How much to deliver furniture?

MillieMoo23 · 20 Jul 19, 09:17 AM

I’m selling a tv unit and storage unit on Facebook, a buyer is interested and has asked if we could deliver them for a fee. It’s one hour each way. What do you reckon would be reasonable to ask them to pay?

Brock · 20 Jul 19, 09:21 AM

£ 0.50 per mile is the current mileage rate. it will give you a starting point.

Smilesonfaces · 20 Jul 19, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by MillieMoo23

I’m selling a tv unit and storage unit on Facebook, a buyer is interested and has asked if we could deliver them for a fee. It’s one hour each way. What do you reckon would be reasonable to ask them to pay?

I think it depends on if you have a good price for the furniture. If you didn’t put delivery on the advert I would be reluctant to deliver and wouldn’t do so for less than £20. I think an hour each way would be too much for me, unless of course it is an expensive piece of furniture.

mickey house · 20 Jul 19, 09:24 AM

Personally I wouldn't ever deliver anything like that because you could do a 2 hour return journey and the buyer doesn't want the storage unit or messes you around.

I would ask them to arrange their own courier, but if you really want to deliver it then it's up to you what you charge for your time and fuel.

WhereIBelong · 20 Jul 19, 09:26 AM

Beware...

there is a thing on our local facebook page about delivering goods (whether for a fee or not) - people agree a price, ask you to deliver a long distance then say "oh it is not quite what I wanted" then offer half price. You've gone all that way so would be reluctant to take it home again.

MillieMoo23 · 20 Jul 19, 09:46 AM

Ok. Thanks for your replies. She seems genuine but I guess you can never tell. I think I’ll ask her to pick the items up herself

7SeasSailor · 20 Jul 19, 11:32 AM

Ask her to pay in advance, she wont change her mind then.

tspill · 22 Jul 19, 12:06 PM

Having moved house we have sold a load of stuff. Numerous people asked me to deliver and all paid up without a problem. The longest drive was 30 minutes each way.

Lell · 22 Jul 19, 12:34 PM

I wouldn't mind delivering items but certainly wouldn't do a 2 hour round trip as they could easily change their mind.

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	20 Jul 19, 09:17 AM MillieMoo23 Getting Excited
MillieMoo23 Getting Excited Join Date: Mar 14	How much to deliver furniture? I’m selling a tv unit and storage unit on Facebook, a buyer is interested and has asked if we could deliver them for a fee. It’s one hour each way. What do you reckon would be reasonable to ask them to pay?

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	20 Jul 19, 09:21 AM Brock Excited about Disney
Brock Excited about Disney Join Date: Oct 15	£ 0.50 per mile is the current mileage rate. it will give you a starting point.

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	20 Jul 19, 09:24 AM mickey house Imagineer
mickey house Imagineer Join Date: Sep 06	Personally I wouldn't ever deliver anything like that because you could do a 2 hour return journey and the buyer doesn't want the storage unit or messes you around. I would ask them to arrange their own courier, but if you really want to deliver it then it's up to you what you charge for your time and fuel.

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	20 Jul 19, 09:26 AM WhereIBelong Imagineer
WhereIBelong Imagineer Join Date: Aug 15	Beware... there is a thing on our local facebook page about delivering goods (whether for a fee or not) - people agree a price, ask you to deliver a long distance then say "oh it is not quite what I wanted" then offer half price. You've gone all that way so would be reluctant to take it home again.

20 Jul 19, 09:46 AM	#6
	20 Jul 19, 09:46 AM MillieMoo23 Getting Excited Thread Starter
MillieMoo23 Thread Starter Getting Excited Join Date: Mar 14	Ok. Thanks for your replies. She seems genuine but I guess you can never tell. I think I’ll ask her to pick the items up herself

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	22 Jul 19, 12:06 PM tspill Imagineer
tspill Imagineer Join Date: Feb 13	Having moved house we have sold a load of stuff. Numerous people asked me to deliver and all paid up without a problem. The longest drive was 30 minutes each way.