About Boxby

Boxby is the inspiration of Alistair & Sandra Patterson, who have been in the antiques & furniture business for more than 20 years.

For many years Alistair & Sandra Patterson traded successfully on the internet as Lochryan Furniture Store, selling both through their own web site and through eBay. The items sold in nearly all instances were too large, too valuable or too heavy to post, and so Alistair and Sandra started their own delivery business. But this quickly grew as they found other eBay traders who had a similar demand.

The delivery service offered was different from all the other couriers in a number of ways. Firstly, in most instances customers were not looking for the quickest delivery, but often the most affordable. Many items delivered for eBay traders were items that had been purchased at very reasonable prices, and the last thing that either the buyer or the seller wanted was a hefty delivery charge. Secondly, most eBay buyers and sellers worked, and they didn't want to take a day off work to be home for a delivery. And thirdly, they wanted someone who could carry their item safely and reliably, properly strapped and secured in the van, and carried by people experienced in moving furniture and heavy items.

Alistair looked at these customer's needs from the viewpoint of the self employed van operator. Changing economic factors of recent years, and in particular increasing fuel charges, highlighted that it was simply becoming unaffordable to drive empty vans around the country.

There is a demand from customers for deliveries of items that don't fit in a box, and there are van drivers who need to maximize the use of their vans. Putting the two groups together would be the ideal solution, and Boxby is that solution.

Company History

Alistair's Previous History

• Founding Director of Simply Clearances; a business providing a complete house clearance service, and now covering the whole of the UK.
• Partner in Lochryan Furniture Store, for 15 years. Specialising in Antiques, and selling through high street stores, and own auction house.
• Experienced online seller, as an eBay Powerseller, and through his own bespoke web site.

Sandra's Previous History

• Chartered Accountant, Arthur Andersen trained, with experience in many industries.
• Director of Simply Clearances Ltd, and partner in Lochryan Furniture Store.
• Experienced online seller, as an eBay Powerseller, and in building and developing own bespoke web site.

Associated Companies - Simply Clearances Ltd

Simply Clearances Ltd is a company that offers a UK wide house clearance service. It is a professional company, with over 20 year's experience of clearing properties. It is the only company that offers a complete service, uplifting and removing all waste and rubbish, emptying garages, sheds & lofts as well as the main house, and leaving the property tidy and ready for sale/letting.