Freeya

I almost hesitate to write this but: I have to move soon, and this app has been a lifesaver. I found a bunch of useful things. I’ve met cool people. Right now I am in a phase of having to rely on others, generosity, but I am looking forward to the day where I can post things for people to pick up. And I would recommend if you like this app and what it represents read the serviceberry by Robin wall Kimmer.

In theory, Freeya is a great concept and started out strong. Added “features” -like membership so can claim pick up on multiple items, scheduling ahead & no guidelines for listers lean toward epic fail. Too many instances in which you either can’t put “pick up” but the person does NOT actually pick up, driving (using petrol) only to find it’s not there & dealing with posters that feel awful because someone else grabbed the item reserved is awkward & wastes time, energy & gas. Better explanation of process & respect for people’s time, energy & desire to keep things out of a landfill needs some tweaking to make sure people aren’t waiting in vain or wasting gas & time.

This is the app I have been waiting for! Declutter, reduce, reuse, share, provide, and seamlessly get this thing that I no long want out of my house and into the hands of someone else! Freeya makes the joy of less less of a pain. I actually look forward to finding things to give away, rather than packing up a bag of undesirables that end up in my trunk for 6 months, always dreading the slog to a donation center. Posting is easy, pick up is easier and I love seeing the thoughtful and thankful comments from folks who benefit from my purge. Plus instead of doom scrolling I can Freeya troll for treasures! Freeya mind, the mess will follow.