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Reasonable mileage fee?

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  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    I don't think they're trying it on, in the first email they said something about not being able to use the car as planned because of child seats.

    I'll have a look at Hermes.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    I'm not sure that Hermes will deliver furniture will they? It's not flat packed, but built, so it's bigger than the dimensions stated for their standard delivery.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • Sambucus_Nigra
    Sambucus_Nigra Posts: 8,669 Forumite
    Ames wrote: »
    I don't think they're trying it on, in the first email they said something about not being able to use the car as planned because of child seats.

    I'll have a look at Hermes.

    Child seats usually come out of cars!
    If you haven't got it - please don't flaunt it. TIA.
  • kev225
    kev225 Posts: 122 Forumite
    Ames wrote: »
    I don't think they're trying it on, in the first email they said something about not being able to use the car as planned because of child seats.

    This sounds just like trying it on to me...
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    Even if they are trying it on though there's not much I can do really is there. I guess I shouldn't have told them that I have no way of collecting it as they've got me over a barrell really.

    Oh well, lesson learned.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • Sambucus_Nigra
    Sambucus_Nigra Posts: 8,669 Forumite
    How big is this bookcase?
    If you haven't got it - please don't flaunt it. TIA.
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    It's a tall Ikea billy bookcase, so 202x28x80.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • Mindless_Clone
    Mindless_Clone Posts: 560 Forumite
    If it's an Ikea one, then it can be fairly easily dismantled for collection and will fit in most cars. It can then be put back together the other end just as well. I sold two similar a couple of years ago and dismantled them for the buyer first. He had an Astra and managed it so no reason why the seller can't do the same. Or, if you have a normal car or a friend with a normal car you could pay them the petrol money and a bit extra. Would still be cheaper than £30!
    "So long and thanks for all the fish" :hello:
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    I don't have a car or know anyone who'd help. My sister only has a Colt.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • plumface
    plumface Posts: 506 Forumite
    edited 7 August 2012 at 9:09AM
    buggritt wrote: »
    They could ship it for less than a tenner. Loads of couriers about.
    Pay via paypal, then you can't get a strike. Then negotiate.
    Might not get a strike but do not have the item either!
    Have you tried sending an assembled bookcase for less than a tenner?
    Lose is to not win......Loose is not tight......get it right!
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