20 Jun
2025
20 Jun
'25
4:13 p.m.
On Fri, 20 Jun 2025, Cameron Kaiser via cctalk wrote:
I think even if it's a purchase from a private individual rather than a
business. I'd interpret "local pickup only" as either "come and grab
it
yourself (or ask a friend living nearby, or passing by, etc.)," or "hire
someone to get it picked up as it is, packaged/palletised, and shipped as
required."
I'm not sure I could be bothered to package some stuff that I own, should
I find myself in a position to part with it, especially pieces I picked up
myself in the first place, or ones I had to fix transit damage to already,
usually due to their weight.
FWIW,
Maciej
I'm always
puzzled by "local only" offers. It's expected that shipping
costs get added, but why would a seller make a decision that shipping is
"too expensive"? Logically the buyer should decide that, and if the
buyer will pay the shipping, even if pricy, why not do the transaction?
I can see that if it's a purchase. But if it's a "come and take it,"
sometimes
it's more trouble than it's worth. I remember quibbling with someone a few
years ago when I was getting rid of some software because he didn't like the
shipping quote. Plus, there's also the whole packing business.