I absolutely love that we are slowly moving away from the shame of getting something for free.

@rondas7772

Ай бұрын

No one has ever been ashamed😂😂

@deec3561

Ай бұрын

Everyone likes free things. Ppl just stay anything on the internet to sound trendy

@raedaze

Ай бұрын

@@deec3561there was a time before the internet and people were actually very looked down upon for going to get things secondhand. Being bullied has always been a thing.

@raea3588

Ай бұрын

Yes! My Grandma always talked about "borrowing" from people back when there wasn't so many things to go around. I feel we're back in those times now too. So, even if one can't give, lend kitchen items or tools. My grandparents lived in a community of "Oh, you can mow my lawn? I'll fix your family a meal!" ❤Money didn't have to be exchanged for people to get what they all needed.

@untouchable360x

Ай бұрын

Law 40 of 48: Anything offered for free is dangerous. It usually involves either a trick or a hidden obligation.

Finally the news covering an important topic that will help the environment

@joechen353

Ай бұрын

😂

@Whatnok

Ай бұрын

Sorta. Electronics and all that it takes to build them including the energy and electricity all horrific for the planet‼️ fyi including the yoga pants many lazy attention seeking people wear and many other items. 😂

@AquamarinaPearl

Ай бұрын

@@Whatnok I hope your life gets better for you so you stop taking your anger and frustration out on random people

@donnaclinton5578

Ай бұрын

That will help the people. Families are suffering. The big corps and renewable petrol will never stop what they are doing. Making more profits than ever before.

@samu-chan

Ай бұрын

LOL

My parents always said "it costs no effort to ask. All someone can say is no".

@hhansanfranz

Ай бұрын

“How did you get in my house?”

@Fallingleaf777

Ай бұрын

Amen

@Colt19

Ай бұрын

Your folks didn’t lie.

@SammiJoReviews

Ай бұрын

My mom used to say that too. She’s been gone for more than twenty years but I can hear her say that still plain as day. 😊

@johnwilburn

Ай бұрын

I bet they’d be proud of the cardboard sign mafia at all the intersections.

I love my Buy Nothing Group. Save money, reduce waste, help your neighbors. It's the "Can I borrow a cup of sugar?" neighborly/community feeling.

@Howboutdatone

Ай бұрын

The govts like what’s free?

@twdjt6245

Ай бұрын

Same here. Also love getting rid of things I don’t need on mine. Pantry clean out, garage sale left overs, etc. Feels good knowing my items are being reused or used by someone who could use them. REDUCE AND REUSE , not just recycle. 🙌🏾

@TanoSmith-yd8lx

Ай бұрын

Some neighbors will Stop buying and have no sugar to give away for free.

@JohnSmith-zw8vp

Ай бұрын

To which I'd probably reply, wow I thought that was just something they say on TV or something! Just like when someone actually objects at a wedding most are probably like "wow, I didn't know anyone actually did that"! Or that scene in the Simpsons where Bart's dog really does eat his homework!!

@vulpinemachine

Ай бұрын

​@@TanoSmith-yd8lxwe live with such abundance that we are FAR from that issue. And besides, people will buy stuff when no cup of sugar is available to borrow.

We should've done this a long time ago. I love the idea of not wasting things. The amount of stuff we collect is ridiculous. Stop wasting money folks!

@sientoviva

Ай бұрын

I did this 13 years ago with my first car lol I got a completely free passenger seat

@herrwahnsinn4229

Ай бұрын

*that hoarders collect.

@rrrealqueen

Ай бұрын

I got rid of a lot of things like plates I didn't need or clothes that didn't fit anyone was welcomed to take it from my porch I got rid of a lot of stuff I didn't need! And felt happy someone was using it instead

@Ophiane

Ай бұрын

This idea has been around for decades It used to be called freecycle.

@carriecree1789

Ай бұрын

​@@herrwahnsinn4229just the amount of items in general, in most houses there's extra. Hoarding collections are when there are twins, triplets, and septuplets of most of the house items. Most hoards end up unusable, and they wouldn't give it away. 😢

Back when I first started college, I posted on Facebook asking if anyone was getting rid of a study desk I could use for my room. I was forced to delete the post after I was shamed and scolded by parents . Weeks later I bought one from Amazon. Glad these movements exist.

