eBay is without doubt the most widely known website to look for second hand items
However, while many items such as mobile phones, cameras, clothes can be shipped easily through courier companies or postal services,relatively heavy items such as furniture and cars cannot. Therefore, many eBay sellers select the option “local pickup only” when listing large and bulky items. This means the seller is unable to reach buyers who are outside their area.
By reading the following tips you will be able to get these items cheaply and safely..
Get the item location
Let’s say you have found an item that you want to purchase but only available locally. Save it to your watch list and ask the seller the item location including town name, zip code etc. Once you get that information, it’s time to find a suitable delivery service company that can help you deliver the eBay item.
Find the transport solution
Firstly, have a look at local directory websites or Yellow Pages and find the correct category for delivery companies.It is wise to only select national or regional delivery companies . It will be a waste of time to ring them up and realise that the delivery company only operates locally.
Directory websites such as Yell or Freeindex also provide reviews about particular delivery companies which gives some insights into their service quality.
Once you have got a nice list of regional/national delivery companies, call them up and ask whether they run trips to the item location area and how much they charge. Note down the important details including the next date they are going there, their quotes as well as insurance details.
After getting at least a 5 to 10 quotes, pick the best ones based on prices and date availability.
To save time and effort, you can try transport marketplace websites.
When using these online transport marketplaces, you submit your delivery request and get quotes from delivery companies operating on the sites. Some of these websites offer quotes in a reverse auction type in which transport firms bid against each other to give you the best quote.
With the eBay delivery options ready, it’s time to go and bid for the item.
Payment and delivery arrangement
Once you have won the item, the next step is to pay and get it. Since “local pick up only” eBay sellers normally expect cash on item collection, it is advised that you ask the delivery firm to pay for you.. However, if the item is expensive, bank transfer or PayPal are smarter payment options.
When dealing with the delivery company, make sure you know where they are (pay a visit to their office), their delivery vehicle capability (whether it can carry the item you want safely) as well as get a copy of their insurance policy. Be a bit more careful if you are dealing with a man with a van remover since they are not always as reliable as delivery companies.
Before the delivery company picks up the item, ask the eBay seller to give you some high resolution pictures of the item so you can compare the item condition upon delivery.
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