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Re: are we all really compacting?

carol wax — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:05 GMT

im new here and think of idea. ________________________________ From: "HMSnively@..." To: beantowncompact@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat,

are we all really compacting?

HMSnively@... — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:21:46 GMT

HI, Compacters, I was so happy to see this little bit of activity, chat about Freecycle and consignment stores. I started to wonder who we are--how many,

Re: New topic: freecycle and used items (was: is the compact listser

Leslie F — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:10:25 GMT

Poor Little Rich Girl has amazing stuff, and it's all inspected to be sure it's in great condition, so you don't have to worry about finding stains or damage

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HMSnively@... — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:56:48 GMT

hey, great to see some talk on this list again! Please, let's keep going! Helen in Cambridge

Re: New topic: freecycle and used items (was: is the compact listser

carolsamson913 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:13:03 GMT

i went when they were having half of sale and got some winter stufff. i paid 25.00 for 10 piece of clothes.

compliance with compact

HMSnively@... — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:13:05 GMT

hi, all, Thanks for reviving the discussion.. I have to confess I'm drowning in email, love some of your comments but don't always have time to reply. I also

How successful have you been compacting?

AmyR23 — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:56:51 GMT

I was wondering how successful everyone has been in their efforts to follow the compact. I definitely have not been 100% - I have purchased some new things

Re: New topic: freecycle and used items (was: is the compact listse

AmyR23 — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:50:47 GMT

I have not heard of some of the stores that people have posted - thanks for sharing everyone! The Garment District is only a 10 minute walk from where I live

Re: New topic: freecycle and used items (was: is the compact listse

Ulla — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:36:23 GMT

The Garment District on Broadway in Cambridge has a large selection of second hand clothing for men and women. Also, I hear that Poor little rich girl has nice

Re: New topic: freecycle and used items (was: is the compact listse

traderjoanne — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:42:20 GMT

Forgot to say, the reason I particularly like the Goodwill on Harrison Ave is that it's very large, and the biggest section is clothing, enough so that the

Re: New topic: freecycle and used items (was: is the compact listse

traderjoanne — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:36:49 GMT

I find it depends on the specific item. If I'm looking for a specific kind of clothing (e.g. when I took up exercising and wanted all-cotton tank tops) I like

Re: New topic: freecycle and used items (was: is the compact listse

lisastampfli — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:20:38 GMT

... Though I have not yet been there, someone in my neck of the woods recomended "Savers" which is a thrift store chain. The one near me is in East

New topic: freecycle and used items (was: is the compact listserv o

AmyR23 — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:45:10 GMT

Thanks for the suggestions about freecycling. I do, indeed, freecycle (both to give and to get things!). It is great, and thanks to those who mentioned it

Re: is the compact listserv operating?

lisastampfli — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:26:21 GMT

... know about freecyling, go to www.freecycle.org where you can sign up for one or more local groups (Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, metrowest, etc.). On a

Re: is the compact listserv operating?

traderjoanne — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:08:14 GMT

Amy and all, Have you tried Freecycle for children's clothes? If you don't know about freecyling, go to www.freecycle.org where you can sign up for one or