Freebee Success Stories

We've received many comments from Freebee users about how much they have benefited from this Web service. Here is a sample of their remarks:

People who gave away items

“The first people to call took it home.  It went to a young couple; the man had recently fractured his leg and hasn't been able to work.  Their dishwasher stopped working but they couldn't afford a new one, our old one still worked, we just needed an update. They were thrilled to take it off of our hands for us and we were thrilled that it went to someone that really needed it. Thanks!  I will come back to your site the next time I need to "recycle" anything in my home.  What a great resource Fargo has in the Freebee site.”          – DeAnn

"Thank you!  Got rid of all of my items, each within 24 hours!  So much better then storing it for Spring Cleanup and plus I love to recycle.  As always, 'Another one's junk is another one's treasure!'  So true-so true!"  – Amy

"This site is a great idea.  I offered a picnic table that we no longer needed, and it went in 2 days.
Both parties were happy."

“Just to let you know, I think the Freebee Web site is a great thing.  We listed  cardboard tubes in the miscellaneous category and we have had a surprisingly good response so far.  Anyway, thanks for getting the Web site going and maintaining it.” – Fred

Lynn posted 1,000 pounds of various sizes and colors of ceramic tiles.  Her father-in-law lived next door to a tile installer and saved all the remnant amounts.  She says, "What a great idea!  Someone else could use what I couldn't.  The tiles were making my shed sink into the ground!"

“Fargo freebee is a great innovation.  I got rid of everything I posted.”

“WOW! 12 hours and 4 'offers'!  A great way to recycle!”


People who received items

 “I just wanted you to know that I had placed an ad looking for a dishwasher in July, 2003. I finally have one! I was encouraged to get, among other things, a dishwasher to ease my daughter's allergies and asthma. But due to being laid-off from my job I couldn't afford to purchase a new one. Your Web site and Mike W., who saw my ad and contacted me, have been an absolute God send.”      – Patti H.

“Three mattress sets and two frames were donated through this site, combined with some from other sources the families have more than adequate accommodations now.”

 

“Please remove my ad asking for aluminum combination windows. I have received what I need. Thanks for this service.
I have had two transactions and both worked well.”

One customer has found a dishwasher, washer, dryer, refrigerator, stove, living room furniture and more all on Freebee.  Imagine - a person with little income could furnish an entire place by the generosity of others!
 

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"My wife Louise and I are so happy about the Freebee opportunity extended to us.
We moved to our current location and really missed our rhubarb that was so wonderful where we lived. 

 

I listed my desire to get a rhubarb crown in the Freebee program (Misc. Wanted). What a joy it was to have someone  send me an email offering a crown for us.  We were so happy. 

 

 I took a picture of the rhubarb crown, just before I planted it this morning.  Can you see that tap root in the attached picture? It's over 2 feet long.  Wow.

 

Thanks to the City of Fargo for offering the program."   – John N.