cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1338474

I’ve been searching around for resources to add to my list of thrifting or freecycling resources online.

I’ve seen these two:

I have questions regarding each site:

  • Is it frequently used for free items/freecycling?
  • Is it moderated or unmoderated?
  • It seem to be free to post ads for both, but is there a catch?

Are there more sites like this in Germany?

I know that https://de.freecycle.org/ is also available and somewhat active. I’ve also gotten tips about https://mundraub.org/ (thank you @[email protected]) that I’ve added to the list.

Thank you in advance.

  • @[email protected]English
    2•1 year ago

    Kleinanzeigen.de is the defacto monopolist for thrifting in Germany. I use it a lot and nade mostly good expierences. Some scammers, but they’re easy to spot. There are rating scores divided in categories which are super helpful. There free items there, I got some great stuff for free there and gave away stuff that wasn’t great for me anymore.

    Otherwise it is mostly local facebook, whatsapp or telegram groups. I use or used these for freecycling, thrifting and foodsharing with only good expierences.

    Another thing that might be interesting: depending on your area there might be give boxes. Small stalls or even sheds where people can take or leave stuff freely.

    • RegnaOPMEnglish
      1•1 year ago

      Thank you for the info. Would you call it a self-moderating system due to the rating scores?

      The give boxes seem really nice.

      • @[email protected]English
        2•1 year ago

        You’re welcome. There is also administration/silent moderation through the company, they delete fraudulent or illegal listings and you can report other users you had interactions with. I think it lacks transparency regarding their actions. I would not call it self-moderating.

        I might post about them here in the near future.