I've agreed to sell a game and ship it via STI (buyer arranges shipping), but I've never done it before, so was hoping someone could give me more info about what to expect and prep for.
My house doesn't have a porch or garage, and is a split level where the front door opens to a small landing with some steps up and down. Game is currently on lower floor.
Seller wants it shipped on the legs, said to just pad the head and fold it down, STI would handle wrapping it, etc. I assume STI won't want to carry it up the stairs out of my house? If I were able to fit it on the landing right inside the front door, would they carry it down the two steps outside (I can help carry if necessary), or would they want it already at ground level? I'm having trouble picturing how this usually works.
How punctual are they usually? I've heard stories about some shippers showing up before even the early end of the window given.
Worst case scenario I'm going to need to fold the game up, bring it up the stairs and outside into the sun, then put it back on legs and cover it until they arrive, and I'd rather not have it sitting out there longer than necessary...
I'm going to try to have a friend handy that day to help do whatever is needed but with the unreliable timing of the shippers that's hard to do