Shiply

[lusitano]

Has anyone used a transport broker called Shiply ?
Trying to confirm they are legit - they want over 25% deposit up front before hooking me up with the transport company.
Seems a bit odd.
Any input much appreciated

 

[Martin_J]

I understood shiply just to effectively be the middle man... It's individual people that then send you quotes and you turf deal with them direct.

I needed a motorbike moving a few years back. Three or four national companies replied with quotes but some odd questions about if there would be anyone around to load the motorbike.

The business I went with was a local one man band who sent details of his fully enclosed trailer with ramp and special clamps to hold the front wheel and handlebars in place. Strangely, I'd never have found that local chap with other searches.

 

[burgundyben]

I've used shiply several times, never paid up front.

 

[Ian_Edwards]

As above, used them with success, but never had to pay upfront, are you sure it 's Shiply, not a scam?

 

[lusitano]

As above, used them with success, but never had to pay upfront, are you sure it 's Shiply, not a scam?

This is what I,m wondering, they want a 30% deposit up front !
Seems a bit ify but very elaborate and slick website

 

[AntarcticPilot]

What's the URL you are using? I too have used Shiply to get quotes and they never asked for a deposit. Sounds like a man-in-the-middle scam.

 

[lusitano]

Sorry, I,m far from computer literate ! Courier Services - Get Delivery Quotes In Minutes | Shiply

Shiply > How It Works

 

[Tradewinds]

It looks like they do require a deposit. From the Faqs

 

[lusitano]

Seems that way but it says "small deposit" and they are asking 30% of the job from me.
The main concern is not being able to talk to anyone - the telephone number on the website or anywhere else on the web doesn,t exist and that always red flags for me.
The situation has only just been spotlighted as all three of my credit/debit cards from different banks have declined the transaction !