Stuck seatpost in a steel frame

Make sure the wheel is seated fully in the dropouts.

Marking this one to follow, same issue here.

Check the simple things first: tension, limit screws, and that everything is tight.

Had exactly this. It turned out to be the cheapest part in the whole system.

Bring it on Thursday and we will have a look together.

A drop of grease on the threads fixed mine.

Take a short video with the sound on, it helps a lot with diagnosing noises.

If it is under warranty, go back to the shop first.

Do not overtighten carbon parts. A torque wrench is worth it.

I would replace rather than repair at that price.

Clean it properly first, half of these problems are just dirt.

There is a good guide on this in the Articles section.