Yes! My Grandma always talked about "borrowing" from people back when there wasn't so many things to go around. I feel we're back in those times now too. So, even if one can't give, lend kitchen items or tools. My grandparents lived in a community of "Oh, you can mow my lawn? I'll fix your family a meal!" ❤Money didn't have to be exchanged for people to get what they all needed.
I never felt shame over taking or the giving of free items. I just saw it as money smart (who doesn't need to hold on to their money right now?) and enviro friendly.
Sorta. Electronics and all that it takes to build them including the energy and electricity all horrific for the planet‼️ fyi including the yoga pants many lazy attention seeking people wear and many other items. 😂
That will help the people. Families are suffering. The big corps and renewable petrol will never stop what they are doing. Making more profits than ever before.
Same here. Also love getting rid of things I don’t need on mine. Pantry clean out, garage sale left overs, etc. Feels good knowing my items are being reused or used by someone who could use them. REDUCE AND REUSE , not just recycle. 🙌🏾
To which I'd probably reply, wow I thought that was just something they say on TV or something! Just like when someone actually objects at a wedding most are probably like "wow, I didn't know anyone actually did that"! Or that scene in the Simpsons where Bart's dog really does eat his homework!!
I got rid of a lot of things like plates I didn't need or clothes that didn't fit anyone was welcomed to take it from my porch I got rid of a lot of stuff I didn't need! And felt happy someone was using it instead
@@herrwahnsinn4229just the amount of items in general, in most houses there's extra. Hoarding collections are when there are twins, triplets, and septuplets of most of the house items. Most hoards end up unusable, and they wouldn't give it away. 😢
Back when I first started college, I posted on Facebook asking if anyone was getting rid of a study desk I could use for my room. I was forced to delete the post after I was shamed and scolded by parents . Weeks later I bought one from Amazon. Glad these movements exist.
You must have posted it before Facebook marketplace existed. Now you can LITERALLY shop for free desks. Craigslist also is bomb for free stuff. Just steer clear of the romance section other than that your good.
Should've clap back with something like "im just a student who's just entering college I don't have wages like y'all boomers, if u really care that much buy me one then"
As a member of a Buy Nothing group, I love that we’re moving toward an “It-takes-a-village” mindset again because that’s how it used to be. A proper community must all work together to make sure the needs of the group AND the needs of an individual are met for everyone to successfully thrive.
That's why generational Homes worked for families until people started doing things on their own I believe we all need community to thrive and to know our neighbors.
In my apartment building, we have hallway tables on each floor. The residents in here randomly leave things for free on the tables for any of us to take if we want it and I think it’s amazing! They leave all types of household items out there. I had been needing some new hangers for awhile, and one time I walked into the hall and saw literally a whole pack of hangers on the table. I took them right up to my apartment. It’s such a great idea! I’ll be sure to leave out stuff I don’t need anymore as well to return the favor! 😊
We used to have a spot at my old job where we'd put things we didn't want. I got some fancy Asian dishes, plants... It expanded into gathering things for local charities (coats, blankets, school supplies).
My apartment complex does the same thing. We have shelves to leave food or household items on. I got my whole apartment furnished for free from my property manager after being homeless and sleeping on the floor
"We need much less than we think we need" - Maya Angelou. I've been living a minimalist lifestyle for the past 5 years and won't ever go back to overconsuming. If I need anything I check FB local groups or thrift stores before buying new. Prices are insane these days.
Either that's or thrift stores or Amazon liquidation sites where where I live they charge one dollar ONLY to get rid of microwaves people return fridges and charges all for one dollar each item!!! It has been a game changer for my kitchen I'm so glad my husband pointed it out to me. Now Instead of stores I shop there!!! To get everything I need
@@LisaSoulLevelHealing paid Fridays, so pay any bills, weekly shop and fill car with gas, then , still like to eat out and do movies on a weekend, but Mon Tue We’d , take lunch into work , drink coffee at home. Spend nothing .
I love my buy nothing group. I post things and sometimes I pick up things. Cycle economy is so great. We are all a community and trust each other. I feel blessed for that.
Bartering was what was done back in the the day when money was scarce. If we could go back to that as a nation, maybe we could gain positive relationships and help others in need. Socially it would be great to meet your neighbors. We don't communicate like we should.
This is better than bartering. It's communicating and sharing. It's letting your neighbors borrow something they need for a party. Or giving food that you accidentally got the wrong kind of or something your kids don't want to eat. The idea is that you communicate and say why you are asking for something or why you are interested in something instead of saying "want" or "interested " like people do on buying groups.
Bartering is expecting something in return before you give something or having to give something in exchange to get something. In Buy Nothing Groups people give and receive, but they don't expect someone to trade something for a gift or a receive. People just give and receive freely within the group to help each other. Or they lend out their stuff when needed.
Bartering requires negotiating so there is a fair exchange. If I ever get something from my BN group that is less than satisfactory and it happens, it's no big deal. I'll pass it back into the group. I do think there are groups on social media that trade. Which is totally fine. But with BN its so much easier/
They always turn really mean after my Dad gives them things. They're scared to go after him directly, so they harass me and my Mom pretty aggressively.
@@jamiewilliams3179Goodwill is and always has been legally a non profit organization. They publish annual reports and you can go look at what they spend the money on.
I joined a buy nothing group a week ago and needed some beads for friendship bracelets I’m planning to pass out at a concert. A few ladies were really nice to give me theirs.
I'm so surprised mainstream media aired this promotion of an anti-capitalist, community centered way of living. Yes, to all of it!!! Thank you for this important information. ❤️🙏
There's nothing wrong with capitalism. What you see today is crony-capitalism. There are many knock-offs today and the youth are getting mixed messages.