@acealoha

Ай бұрын

I moved out of my apt and ending up giving UH students a lot of good house hold stuff. I could feel the appreciation from the exchange. aloha

@benwagner5089

29 күн бұрын

Those parents are idiots for shaming you like that. They should know how expensive it is providing for a child and needing to pinch pennies.

@jackofalltemposdigitalchil7483

28 күн бұрын

You must have posted it before Facebook marketplace existed. Now you can LITERALLY shop for free desks. Craigslist also is bomb for free stuff. Just steer clear of the romance section other than that your good.

@SteveVento-t6u

26 күн бұрын

@@benwagner5089right! They should’ve bought her one then if asking is so bad…

@homeland1128

26 күн бұрын

Should've clap back with something like "im just a student who's just entering college I don't have wages like y'all boomers, if u really care that much buy me one then"

As a member of a Buy Nothing group, I love that we’re moving toward an “It-takes-a-village” mindset again because that’s how it used to be. A proper community must all work together to make sure the needs of the group AND the needs of an individual are met for everyone to successfully thrive.

@elizabethwitt2621

Ай бұрын

Exactly! 👏

@TheGodNC

Ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. I love it.

@rrrealqueen

Ай бұрын

That's why generational Homes worked for families until people started doing things on their own I believe we all need community to thrive and to know our neighbors.

@user-zu5do6ri6r

29 күн бұрын

We aren't a "propper community" we won't even stick to the most basic of social contracts.

Very smart in so many ways. Save the planet, save money

In my apartment building, we have hallway tables on each floor. The residents in here randomly leave things for free on the tables for any of us to take if we want it and I think it’s amazing! They leave all types of household items out there. I had been needing some new hangers for awhile, and one time I walked into the hall and saw literally a whole pack of hangers on the table. I took them right up to my apartment. It’s such a great idea! I’ll be sure to leave out stuff I don’t need anymore as well to return the favor! 😊

@Lucy-mg2qe

Ай бұрын

Thats how it was in my college dorm. Got to use many great items and left those and others when I moved back home

@anemicsilence

Ай бұрын

😊👍

@annarchy665

29 күн бұрын

We used to have a spot at my old job where we'd put things we didn't want. I got some fancy Asian dishes, plants... It expanded into gathering things for local charities (coats, blankets, school supplies).

@user-tr2mb4xs7i

28 күн бұрын

Seems fishy. What if some of those are stolen merchandise

@vl1180

17 күн бұрын

My apartment complex does the same thing. We have shelves to leave food or household items on. I got my whole apartment furnished for free from my property manager after being homeless and sleeping on the floor

I’ve started going a few days a week when I spend zero dollars. I’ve cut back on fast food, coffee daily . Subscriptions.

@LisaSoulLevelHealing

Ай бұрын

Buy nothing days are a good habit. Which days do you do that on?

@johnnymichael1804

Ай бұрын

​@@LisaSoulLevelHealing only on days that ends in Y. It's amazing

@repboy1

Ай бұрын

@@LisaSoulLevelHealing paid Fridays, so pay any bills, weekly shop and fill car with gas, then , still like to eat out and do movies on a weekend, but Mon Tue We’d , take lunch into work , drink coffee at home. Spend nothing .

@Joe-ti7qd

Ай бұрын

I went back to a traditional coffee pot instead of a kuerig and that seems to help save some money.

@vermiform

Ай бұрын

​@@Joe-ti7qdThat's a good start. Brewing your own coffee from grounds is the most economical way and you can buy whichever beans you can afford. K-cups are convenient but wasteful and much more expensive. Also, the taste just doesn't quite hit right in my experience.

"We need much less than we think we need" - Maya Angelou. I've been living a minimalist lifestyle for the past 5 years and won't ever go back to overconsuming. If I need anything I check FB local groups or thrift stores before buying new. Prices are insane these days.

