FLYTTE The best Facebook Marketplace deals in Auckland are usually the ones that do not fit in a hatchback: couches, dining tables, fridges, wardrobes, bed frames, and outdoor settings. Instead of borrowing a ute or paying a mate in pizza, book a FLYTTE crew to collect the item from the seller and deliver it to your place. Enter the seller's address and yours, pick the item, and you get a price on the spot.
How a Marketplace pickup works
Agree the sale with the seller first, including the price and a pickup time window that works for them. Then book on FLYTTE: the seller's address is the pickup, your address is the drop-off, and you choose the item from the list (or describe it if it is unusual). You will see your price straight away and can choose a day and time slot.
On the day, the crew goes to the seller, loads the item with blankets and straps so it does not get scratched in transit, and brings it to your place. They carry it inside and put it where you want it, not just on the front step.
You do not need to be at the seller's address. Just make sure the seller knows a crew is coming, has the item ready, and that access is clear (for example, the couch is not still behind a pile of boxes in the garage).
Tips for a smooth Marketplace pickup
Sort payment with the seller before the crew arrives. Pay the seller directly by bank transfer or however you have agreed; crews are there to move the item, not to handle money for the sale.
Ask the seller for measurements and a photo of where the item is (upstairs, garage, apartment with a lift). Big items like sectional couches and American-style fridges sometimes need two movers, and knowing about stairs up front means your quote is right the first time.
Give the seller your phone number and the crew's arrival window. Most pickups take only a few minutes at the seller's end when everything is ready to go.
What people collect most often
Couches and sofas are the most common Marketplace pickup in Auckland, followed by fridges and washing machines, dining tables and chairs, bed frames and mattresses, wardrobes and drawers, desks, and outdoor furniture. If it is one item or a handful of items, the single-item service is usually the cheapest way to move it.
Buying a few things from the same seller? Add them all to one booking. Buying from two different sellers on the same day? Add an extra stop and the crew will collect from both on one run.
Marketplace pickup pricing in Auckland
Most single-item jobs booked through FLYTTE land somewhere between about $80 and $150, depending on the distance between pickup and drop-off, the size of the item, stairs, and whether you need one mover or two. Your exact price is shown before you book, and it is worked out from the actual addresses you enter, so there is no guessing and no waiting for someone to call you back.
Because the price is based on your actual route, a pickup across the road costs less than one from Orewa to Papakura. That makes it easy to check whether a deal on the other side of Auckland is still a deal once delivery is included, before you commit to buying it.
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Get your price nowFrequently asked questions
Can you pick up something I bought on Facebook Marketplace?+
Yes. Enter the seller's address as the pickup and your address as the drop-off, choose the item, and book. The crew collects from the seller and delivers to you.
Do I need to be there when the item is collected?+
No. The seller just needs to be home with the item ready. Someone does need to be at the drop-off address to let the crew in and show them where it goes.
Will the crew pay the seller for me?+
No. Please pay the seller directly before the pickup. The crew handles the moving side only.
Can I get a price before I agree to buy?+
Yes. You can enter the seller's suburb and your address in the booking form to see a price without booking. It is a quick way to check the total cost of a deal.
Can you collect from two sellers on the same day?+
Yes. Add an extra stop to your booking and the crew will collect from both addresses on one trip.
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