It’s also cool that niche items can get to a person who truly values the item, like that sowing machine was special to her and will be cared about, where it would be trash to a guy finding it in his aunts attic after she passed away.
When me and my husband moved into our home! We found a fridge but we didn't need it and random bike tires and buckets and I posted it left it at my front porch to whoever wanted to take them home. It makes me feel God that Items are being used in meaningful way.
Almost everything my sister got for her baby. She did not pay for she actually joined one of these groups and it’s so amazing so many mothers and no longer need some of the products they originally purchased. Maybe the only needed it for a few months and the product still works great there’s no need to throw it away so many mothers benefit from using it. So thankful for all the others that are willing to put in the effort to give these items away to mothers that will truly appreciate and need these products. This is what they mean with it takes a community to raise a child. This is a virtual community and they may not see this child, but their contribution has greatly benefited them.
Thanks for highlighting Buy Nothing Groups and how awesome they are! I’m a moderator for my local group and it has been fabulous in so many ways... not just saving money but meeting neighbors who can turn into friends and helping find items for your kids. I use unexpired foods posted to the group, which I'm chosen for, to fund a Free Little Food Pantry that I adopted. It keeps so many things out of the landfill and allows neighbors to enjoy items without having to pay for them. You can also offer and or ask for favors. Multiple wins all around, imo.
Oh, and it's my number one tip for those who are decluttering their homes. Donating is not the best solution. Sure, it is better than just trashing useful items. But we know that most of what is donated is not rehomed. And we really need to work on our environmental footprint because we only have one planet, and when we throw something "away" it doesn't go away, it just goes to another place on our planet. The best thing you can do, is try giving your items directly to someone who can and will use it. And buy nothing is a perfect place to do that.
So true! I’m much happier to give something away if I know it is going to someone who will get good use out of it. Otherwise, I just hold onto items in my home “just in case”.
Sadly, 2 of our local buy nothing groups were completely taken over by resellers! You may want to give to someone who needs, but iti s often someone who wants to resell it! Vultures.
That shouldn't really come as a surprise, given the trend to "flip" things like houses or cars that people buy for low prices and then turn around and resell them at higher prices. Everyone is out to make a profit these days.
Considering this economy who can afford to be buying anything beyond basic needs to survive? For a lot of people, it's not a choice to buy nothing...they can't afford to buy anything.
Yes to an extent. If you are making 35-40k+ you absolutely have the means and it comes down to how you spend. A lot of people have to make due with a much lower salary of 15k or even 20k in my state. Not because of the economy, but just because my state has always been high in the poverty rate and cost of living is a bit lower than most the country.
Have you ever heard of price gouging, corporate greed? "This economy" is mostly unregulated companies charging whatever they want for everything you need, paying richly to CEOs and stockholders, but the less possible to the workers. You might want to take a look at the channels More Perfect Union, or Richard Reich, but also to videos of American migrants who are discovering that in other countries they have rights that in the USA are called benefits, privileges, or commodities. And I'm not talking about rich European countries, but Latin America.
@@MariaMartinez-researcher please take an economic class and a government class. price gouging is illegal and free markets set the value. Communism is a failed system.
I've been a part of a buy nothing group for a year now and I LOVE it. Whether its the items I give or receive, all-around we're giving a second life to items that might otherwise end up trashed. Its also been a great way to meet the neighbors!
This is probably the biggest reason that I still have a Facebook account! My Buy Nothing group also has a swapmeet in a neighborhood park in the summer. Bring to give away, and take away what you can use. And you can chat with neighbors and meet new people.
I love this. It’s what we do at clothing swaps. 🙌🏾 People bring nice clothes, shoes, and accessories that we no longer wear or maybe never did and offer it to other swappers. It’s a win win!
My mom has been a part of this group for a few years now, and it's such an amazing group full of generous people. It's like the saying, "one man's trash is another man's treasure." We've been able to help so many people with food, furniture, dishware, and other items that we simply didn't need anymore and would have donated to a thrift store. And when we were in dire need of something, there was always someone there who had what we needed! It's especially great to make friends this way. It just feels very safe and cozy all around. The groups are also relatively safe in that if a strange person joins or offers something weird, everyone in the community is immediately alerted and knows to avoid them.
I'm in a very active neighborhood BN group in Texas. You can actually put things out that are damaged and broken--- as long as you say it in the post. Like maybe something needs a simple repair. I just picked up a toy chest. It needs a big scratch repaired. I'm good with that. And today another neighbor gave me some wood filler. A few days ago, I gave away a bunch of jewelry and the gal who picked it up is going to use it for parts for her jewelry making hobby. I would say proper etiquette is to disclose the condition, and even show a pic of the concerning area.
For sure! Our group is good about showing damage or saying, "It's broken and needs this but maybe you have the knowledge to make it work" kind of thing.
I have furnished a new immigrant family’s entire apartment from Buy Nothing group … a few if my neighbors even bought new items & donated to the family as well.
Years ago we had neighborhoods like this, dare I say “the good old days” when everyone helped each other out. This is a wonderful thing helps in so many ways. Bravo❣️🙏
I have gotten so many things off the buy nothing groups just picked up a Christmas tree someone didn’t want anymore and am donating it to a daycare that wants one for Christmas time!!! I’m sure the kids will love decorating it
I been garbage picking as a hobby the last few months and I’ve found over 2k of things I needed around my house. Fridge, power washer, 2 iPads, full carpet sets, kitchen and bathroom sinks, all in one hp pc, and much more it’s crazy what people throw away these days and don’t bother donating
This is awesome. I’ve never heard of this. My family donates to a veterans organization but they don’t pick up furniture (no organization in my area does) even though it’s in great condition. I’m about to join a group and post everything. This is the best thing I’ve learned this year. ❤❤❤
Same. I always give to the veterans group by me…but I think it would be great to help my neighbors! I have tons to give away because I am simplifying and down sizing my life.
