2009-01-18T05:44:47Z http://www.lots2.co.uk/ lots2bloghttp://feedburner.google.com http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/:15

For as little as £80 all inclusive we can collect your item and deliver it to the other side of the country.

We expect that turnaround will be a maximum of 14 days but as ever we will collect and deliver ASAP.

Click here to see our service overview map.
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2009-01-18T05:44:47Z Rob Jones http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/2009/01/18/uk-ebay-delivery-service http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/:14

This is why we have developed the Go Green Service from our already popular Economy service.

The idea is that we work hard to make our vans operate in the most efficient way possible. This means that where we have jobs in similar areas that we have to complete them on the same day when we have a van in that area and not revisit within within a few days.

This is not only good for the environment but it is also good for our clients. Because we can save time and money on fuel we can offer low and highly realistic delivery fees.

All we ask is that clients are flexible and accept the delivery slots that we offer - help Lots2 cut CO2!

A further step we will be taking on the green front is to become paperless. We hand clients a receipt at collection and delivery of items but we plan to eliminate the need for this by emailing all receipts in advance. This will save paper will is largely unnecessary.

And finally, we aim to be carbon neutral by the end of 2009. We also looking in to making investments in green projects to offset our carbon footprint.
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2009-01-18T05:33:29Z Rob Jones http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/2009/01/18/lots2-go-green---will http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/:13

We hope this service will be ideal for those who do not necessarily need a same day service but would like their new purchase collected and delivered within 7 days.

The Priority 7 Service is available on either a 1 or 2 man basis across London and the southeast. Prices start from just £60 all inclusive.
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2009-01-18T04:59:40Z Rob Jones http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/2009/01/18/lots2-plug-a-gap http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/:12

Springwise.com.

The website provides a "daily fix of entrepreneurial ideas" and Lots2 were featured in the life hacks section, products and services that save you time and money.

The spot generated a great deal of traffic to the site and we hope everyone had a good snoop around!

To read the article in full click here.
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2008-08-11T19:36:33Z Rob Jones http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/2008/08/11/its-official-lots2-is-a http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/:11

If you can find a cheaper written quote on similar service terms to our own from a registered company with a website that outlines their pricing structure then we will not only match it, we will beat it by £5. Simply send us the quote, we will verify it and revise our quote by knocking £5 off the rival company price.

We try to keep a close eye on what prices are being offered out there but if you can find a better price then let us know.
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2008-08-05T16:26:15Z Rob Jones http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/2008/08/05/lots2-price-promise http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/:10

We seem to be getting more and more Gumtree related enquiries and we think this is down to the migration from eBay to Gumtree. We know a lot of experienced eBay sellers who will only sell items they can post on eBay and larger collection only items on Gumtree.

Gumtree has its advantages; no waiting for the auction to end, its free, no messing around with online payments, it feels more local (which some people like) and you can haggle with the buyer or arrange a quick sale - something that is frowned upon on eBay.

Gumtree at the moment feels more like eBay did a long time ago, easy to use, lots of advantages for both buyers and sellers and perhaps it has that 'new community spirit' that eBay had all that time ago.

All you savvy Lots2 users will know that you can spot a bargain on Gumtree Brighton or Gumtree Canterbury and get Lots2 to collect and deliver it for you!

We will be updating the site shortly but you can apply for a quote for delivery of a Gumtree item just as easily as you would for an eBay item - simply include the Gumtree Posting Ref so we can view the item and send us your postcode.

If the deal is done and the seller has removed the listing from Gumtree then please send us as much detailed info about the item as possible to ensure you receive the best value delivery quote.
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2008-08-05T15:42:42Z Rob Jones http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/2008/08/05/gumtree-delivery-service http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/:9

We have improved our service further by now offering a dedicated van for same day Express deliveries throughout London and the southeast.

Our Express service prices start from just £50 within the M25 and have the option of a Porter if required, so you can sit back and let Lots2 do all the work!

And don't think the van is small and only big enough for a single dining chair, its got plenty of room ready to cope with three piece suites and large wardrobes, in fact it could probably furnish a 3 bed semi.

So if you are looking for a professional, careful and affordable same day eBay or furniture delivery then look no further - you've found Lots2!
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2008-07-11T20:11:41Z Rob Jones http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/2008/07/11/same-day-ebay-delivery http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/:7

You will notice two figures, the first is for that month and the second is for the year overall. We began this initiative in April 2008 so for April the two figures will be the same. From now on the figures will be updated on a daily basis and although this is self regulated the stats are much like our prices - honest and for all to see on our website!

