Found it on Marketplace, now get it home
Facebook Marketplace is where most of Greater Manchester now sells its sofas, wardrobes and white goods, and the prices are keen because sellers are local and just want things gone. The catch is the same everywhere: collection only. Without a van, those deals are out of reach.
That's where we come in. We collect from Marketplace sellers across Greater Manchester and deliver to your door, often within hours. Everything gets wrapped and strapped, heavy items go on the tail-lift, and you get a clear quote agreed before we start. Single items welcome.
How Facebook Marketplace collection works with us
- You find the item on Facebook Marketplace: Message the seller via Facebook Messenger, agree a price, and ask for their full address and postcode. Most sellers reply quickly since they want the item gone.
- You call us: Tell us the seller's postcode, what the item is (share the Marketplace listing or photos if possible), and your delivery address. We'll give you a competitive quote on the spot.
- We coordinate with the seller: We'll confirm a collection window directly with the seller via Messenger or phone. They just need to be available to hand over the item.
- We deliver to you: Same-day delivery across Greater Manchester. We'll message you when we're on the way.
What we collect from Facebook Marketplace
- Living room: Sofas, corner sofas, sofa beds, armchairs, footstools, coffee tables, TV stands, entertainment units.
- Bedroom: Beds (divan, ottoman, frame), mattresses, wardrobes, chests of drawers, bedside tables, dressing tables with mirrors.
- Kitchen & appliances: Fridge freezers (including American-style), washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, range cookers, microwaves.
- Dining: Dining tables (with or without chairs), sideboards, display cabinets, buffets.
- Garden & outdoor: Rattan garden sets, BBQs, fire pits, garden benches, parasols, swing seats, lawnmowers, planters.
- Home office: Desks, office chairs, filing cabinets, bookcases, shelving units.
- Fitness: Treadmills, exercise bikes, cross-trainers, rowing machines, weights benches, multi-gyms, punch bags with stands.
- Baby & nursery: Cots, cot beds, changing tables, nursing chairs, toy storage, kids' beds, bunk beds.
Facebook Marketplace buying tips from our experience
- Act fast: Facebook Marketplace items sell within hours, sometimes minutes. If you see something you want, message the seller immediately and call us with the basic details. We can give a rough quote over the phone to help you commit before someone else grabs it.
- Check the seller's profile: A well-established Facebook profile with mutual friends, a profile picture, and activity history is generally more trustworthy than a blank or newly-created account. This isn't foolproof, but it helps.
- Ask about access: Is the item upstairs? Ground floor? Does the seller live in a flat with no lift? Knowing this beforehand means we can quote accurately and bring the right equipment.
- Don't pay until you've seen it (or we have): Facebook Marketplace doesn't have eBay's buyer protection. We recommend paying cash on collection, we can facilitate this on your behalf. Alternatively, many sellers now accept bank transfer or PayPal at point of collection.
- Items listed as "free" go fastest: If you spot a free item (sofa, wardrobe, fridge) that you want, message the seller with a specific collection time and call us immediately. Free items get claimed within minutes.
Facebook Marketplace Collection FAQ
If you call before 2pm, we can typically collect and deliver same-day across Greater Manchester. For urgent collections (the seller says "first come first served" or "must go today"), we can often dispatch within 30 minutes. Facebook Marketplace items move fast, so we prioritise these collections and get a van out as soon as one's free. Weekend collections are available both Saturday and Sunday.
Yes, this is a common arrangement. If the seller wants cash on collection, you transfer the agreed amount to us, and our driver pays the seller upon collection. This is safer for both parties, the seller gets paid immediately, and you don't have to send money to a stranger before they hand over the goods. Alternatively, if you've already paid the seller via bank transfer or PayPal, we'll simply collect with their confirmation.
We'll check the item against the listing photos and description before loading. If there's a significant discrepancy, e.g., a "leather sofa" that's actually fabric, or a "double bed" that turns out to be a single, we'll call you immediately with photos. You can then decide whether to proceed or cancel the purchase. There's no collection fee if you cancel due to misrepresentation.
Our primary area is Greater Manchester, Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Wigan, Trafford, and all surrounding boroughs. For Marketplace sellers further afield (Warrington, Cheshire, Lancashire, Liverpool, St Helens), call us with the postcode and we'll confirm availability. We regularly handle longer-distance Marketplace collections and can quote accordingly.
After you've agreed a price with the seller via Facebook Messenger, ask for their full address, postcode, and availability. Call us with these details plus a description of the item. We'll give you a competitive quote, coordinate with the seller, collect, and deliver to your door, often same-day. You don't need to be present at the collection address.
Yes, Murad's Group Ltd is a registered company with 250+ five-star Google reviews and full insurance. We're not a random courier, we're a professional man-and-van service that's completed thousands of collections across Greater Manchester. We'll confirm the item matches the listing before loading, and notify you of any issues immediately. For added safety, we recommend paying the seller via bank transfer or PayPal before collection rather than cash-on-collection.
Yes, this is one of our most common requests. Facebook Marketplace items often sell within hours, so speed matters. If you call before 2pm, we can typically collect and deliver same-day across Greater Manchester. For later bookings, we'll arrange next-day collection. We operate 7 days a week, and our busiest Marketplace collection days are weekends (Friday-Sunday).