I offered an item to someone on freecycle and they won't contact me how long do I wait to give to someone else

Question

I don't want to wait to long because a lot of other people want this item but the person will not get a hold of me to come pick it up. What is the protocol?

Answer 1

I would mail them once more saying if they do not contact you to arrange a collection time within 24 hours, then you will assume they don't want it and offer it to the next person on the list.

I've had this a couple of times with Freecycle and it's really annoying that people are so discourteous.

Answer 2

I use Freecycle quite frequently.  I have no patience for people who aren't considerate, given they are getting something for free.  

If I offer something and I do not receive a reply within two days, I move on to the next person. (Usually they answer on the same day as the item is offered).

I make an appointment for a given day.  I'm willing to even wait a week if they say that's the earliest they can pick up the item.

If they don't show up as scheduled, I send them a polite note advising them that they didn't keep their appointment and the item will now be offered to someone else.

Answer 3

I use freecycle all the time and if they do not email me after I attempt to email them twice then I repost it. If we make a scheduled meeting, they do not show I'll hold it for 24 hours & then repost it. So if you haven't heard from them in over 24 hours then repost it.

Answer 4

If you've made an honest attempt to contact and hold an item for a person, and that person has yet to contact you, I'd politely move on to the next.  If you've waited more than a couple days, you've waited long enough.