Traveling to another county for Facebook purchase?

gc747

Hi, 
sorry if this is posted into the wrong section of the forum.. if you let me know where it’s supposed be i will repost in that catorgory.. 

I’m considering purchasing an old moped that’s for sale 130 miles from my home. I know this isn’t essential purchase but is it effectively click and collect? Which is allowed for all non essential retail? 

I have no COVID symptoms, I will wear a mask and stay 2 meters from them whilst collecting.
Facebook marketplace/ebay/gumtree are still allowing collection only ads so i was just after some advise. 

Thank you for taking the time to read, any replies will be very appreciated 👍

MalMonroe

Unfortunately, lockdown rules aren't made by Facebook marketplace/ebay or gumtree. They are made by the UK government. You can possibly click and collect from somewhere like Argos or a retail store but NOT from a private seller. But there again, the UK government says NOT to travel unless your journey is essential. See number 11 in this document : https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november#travel  You could be fined if you're stopped and you're not travelling for one of the permitted purposes.

It's the law. At least until 2 December. And maybe even beyond that if people don't stop dying from Covid.

ss2020jd

gc747 said:

Hi, 
sorry if this is posted into the wrong section of the forum.. if you let me know where it’s supposed be i will repost in that catorgory.. 

I’m considering purchasing an old moped that’s for sale 130 miles from my home. I know this isn’t essential purchase but is it effectively click and collect? Which is allowed for all non essential retail? 

I have no COVID symptoms, I will wear a mask and stay 2 meters from them whilst collecting.
Facebook marketplace/ebay/gumtree are still allowing collection only ads so i was just after some advise. 

Thank you for taking the time to read, any replies will be very appreciated 👍

You answered your own question. The purpose of the lockdown is to keep people in their local areas, only travelling a short way for exercise or essential food or medical supplies or as outlined in the link in the post above. 

I have heard of a lot of people getting fines this time round and going 130 miles for a non-essential trip would not be complying with the law so would not be looked upon kindly. 

There is a reason these restrictions are in place. I’m sure any sellers will wait a few weeks until restrictions may hopefully lift. 

gc747

Thank you both for your replies, I figured it was pushing it a bit, I would hate to get stopped by the police.. thanks for the advice i was always doubting it myself.. will contact seller and see if they will hold onto it until this lockdown is over.. 

thanks again have a good day 😀

unforeseen

At least I can travel to another country to do my shopping now. 
I live on the England/Wales border 😁