Getting Collection Only Service Quotes is Easy on Shiply

How To Find A Collection-Only Service

There is nothing more exciting than finding a bargain online, especially when it is something large, delicate, or antique, that would normally cost you well over what you paid to buy brand-new. Think of sofas, wardrobes, and old furniture which still look great (and often times better) and are available at much-discounted rates online.

There often is a catch, however, in that many times, due to either a lack of knowledge about the services out there or an unwillingness to be responsible for sending something so large or delicate, the items are listed as collection only. If you don’t have a car, this can often make it seem like those listings are simply unavailable to you.

This is where Shiply can help. On our platform, you simply need to enter some simple information about the item you are looking at and you can collect quotes to move it right away, often at discounted rates of up to 75% less, so why not get started today?

How Much Does A Collection-Only Service Cost?

Given you are likely hunting bargains, the cost of a collection-only service is important to keep your cheap item cheap - moving furniture on Shiply can be as cheap as £19 for shorter journeys. Here are some of the factors that can contribute to the cost:

Item Size - The size of what needs collecting will play quite a big part in the costs as it will determine the size of the vehicle needed to move it, with the general rule being that the larger an item is, the more it is likely to cost to move it.

Distance - As with size, the longer the distance that an item needs to travel, the more expensive the collection-only service will be. However, the cost per mile does tend to go down for longer trips, so the cost will never rise too high.

Timings - When you need your item collected can also play a factor in costs on our platform. This is because drivers on Shiply are typically making similar journeys already and want to ensure that they are not travelling empty. They are able to offer lower prices if you can be flexible enough to fit into their schedules. If you need your item picked up by a certain time or date, then this may be something you pay more for.

Locations - This is uncommon, but an especially remote collection or drop-off location may incur extra charges as they are so far away from defined delivery routes.

How Can Shiply Help Find Collection-Only Services?

There are actually quite a few collection-only services available out there, but finding the right one for you can be tricky. Typically it would involve searching through web pages and phone books and calling up individual companies to get quotes. This is where our platform is strongest.

On Shiply, we simply need some basic details about the item that needs collecting such as its size, the locations, and the desired timings. Once submitted, you should start to receive quotes from rated collection-only services within minutes. Shiply gives you one easy space to compare all your quotes, making life easier as you search for the company to carry out your delivery. Our platform has reviews, feedback, and a messaging system in place to help you make the best decision.

Making your life easier isn’t Shiply’s only benefit, it’s also cheap! As drivers are ‘going there anyway’, they are often able to offer big discounts, often up to 75% off, as they have already sunk the costs for their journey and are just looking to fill extra space. Another knock-on effect of this is that it is also great for the environment as it ensures you are not putting a whole new vehicle on the road just for your collection.

Preparing For Your Collection-Only Item To Be Moved

Once you have received a few quotes, selected one, and booked it, then you will need to prepare for your item to be picked up - this may involve some contact with the seller. We suggest the following:

Disassembly - Disassembling items makes them much easier to move, and also reduces the risk of damage during transit. If you can, ask your seller to disassemble the item before it is picked up.

Packing - You always want to ensure that your item arrives in the exact condition it is expected in, and packing can go a long way to ensure this happens. Whether it’s packing peanuts, bubble wrap, or straps to tie the item down, you should communicate with both the collection service and the seller the best way for this to be packed.

Photographs - As a precaution, we do recommend that high-quality, time-stamped photos are taken of the item prior to collection to serve as proof of its condition. The listing photos may do, or you may ask the seller to do this for you before the item is collected.

What To Do After Delivery

Once your item has been collected and delivered, the first thing you want to do is to check its condition and make sure that everything is exactly as you expected it to be. If there is an issue, this is something you should try and raise as soon as possible.

Finally, we ask that you leave feedback on our platform so that future Shiply users can know what to expect from the collection-only service you chose.