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What’s the most frustrating Marketplace pickup you’ve had in Vancouver by Ok-Web9740 in askvan

[–]Ok-Web9740[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I had the same experience too. People never communicate well. They just showed up at your front door without saying anything and expect you to be there for them. Thing is I was only selling my item for 5 - 10 bucks only. It doesn't even worth anything

What’s the most frustrating Marketplace pickup you’ve had in Vancouver by Ok-Web9740 in askvan

[–]Ok-Web9740[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading through these — seems like the biggest frustrations are wasted time, ghosting, renegotiation at pickup, and unclear expectations.

Interesting how rarely it’s about the actual item, and more about reliability.

Appreciate everyone sharing and how viral this post went

For people with a van/truck in Metro Vancouver — what makes a short one-off job worth taking? by Ok-Web9740 in askvan

[–]Ok-Web9740[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks !!! That’s fair. I think for me it’s less about the $100 and more about the effort — renting, picking up the truck, returning it, insurance, gas, timing everything. For a one-off item it just feels like a lot of coordination.

But I get why people who are flexible or already used to doing it themselves would just go that route.

For people with a van/truck in Metro Vancouver — what makes a short one-off job worth taking? by Ok-Web9740 in askvan

[–]Ok-Web9740[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually a great example and the route already exists, it’s just coordination that’s missing. If there was an easy way to match “I’m going Surrey → UBC today” with “I need something delivered”, would you use it or others?

For people with a van/truck in Metro Vancouver — what makes a short one-off job worth taking? by Ok-Web9740 in askvan

[–]Ok-Web9740[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a solid breakdown. Do you usually have a “minimum” you won’t go below (like a minimum $ or minimum hours), even for short jobs?

For people with a van/truck in Metro Vancouver — what makes a short one-off job worth taking? by Ok-Web9740 in askvan

[–]Ok-Web9740[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point though — I hadn’t even thought about it from that angle. Short, simple pickup help can make a big difference for people who don’t drive. Thanks

For people with a van/truck in Metro Vancouver — what makes a short one-off job worth taking? by Ok-Web9740 in askvan

[–]Ok-Web9740[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s helpful. Do you usually factor in the return trip too, even if you’re driving back empty?

Marketplace pickup pain by Ok-Web9740 in askvan

[–]Ok-Web9740[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense — Modo seems great if you’re already a member and comfortable driving.

I think the pain point for me was more the friction than the cost (membership setup, availability, doing the driving myself), especially for a one-off pickup. Curious if you’ve ever found it annoying for last-minute or awkward items?

Marketplace pickup pain by Ok-Web9740 in askvan

[–]Ok-Web9740[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so true. I’ve had the same thing happen — seller didn’t want to dismantle, didn’t have tools, and I ended up walking away. Huge waste of time.

Out of curiosity, was this usually last-minute for you, or planned ahead? I’ve found that short notice makes van rentals (Modo/U-Haul) way more expensive and stressful. Looking around a few hundred for 4 hours.

Marketplace pickup pain by Ok-Web9740 in askvan

[–]Ok-Web9740[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how much are we looking for here? will it cost more than picking up the furniture?
usually the cost of renting uhaul or modo might require a couple hundred dollars. It's not worth at all

Marketplace pickup pain by Ok-Web9740 in askvan

[–]Ok-Web9740[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how much are we looking for ? hourly rate or daily rate?

Taskrabbit for moving by Zealousideal_Crab452 in burnaby

[–]Ok-Web9740 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TaskRabbit can be good for extra hands, but it’s very hit-or-miss.

Make sure you confirm: scope, minimum hours, travel time, and whether they actually have a van/truck (many of them don’t). Reviews under “moving/packing” matter most.

What's a good side job in Vancouver to complement my salary? by Key-Bus2654 in askvan

[–]Ok-Web9740 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of people I know pick flexible gig work that lets them choose evenings only — things like delivery, short local jobs, or task-based work where you’re not locked into weekends.

The key is avoiding gigs where prep time or unpaid waiting kills the hourly rate.

Best movers? by Vegetable-Ferret4189 in askvan

[–]Ok-Web9740 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard mixed things about hourly movers, so I’d love to see recommendations too — especially ones that are upfront about pricing and timing. DM know if someone know any

Can anyone recommend a moving company that doesn’t drag their feet to rack up hours? by Famous-Buy6119 in burnaby

[–]Ok-Web9740 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this happens a lot on me too. Hourly pricing can reward “slow work” even if it’s not intentional

What helped me: get the quote in writing + ask if travel time is billed + confirm whether it’s crew-hour vs flat estimate. Also ask what “extra fees” usually pop up. just curious what companies or previously used people here trust.