An Ormskirk QLocal reader has contacted the news desk with claims that a Southport charity shop's delivery charges are a ‘rip off’.

The man and his wife bought a used desk and work station off the British Heart Foundation shop on Lord St for a very reasonable £60 but the man was gobsmacked to be told that delivery to Ormskirk - just eight miles away - would be an eye watering £44, a rise on last month by a whopping £11!

“We had no choice to pay it but negotiated the 'old' rate at £33," said the 61-year-old who’s asked not to be named.

"I thought it might be coming in a Roller the price they wanted!"

The shop manger explained that private contractors set the rates for delivery.

Originally Posted by rogerblaxall

An Ormskirk QLocal reader has contacted the news desk with claims that a Southport charity shop's delivery charges are a ‘rip off’.

The man and his wife bought a used desk and work station off the British Heart Foundation shop on Lord St for a very reasonable £60 but the man was gobsmacked to be told that delivery to Ormskirk - just eight miles away - would be an eye watering £44, a rise on last month by a whopping £11!

“We had no choice to pay it but negotiated the 'old' rate at £33," said the 61-year-old who’s asked not to be named.

"I thought it might be coming in a Roller the price they wanted!"

The shop manger explained that private contractors set the rates for delivery.

I do not want to get into a slanging match.

But I pay £50 for a Southport to Ormskirk delivery

£30 for a local Southport delivery.

The delivery services I use have 2 men in the truck, they are insured and do a fabulous job.

I did buy from Heart Foundation a very large bookcase 7ft x 7ft and they delivered for me at a very reasonable rate.

I find Taxi Truck in Southport offer a very good service as do most.

good luck with your desk, by the way how much do heart foundation give to charity as a %.

PS. I was shocked to read this.

No choice but to pay it?
How about saying no and going elsewhere?
How about hiring a self drive van for about £15?
How about asking one of numerous man and van services for a quote?

Wow, don't participate in such . Not home at mo and no help to you, but if you email me someone will collect and deliver for approx £22 no problem.

Originally Posted by salus.populi

No choice but to pay it?
How about saying no and going elsewhere?
How about hiring a self drive van for about £15?
How about asking one of numerous man and van services for a quote?

lol when was the last time you hired a self drive van for £15, most start about £65.

Originally Posted by Ric

lol when was the last time you hired a self drive van for £15, most start about £65.

Shop around. A quick search has found me a small van for £19 per day.

Originally Posted by salus.populi

Shop around. A quick search has found me a small van for £19 per day.

Where from and is it for today or tomorrow ?