Facebook Marketplace furniture collection in London
A local Marketplace purchase can involve a private seller, a narrow collection window and a bulky item that has not been professionally packed. Agree the handover directly with the seller, then request transport using the real item and access details. This is not an official Meta or Facebook service.
Confirm the item and collection details
Ask the seller to confirm the listing is still available, share current photos and give the widest, tallest and deepest measurements. Agree the exact address, collection time and who will be there before requesting the van.
Keep the sale separate from transport
Agree the item price and payment directly with the seller. Do not send card details or a marketplace password to a driver, and do not treat a transport quote as proof that a listing or seller is genuine.
- Save the agreed seller contact and address
- Agree whether the item will be dismantled
- Confirm how the seller will release it
Inspect the item before it leaves
If attending, check condition and compare the item with the listing before loading. Photograph existing damage and resolve any mismatch with the seller while the item is still at the collection address.
Make the destination workable
Measure doorways, stairs and lift space at home. Include the floor and the distance from the stopping point to the door in your quote request so the job can be assessed honestly.
Frequently asked questions
Can a driver collect a Marketplace item without me?
Only if the seller agrees to release it to the driver and you have agreed how identity, condition and payment will be handled. Confirm this before the collection.
Does a van booking protect me from a scam?
No. A transport booking does not verify a listing or seller. Use the marketplace's own safety guidance and agree the purchase directly with the seller.
Who pays the seller?
You and the seller should agree the item payment directly. The driver handles only the transport work shown in the booking.
What if the item is not as described?
Pause loading and resolve the disagreement with the seller. A transport booking does not decide the sale or guarantee a refund.
Is this Facebook's delivery service?
No. This is an independent transport-planning guide and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Facebook or Meta.
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Ready to plan your job?
Go straight to the quote form. A quote request does not reserve a driver.