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Russ_Boston
10-23-2010, 09:39 AM
If I ship something via UPS or FEDEX do they generally leave the item in the drive (or entry way etc.) if we are not home? I know here in MA they will leave on front steps.

Golf-Tinker
10-23-2010, 09:49 AM
You can include instructions for the driver as to where you would like the package left: entry way, neighbor, etc.

Tom Hannon
10-23-2010, 09:53 AM
I do as Golf tinker says. When I ship it I have the delivery on the front steps. If you ship the stuff between Nov 3 thru the 17 I can accept them. I can store them in my garage until you get here.

zcaveman
10-23-2010, 01:13 PM
They ring the bell and leave it next to the door and are usually gone by the time you get to the door.

chuckinca
10-23-2010, 02:01 PM
They ring the bell and leave it next to the door and are usually gone by the time you get to the door.


That's what they do to us also.


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golfnut
10-23-2010, 03:29 PM
Yes, but u can request that a signature be required....gn

swrinfla
10-23-2010, 03:54 PM
But, be careful about "signature required" deliveries. I'm not all that certain that either UPS or FedEx will necessarily attempt to give the package to a neighbor; they may take it back with them and try again another day!

I recently was sent a "signature required" package. Fortunately, I had the tracking number so I could see where the package was. The dilemma was that "expected delivery" was on a certain Friday. My calendar was very cluttered that day, but I cancelled two things so as to be at home.

Yes, I might have said, "Oh, well, they'll bring it Monday." BUT, I was going to be out of town all day Monday!

Bottom line: they came Friday, but well after 5:00pm, and my optional event at 6:00 wasn't doable anymore!

SWR
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golfnut
10-23-2010, 04:12 PM
yes swr, if you opt for sig req'd u have to be there, otherwise they will come back the next day, i think they will try for 3 days before returning the package to sender....gn