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Edinburgh man with a van

Drea
Drea Posts: 9,892 Forumite
in Scotland
Long story shortened, my boyfriend left me a month ago, I've had to find somewhere to move quickly, I'm now moving on Thursday (which I had to borrow money for) and so I've been phoning around asking for quotes for a man with a van. I'm moving from one fully furnished flat to another so don't have all that much stuff, big tv, microwave, couple of suitcases/boxes.

I'm being quoted around £50, just wondering if there anyone knew of cheaper? I really don't have £50 at the moment. What nightmare this is, thanks for any help.
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  • Edinburghlass_2
    Edinburghlass_2 Posts: 32,680 Forumite
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    http://www.manwithavanedinburgh.net/index.html
  • Drea
    Drea Posts: 9,892 Forumite
    Edinburghlass wrote: »
    http://www.manwithavanedinburgh.net/index.html

    Quoted £50 from them. Thanks though :)
    Just because you made a mistake doesn't mean you are a mistake.
  • Prudent
    Prudent Posts: 11,589 Forumite
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    Would it be worth asking a local taxi company and doing the lifting yourself. The bigger style taxis would probably have enough space.
  • janken
    janken Posts: 559 Forumite
    Think someone's looking for a freebee
    Good luck:beer:
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  • Drea
    Drea Posts: 9,892 Forumite
    Prudent wrote: »
    Would it be worth asking a local taxi company and doing the lifting yourself. The bigger style taxis would probably have enough space.

    I was going to get a taxi but don't think my things would fit in one so would probably have to do two trips. Would end up just as expensive and there's no chance I can carry all the things downstairs by myself. I used one to get here but I have more things now.
    Just because you made a mistake doesn't mean you are a mistake.
  • Drea
    Drea Posts: 9,892 Forumite
    janken wrote: »
    Think someone's looking for a freebee
    Good luck:beer:

    Wouldn't say no to it being free, but I am looking for something cheap... :confused:
    Just because you made a mistake doesn't mean you are a mistake.
  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite
    you could probably rent a van for a few hours for less than £50,i think i saw arnold clark doing a van for 4 hours from £15,not sure what this includes,then get a mate to help with the lifting. if i was closer i would help.
    ...work permit granted!
  • ailuro2
    ailuro2 Posts: 7,540 Forumite
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    Arnold Clark do a Renault Kangoo which would fit your stuff, from £25 a day.
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  • xxlaurissaxx
    xxlaurissaxx Posts: 2,253 Forumite
    Hey hun, Dont you have a few friends with cars? You could get your stuff in there cars and reward/thank them with a flat warming of wine :D
    xx
    0/2013
    :beer:
  • custardy
    custardy Posts: 38,365 Forumite
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    pity i didnt see this :o
    i would have hepled you move for petrol money
    the car had a working gearbox then :rolleyes:
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