@rrrealqueen

Ай бұрын

Either that's or thrift stores or Amazon liquidation sites where where I live they charge one dollar ONLY to get rid of microwaves people return fridges and charges all for one dollar each item!!! It has been a game changer for my kitchen I'm so glad my husband pointed it out to me. Now Instead of stores I shop there!!! To get everything I need

@LD-kk6gh

24 күн бұрын

@@rrrealqueenwhat are Amazon liquidation sites and how do I find them???

I love my buy nothing group. I post things and sometimes I pick up things. Cycle economy is so great. We are all a community and trust each other. I feel blessed for that.

Bartering was what was done back in the the day when money was scarce. If we could go back to that as a nation, maybe we could gain positive relationships and help others in need. Socially it would be great to meet your neighbors. We don't communicate like we should.

@vmsgiggles

Ай бұрын

This is better than bartering. It's communicating and sharing. It's letting your neighbors borrow something they need for a party. Or giving food that you accidentally got the wrong kind of or something your kids don't want to eat. The idea is that you communicate and say why you are asking for something or why you are interested in something instead of saying "want" or "interested " like people do on buying groups.

@jaytaylor2090

Ай бұрын

Umm...its called bartering ❤😂

@vmsgiggles

Ай бұрын

Bartering is expecting something in return before you give something or having to give something in exchange to get something. In Buy Nothing Groups people give and receive, but they don't expect someone to trade something for a gift or a receive. People just give and receive freely within the group to help each other. Or they lend out their stuff when needed.

@snk1008

Ай бұрын

Bartering requires negotiating so there is a fair exchange. If I ever get something from my BN group that is less than satisfactory and it happens, it's no big deal. I'll pass it back into the group. I do think there are groups on social media that trade. Which is totally fine. But with BN its so much easier/

@c.eb.1216

Ай бұрын

They always turn really mean after my Dad gives them things. They're scared to go after him directly, so they harass me and my Mom pretty aggressively.

When you donate to Goodwill, people are still having to oay something for it so this is great.

@snk1008

Ай бұрын

And so much at Goodwill is overpriced. or in bad condition And the clothes smell bad. I think they spray something on them

@velshock

Ай бұрын

Goodwill is also a big corporation. Don’t let the name fool you.

@jamiewilliams3179

Ай бұрын

When you donate to Goodwill, Goodwill now sells your items for profit online

@mechanical_chaos

Ай бұрын

Goodwill is a scam. So is most those donation driven organizations.

@YaYousef5

Ай бұрын

@@jamiewilliams3179Goodwill is and always has been legally a non profit organization. They publish annual reports and you can go look at what they spend the money on.

It’s also cool that niche items can get to a person who truly values the item, like that sowing machine was special to her and will be cared about, where it would be trash to a guy finding it in his aunts attic after she passed away.

@rrrealqueen

Ай бұрын

When me and my husband moved into our home! We found a fridge but we didn't need it and random bike tires and buckets and I posted it left it at my front porch to whoever wanted to take them home. It makes me feel God that Items are being used in meaningful way.

I joined a buy nothing group a week ago and needed some beads for friendship bracelets I’m planning to pass out at a concert. A few ladies were really nice to give me theirs.

I'm so surprised mainstream media aired this promotion of an anti-capitalist, community centered way of living. Yes, to all of it!!! Thank you for this important information. ❤️🙏

@mikieemiike3979

29 күн бұрын

There's nothing wrong with capitalism. What you see today is crony-capitalism. There are many knock-offs today and the youth are getting mixed messages.

I love my local buy nothing group. I’ve given and received several items over the last few years. In fact the reclining chair I’m sitting in now was from the group. 🙂

@DeniSoars

Ай бұрын

Haha nice!

@Arbysroastbeefjuice

Ай бұрын

Aren’t you worried about bed bugs, and the other stuff that can come along with used furniture?

@EricaGamet

Ай бұрын

@@Arbysroastbeefjuice You're dealing with your actual close-by neighbors... and because of that people disclose things that might be wrong. Like "from a home with dogs" or "back side is scratched up from my cat." I can't imagine my neighbors sitting in a bed bug infested house any more than I can imaging that for myself.

@rrrealqueen

Ай бұрын

​@@Arbysroastbeefjuice I usually just go on there to get garden items that I can use or cool cups people make!

