Money Saving Tip: Freecycle

“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

And maybe it’s not even trash. From bikes to coats to tools, it is possible to save big time when you use freecycle to do some of your shopping. Freecycle is a network of people who give away things they don’t need. If you are looking for something, there is a chance that you might find it in your local freecycle network. And if you want to get rid of something that is in relatively good shape, you can choose to give it away.

Freecycling is a good way to save a little money – and even save the earth. It’s a way to allow for the reuse of serviceable items that might otherwise be thrown away. The Web site is organized by locale, so you can arrange to meet with people looking to get rid of what they have. I like the idea of being able to inspect the “merchandise” before I actually bring it home. And it is much easier to get rid of that exercise bike if someone locally can come pick it up.

Before you run out to the store to purchase something, it might be worth your while to see if you can pick it up through your local freecycle network. You can’t beat the price.