FAQs

All of your Frequently Asked Questions, answered.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hello and welcome! We are the Buy Nowt LS6 Library of ‘Things’, a pay-as-you-feel community initiative, created by a group of local volunteers in order to encourage local people to borrow instead of buying the things they need.
 
 

Find our location here. We are open Fridays 4-6pm and Saturdays 1-4pm.

  1. Become a member online here
  2. Please choose a pay-as-you-feel monthly donation between £0-£20. If you choose a paying membership, please make sure to input your card details and tick the “keep card details on file” button, otherwise your payment won’t go through after the first month.
  3. Bring an ID with your name and address on it the first time you visit us.
Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. However, we greatly appreciate our paying monthly members – they are crucial for the sustainability of our fabulous community project.

 Memberships are open residents of LS6 and the neighbouring postcodes of  LS2,LS3,LS4,LS5,LS7, & LS16. If you dont live in these areas but feel you have a strong “connection”, to  LS6, please email us explaining  your “connection” and we will review your request to become a member. 

We operate using a pay-as-you-feel model. If you are financially able to, please donate what you can because our project runs from your kind donations. We do have a guide to help you decide here but please note this is simply guidance, donation amounts are always your choice.

Our loan periods are between 1-2 weeks. Members are encouraged to return items on time as another borrower may be waiting to borrow the item. We do not charge late fees as we entrust borrowers to be respectful.

Yes, certainly. You can either log-in and cancel it yourself or contact us

At Buy Nowt, we act from a place of trust. Normal wear and tear of items happens, and if an item stops working whilst in your care, pop us a message. More details about damaged items can be found on our Borrowing Agreement, when you sign up.
Our aim is to operate predominately with generous community donations from people downsizing, moving, or cleaning up basements, sheds, and garages. So far, Buy Nowt has only purchased less than 20 brand new items.

Yes. Once you become a member, you’ll be able to browse the inventory here and reserve your item. Collection and drop off must be a Friday or a Saturday.

Always! We would love to speak to you. Click here for further information. If you’re interested and available, contact us: lot@buynowtls6.com

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Pop us an email and we will be happy to do this for you. Unfortunately currently there is no functionality for members to do this themselves.