vetoed? Only kidding. I (or my other half) will be down the works sometime in the coming week if that suits you?

Perfect. In fact, I was down there this eve. I'll be there for the Jerry lecture (of course!)

Paul B · February 07, 2009, 02:19:10 pm

I'll be there for Jerry...

I'll bring the DVD player.

Monolith · February 07, 2009, 03:09:01 pm

Class idea.

account_inactive · February 07, 2009, 07:31:14 pm

Yes I will take all the credit for this Paul

Would it be better to have a seperate part of the forum rather than one long thread? I suppose whatever is easiest. I have a bunch of stuff that I want to get rid of when I get back from Font. Did I mention I was in Font? I'm in Font. I've also found free WIFI

Paul B · February 07, 2009, 08:41:35 pm

I reckon so D-man. You're in Font?

Don't break that expensive new "Rock N Roll" bed when it starts to rain

Paul B · February 17, 2009, 01:29:36 am

This hasn't really taken off but I'll persevere:

OFFERED: LARGE modular corner desk, birch, from ikea. Good condition apart from some sun bleaching under corner desk mat no worries though as the mat is included!
OFFERED: 4 Tier birch bookcase also ikea.

They'll need to go ASAP to make way for the board. Collection only i'm afraid (near the foundry). If there aren't any takers I'll give them to the place lagers suggested a while back

Drew: I'll be down the works tomorrow night if you want to take the DVD player off my hands?

account_inactive · February 17, 2009, 07:03:28 pm

Maybe we can just trade things between ourselves Paul. I'd love to take both of those items for my workshop

I'll also have a rummage around and see what I can find to put on here

Paul B · February 17, 2009, 09:27:25 pm

Quote from: Dylan on February 17, 2009, 07:03:28 pm

Maybe we can just trade things between ourselves Paul. I'd love to take both of those items for my workshop

I'll also have a rummage around and see what I can find to put on here

the works board may have just saved our spare room so i'll have to hold off for a week or so Dylan to see whats happening...

Johnny Brown · February 18, 2009, 12:15:55 pm

... and on the scrounge....

I'm after a SMALL LCD flatscreen/ monitor to use as a second screen with Lightroom if anyone is upgrading. Ideally 3:4, not wide, can you swivel them upright (ie 'portrait') anyone?

Jim · February 18, 2009, 08:11:24 pm

you would probably need to make a diy holder to hold it on its side, the software to rotate the screen should be easy to come accross

Johnny Brown · February 18, 2009, 08:40:35 pm

Genius jim, any idea if i'll need a new graphics card?

Jim · February 18, 2009, 09:42:52 pm

let me get that crystal ball...... or are you going to give us a clue?
ps I would probably wait and see if you can get a monitor first

Johnny Brown · February 18, 2009, 09:50:14 pm

ok... my graphics card has two ports on the back though they don't look the same, one has dvi near it. What's in your crystal ball now? In mine all I can see is a wet Parisella's. Fat use.

Plattsy · February 19, 2009, 12:54:07 pm

I love this Freecycle idea.

Off the top of my head.

Homebrew kit

1st Generation X-box with games, controllers and DVD remote control. Boxed.

If you want more info let me know.

tommytwotone · February 19, 2009, 01:16:44 pm

Go on then...

I've got a Nokia 6500 classic in black that I don't need. Basically, after a long night of

I left it in the pub in town, got it cancelled by Orange and forked out for a replacement...and then went back to the same pub the following weekend and they'd got it!

It's one of these mofos:

So, firstly it's locked, but I'm sure some dodgy geezer down the Manor has a mate in prison who can sort that for you. Also, it's currently on Orange, but again I'm sure that same mate can take care of that if you're not.

Secondly, it's just the phone, so you'd need to sort a charger yourself.

Thirdly, it's been used, but not much - I think I had it for a couple of months before I got the new one.

They're currently going for like £75-£100 on ebay but I can't be bothered with the faff.

As I'll probably have a bit of spare time on my hands shortly, how does a month's pass at the Works sound as a fair exchange?

tomtom · February 19, 2009, 01:23:01 pm

For UKBcycle: SHED.
OK, this is one for a few weeks time (when the weathers better) but I have a shed I want to get rid of. Its approx 2m by 1.25m - wood with felt roof. Its in great shape, been on concrete beam foundations (so not rotten). Its also boarded inside and secure (previous house owner was a landscape gardener and was security minded).
Basically its too big for what I need and takes up 20% of the garden!
I have not got a clue how to dismantle it (might not be straightforward), but happy to help.Oh, and its in Hull...
Probably worth about £400+ new...
A bit of a slow burner as it wont happen for a few weeks even months but if anyones interested..?
T

(I can put some pictures if if required,..)

Johnny Brown · February 19, 2009, 06:07:13 pm

I'd love the phone TTT - I'm on orange, I've got a charger, but this is FREEcycle. I could make you up a me-mask for getting into the works free?

Paul B · February 19, 2009, 08:09:31 pm

Quote from: tommytwotone on February 19, 2009, 01:16:44 pm

As I'll probably have a bit of spare time on my hands shortly, how does a month's pass at the Works sound as a fair exchange?

The idea of freecycle is that no money changes hands and that things offered are completely free except for maybe offering to buy them a pint next time you see them in the pub!

Jim · February 20, 2009, 01:44:18 pm

If they cancelled the phone I don't think it would work

Bubba · February 20, 2009, 01:58:26 pm

Try it with a PAYG SIM ?

Jaspersharpe · February 20, 2009, 02:01:36 pm

Unlocking to other networks is no problem but if they've barred the IMEI then it's fucked.

There are (apparently) ways of changing the IMEI number but I wouldn't risk a five year stretch for the sake of buying a new phone..........

http://www.unlockme.co.uk/blacklist.html

EDIT - now I've reread the OP it might be worth calling Orange and telling them that you've found the phone to see if they can unblock it. Well it's worth a try but they might tell you to piss off.

Sorry - how many edits of the same post. Meant to say, my Mrs did a similar thing and lost her phone, cancelled it and the next day some bloke called me saying he'd found it. We picked it up and O2 unbarred it. As I say, this was all done in a 24 hr period so I don't know if that's significant. THE END!

tommytwotone · February 20, 2009, 05:10:40 pm

Quote from: Johnny Brown on February 19, 2009, 06:07:13 pm

I'd love the phone TTT - I'm on orange, I've got a charger, but this is FREEcycle. I could make you up a me-mask for getting into the works free?

Ah, sorry - been away and just returned to find this...

Apologies, hadn't realised about the free bit of the freecycle...or perhaps the cheeky cockernee in me escaped momentarily there.

Either way, JB, it's yours - you have PM.