Love this. It’s a win, win, win. Spend $0, reduce landfill waste, give an item a second loving home, reduce someone else’s clutter, and last but not least - increase trust and community!! ❤️
Here in Japan, such groups tend to be called "Mottainai [name of city]", which means something like wasteful, regretful, or "it would be a shame" (a flexible word). I've given and received many things through the Mottainai Osaka group. Since most people travel by train, we often hand off portable goods at a train station convenient to the giver (even just handing it over the rail at the ticket gate so the receiver doesn't need to exit and re-enter). If it's something larger, of course the receiver has to arrange a car/truck and come to the home. In this very urban area, most people live in apartment buildings that have locking entrances, so meeting out front is not a security risk.
Also, I was able to acquire SO many things for the GrDaughter who is 2 now. They outgrow all that baby stuff SO FAST. The neighborhood has lots of families. I got car seats, strollers, toys, loads of books and loads of clothes. And more. After the Daughter in law (baby momma) was done, then she passed on to her friends. I am so grateful to the lady who started this all.
Those groups are great. Your individual chance of getting something posted that you want isn’t super high, but your chance of getting rid of something you no longer use and that someone else near you wants is extremely good.
I love this! And this story empowers me to want to do more 😃 Our community has had several "No Sale" Days where there are tables filled with things, anything at all, that people don't need anymore that anyone can take. The only rules are: Only take what you need, don't resell once you don't need it anymore and bring something you don't need to the event if you can 🙂Keep paying it forward.
I really enjoyed my Buy Nothing group, I gave and received so much great stuff! My issues are: I don’t want to have to be on Facebook. And so much of it, in my neighborhood, is baby/kid stuff. Almost every post. So I barely go on anymore.
Been using my local buy nothing groups for over a decade! There are official and unofficial ones. Most of them are great, but once in a while you get a group that's a bunch of friends just giving things to each other but most of them are great!
Been in mine for 7 years. I moved to a new state/city and was buying something off of Craig's List... the guy I was buying from told me about BN and I was hooked!
This summer after taking out our summer clothes and puttin away our winter clothes I realize we have so much clothes and its so tiring and takes up so much space that were not buyin any clothing at all this summer. Were gonna use everything we have and also donated many things we no longer like or doesnt fit
I *LOVE* my Buy Nothing group and HIGHLY recommend everyone to join their local BN group! You get to give away items to people who actually need/want them AND not donate it to corporations that claim to give back more than they do (ex. Value Village & Goodwill).
I started recycling and up cycling things in 2016. I've picked up good finds in the neighborhood for free and swapped items for zero money. It feels good to not throw things away and reuse good things.
Our local precinct has a designated area outside for pick ups. Others do porch pick ups where the item is left outside for pick up. Sometimes it's done just between friends and neighbors
Im in a middle class very safe family type neighborhood so its very safe. I totally understand that not every place would be like that. There are creative ways to make it work.
Believe it or not I was able to completely furnish my house from items from my local buy nothing group. A sectional couch, dining table, furniture, TVs, dishes, and clothes and shoes. The best part- not spending a dime and not too mention being waste conscious
This is a PERFECT WEAPON to send a message to greedy corporations who keep increasing prices to the consumer under the guise of inflation. I was just laid off from a major beverage company who filed bankruptcy. The corporate C.E.O. walked away with a 10.8 million dollar pension!!! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!😡😡
I love my buy nothing group. All of my lamps, patio set, dining table, and entrance table was from the group. I just received a tower fan that has been a lifesaver in this heat ❤
Another way to score free stuff is to wait outside your local goodwill and kindly intercept and ask for the items before they give it to goodwill… it’s a win for everyone and it gives a middle finger to that greedy corporation. especially if you need furniture
Been a part of BN for years. There are so many groups in my county. I think mine spans a 2 mile radius. There’s a listing right now for a piano! People also gift brand new stuff if they missed the return window.
Now we got people making 200K a year living in big houses in the “buy nothing “ movement us poor people been living like this not by choice but by necessity
My local Buy Nothing group is so generous and trusting! People loan out all sorts of items and of course, give away items. We share produce, too! I met my best friend through the Buy Nothing group!!
I love my buy nothing group. Here are some of the interesting experiences I've had! I've received a dresser, a coffee table, & other things. But I have given away groceries to a mom & child in need... Some toddler clothing to a guy who with his sister, took in a young child from a mother was in active addiction & the child had come from several states away with nothing but one outfit... Several household items to a family who was starting over after a house fire... Some baby items to a parent living in a homeless shelter.... Items for recovery to someone about to have surgery. I also gave away lots of school uniforms. I also had someone show up to pick up their items, and brought me flowers!!! It was the nicest thing ever, I was so shocked. Buy nothing is amazing.
Whatever. Yeah your life dictates when you need or don't.. this is a great spi n on bidens America.. it's great this buy nothing is great but it's become necessary in a bad economy. ..ppl should do this in good economies to help out the less fortunate .. .. this is the necessary steps to tale in this bs climate of the world today
Yea, y’all are definitely late to the party. I furnished my kids playroom through my buy nothing group - toy shelf, train table, kitchen set. I give away all clothes and toys that we no longer need, it’s a good system.
