2025-03-12

Why not give it away?

It’s March, which means spring cleaning. Last weekend I managed to part ways with objects that had occupied my living space but not given any value.

I listed them for free and offered to deliver to people in my town. On the Saturday I had 6 items, and by Sunday I rode my bike west and east to drop stuff on their doorsteps.

I was warmed by an incidental shout of “Thank you!” as one person had chanced to open their door as I was pedalling away.

Giving things away means you don’t deal with the awkward and sometimes divisive hassle of money, arranging a mutual pickup time. They can’t complain if they’ve got it for free.