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Hello, everyone, I have been doing eBay business while going to college and whiles its going great, I am having trouble getting items back home. I have been buying electronics from auctions all over United States and I have been driving down to other states and picking them up myself. Couple of the current auctions I won, I thought I picked them up myself. Time is not really a friend at the moment. I cant really leave for 2 days and skip classes. Its very important I do well in school while doing my side business.

My question is, anyone recommend a company that will Pick up the items, pack the items and ship it back home to me. UPS and FedEx, only pick up items that are ready to go and its super expensive. I live in Texas and these items are in Florida. The hotel, under 25 car rental, gas, and food can add up fast. Also its a 20 hour drive one way.

If anyone have an experience with a specific trustworthy company, please let me know. Thank

You might have to pay a local person in the area to box up your items, i.e. a college student.  You could then have a parcel delivery service pick the items up.  Another idea would be to call a moving company to pick up your items.  Some still pack and deliver.

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