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courier

someones emailed me to ask if they can arrange there own courier for an item lm selling, just wondered if there were any pitfalls in doing this as lve never been asked or used one before

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  • Many pitfalls, 1 being they have the tracking number and you don't, so if they claim non-delivery you have no proof otherwise. Secondly You have to package the item, and thirdly You have to wait in all day for the courier to come and collect it.
  • reeree
    reeree Posts: 935 Forumite
    Many pitfalls, 1 being they have the tracking number and you don't, so if they claim non-delivery you have no proof otherwise. Secondly You have to package the item, and thirdly You have to wait in all day for the courier to come and collect it.

    just thought I'd ask before l said yes, sounds like its not a good idea then?
  • pinkshoes
    pinkshoes Posts: 20,609 Forumite
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    If someone could send a courier that gave a 2 hour time slot, and handed over cash, and packed it themselves, then that would be fine...

    (if it's an item that might attract a better price with a courier option, you may as well organise a courier yourself and add it to the listing!)
    Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
    Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')

    No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)
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