I need neighbors like that

@yourssincerelyposh8903

Ай бұрын

Be the neighbour like that.

@ParisAntoinette

Ай бұрын

@@yourssincerelyposh8903that was deep. Lol

Considering this economy who can afford to be buying anything beyond basic needs to survive? For a lot of people, it's not a choice to buy nothing...they can't afford to buy anything.

@ST-rj8iu

Ай бұрын

exactly. we are being gaslit that this is a choice. if you can reuse great, but that isn't always an option.

@WELVAS.

Ай бұрын

Yes to an extent. If you are making 35-40k+ you absolutely have the means and it comes down to how you spend. A lot of people have to make due with a much lower salary of 15k or even 20k in my state. Not because of the economy, but just because my state has always been high in the poverty rate and cost of living is a bit lower than most the country.

@MariaMartinez-researcher

Ай бұрын

Have you ever heard of price gouging, corporate greed? "This economy" is mostly unregulated companies charging whatever they want for everything you need, paying richly to CEOs and stockholders, but the less possible to the workers. You might want to take a look at the channels More Perfect Union, or Richard Reich, but also to videos of American migrants who are discovering that in other countries they have rights that in the USA are called benefits, privileges, or commodities. And I'm not talking about rich European countries, but Latin America.

@ST-rj8iu

Ай бұрын

@@MariaMartinez-researcher please take an economic class and a government class. price gouging is illegal and free markets set the value. Communism is a failed system.

@mariec3527

Ай бұрын

Exactly

Sadly, 2 of our local buy nothing groups were completely taken over by resellers! You may want to give to someone who needs, but iti s often someone who wants to resell it! Vultures.

@242HP

Ай бұрын

That shouldn't really come as a surprise, given the trend to "flip" things like houses or cars that people buy for low prices and then turn around and resell them at higher prices. Everyone is out to make a profit these days.

@libbysherman1527

Ай бұрын

Same thing at Goodwill. It's obnoxious.

@mariec3527

Ай бұрын

I've heard that about people who run a local food pantry

@mommalion7028

Ай бұрын

Yup. If the mods don’t keep out resellers the stuff doesn’t get to people who need it.

@EricaGamet

Ай бұрын

Our mods are super strict and vet everyone thoroughly! It takes a lot of work and we sure do appreciate our mods!

Almost everything my sister got for her baby. She did not pay for she actually joined one of these groups and it’s so amazing so many mothers and no longer need some of the products they originally purchased. Maybe the only needed it for a few months and the product still works great there’s no need to throw it away so many mothers benefit from using it. So thankful for all the others that are willing to put in the effort to give these items away to mothers that will truly appreciate and need these products. This is what they mean with it takes a community to raise a child. This is a virtual community and they may not see this child, but their contribution has greatly benefited them.

I'm in favor of this movement. It'll save lots of people money and reduce waste.

@BabyGirlDontEvenPlay

Ай бұрын

It'll also cost millions of people jobs.

Thanks for highlighting Buy Nothing Groups and how awesome they are! I’m a moderator for my local group and it has been fabulous in so many ways... not just saving money but meeting neighbors who can turn into friends and helping find items for your kids. I use unexpired foods posted to the group, which I'm chosen for, to fund a Free Little Food Pantry that I adopted. It keeps so many things out of the landfill and allows neighbors to enjoy items without having to pay for them. You can also offer and or ask for favors. Multiple wins all around, imo.

@raymondsmith3248

Ай бұрын

What children did you exchange yours for younger or older 😂

Oh, and it's my number one tip for those who are decluttering their homes. Donating is not the best solution. Sure, it is better than just trashing useful items. But we know that most of what is donated is not rehomed. And we really need to work on our environmental footprint because we only have one planet, and when we throw something "away" it doesn't go away, it just goes to another place on our planet. The best thing you can do, is try giving your items directly to someone who can and will use it. And buy nothing is a perfect place to do that.

@emgee4075

Ай бұрын

So true! I’m much happier to give something away if I know it is going to someone who will get good use out of it. Otherwise, I just hold onto items in my home “just in case”.

