Bryan says Lindsay is too nice to people, and she tends to agree with him after last week.

[lindsaydotcom]

SO remember that post earlier in the week where I was gushing about how happy I was that I was able to help someone out, especially someone whose circumstances seem like they could use some nice stuff? I've changed my mind. She's a shmuck.

I sent her my cell phone number as a reply to her email, asking her to call so we could set up a time for the exchange. She didn't call. I called back, and she made an excuse that her kid was sick and had needed to ba taken to the doctore. Sure, I understand, I've got a lot of friends with young kids. No problem. She said her dad was going to pick it up, and she'd find out what days/times it can happen and call me back. I waited a couple of days and heard nothing. I finally got a call from her on Thursday asking to schedule the exchange for Friday afternoon, and by the way, could she also take the lawnmower off my hands that we'd listed on freecycle as well? I said that would be fine and emailed her the directions to my house. To make it easier on him I even said come anytime after 4pm, that we would stay in and wait for him. Friday afternoon came and went, and no one arrived. I called her and asked what happened and she said her dad got help up at work and couldn't make it and she had to run to the store and had just gotten back and was about to call me. Un hunh. She said that her dad would definitely come Saturday morning at whatever time was convenient to us, though, and what time would work? I said 9 am would be best and she said she'd talk to her dad and call me back within 15 minutes. No call, no confirmation, and no one came to the house at 9 or any other time yesterday morning, but just to make sure I waited at home with cell phone handy from 9 am until after 1 pm. No calls, no emails, no correspondance of any kind. So screw her and her excuses. I called a donation center and they're going to come pick it up during the week.

Comments

[jamiethetiger.livejournal.com]

I don't get how freecycle works. I mean, literally, the site. Lost.

[ves-heill.livejournal.com]

Most people, I think, don't use the site. We all sign up to an email listserve, and whenever someone has something they don't want they send an email to the group offering it. Generally, several people respond, and the offerer chooses who to give the item to and they make arrangements via email. COnversely, people can post things they want and see if anyone responds. It's all through regionally local groups, so it's not like anyone is too far away to transact with.

[zoofussa.livejournal.com]

Well, you certainly gave her every opportunity. It never ceases to amaze me how inconsiderate people can be.

[2happy4most.livejournal.com]

how ungrateful can she be?! what a schmuck.

[twomidnightblue.livejournal.com]

She is a terrible freecycler.

[ves-heill.livejournal.com]

I know. I'm trying not to let this prejudice me against everyone else, though.

[jerri-blank-1.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately, sometimes when you try to help people, their behavior makes it clear to you that the fact that they are in need of help in the first place is not at all surprising.

[ves-heill.livejournal.com]

My thoughts exactly.

[la-bella-vita05.livejournal.com]

Ugh same thing happened to me on freecycle. I freecycled a dining room set that ws four years old and in really good condition. Some woman emails me saying she wants it and the lost everything in Katrina and were relocated to NJ and blah blah blah. Two weeks and four excuses later I gave it to my neighbor's sister because she actually showed up to get it.

I did use freecycle for an armchair though and had absolutely NO problems. The woman called when she was supposed to, came when she was supposed to and even got the girls a book and why it's good to share (she was a teacher.)

So I don't know. I'm kind of mixed on it but man that lady was a PITA. Sorry you had to meet one too.

[cb-goes-home.livejournal.com]

Oh, I really really hope she shows up to get your item, just so you can have the satisfaction of telling her you gave it to someone more responsive and appreciative.

[brendaboo.livejournal.com]

I was thinking the same thing.

[mama-piper.livejournal.com]

Schmuck. Seriously, folks should take generosity more seriously.

Phooey on her.