To expect people to turn up when arranged

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Or at least let you know they’re not coming.

Giving away a Boori chest of drawers on FB marketplace, has some damage so didn’t think anyone should pay for it. This evening the third person I’ve had arranged to pick it up hasn’t contacted me or anything. DH is going to take it to the tip tomorrow, such a waste...

YANBU at all, but sadly seems to be a thing these days.

I prefer Freecycle / Freegle for giving things away. You can report people for not sticking to what they arrange - they get a warning then are no longer allowed in the group. Means you don't tend to be messed around like that.

The first one I thought ah well, but the second and now the third tonight I can’t believe it really, the first person to respond asked if I could deliver and left the messenger conversation when I replied I couldn’t. No I can’t collect thanks anyway. I wonder if I’d put it on for £20 it may have had a better response as there is some value in it.

I think your expectations are unrealistic. The first person never arranged to pick it up they asked a question and it didn't suit them. If you want to get rid of something you need to either free-cycle where people understand the system
Or sell it on the market place you place no value on your item others don't either. I often put a nominal sum on something I would actually happily give away as free stuff always causes issues people say yes without thought because what have they got to lose? You get the piss taker and the the sell it oners.
Stick it on for a fiver and most times it will shift without issue.

That’s crappy, I wish it was on my local marketplace

Shame to tip it though.

The first one who wanted delivery I didn’t count in my 3. It was 3 people who I had arranged a time to come and collect it. Not counting the British heart foundation who couldn’t take it because it’s painted wood. It’s solid wood, really good quality. I do think I should’ve put it in for £5 so it has a value but now I’ve had enough.

It was DH seeing how fed up I was last night who suggested the tip.
He needs to go today anyway.

Yes, list it for £10 ir something and you'll have a better response. No idea why, but it works!

I can’t be arsed if people are once again not going to turn up.

For some reason people seem less likely to follow through with collecting a free item than a paid one. I don't know if they get caught up in it being a bargain even though they don't really want it?

I've had items up for £5 to £10 with no interest and then when I drop it to free suddenly lots of people are interested but most if them address time wasters

I had a man be upset with me because I wouldn't delvier a free items to him 6 hours away. LOL. What an idiot.

So I tried again, no response, and again, told her it’s going to the tip and she says she’ll come tomorrow. I really hope so...

At last it’s been collected, hooray!

OP, save the numbers of the ppl that didn't turn up. Because you tend to find that these CF's message about items a lot (especially if they are free). That way if you are ever selling / giving something away again you will know not to rely on them. (Or, depending on how much they had inconvenienced you you could mess with them a bit for your own amusement )

I blocked them, not planning on getting rid of any more stuff this way!