@BabyGirlDontEvenPlay

Ай бұрын

We used to just put things in front of the driveway with the words "free" on them, and let passing drivers take care of the rest.

I love this. It’s what we do at clothing swaps. 🙌🏾 People bring nice clothes, shoes, and accessories that we no longer wear or maybe never did and offer it to other swappers. It’s a win win!

This is probably the biggest reason that I still have a Facebook account! My Buy Nothing group also has a swapmeet in a neighborhood park in the summer. Bring to give away, and take away what you can use. And you can chat with neighbors and meet new people.

@EricaGamet

Ай бұрын

Yep! I'm mostly off of social media... but BN and the fact that part of my job is running a FB group keeps me on FB.

I been garbage picking as a hobby the last few months and I’ve found over 2k of things I needed around my house. Fridge, power washer, 2 iPads, full carpet sets, kitchen and bathroom sinks, all in one hp pc, and much more it’s crazy what people throw away these days and don’t bother donating

@jamesblackwell5141

28 күн бұрын

I’ve been doing this sort of thing for twenty years. I’ve learned to fix a lot of things that people throw away.

@LD-kk6gh

24 күн бұрын

Wow 😮

I've been a part of a buy nothing group for a year now and I LOVE it. Whether its the items I give or receive, all-around we're giving a second life to items that might otherwise end up trashed. Its also been a great way to meet the neighbors!

I'm in a very active neighborhood BN group in Texas. You can actually put things out that are damaged and broken--- as long as you say it in the post. Like maybe something needs a simple repair. I just picked up a toy chest. It needs a big scratch repaired. I'm good with that. And today another neighbor gave me some wood filler. A few days ago, I gave away a bunch of jewelry and the gal who picked it up is going to use it for parts for her jewelry making hobby. I would say proper etiquette is to disclose the condition, and even show a pic of the concerning area.

@EricaGamet

Ай бұрын

For sure! Our group is good about showing damage or saying, "It's broken and needs this but maybe you have the knowledge to make it work" kind of thing.

My mom has been a part of this group for a few years now, and it's such an amazing group full of generous people. It's like the saying, "one man's trash is another man's treasure." We've been able to help so many people with food, furniture, dishware, and other items that we simply didn't need anymore and would have donated to a thrift store. And when we were in dire need of something, there was always someone there who had what we needed! It's especially great to make friends this way. It just feels very safe and cozy all around. The groups are also relatively safe in that if a strange person joins or offers something weird, everyone in the community is immediately alerted and knows to avoid them.

This is awesome. I’ve never heard of this. My family donates to a veterans organization but they don’t pick up furniture (no organization in my area does) even though it’s in great condition. I’m about to join a group and post everything. This is the best thing I’ve learned this year. ❤❤❤

@Pinkorchid72

Ай бұрын

Same. I always give to the veterans group by me…but I think it would be great to help my neighbors! I have tons to give away because I am simplifying and down sizing my life.

I have gotten so many things off the buy nothing groups just picked up a Christmas tree someone didn’t want anymore and am donating it to a daycare that wants one for Christmas time!!! I’m sure the kids will love decorating it

Love my Buy Nothing community! Great way to purge items you no longer need and help someone out at the same time. ❤

Years ago we had neighborhoods like this, dare I say “the good old days” when everyone helped each other out. This is a wonderful thing helps in so many ways. Bravo❣️🙏

Less trash in world for future generations too❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Here in Japan, such groups tend to be called "Mottainai [name of city]", which means something like wasteful, regretful, or "it would be a shame" (a flexible word). I've given and received many things through the Mottainai Osaka group. Since most people travel by train, we often hand off portable goods at a train station convenient to the giver (even just handing it over the rail at the ticket gate so the receiver doesn't need to exit and re-enter). If it's something larger, of course the receiver has to arrange a car/truck and come to the home. In this very urban area, most people live in apartment buildings that have locking entrances, so meeting out front is not a security risk.

Those groups are great. Your individual chance of getting something posted that you want isn’t super high, but your chance of getting rid of something you no longer use and that someone else near you wants is extremely good.

I have furnished a new immigrant family’s entire apartment from Buy Nothing group … a few if my neighbors even bought new items & donated to the family as well.