Couriers generally have a bad reputation and we would like to think that we are changing the perception of couriers, at least with our clients. This may be why we have so much repeat custom.
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2008-04-20T19:24:17Z Rob Jones http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/2008/04/20/punctuality-matters http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/:6

We have been busy updating our website to make it more user friendly and generally make the Lots2 web experience more pleasurable.

The new site is just the start of the exciting changes we are making. We are working on adding online tracking of orders and we hope to have this up and running in the next few months. This will allow clients to login and see the live status of their collection and delivery along with all the specifics that particular job.

We hope you like the new Lots2 website.
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2008-04-20T17:00:24Z Rob Jones http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/2008/04/20/the-new-look-lots2 http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/:5

We have achieved this due to how popular this service is within London and rather than be greedy we thought it fair to pass these savings on to our clients.

This means that we can now arrange a guaranteed same day Driver Only collection and delivery within the M25 for only £50.

Not only is this excellent value for money for buyers, it also means sellers can offer a 1st class delivery option across the Capital and items arrive the very same day!

The parking is dreadful, the jams are a headache but Lots2 love London!
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2008-04-20T16:57:23Z Rob Jones http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/2008/04/20/lots2-love-london http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/:3

Quite often we receive a quote enquiry but the potential client has a quote from an eBay Man with a Van that we simply can not match. We always try to price match where possible and ask for proof of rival quotations with service specifics etc. The problem is the eBay Man with a Van does not give any specifics, rather they just hope for the best.

We are the only courier of collection only items to clearly provide a price guide on eBay and on our website. Whether you think our prices are a bit steep or totally reasonable we have broken down the cost of moving items depending on a clients' requirements. Be it a Porter here, 2nd floor delivery there, this is broken down so one client is not subsidising another.

While we constantly monitor the prices of our competitors we also constantly keep a check on the quality of service we provide. We are not only collecting a purchase but we are carrying our client's reputation and eBay feedback! We won't let a job go if a more convenient higher paid job comes in and we won't call you to tell you the van broke down!

At the end of the day it is like anything, you pay for what you get. Any man who owns a van can start collecting eBay items the next day but how can you trust such operators?
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2008-02-27T20:32:01Z Rob Jones http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/2008/02/27/lots2-versus-the-ebay http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/:2

Lots2 was born in October 2006 and has steadily grown to become the leading eBay collection only item delivery service. I (Rob) set up the service as I noticed that there was not an obvious or easily accessible delivery service solution. The past year or so has flown by and our operation is proving to be a major success. The formula for such success is no secret, we believe in an honest, reliable service with honest prices to boot.

The Team:

Rob (Operations Director/part time Driver) - a graduate in Economics & Marketing, I have worked around eBay since 2002. Since leaving my job at a leading brand naming agency in 2006 I haven't looked back and continue to be dedicated to Lots2 and its clients and partners.

Toby (Driver/Porter) - since joining us in 2007, Toby has proved to be a highly reliable, careful and trustworthy employee. He has particularly good spacial awareness and manages to maneuver the biggest items around the tightest of corners with ease. In his spare time Toby enjoys windsurfing and reading about windsurfing.

David (Porter/Warehouse) - working with us from the start, David helps out around the warehouse and occasionally hits the road in one of the vans. When not working with us David is buying and selling furniture on eBay and when not doing that he pursues his love of mountain biking and marathon running.

Paul (WebMaster) - the web genius behind our website and admin/management system, Paul's work is always excellent and he is an extremely highly skilled designer and developer.
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2008-02-27T16:38:21Z Rob Jones http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/2008/02/27/meet-the-lots2-ebay http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/:1

In our Blog we will be discussing all things eBay, auction and delivery related. We will be sharing advice and our expertise from delivering items bought and sold in auction every day.

This will also be the place where will be announcing news on and improvements to the Lots2 service.

If you have any comments or would like any advice on the delivery of items you are buying or selling in auction then feel free to get in touch by emailing hello[at]lots2.co.uk.

Please bookmark this page and check back regularly for all the latest news and features.

See you again soon!
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2008-01-14T21:24:07Z Rob Jones http://www.lots2.co.uk/blog/2008/01/14/welcome-to-the-lots2