cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1338303

I am trying to locate good online resources for thrifting and freecycling items, and have had some tips for good resources that I put into a list. I found out about Kijiji yesterday, but other than Wikipedia entries (and the sites branding-oriented info), I know little.

If anyone knows, I’d love to get some more information regarding Kijiji.

  • Is it frequently used by Canadians for classified ads regarding second hand?
  • Is there a more popular option?
  • Is it fequently used for free items/freecycling?
  • Is it moderated or unmoderated?
  • It seem to be free to post ads, but they charge for increased visibility.

Thank you in advance.

  • PlaidBaron@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Ive used Kijiji. It is popular but Facebook marketplace is the go to these days. You can definitely get free items from it. Around where I live its mostly free wood scraps but I imagine in more urban areas there would be more. It is a moderated space but Id say its mostly self moderated by a reputation system.

    • Regna@lemmy.worldOPM
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      1 year ago

      Thank you for the input. I’ll add it to Kijiji to the list.

      The reason I haven’t added Facebook Marketplace to the list is because Iand the people around me (in Sweden) have had bad experiences with it. More scammers, creeps, last-minute-hagglers, no-shows and thieves.

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        1 year ago

        Definitely agree. I am not a fan of marketplace. My worst experiences selling things has been on marketplace, so I dont blame you for not adding it. Unfortunately where I am thats where most people buy things. Id love a better alternative.