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Unexpected Benefits of Giving Freebies to Facebook Strangers
Have you ever tried making money off of old clothes? If you have loads, selling items one by one online can be a hassle, and it’s either a hit or miss or not worth all the effort.
That’s why Facebook Groups come in handy.
Where I live in Tokyo, there’s a group called Mottainai Japan; mottanai means “such a waste” in Japanese. It’s a community for local expats to give away unwanted items for free. You don’t have to worry about scams since money isn’t involved. Moderators screen users, and my experiences have been safe, straightforward, and simple. It goes like this:
- Post photos of your stuff
- People claim in the comments
- Arrange for a pickup in person
The general rule of thumb is that whoever is the first to comment gets the item if all goes well. But it may be inconvenient for you to meet up with this person, or someone else is more deserving of your freebies. So far, I’ve noticed two issues with first-come, first-served claiming through comments.
Beware of rude members
All some people type is “MINE.” There’s no sign of “Please” or “Thank you” or a “Your…