I usually just put stuff on the curb on a sunny mild day that isn’t garbage days. Usually it gets picked up within 48 hours. Got rid of most of my baby stuff and no inconvenience to me. Just hope to keep the thrifters and resellers out of these groups.
You don't make your address public. You can either share it privately with the person that is picking something up, meet at a public place, drop it off at their location... There are many options that don't require disclosing where you live.
I have been part of a "buy nothing " group in my area for 5 years now. I got rid of a lot of GOOD things that goodwill etc. would NOT accept like ----planters, tools, dog leashes, collars and beds, wood like pressure treated post and 2x4's etc in great condition from home remodel, and smaller pieces of wood people in my community used to make free libraries and bird houses and small crafts. "BUT NOTHING" group is AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A little different because you have to join the group for where you live. It's super localized, maybe a square 2-5 miles or so, depending. And you deal with a lot of the same folks. But same concept in that it's free stuff. But because it's your neighbors, you're less likely to list something that's just falling to pieces (like I used to see on Freecylce).
Don't donate to Goodwill. So much stuff gets taken to the dump every day from excess donations and they keep raising prices to compete with Walmart and other retailers with new merchandise. No one wants to buy a used *whatever* for close to the same or more when they can buy it new. Post it for free in one of these groups or advertise it on Facebook for free and put it on the curb. You'll be surprised how fast people will come get it. That way you know your used stuff gets a new home where it can be appreciated instead of ending up in a dump or overpriced in a Goodwill.
Yes! I joined a couple of years ago. I got so many baby items. We all know how fast babies outgrow things. I also LOVE to give in the group! 😊 I look forward when I have something to give away.
The well paid nationally syndicated anchors that are “just now learning about this” meanwhile everyone behind the scenes making far less… “oh yeah, we do this all the time” 😮 Sidenote: 85% of my kids birthday/Christmas gifts are from buy nothings
I absolutely love that we are slowly moving away from the shame of getting something for free.
No one has ever been ashamed😂😂
Everyone likes free things. Ppl just stay anything on the internet to sound trendy
Yes! My Grandma always talked about "borrowing" from people back when there wasn't so many things to go around. I feel we're back in those times now too. So, even if one can't give, lend kitchen items or tools.
My grandparents lived in a community of "Oh, you can mow my lawn? I'll fix your family a meal!"
❤Money didn't have to be exchanged for people to get what they all needed.
Law 40 of 48: Anything offered for free is dangerous. It usually involves either a trick or a hidden obligation.
I never felt shame over taking or the giving of free items. I just saw it as money smart (who doesn't need to hold on to their money right now?) and enviro friendly.
My parents always said "it costs no effort to ask. All someone can say is no".
“How did you get in my house?”
Amen
Your folks didn’t lie.
My mom used to say that too. She’s been gone for more than twenty years but I can hear her say that still plain as day. 😊
I bet they’d be proud of the cardboard sign mafia at all the intersections.
Finally the news covering an important topic that will help the environment
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Sorta. Electronics and all that it takes to build them including the energy and electricity all horrific for the planet‼️ fyi including the yoga pants many lazy attention seeking people wear and many other items. 😂
@@Whatnok I hope your life gets better for you so you stop taking your anger and frustration out on random people
That will help the people. Families are suffering. The big corps and renewable petrol will never stop what they are doing. Making more profits than ever before.
LOL
I love my Buy Nothing Group. Save money, reduce waste, help your neighbors. It's the "Can I borrow a cup of sugar?" neighborly/community feeling.
The govts like what’s free?
Same here. Also love getting rid of things I don’t need on mine. Pantry clean out, garage sale left overs, etc. Feels good knowing my items are being reused or used by someone who could use them. REDUCE AND REUSE , not just recycle. 🙌🏾
Some neighbors will Stop buying and have no sugar to give away for free.
To which I'd probably reply, wow I thought that was just something they say on TV or something! Just like when someone actually objects at a wedding most are probably like "wow, I didn't know anyone actually did that"! Or that scene in the Simpsons where Bart's dog really does eat his homework!!
@@Ta50789we live with such abundance that we are FAR from that issue. And besides, people will buy stuff when no cup of sugar is available to borrow.
We should've done this a long time ago.
I love the idea of not wasting things. The amount of stuff we collect is ridiculous.
Stop wasting money folks!
I did this 13 years ago with my first car lol I got a completely free passenger seat
*that hoarders collect.
I got rid of a lot of things like plates I didn't need or clothes that didn't fit anyone was welcomed to take it from my porch I got rid of a lot of stuff I didn't need! And felt happy someone was using it instead
This idea has been around for decades It used to be called freecycle.
@@herrwahnsinn4229just the amount of items in general, in most houses there's extra. Hoarding collections are when there are twins, triplets, and septuplets of most of the house items. Most hoards end up unusable, and they wouldn't give it away. 😢
Back when I first started college, I posted on Facebook asking if anyone was getting rid of a study desk I could use for my room. I was forced to delete the post after I was shamed and scolded by parents . Weeks later I bought one from Amazon. Glad these movements exist.
I moved out of my apt and ending up giving UH students a lot of good house hold stuff. I could feel the appreciation from the exchange. aloha
Those parents are idiots for shaming you like that. They should know how expensive it is providing for a child and needing to pinch pennies.
You must have posted it before Facebook marketplace existed. Now you can LITERALLY shop for free desks.
Craigslist also is bomb for free stuff. Just steer clear of the romance section other than that your good.
@@benwagner5089right! They should’ve bought her one then if asking is so bad…
Should've clap back with something like "im just a student who's just entering college I don't have wages like y'all boomers, if u really care that much buy me one then"
As a member of a Buy Nothing group, I love that we’re moving toward an “It-takes-a-village” mindset again because that’s how it used to be. A proper community must all work together to make sure the needs of the group AND the needs of an individual are met for everyone to successfully thrive.
