Getting Gumtree Delivery Quotes is Easy on Shiply

Does Gumtree Deliver?

Gumtree is a great place to buy and sell online. Whether you are shopping for a new sofa or selling your old bed, you can often find great items at great prices. The issue, however, is that Gumtree does not have a delivery service for the platform, meaning that any item too big for the conventional post will need collection and delivery to be organized by the buyer or seller.

Thankfully, Shiply can be used to find Gumtree courier companies to deliver your items, often at prices up to 75% less than standard rates, and it only takes a few clicks. No matter whether you need to move one box or an entire van-full, there will be multiple Gumtree delivery services on our platform ready to take on the job.

How Much Would A Gumtree Delivery Service Cost?

Unfortunately, it is very hard to give any estimate for a Gumtree delivery as the item/s could be any size or weight. What we can do is give an overview of the sorts of things that can affect the price of a Gumtree courier service:

Distance - The longer the distance is, the more you will likely pay for a Gumtree delivery. There is a caveat however in that the cost per mile for longer journeys is generally much less than for shorter trips, meaning whilst longer journeys are more expensive, they are not disproportionately so.

Size/Weight -The biggest factor that can affect the cost of getting your Gumtree item delivered is how big and heavy it is, as this will determine what vehicle is required to move it. The larger the vehicle, the more expensive it will be, and so generally size and weight are tied to price.

Timings - Should you need a quick delivery, either within a certain timeframe or at a specific time, this may also cost you more. This is because drivers on Shiply are typically trying to find items to fill spare space in their vehicles for routes they are already taking. If you can be flexible, you will find that prices get much cheaper to ship your Gumtree items.

Locations - Whilst this is generally not a problem, something to be aware of if you live somewhere especially remote is that there may be extra charges from the Gumtree delivery service due to the extra miles needed. However, this would be factored into the original price, not as an extra.

How Can Shiply Help Find Gumtree Courier Companies?

Shiply helps to simplify and streamline the process of finding a company to deliver your Gumtree goods. All you need to do is provide some very basic information about your requirements such as a description of the item/s that need moving, the pick-up location, the delivery location, and any extra details you think transport providers should know about (the item is fragile, for example). Once you provide this information, Gumtree delivery services can start to send you quotes to complete your job.

Our platform gives you one easy place where you can collect, compare, and book quotes to move your stuff. There is a feedback and rating system that allows you to see previous reviews and scores for the delivery service and select the one you like the most. You also have the ability to message each Gumtree courier individually should you have any specific questions for them.

Delivery drivers on our platform are often making a similar route already and are looking to fill up extra space in their vehicles. This means that prices on Shiply are typically up to 75% less than standard rates as many of their costs for the journey are already sunk. This is not only good for your wallet, however, as by using vehicles already on the roads you are helping to reduce the amount of unnecessary CO2 waste in to the atmosphere!

Preparing For Your Gumtree Items To Be Moved

If you are selling a Gumtree item and have chosen your courier service and booked them then there are a few things you should do before pick-up:

Documents - If the item you are selling requires any documentation such as proof of ownership or safety documents then you should ensure these are with the item to avoid any issues in transit or upon arrival.

Cleaning - Whilst not applicable in all cases, we do recommend that you clean the items being shipped as this helps to ascertain their condition prior to being picked up.

Photographs - Once you have cleaned your item, you should take some high-quality, time-stamped photos to ensure that you have proof of condition before pick-up. This is important to protect you in the unlikely event that damage does occur during transit.

Packing - You should ensure that whatever you are shipping with a Gumtree delivery service is safely wrapped and packed to avoid damage during transit. If you don’t have the materials, ask your chosen shipping company as they may be able to supply these.

What To Do After Delivery

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Upon delivery of your Gumtree item, you should check its condition and make sure that everything is exactly as expected. You can use photos of the listing (or photos of it prior to pick-up if in contact with the seller) to ascertain whether any damage happened during delivery.

Finally, we ask that you leave feedback for your Gumtree courier service so that future Shiply users can know what to expect from them.

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