Is there a right and wrong way to reply to an "OFFER" post in my freecycle group?

Question

I have replied to several offers that were posted in my freecycle group and just wondered if there was a proper way to reply, other than the obvious.

Answer 1

Be polite, be honest, be enthused. Like "I've been wanting that widget for a while, I'd give it a happy home."

Then contact information and possible pick up times (especially if you have some limitations on that).

Personally, I often pick people who have also offered stuff on my group, so you may want to make sure it is something you do.

Last, I often close with "Whatever you decide, thanks for offering this on Freecycle!"

Answer 2

Being polite is always appreciated.  Also, providing as much information as you can, like when you can pick the item up.  If someone replies with just a phone number to call them while another person replies that they can pick the item up that evening, I'd chose the person who said when they can pick up!