Exactly! 👏
Absolutely beautiful. I love it.
That's why generational Homes worked for families until people started doing things on their own I believe we all need community to thrive and to know our neighbors.
We aren't a "propper community" we won't even stick to the most basic of social contracts.
In my apartment building, we have hallway tables on each floor. The residents in here randomly leave things for free on the tables for any of us to take if we want it and I think it’s amazing! They leave all types of household items out there.
I had been needing some new hangers for awhile, and one time I walked into the hall and saw literally a whole pack of hangers on the table. I took them right up to my apartment. It’s such a great idea!
I’ll be sure to leave out stuff I don’t need anymore as well to return the favor! 😊
Thats how it was in my college dorm. Got to use many great items and left those and others when I moved back home
😊👍
We used to have a spot at my old job where we'd put things we didn't want. I got some fancy Asian dishes, plants...
It expanded into gathering things for local charities (coats, blankets, school supplies).
Seems fishy. What if some of those are stolen merchandise
My apartment complex does the same thing. We have shelves to leave food or household items on. I got my whole apartment furnished for free from my property manager after being homeless and sleeping on the floor
Very smart in so many ways. Save the planet, save money
"We need much less than we think we need" - Maya Angelou. I've been living a minimalist lifestyle for the past 5 years and won't ever go back to overconsuming. If I need anything I check FB local groups or thrift stores before buying new. Prices are insane these days.
Either that's or thrift stores or Amazon liquidation sites where where I live they charge one dollar ONLY to get rid of microwaves people return fridges and charges all for one dollar each item!!! It has been a game changer for my kitchen I'm so glad my husband pointed it out to me. Now Instead of stores I shop there!!! To get everything I need
@@rrrealqueenwhat are Amazon liquidation sites and how do I find them???
I’ve started going a few days a week when I spend zero dollars. I’ve cut back on fast food, coffee daily . Subscriptions.
Buy nothing days are a good habit. Which days do you do that on?
@@LisaSoulLevelHealing only on days that ends in Y. It's amazing
@@LisaSoulLevelHealing paid Fridays, so pay any bills, weekly shop and fill car with gas, then , still like to eat out and do movies on a weekend, but Mon Tue We’d , take lunch into work , drink coffee at home. Spend nothing .
I went back to a traditional coffee pot instead of a kuerig and that seems to help save some money.
Oh yea that will help the economy.
I love my buy nothing group. I post things and sometimes I pick up things. Cycle economy is so great. We are all a community and trust each other. I feel blessed for that.
Bartering was what was done back in the the day when money was scarce. If we could go back to that as a nation, maybe we could gain positive relationships and help others in need. Socially it would be great to meet your neighbors. We don't communicate like we should.
This is better than bartering. It's communicating and sharing. It's letting your neighbors borrow something they need for a party. Or giving food that you accidentally got the wrong kind of or something your kids don't want to eat. The idea is that you communicate and say why you are asking for something or why you are interested in something instead of saying "want" or "interested " like people do on buying groups.
Umm...its called bartering ❤😂
Bartering is expecting something in return before you give something or having to give something in exchange to get something. In Buy Nothing Groups people give and receive, but they don't expect someone to trade something for a gift or a receive. People just give and receive freely within the group to help each other. Or they lend out their stuff when needed.
Bartering requires negotiating so there is a fair exchange. If I ever get something from my BN group that is less than satisfactory and it happens, it's no big deal. I'll pass it back into the group. I do think there are groups on social media that trade. Which is totally fine. But with BN its so much easier/
They always turn really mean after my Dad gives them things. They're scared to go after him directly, so they harass me and my Mom pretty aggressively.
When you donate to Goodwill, people are still having to oay something for it so this is great.
And so much at Goodwill is overpriced. or in bad condition And the clothes smell bad. I think they spray something on them
Goodwill is also a big corporation. Don’t let the name fool you.
When you donate to Goodwill, Goodwill now sells your items for profit online
Goodwill is a scam. So is most those donation driven organizations.
@@jamiewilliams3179Goodwill is and always has been legally a non profit organization. They publish annual reports and you can go look at what they spend the money on.
I joined a buy nothing group a week ago and needed some beads for friendship bracelets I’m planning to pass out at a concert. A few ladies were really nice to give me theirs.
I'm so surprised mainstream media aired this promotion of an anti-capitalist, community centered way of living. Yes, to all of it!!! Thank you for this important information. ❤️🙏
There's nothing wrong with capitalism. What you see today is crony-capitalism. There are many knock-offs today and the youth are getting mixed messages.
It’s also cool that niche items can get to a person who truly values the item, like that sowing machine was special to her and will be cared about, where it would be trash to a guy finding it in his aunts attic after she passed away.
When me and my husband moved into our home! We found a fridge but we didn't need it and random bike tires and buckets and I posted it left it at my front porch to whoever wanted to take them home. It makes me feel God that Items are being used in meaningful way.
Almost everything my sister got for her baby. She did not pay for she actually joined one of these groups and it’s so amazing so many mothers and no longer need some of the products they originally purchased. Maybe the only needed it for a few months and the product still works great there’s no need to throw it away so many mothers benefit from using it. So thankful for all the others that are willing to put in the effort to give these items away to mothers that will truly appreciate and need these products. This is what they mean with it takes a community to raise a child. This is a virtual community and they may not see this child, but their contribution has greatly benefited them.