@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem

Ай бұрын

if they're illegal you should have provided them a free plane ticket home

@WELVAS.

Ай бұрын

​@@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem As long as you don't call yourself a Christian;)

@DeniSoars

Ай бұрын

@@Big-Government-Is-The-ProblemI think it’s important to still treat others like human beings since they’re already in our community

@t.h.8475

Ай бұрын

That's great.

@lowspark3958

Ай бұрын

​@@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem I am so happy I do not know you

Love this. It’s a win, win, win. Spend $0, reduce landfill waste, give an item a second loving home, reduce someone else’s clutter, and last but not least - increase trust and community!! ❤️

Also, I was able to acquire SO many things for the GrDaughter who is 2 now. They outgrow all that baby stuff SO FAST. The neighborhood has lots of families. I got car seats, strollers, toys, loads of books and loads of clothes. And more. After the Daughter in law (baby momma) was done, then she passed on to her friends. I am so grateful to the lady who started this all.

That Kenmore sewing machine is a reliable workhorse!!

We also need to get back to a repair instead of replace mentality. Start making replacement parts for major appliances and electronics in the US.

I was able to furnish my whole house with like-new items from the buy nothing group lol love it

I love this! And this story empowers me to want to do more 😃 Our community has had several "No Sale" Days where there are tables filled with things, anything at all, that people don't need anymore that anyone can take. The only rules are: Only take what you need, don't resell once you don't need it anymore and bring something you don't need to the event if you can 🙂Keep paying it forward.

I love this....but the way my trust issues are set-up......

@donnaclinton5578

Ай бұрын

Our local precinct has a designated area outside for pick ups. Others do porch pick ups where the item is left outside for pick up. Sometimes it's done just between friends and neighbors

@raea3588

Ай бұрын

A lot of people in our community set up a public meet place like a Wal-Mart.

@snk1008

Ай бұрын

Im in a middle class very safe family type neighborhood so its very safe. I totally understand that not every place would be like that. There are creative ways to make it work.

Yes so much clothes and toys that I have that I’m willing to give to other parents

I really enjoyed my Buy Nothing group, I gave and received so much great stuff! My issues are: I don’t want to have to be on Facebook. And so much of it, in my neighborhood, is baby/kid stuff. Almost every post. So I barely go on anymore.

I want to join.

@rosecitytheaftershow

Ай бұрын

I am going to look into this. This looks cool.

I loved my buy nothing group in CA

@Chuck-js8dy

Ай бұрын

Gavin Newsome has COMPLETELY DESTROYED CALIFORNIA

I love that Buy Nothing groups are getting the publicity that they deserve.

This summer after taking out our summer clothes and puttin away our winter clothes I realize we have so much clothes and its so tiring and takes up so much space that were not buyin any clothing at all this summer. Were gonna use everything we have and also donated many things we no longer like or doesnt fit

Been using my local buy nothing groups for over a decade! There are official and unofficial ones. Most of them are great, but once in a while you get a group that's a bunch of friends just giving things to each other but most of them are great!

@EricaGamet

Ай бұрын

Been in mine for 7 years. I moved to a new state/city and was buying something off of Craig's List... the guy I was buying from told me about BN and I was hooked!

Another way to score free stuff is to wait outside your local goodwill and kindly intercept and ask for the items before they give it to goodwill… it’s a win for everyone and it gives a middle finger to that greedy corporation. especially if you need furniture

This is a PERFECT WEAPON to send a message to greedy corporations who keep increasing prices to the consumer under the guise of inflation. I was just laid off from a major beverage company who filed bankruptcy. The corporate C.E.O. walked away with a 10.8 million dollar pension!!! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!😡😡

My slogan for years has been use what you have rather than what you have to get. I am super creative at up cycling, so it works for me.

Once the dollar collapses and without manufacturing, this might be the only way we can get things in the future

@TheGodJesusLife

Ай бұрын

There will always be stores. You just don't need all of these stores. A mid size mall has 120 stores / restaurants. That's an obsessive amount of stores / restaurants plus more stores outside the mall. Why do we need all of this? Something has to change in our society. Even with all these stores, I still can't find what I would want to buy. The stock market isn't going to be happy though because that's what they love - shopping / hoarding (people being miserable with their stuff - Repeat the cycle).

