How to organise a courier to collect something from N.I. to bring to Dublin?

Enter Username Here · 26-04-2026 08:09PM #1

I am looking at purchasing a relatively small [8ft x 6ft] used greenhouse in Northern Ireland but I'm not sure how i would get it down to Dublin. It is already dismantled.

Would I be better using a man with a van, or something like DPD or are there any other better options? Also any idea roughly what sort of price I should be looking at?

My main issue is that I have no idea at all where to even start enquiring about asking a courier company to collect it or the procedure involved as I have no experience with something like this.

Are there any local courier companies in Tyrone that could collect and deliver it for me?

Any recommendations with advice gratefully appreciated.

whiterebel · 26-04-2026 08:32PM

There would be VAT due even if it is second hand, so I wouldn't think couriers would take it, in case it would need to be customs cleared at the border. Plus it's probably extremely messy to handle. Better hiring a van yourself and collecting it.

Edited: Sorry there is no VAT coming directly from NI

dp22250 · 26-04-2026 08:33PM

There is no vat.

monseiur · 26-04-2026 08:55PM

If you have a tow bar on your car or have access to one then borrow/hire a builders trailer for a day and collect. Bring plenty of rope or better still ratchet straps

user060916 · 26-04-2026 09:06PM

How is it currently packed?

Standard couriers like DPD would require it to be packed properly not just individual pieces.

JVince · 26-04-2026 11:39PM

Check done deal for man with van service.

But they'll want €100+ to make it worth their while.

And I'd be wary buying a secondhand greenhouse without seeing it.

Not worth the hassle IMO

Enter Username Here · 28-04-2026 02:31PM

Thanks all. I have decided not to go for it in the end. The €100+ 'man with a van' didn't scare me off, as it still works out relatively cheap.

I found out that it is still not disassembled properly (or at all), and the seller whom I was planning on buying it from has a similar name on another platform, decent reviews, but not good for time or deadlines. Which would not be great when relying on a courier.

Thank you everyone for your replies and advice and help.

How to organise a courier to collect something from N.I. to bring to Dublin?

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