What Size Van Do I Need for a Marketplace Collection Run?
A single Facebook Marketplace, eBay or Gumtree collection usually needs a small van, which carries up to 800kg — more than enough for one seller's item. A multi-item collection run across several sellers in one day needs a long-wheelbase van instead, with around 13m³ to hold everything collected before the final drop-off.
Recommended vehicle
Typical crew: 1 crew. Prices start from £48 for a small van and one driver, or from £54/hr — get an exact quote for your move in 60 seconds.
Why we recommend this van
Most Marketplace purchases are a single piece of furniture or a small appliance from one seller's address, which is exactly what a small van is sized for. The job is quick: one collection stop, one delivery to you, done within the van's 2.9m³ and 800kg limits comfortably.
Collection runs change shape when you are buying from several sellers in one day — a sofa from one address, a wardrobe from another, boxes of smaller items from a third.
Each stop adds to the load before the final delivery, so we plan a long-wheelbase van and a stop order in advance rather than risk running out of space partway through the route.
What typically fits
- A single item from one Marketplace, eBay or Gumtree listing
- Multiple smaller items from one seller
- Several items collected across multiple addresses in one run
- Furniture that needs dismantling before it fits through a doorway
- A single scheduled delivery once all collections are complete
Collecting from three or more sellers in one day? Tell us the addresses and item list upfront so we plan a long-wheelbase van and an efficient route.
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See full pricing, process and coverage for this job on our dedicated service page.
Step up or down a size: a long-wheelbase (lwb) van holds 13m³ and carries ~1,100kg — we confirm which one your job needs from your item list, never a guess.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Giant Van collect from multiple Marketplace sellers in one trip?
Yes, tell us all the addresses and items when you book and we plan a single route with one van, sized for everything you are collecting, rather than booking separate jobs per seller.
Do I need to be present for a Marketplace collection?
You need to arrange the collection time with the seller directly, since they need to hand over the item. We collect and deliver at the times you confirm with each seller.
What if a Marketplace item does not fit through the seller's door?
Our crew can dismantle furniture where it is safe and reasonable to do so — flag this when you book if the listing mentions a bed frame, wardrobe or sofa that may need it.