@BabyGirlDontEvenPlay

Ай бұрын

​@@TheGodJesusLifeit's not about what "you" need, it's about what the community needs. You might not find any use out of those stores and restaurants, but others might, so until people stop shopping there, there's no reason to reduce the number of stores just because one person "doesn't get it"

Been a part of BN for years. There are so many groups in my county. I think mine spans a 2 mile radius. There’s a listing right now for a piano! People also gift brand new stuff if they missed the return window.

I started recycling and up cycling things in 2016. I've picked up good finds in the neighborhood for free and swapped items for zero money. It feels good to not throw things away and reuse good things.

Believe it or not I was able to completely furnish my house from items from my local buy nothing group. A sectional couch, dining table, furniture, TVs, dishes, and clothes and shoes. The best part- not spending a dime and not too mention being waste conscious

SURE when they do it it’s a cool trend when I do it it’s called dumpster diving in apartment building trash rooms

I *LOVE* my Buy Nothing group and HIGHLY recommend everyone to join their local BN group! You get to give away items to people who actually need/want them AND not donate it to corporations that claim to give back more than they do (ex. Value Village & Goodwill).

I love my buy nothing group. All of my lamps, patio set, dining table, and entrance table was from the group. I just received a tower fan that has been a lifesaver in this heat ❤

We have a neighborhood Facebook page and have been doing this for years! Safe and convenient..

This group started in the Seattle area over 10 years ago. It’s a great concept.

I usually just put stuff on the curb on a sunny mild day that isn’t garbage days. Usually it gets picked up within 48 hours. Got rid of most of my baby stuff and no inconvenience to me. Just hope to keep the thrifters and resellers out of these groups.

I live in a great community and we have a Buy Nothing group. I love it! Giving and seeing someone enjoy my things and saving money myself. Win win!

I am in a buy nothing group. I just hate it when people don’t show up when they said they would. Or let you know if they will be late.

@alexarihani2902

Ай бұрын

Yeah stuff sits on the porch for days. Or they ask for something but never answer an email about pick up

Buy nothing and you’ll force unemployment and prices will come down. The people/consumer can bring house prices down.

I love this idea! Hopefully folks who get items for free aren’t flipping them for money though 😕

I saved thousands doing this and given away so much without cluttering a landfill. Love this!

I love my group. I get stuff and get rid of stuff.

I'm part of the same group. Around my way, we call it trash nothing/freecycle.

I love this. Communities coming together and actually making a difference

I love my buy nothing group. Here are some of the interesting experiences I've had! I've received a dresser, a coffee table, & other things. But I have given away groceries to a mom & child in need... Some toddler clothing to a guy who with his sister, took in a young child from a mother was in active addiction & the child had come from several states away with nothing but one outfit... Several household items to a family who was starting over after a house fire... Some baby items to a parent living in a homeless shelter.... Items for recovery to someone about to have surgery. I also gave away lots of school uniforms. I also had someone show up to pick up their items, and brought me flowers!!! It was the nicest thing ever, I was so shocked. Buy nothing is amazing.

@dashcan8479

Ай бұрын

Its a great idea Kayla and you have done great things with this group.

Yea, y’all are definitely late to the party. I furnished my kids playroom through my buy nothing group - toy shelf, train table, kitchen set. I give away all clothes and toys that we no longer need, it’s a good system.

It started as “No Buy July”.

@joyanderson8646

Ай бұрын

WoW🎉

@mariamaria2751

Ай бұрын

Whatever. Yeah your life dictates when you need or don't.. this is a great spi n on bidens America.. it's great this buy nothing is great but it's become necessary in a bad economy. ..ppl should do this in good economies to help out the less fortunate .. .. this is the necessary steps to tale in this bs climate of the world today

My local Buy Nothing group is so generous and trusting! People loan out all sorts of items and of course, give away items. We share produce, too! I met my best friend through the Buy Nothing group!!

Shows we don’t need these cooperation’s we just need each other

Isn't this the same thing as Freecycle, which has been around for decades?

