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General => News => Topic started by: Rasputin on January 16, 2015, 22:19:02
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Well a few days back a very relevant conversation took place concerning a delivers package that sprouted feet and walked off, modern evolution I guess. I think it is very relevant due to the fact that so many collectors have regular deliveries.
So, at least here in California, in the past USPS, UPS, FedEx, and others would attempt to deliver a box. If no one was around a small note was left. USPS had it in a warehouse across town, UPS and FedEx would pencle in a retry date, if after 3 tries then it went to their warehouse for a week and I am not sure about the others, we rare see any others.
So then came the megashops, AKA amazon. Apparently amazon has so much clout in the shipping world they have entirely changed the procedure at their request.
Now if no one is home the delivery people are told to leave it, anywhere, yes even out front of a gate on the road. The delivery companies take no, yes zero, responsibility if that package disappears. Typically people call the sender, amazon, and they send out a new one. Oh but what if you didn't buy it from amazon you ask, too bad for you, you should have been home where you apparently belong. Only packages with insurance, at your expense, will not be left, well the shipper would have to pay for replacement with insurance so better not mess up.
Now if you do not want to be on the hook for these items walking away, remember evolution does not stop, YOU have to tell your postman or woman to never leave packages outside. It would be best in writing, keep a copy.
I spoke to our temporary post man at length today. He hears complaints all day and he understands the frustration but can care less, just a paycheck. He always has some one home.
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Oh also, I just contacted a seller about a box, got tracking info. Delivered in VA and I'm in CA. What I wanted to point out is that on the USPS system it said "delivered in or at the mail box" so it's not even supposed to be left at your house, just the postal box, in rural areas that can be a long way away. Our box used to be a few houses away in a communal space where there were 5 boxes. When I lived in the country the box was a 1/2 mile away where there were 20 or so. The delivery people are doing favors by bringing them to the house apparently.
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I am speechless...
But I took precautions...
I showed the mailman my two daughters. He really adores them. He said they are so cute. I agreed and smiled. He said I must be so proud of them. I agreed and smiled.
He said fathers have a strong bond to their daughters and are very protective. I agreed and smiled.
Then I stopped smiling and looked into his eyes and I said while sharpening my Bowie knife in front of him: "There's only one thing I care more and that is Playmobil. I couldn't bear the pain of losing a package delivered to me...Remember your colleague Jim who went missing and they only found his ***** in front of City Hall?"
He agreed and he smiled nervously.
From that moment, he brings donuts with every delivery. One day I was on vacation. Poor guy slept outside next to the package until I came back next day...
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I am speechless...
But I took precautions...
I showed the mailman my two daughters. He really adores them. He said they are so cute. I agreed and smiled. He said I must be so proud of them. I agreed and smiled.
He said fathers have a strong bond to their daughters and are very protective. I agreed and smiled.
Then I stopped smiling and looked into his eyes and I said while sharpening my Bowie knife in front of him: "There's only one thing I care more and that is Playmobil. I couldn't bear the pain of losing a package delivered to me...Remember your colleague Jim who went missing and they only found his ***** in front of City Hall?"
He agreed and he smiled nervously.
From that moment, he brings donuts with every delivery. One day I was on vacation. Poor guy slept outside next to the package until I came back next day...
LOL!!! That is awesome :P
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But I took precautions...
BRILLIANT! >:D
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loltastic
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there is so much I would like to say about this... >:( sadly I am not allow to share my experience, with the companies, the process or the outcome,... all I am allow to say is ...
grumble grumble grumble :wall:
And be happy I got my money back >:(
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I stop buying from B , i am still mad at them, I keep on buying online now from another company with a diferent delivery...
And what do I get?
A parcel left on my front porch >:(
What a ... Is going on ?
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Wow, sorry to hear that. I'm baffled about all this :(
As far as I know, in my country the rules that Rasputin explained still apply if you read the contract:
So, at least here in California, in the past USPS, UPS, FedEx, and others would attempt to deliver a box. If no one was around a small note was left. USPS had it in a warehouse across town, UPS and FedEx would pencle in a retry date, if after 3 tries then it went to their warehouse for a week and I am not sure about the others, we rare see any others.
The problem here is that individual delivery people bend the rules.