Thanks for highlighting Buy Nothing Groups and how awesome they are! I’m a moderator for my local group and it has been fabulous in so many ways... not just saving money but meeting neighbors who can turn into friends and helping find items for your kids. I use unexpired foods posted to the group, which I'm chosen for, to fund a Free Little Food Pantry that I adopted. It keeps so many things out of the landfill and allows neighbors to enjoy items without having to pay for them. You can also offer and or ask for favors. Multiple wins all around, imo.
What children did you exchange yours for younger or older 😂
I'm in favor of this movement. It'll save lots of people money and reduce waste.
Oh, and it's my number one tip for those who are decluttering their homes. Donating is not the best solution. Sure, it is better than just trashing useful items. But we know that most of what is donated is not rehomed. And we really need to work on our environmental footprint because we only have one planet, and when we throw something "away" it doesn't go away, it just goes to another place on our planet. The best thing you can do, is try giving your items directly to someone who can and will use it. And buy nothing is a perfect place to do that.
So true! I’m much happier to give something away if I know it is going to someone who will get good use out of it. Otherwise, I just hold onto items in my home “just in case”.
I need neighbors like that
Be the neighbour like that.
@@yourssincerelyposh8903that was deep. Lol
Sadly, 2 of our local buy nothing groups were completely taken over by resellers! You may want to give to someone who needs, but iti s often someone who wants to resell it! Vultures.
That shouldn't really come as a surprise, given the trend to "flip" things like houses or cars that people buy for low prices and then turn around and resell them at higher prices. Everyone is out to make a profit these days.
Same thing at Goodwill. It's obnoxious.
I've heard that about people who run a local food pantry
Yup. If the mods don’t keep out resellers the stuff doesn’t get to people who need it.
Our mods are super strict and vet everyone thoroughly! It takes a lot of work and we sure do appreciate our mods!
Considering this economy who can afford to be buying anything beyond basic needs to survive? For a lot of people, it's not a choice to buy nothing...they can't afford to buy anything.
exactly. we are being gaslit that this is a choice. if you can reuse great, but that isn't always an option.
Yes to an extent. If you are making 35-40k+ you absolutely have the means and it comes down to how you spend. A lot of people have to make due with a much lower salary of 15k or even 20k in my state. Not because of the economy, but just because my state has always been high in the poverty rate and cost of living is a bit lower than most the country.
Have you ever heard of price gouging, corporate greed? "This economy" is mostly unregulated companies charging whatever they want for everything you need, paying richly to CEOs and stockholders, but the less possible to the workers.
You might want to take a look at the channels More Perfect Union, or Richard Reich, but also to videos of American migrants who are discovering that in other countries they have rights that in the USA are called benefits, privileges, or commodities.
And I'm not talking about rich European countries, but Latin America.
@@MariaMartinez-researcher please take an economic class and a government class. price gouging is illegal and free markets set the value. Communism is a failed system.
Exactly
I've been a part of a buy nothing group for a year now and I LOVE it. Whether its the items I give or receive, all-around we're giving a second life to items that might otherwise end up trashed. Its also been a great way to meet the neighbors!
This is probably the biggest reason that I still have a Facebook account! My Buy Nothing group also has a swapmeet in a neighborhood park in the summer. Bring to give away, and take away what you can use. And you can chat with neighbors and meet new people.
Yep! I'm mostly off of social media... but BN and the fact that part of my job is running a FB group keeps me on FB.
I love this. It’s what we do at clothing swaps. 🙌🏾 People bring nice clothes, shoes, and accessories that we no longer wear or maybe never did and offer it to other swappers. It’s a win win!
My mom has been a part of this group for a few years now, and it's such an amazing group full of generous people. It's like the saying, "one man's trash is another man's treasure."
We've been able to help so many people with food, furniture, dishware, and other items that we simply didn't need anymore and would have donated to a thrift store. And when we were in dire need of something, there was always someone there who had what we needed!
It's especially great to make friends this way. It just feels very safe and cozy all around. The groups are also relatively safe in that if a strange person joins or offers something weird, everyone in the community is immediately alerted and knows to avoid them.
I'm in a very active neighborhood BN group in Texas. You can actually put things out that are damaged and broken--- as long as you say it in the post. Like maybe something needs a simple repair. I just picked up a toy chest. It needs a big scratch repaired. I'm good with that. And today another neighbor gave me some wood filler. A few days ago, I gave away a bunch of jewelry and the gal who picked it up is going to use it for parts for her jewelry making hobby. I would say proper etiquette is to disclose the condition, and even show a pic of the concerning area.
For sure! Our group is good about showing damage or saying, "It's broken and needs this but maybe you have the knowledge to make it work" kind of thing.
I have furnished a new immigrant family’s entire apartment from Buy Nothing group … a few if my neighbors even bought new items & donated to the family as well.
if they're illegal you should have provided them a free plane ticket home
@@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem As long as you don't call yourself a Christian;)
@@Big-Government-Is-The-ProblemI think it’s important to still treat others like human beings since they’re already in our community
That's great.
@BabyGirlDontEvenPlay They are illegal.
Years ago we had neighborhoods like this, dare I say “the good old days” when everyone helped each other out. This is a wonderful thing helps in so many ways. Bravo❣️🙏
Love my Buy Nothing community! Great way to purge items you no longer need and help someone out at the same time. ❤
I have gotten so many things off the buy nothing groups just picked up a Christmas tree someone didn’t want anymore and am donating it to a daycare that wants one for Christmas time!!! I’m sure the kids will love decorating it
Less trash in world for future generations too❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I been garbage picking as a hobby the last few months and I’ve found over 2k of things I needed around my house. Fridge, power washer, 2 iPads, full carpet sets, kitchen and bathroom sinks, all in one hp pc, and much more it’s crazy what people throw away these days and don’t bother donating
I’ve been doing this sort of thing for twenty years. I’ve learned to fix a lot of things that people throw away.
