Gumtree delivery when collection only will not fit your car

Gumtree Pay and Ship uses Pargo pickup points for eligible parcels; it is not a furniture bakkie service for couches and fridges. When the item is a couch, fridge, bed or other bulky buy, book a QikTruck vehicle with a vetted driver: enter the seller pickup and your delivery address, see the price before you pay, and track the trip.

QikTruck recommendation

Use Pay and Ship for small parcels. Use QikTruck when the Gumtree ad is collection only or the item will not fit a Pargo bag.

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Gumtree delivery options

SituationBest optionWhy
Pay and Ship small parcelPargo pointPlatform shipping
Collection only couchBakkie or 1.5 tonQikTruck door to door
Appliance1 ton closedUpright transport

How Gumtree pickup works with QikTruck

Agree the sale and a collection window with the Gumtree seller first. Then enter their pickup address and your drop-off on QikTruck to get an instant quote for the right vehicle size.

A vetted driver collects the item, helps load and offload, and you follow the trip on a live map until it reaches your door.

Selling, not buying?

Gumtree sellers can keep listings collection only and still help buyers book a bakkie through QikTruck.

Buyers without a bakkie often walk away from collection-only listings. Point them to a QikTruck quote so the deal can close the same day.

Frequently asked questions

Can QikTruck collect something I bought on Gumtree?

Yes. Provide the seller's collection address, your delivery address, the item size and any collection time window. Confirm the seller has released the item before the driver arrives.

Does Gumtree include bakkie delivery for furniture?

Gumtree Pay and Ship uses Pargo pickup points for eligible parcels; it is not a furniture bakkie service for couches and fridges.

Is Pay and Ship the same as QikTruck?

No. Pay and Ship is Gumtree's parcel escrow and Pargo flow. QikTruck is on-demand bakkie and truck hire with a driver.

What if Pay and Ship is not available on my ad?

Most furniture still ships as collection only. Book QikTruck with both addresses.

How much does marketplace pickup cost?

Price is built from distance and vehicle class, with the driver included. Local single-item trips often land from about R550 depending on route and helpers. Use the quote form for your exact addresses.

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