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[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 months ago (41 children)

To be fair, the first pick up can haul dirty stuff or things that stick out like pipes, signs or maybe something like small boats. It's still hilarious tho that the carry capacity is comparable. Like you could theoretically fit a small pizza oven into it xD

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 months ago (37 children)

What baffles me about Americans is that truck owners insist that they need to haul things. And I'm always wondering why would anyone spend time and money doing that? Here in the UK delivery is usually free. New bed? Free delivery. New PC hardware or huge TV? Free delivery. Lumber for a DIY project? Free delivery. A palette of cat food? Free delivery! Why the fuck would anyone waste money on petrol and haul shit themselves? The only paid delivery is groceries and it's £1 from Sainsbury's, I ain't driving for £1, fuck it.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago (5 children)

You listed all new item purchase things, where delivery is just part of the price you paid for it in the first place.

What do you do when you're not purchasing something, i.e hauling shit you already own from your old place to your new place when moving?

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