@242HP

Ай бұрын

Yes! Same idea with a different name. Yet here it is on the Today show, like it is this brilliant, original idea that no one ever thought of before.

@EricaGamet

Ай бұрын

A little different because you have to join the group for where you live. It's super localized, maybe a square 2-5 miles or so, depending. And you deal with a lot of the same folks. But same concept in that it's free stuff. But because it's your neighbors, you're less likely to list something that's just falling to pieces (like I used to see on Freecylce).

@BabyGirlDontEvenPlay

Ай бұрын

It's called "giving away your stuff for free" and it's been done forever.

What buy nothing app is best? I am not on social media.

I have a driveway on a very busy city corner. I donate a lot of items to my neighbors by free piles, and everything gets taken. It feels great to give away useful items.

I was thought about this but there aren’t enough people doing it but now it’s a movement!! Beautiful 👏🏼👏🏼

Al Roker. Always great comebacks😂😂😂

Free cycle to be the site that was the same about 15+ yrs ago. I actually forgot about it! Great idea though!

It’s called Community. Be nice to each other and kind to those you see regularly especially grocery store workers

The whole concept sounds wonderful, except there are so many people out there that will take advantage of this group and the people that so lovingly give to it and turn around and take these things and sell them on social media. It’s hard to trust anyone to do the right thing anymore.🤷🏼‍♀️

@EricaGamet

Ай бұрын

The groups are hyper local and we all get to know each other. That really doesn't seem to be a problem in the BN groups. We would probably notice if Mrs. X had been gifted 17 dining room tables in the last year.

That's awesome! Also I refuse to participate in Facebook

@ylive5169

Ай бұрын

The founder made an app for those who aren't on social media

@loving_lioness3518

Ай бұрын

@@ylive5169 nice!

Thumbs up

I can't believe this is finally catching on...I've been doing this for years .. I was never shamed for it , the only complaint I ever heard from other ppl was that they wouldn't do it because they wanted a warranty and be able to get support if needed.

Now we got people making 200K a year living in big houses in the “buy nothing “ movement us poor people been living like this not by choice but by necessity

"Let it simmer" 😉

Do I have to be on FB to participate ?

@ylive5169

Ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly....😢

Yes! I joined a couple of years ago. I got so many baby items. We all know how fast babies outgrow things. I also LOVE to give in the group! 😊 I look forward when I have something to give away.

I think the concept is great with the exception of making one’s address public considering the dangers we’re all facing today. 🥴

@dish_breaker

Ай бұрын

You don't make your address public. You can either share it privately with the person that is picking something up, meet at a public place, drop it off at their location... There are many options that don't require disclosing where you live.

What about a segment on all the husbands picking up all this free stuff for their wives?

@anisafaruqi9330

Ай бұрын

I'm single, so I haven't heard of anything.

@United-States-of-Africa

Ай бұрын

I'm single

@egr3071

Ай бұрын

Accurate

@BrooklynBaby-1

Ай бұрын

What a privilege to pick something up for their beautiful wives who sought and found something for their home that they didn’t have to spend their $ on. 🏡

@mrstdfrancis

Ай бұрын

Hubby is so sweet, never complains about all his BN errands! 😂

I have been part of a "buy nothing " group in my area for 5 years now. I got rid of a lot of GOOD things that goodwill etc. would NOT accept like ----planters, tools, dog leashes, collars and beds, wood like pressure treated post and 2x4's etc in great condition from home remodel, and smaller pieces of wood people in my community used to make free libraries and bird houses and small crafts. "BUT NOTHING" group is AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If this hasn't been ruined by greed and sales people I promise it will be. Hopefully these groups take on implementing strong requirements on locality or reputation to keep out those looking to exploit them for free inventory.

The well paid nationally syndicated anchors that are “just now learning about this” meanwhile everyone behind the scenes making far less… “oh yeah, we do this all the time” 😮 Sidenote: 85% of my kids birthday/Christmas gifts are from buy nothings

"if you want something you should 'axe' for it"

@jenniferhansen3622

Ай бұрын

I caught that too. 😅 She was probably just nervous on camera.

@marriejames01

Ай бұрын

😂