frecyclng-SCA-msg - 5/2/11

Freecyling within the SCA. Putting out items to give away.

NOTE: See also the files: largess-ideas-msg, fundraising-msg, tokens-msg, gifts-4-staff-msg, Thrifty-Anach-art, SCA-Upcycling-art, beads-msg, jewelry-msg, baby-gifts-msg.

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Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:13:40 +1000
From: Zebee Johnstone <zebeej at gmail.com>
Subject: [Lochac] Freecycling
To: "The Shambles: the SCA Lochac mailing list"
	<lochac at lochac.sca.org>

One thing we did this Festival we encourage others to do...

We freecycled stuff.

That is we hunted through our SCA gear for things we hadn't used in
ages, were not going to use, were taking up space...  And put them on
a table outside the campsite with a sign saying "Free!"

They had all been taken by happy SCAers within an hour.

I got rid of boots I no longer wanted (one recipient wore them all
festival), leather scraps that had been hanging about for ages, a half
finished shirt that was the wrong size, someone else got rid of an
archer's gambeson he hadn't used for years...  Belts, a bracer, random
jewelry.

Yes, some stuff could have been sold, and for things like big fabric
stashes that's probably sensible.  But for half finished projects and
old garb and elderly accessories and so on, freecycling is quick and
easy and a lot of fun!

Those of us who have been around for years have a lot of Stuff.
Consider passing on things you no longer use to people who are just
starting out.  Whether it's a table at an event or just bringing it
along to your local practice.

Silfren


Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:17:34 +1000
From: "Matthew Sutton" <the_rauf at fastmail.fm>
Subject: Re: [Lochac] Freecycling
To: "The Shambles: the SCA Lochac mailing list" <lochac at lochac.sca.org>

I for one - am against the idea of Freecycling.

Instead come see Rauf on Market Day and buy Rauf's junk.  Best quality
SCA junk on the market.  Straight out my shed to you.  

Its good for what ails you!

Rauf
Proprietor of Raufs Junk Emporium


Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:25:51 +1000
From: Anika Page <anika.page at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Lochac] Freecycling
To: "The Shambles: the SCA Lochac mailing list"
	<lochac at lochac.sca.org>

I turned up this Festival with an unused cloak I had made for the Crossroads
Festival Cold, and some unused beeswax candles. Instead of freecycling them,
I donated them to the Fighter Auction Prizes. I also gave a prize to the
Childrens Fighter Auction fighter I purchased on Market Day.

If the items you are freecycling are in good/unused condition (such as "it's
too big/small for me so I've never used it" or "it's not my favourite colour
so I've never used it" or whatever) then donating prizes is a Good Thing, do
consider doing so.

--Lyssa.


Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:27:39 +1000
From: Alys Dietsch <a_sunny_girl at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Lochac] Freecycling
To: <lochac at lochac.sca.org>

I donated prizes to the auction but some things, particularly unfinished things or "well loved" things aren't suitable for prizes.


From: Alonya Mazoyer
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 10:09 AM
To: The Shambles: the SCA Lochac mailing list
Subject: Re: [Lochac] Freecycling

I too took advantage of Silfren's 'free table' and got rid of a bunch of
stuff that had been hanging around in my lounge for 2 years.  I was happy
that most of it went to the Colleges with a few things that went to others.
I am now a happy Trollope and thrilled that my unwanteds have found a
new home and will continue to be used.  I am for freecycling, especially
when you are desperate to get rid of those pesky things that just seem to
always get in the way.

Juliana
Who now has an empty shelf to put something else away that needs a home.


Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:26:59 +1000
From: "Sideshow Mel" <melinahall at optusnet.com.au>
Subject: Re: [Lochac] Freecycling, et al
To: "The Shambles: the SCA Lochac mailing list" <lochac at lochac.sca.org>

I think all these ideas are great, as there's something for everyone & 
everything. Some stuff is so nice but so not "you" that it would make a 
perfect prize. Some stuff is good enough to sell, but perhaps not fancy 
enough to be a prize. Other stuff is well loved or incomplete, & good to be 
made available for whomever wants it.

I think I'd like to take advantage of the freecycle table idea in future at 
Festival, but as my campsite is a bit off the beaten track I may have to 
donate to someone else's.

Or maybe it would be a good idea to have a freecycle table at the market?

As usual, every year, I get inspiration from Festival.

Asa


Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:33:40 +1000
From: Zebee Johnstone <zebeej at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Lochac] Freecycling, et al
To: "The Shambles: the SCA Lochac mailing list"
	<lochac at lochac.sca.org>

On Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 10:26 AM, Sideshow Mel
<melinahall at optusnet.com.au> wrote:
<<< I think I'd like to take advantage of the freecycle table idea in future at
Festival, but as my campsite is a bit off the beaten track I may have to
donate to someone else's. >>>

The Guild campsite is central and I'm happy to host a Freecycle table.
 Those who want to get a dollar or two can take their junk to Rauf to
sell on market day and good luck to them!  (If it doesn't sell, bring
it to the freecycle table)

Half finished projects, scraps of leather and canvas and cloth, old
feasting gear, used garb and footwear, it's all good.

I'll have another cleanout next year, I have tankards I don't use for
example, and probably more bits of leather.

Silfren
- who must remember to remind people of this idea about ohh... two
weeks away from Festival.


Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:43:16 +1000
From: Alessandra Dellamorot <a_dellamorot at optusnet.com.au>
Subject: Re: [Lochac] Freecycling
To: The Shambles: the SCA Lochac mailing list <lochac at lochac.sca.org>

One of the ladies in our campsite came back to tell us about this. She 
was very excited that she got your gambeson!

It made her day!

Alessandra

On 28/04/2011 8:13 AM, Zebee Johnstone wrote:
<<< That is we hunted through our SCA gear for things we hadn't used in
ages, were not going to use, were taking up space...  And put them on
a table outside the campsite with a sign saying "Free!"

They had all been taken by happy SCAers within an hour.

I got rid of boots I no longer wanted (one recipient wore them all
festival), leather scraps that had been hanging about for ages, a half
finished shirt that was the wrong size, someone else got rid of an
archer's gambeson he hadn't used for years...  Belts, a bracer, random
jewelry.

Silfren >>>

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