How can I get a Trampoline collected?

happykids123

Hi

I've seen a really good trampoline for my kids on ebay, problem is that it's pickup only and 100 miles away, lol! I need a rectangular/oval shaped one for a narrow garden and these are few and hard to find secondhand.

The seller has dismantled it, but they won't pack it for a parcel, they say it's too heavy & difficult.

I don't have a car or anyone that can fetch it for me.

Is there anyway around this? Or have I just got to let this excellent bargain go by

Any suggestions very welcome.

HappyMJ

You'll have to let it go if the seller doesn't want to put it in a box and courier it to you.

What would the train or bus cost? Would you be willing to carry it on train or bus?

pinkteapot

You might find a man with a van locally willing to go and get it for you, but with their charge for time and petrol I doubt it would be worth it!

happykids123

It would definitely be worth paying for. The price is much less than what I would pay new, and it's in really good connection. I couldn't carry as its the whole kaboodle, including enclosure etc. I guess about 60kg or so.

WestonDave

Can you drive - would it be worth hiring a van or a large car. Where I live you can join a car club and then borrow a car for a day for a small fee per day - its designed to discourage car ownership by allowing people to have access to a car for the odd occasions when they really need one like collecting bulky goods or heading out to places not covered by public transport.

hartcjhart

'roughly' what area are you and the trampoline

ormus

it would help if you tell us the collection point and the destination.

maggie111

I saw in Asda they had a very large trampoline & enclosure for £90. I can't see a man & van packing it up and moving it 100 miles for any less?

ormus

ill do say manchester-birmingham for 100 quid for you.
(or 100 miles radius of manchester).

pinkteapot

I've got a brother with a van who'd probably do a 100 mile radius of Chelmsford for £100 for you....

There you go, we've covered half the country.

27col

The obvious solution is a man and a van. But, as has already been said, the cost is likely to make the purchase of a new from somewhere local, a cheaper proposition.