I used to like..and use.. Freecycle. Then for some reason they split it into all the towns around Oklahoma city and now it's to confusing. But.. I have received a set in stove (elec) top to replace the one that died. And it work perfectly. I got a little chiwenie from a lady and he is now the DH's best friend.
I have given lots away and never had any problem. I now have a number of a lady and her husband, they have a second hand store and will pick up everything.
I guess the only thing that really gets my goat about Freecycle is sthe people looking for baby items. I can understand a sudden emergency, but to ask someone to furnish their nursery and all the clothes and diapers! I mean..gosh.. they have nine months to get everything together! Or maybe they are on that show "I didn't know I was pregnate."