Wow 😮
This is awesome. I’ve never heard of this. My family donates to a veterans organization but they don’t pick up furniture (no organization in my area does) even though it’s in great condition. I’m about to join a group and post everything. This is the best thing I’ve learned this year. ❤❤❤
Same. I always give to the veterans group by me…but I think it would be great to help my neighbors! I have tons to give away because I am simplifying and down sizing my life.
Love this. It’s a win, win, win. Spend $0, reduce landfill waste, give an item a second loving home, reduce someone else’s clutter, and last but not least - increase trust and community!! ❤️
Here in Japan, such groups tend to be called "Mottainai [name of city]", which means something like wasteful, regretful, or "it would be a shame" (a flexible word). I've given and received many things through the Mottainai Osaka group. Since most people travel by train, we often hand off portable goods at a train station convenient to the giver (even just handing it over the rail at the ticket gate so the receiver doesn't need to exit and re-enter). If it's something larger, of course the receiver has to arrange a car/truck and come to the home. In this very urban area, most people live in apartment buildings that have locking entrances, so meeting out front is not a security risk.
Also, I was able to acquire SO many things for the GrDaughter who is 2 now. They outgrow all that baby stuff SO FAST. The neighborhood has lots of families. I got car seats, strollers, toys, loads of books and loads of clothes. And more. After the Daughter in law (baby momma) was done, then she passed on to her friends. I am so grateful to the lady who started this all.
Those groups are great. Your individual chance of getting something posted that you want isn’t super high, but your chance of getting rid of something you no longer use and that someone else near you wants is extremely good.
I was able to furnish my whole house with like-new items from the buy nothing group lol love it
I love this! And this story empowers me to want to do more 😃
Our community has had several "No Sale" Days where there are tables filled with things, anything at all, that people don't need anymore that anyone can take. The only rules are: Only take what you need, don't resell once you don't need it anymore and bring something you don't need to the event if you can 🙂Keep paying it forward.
I really enjoyed my Buy Nothing group, I gave and received so much great stuff! My issues are: I don’t want to have to be on Facebook. And so much of it, in my neighborhood, is baby/kid stuff. Almost every post. So I barely go on anymore.
That Kenmore sewing machine is a reliable workhorse!!
Been using my local buy nothing groups for over a decade! There are official and unofficial ones. Most of them are great, but once in a while you get a group that's a bunch of friends just giving things to each other but most of them are great!
Been in mine for 7 years. I moved to a new state/city and was buying something off of Craig's List... the guy I was buying from told me about BN and I was hooked!
We also need to get back to a repair instead of replace mentality. Start making replacement parts for major appliances and electronics in the US.
Yes so much clothes and toys that I have that I’m willing to give to other parents
This summer after taking out our summer clothes and puttin away our winter clothes I realize we have so much clothes and its so tiring and takes up so much space that were not buyin any clothing at all this summer. Were gonna use everything we have and also donated many things we no longer like or doesnt fit
I *LOVE* my Buy Nothing group and HIGHLY recommend everyone to join their local BN group! You get to give away items to people who actually need/want them AND not donate it to corporations that claim to give back more than they do (ex. Value Village & Goodwill).
I love this. Communities coming together and actually making a difference
Once the dollar collapses and without manufacturing, this might be the only way we can get things in the future
My slogan for years has been use what you have rather than what you have to get. I am super creative at up cycling, so it works for me.
I love that Buy Nothing groups are getting the publicity that they deserve.
I started recycling and up cycling things in 2016. I've picked up good finds in the neighborhood for free and swapped items for zero money. It feels good to not throw things away and reuse good things.
I love this....but the way my trust issues are set-up......
Our local precinct has a designated area outside for pick ups. Others do porch pick ups where the item is left outside for pick up. Sometimes it's done just between friends and neighbors
A lot of people in our community set up a public meet place like a Wal-Mart.
Im in a middle class very safe family type neighborhood so its very safe. I totally understand that not every place would be like that. There are creative ways to make it work.
Believe it or not I was able to completely furnish my house from items from my local buy nothing group. A sectional couch, dining table, furniture, TVs, dishes, and clothes and shoes. The best part- not spending a dime and not too mention being waste conscious
I loved my buy nothing group in CA
Gavin Newsome has COMPLETELY DESTROYED CALIFORNIA
This is a PERFECT WEAPON to send a message to greedy corporations who keep increasing prices to the consumer under the guise of inflation. I was just laid off from a major beverage company who filed bankruptcy. The corporate C.E.O. walked away with a 10.8 million dollar pension!!! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!😡😡
I love my buy nothing group. All of my lamps, patio set, dining table, and entrance table was from the group. I just received a tower fan that has been a lifesaver in this heat ❤
Another way to score free stuff is to wait outside your local goodwill and kindly intercept and ask for the items before they give it to goodwill… it’s a win for everyone and it gives a middle finger to that greedy corporation. especially if you need furniture
It’s not a “movement” it’s a way of life because people are struggling.
I want to join.
I am going to look into this. This looks cool.
I live in a great community and we have a Buy Nothing group. I love it! Giving and seeing someone enjoy my things and saving money myself. Win win!
Been a part of BN for years. There are so many groups in my county. I think mine spans a 2 mile radius. There’s a listing right now for a piano! People also gift brand new stuff if they missed the return window.
I saved thousands doing this and given away so much without cluttering a landfill. Love this!
