Pony Express - Waggons Roll!?

Hi all...

Andypandy and I are curious to try an experiment...it does entirely rely on the very good will of the wonderful people on this forum however; so it is a bit of a cheek (for my benefit, initially, but maybe all of us eventually?); but hey "if you don't ask..." etc...

And who knows, we may even be able to establish something really useful?

The Scenario...
Have you ever found yourself perusing the classified ads, only to find "that perfect thing, at the perfect price" only to find it is miles away and they won't post...? How frustrating - agreed?

The Solution...
Well; could you just imagine if we had our very own "Pony Express"? A network of forum members, spread across the country (and beyond?), willing to collect a package from "A" and hand it over at "B" and then onwards to "C" etc? Could this work...? Could an item from one area of the country work its way to another, all at the goodwill of forum members?

The Experiment...
I am in Abingdon, just south of Oxford. I have found "the perfect" Givi rack and plate...in Bury - Greater Manchester; but the seller will not post. Andypandy has offered to collect the item (it is already paid for, by me, so it is literally collection only); and he can then get it moved to the next pick up point in or near Shaw, Oldham near J21 M62... Is then someone else able to get it onwards, southbound? There is no immediate timescale on this...I mean, not "weeks and weeks" at least...but a few days, or a week or two is a rough idea? But of course, entirely at the discretion of the ponies!

Of course, this is an entirely reciprocal arrangement, and is certainly credit in the favour bank*.

*I am a big believer in The Favour Bank

What do you reckon gang...can we do this?

Post in this thread if you think you could help!

Waggons Rollllll!!

 

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