This group started in the Seattle area over 10 years ago. It’s a great concept.
No good deed will go unpunished
SURE when they do it it’s a cool trend when I do it it’s called dumpster diving in apartment building trash rooms
Now we got people making 200K a year living in big houses in the “buy nothing “ movement us poor people been living like this not by choice but by necessity
I am in a buy nothing group. I just hate it when people don’t show up when they said they would. Or let you know if they will be late.
Yeah stuff sits on the porch for days. Or they ask for something but never answer an email about pick up
I started an entire business selling nothing this year. We are going public this fall.
We have a neighborhood Facebook page and have been doing this for years! Safe and convenient..
My local Buy Nothing group is so generous and trusting! People loan out all sorts of items and of course, give away items. We share produce, too! I met my best friend through the Buy Nothing group!!
I love my group. I get stuff and get rid of stuff.
I love my buy nothing group. Here are some of the interesting experiences I've had! I've received a dresser, a coffee table, & other things. But I have given away groceries to a mom & child in need... Some toddler clothing to a guy who with his sister, took in a young child from a mother was in active addiction & the child had come from several states away with nothing but one outfit... Several household items to a family who was starting over after a house fire... Some baby items to a parent living in a homeless shelter.... Items for recovery to someone about to have surgery. I also gave away lots of school uniforms. I also had someone show up to pick up their items, and brought me flowers!!! It was the nicest thing ever, I was so shocked. Buy nothing is amazing.
Its a great idea Kayla and you have done great things with this group.
I love this idea! Hopefully folks who get items for free aren’t flipping them for money though 😕
Must be new math. A 2 liter of soda was .99 cents 3 years ago and is now $2.99. That's way more than the 20% they floated at the debate.
A 12 pk you could get for $2.99 in 2021. Now it’s $5.99! Meanwhile beverage companies making record profits. Price gouging? But of course
I'm part of the same group. Around my way, we call it trash nothing/freecycle.
I just hope that this doesn't get ruined by pickers or flippers like thrift stores did.
It started as “No Buy July”.
WoW🎉
Whatever. Yeah your life dictates when you need or don't.. this is a great spi n on bidens America.. it's great this buy nothing is great but it's become necessary in a bad economy. ..ppl should do this in good economies to help out the less fortunate .. .. this is the necessary steps to tale in this bs climate of the world today
This is brilliant! Literally millions of dollars worth of stuff is thrown away every year.
Yea, y’all are definitely late to the party. I furnished my kids playroom through my buy nothing group - toy shelf, train table, kitchen set. I give away all clothes and toys that we no longer need, it’s a good system.
I usually just put stuff on the curb on a sunny mild day that isn’t garbage days. Usually it gets picked up within 48 hours. Got rid of most of my baby stuff and no inconvenience to me. Just hope to keep the thrifters and resellers out of these groups.
I think the concept is great with the exception of making one’s address public considering the dangers we’re all facing today. 🥴
You don't make your address public. You can either share it privately with the person that is picking something up, meet at a public place, drop it off at their location... There are many options that don't require disclosing where you live.
I have been part of a "buy nothing " group in my area for 5 years now. I got rid of a lot of GOOD things that goodwill etc. would NOT accept like ----planters, tools, dog leashes, collars and beds, wood like pressure treated post and 2x4's etc in great condition from home remodel, and smaller pieces of wood people in my community used to make free libraries and bird houses and small crafts. "BUT NOTHING" group is AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Isn't this the same thing as Freecycle, which has been around for decades?
Yes! Same idea with a different name. Yet here it is on the Today show, like it is this brilliant, original idea that no one ever thought of before.
A little different because you have to join the group for where you live. It's super localized, maybe a square 2-5 miles or so, depending. And you deal with a lot of the same folks. But same concept in that it's free stuff. But because it's your neighbors, you're less likely to list something that's just falling to pieces (like I used to see on Freecylce).
This is one of the most important things we can do as individuals
Buy nothing and you’ll force unemployment and prices will come down. The people/consumer can bring house prices down.
Don't donate to Goodwill. So much stuff gets taken to the dump every day from excess donations and they keep raising prices to compete with Walmart and other retailers with new merchandise. No one wants to buy a used *whatever* for close to the same or more when they can buy it new. Post it for free in one of these groups or advertise it on Facebook for free and put it on the curb. You'll be surprised how fast people will come get it. That way you know your used stuff gets a new home where it can be appreciated instead of ending up in a dump or overpriced in a Goodwill.
That's awesome! Also I refuse to participate in Facebook
The founder made an app for those who aren't on social media
@@ylive5169 nice!
Neighbors being neighborly. Give and you shall receive. Imagine a world if we actually followed the Bible regardless if you believe it or not.
Free cycle to be the site that was the same about 15+ yrs ago. I actually forgot about it! Great idea though!
It’s called Community. Be nice to each other and kind to those you see regularly especially grocery store workers
What buy nothing app is best? I am not on social media.
Yes! I joined a couple of years ago. I got so many baby items. We all know how fast babies outgrow things. I also LOVE to give in the group! 😊 I look forward when I have something to give away.
Do I have to be on FB to participate ?
My thoughts exactly....😢
Our page has a share plate too! We take turns baking and giving the share plate to others. It’s truly a supportive community
Al Roker. Always great comebacks😂😂😂
I’m a part of a buy nothing Facebook group! I’ve been decluttering at my parents house and Im posting constantly!
The well paid nationally syndicated anchors that are “just now learning about this” meanwhile everyone behind the scenes making far less… “oh yeah, we do this all the time” 😮
Sidenote: 85% of my kids birthday/Christmas gifts are from buy nothings