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Breezy · **UPS and FEDEX -** 10-30-2007, 11:23 AM

I am irritated. Why do they feel the need to leave things on the front porch? I just went out to take a little trash out as I heard the trash truck. I step outside and tripped all over my camera.

Have no clue how long it has been there. I kept expecting it but up until now they have always come before like 4 pm. It shipped last Tuesday so I was expecting it last week. I didnt' have a tracking # though so is there a way to find out when they just "left" it on my doorstep?

Cerbera LM · 10-30-2007, 11:59 AM

I'm glad I'm can to ship personal stuff to my work address.

This thread will give you a couple laughs.
http://corner-carvers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3972

Breezy · 10-30-2007, 12:32 PM

Haha Andrew those are funny
Mine was "hidden" under the mat, when bulging is totally obvious lol.

Hogleg 44 · 10-30-2007, 01:02 PM

I guess it depends on where you live. I get disgusted when they won't leave it.

janetg · 10-30-2007, 01:27 PM

i'm with you breezy - only i'm just sitting here waiting.......for my lens and flash......waiting....haha

Breezy · 10-30-2007, 01:32 PM

Well I waited last week and was going to call today about it.
If it had been anything but my camera it wouldn't have bothered me. My neighborhood is safe. as we have gone off for a weekend and dh forgot to close the garage door with bowflex, motorcycle, car, craftsman tools etc... all exposed and keys inside house door that was unlocked for any and everyone. Luckily everything was there when we got back. But the fact that I am sure it was there atleast over night as noone came by this morning. If we used the front door it wouldn't be so bad, but usually we can go weeks without using the front door. Maybe I can have them leave it in the trailer or something next time.

Breezy · 10-30-2007, 01:33 PM

janet hope it comes soon.
I wish I had the money to get a new lense lol Hopefully when we leave :D But then I will be griping about the long wait "hopefully" for overseas shipment lol

andyz · 10-30-2007, 01:39 PM

In my experience they usually play ring and run. They also try to go to a residence after 5 because they'll get more folks at home. I work at home, so I want it delivered ASAP during the day. But it depends on the route.

I am waiting for a B&H delivery scheduled for tomorrow. Last time UPS was coming the online tracker said it was delivered, but it wasn't here. That was the second time they delivered it to the right house number, but missed me by two blocks.

123canon · 10-30-2007, 02:00 PM

my first camera i ordered (ELAN2E) spent a week at a neighbors house because no one knew where it was delivered! my 430 speedlight stayed out by my gate in a plastic bag in the rain, it was delivered after 8pm. trust me i feel your pain!

Breezy · 10-30-2007, 02:03 PM

Glad I am not the only one.
Mine does the ring and run too usually, must have been someone different this time lol
But then again he usually hears my kids and knows when I am home

jeffkohn · 10-30-2007, 02:24 PM

It would be extremely inconvenient for me if they actually required a signature for everything, especially since the UPS guy seems to hit my neighborhood between 11 and 2. But I wonder who you ordered from that you didn't at least have a tracking number to know when it's delivered.

I've noticed that B&H and a few others are now requiring signatures for more expensive shipments, I had to drive over to the big UPS warehouse on I-45 to get my last lens shipped from B&H becuase they wouldn't leave it on the doorstep. So now for the expensive packages I'll use FedEx since the warehouse is much closer to my home.

jon_k · 02:34 PM

I'm angry when they make me come pick it up. I'd much rather they leave it.

I work from 12pm-7pm monday-friday....

As you can imagine, they deliver around 5-6pm... but they never deliver after 7pm! So, I always get to drive an hour to the closest terminal/sort facility and pick it up. This is an inconvenience to me and sometimes requires me to take off from work. I really hate signature confirmation with a passion. I'd much rather take my chances with street thieves. With packages left on the doorstep, I've never had a package stolen.

I've never had a package stolen in the rare time they leave it, but one thing I know... I HATE taking my time to pick it up with a 30-60 minute drive to some random distribution center. That's what the cost of paying for package delivery is for, right?

Breezy · 10-30-2007, 03:04 PM

It was coming back from repair :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffkohn

It would be extremely inconvenient for me if they actually required a signature for everything, especially since the UPS guy seems to hit my neighborhood between 11 and 2. But I wonder who you ordered from that you didn't at least have a tracking number to know when it's delivered.

I've noticed that B&H and a few others are now requiring signatures for more expensive shipments, I had to drive over to the big UPS warehouse on I-45 to get my last lens shipped from B&H becuase they wouldn't leave it on the doorstep. So now for the expensive packages I'll use FedEx since the warehouse is much closer to my home.

Breezy · 10-30-2007, 03:06 PM

I get that it is a hassle to "pick" up the item I just call them usually or did in Va and told them "when" to deliver it.
As for here though I am usually home.

KdLaneJr · 10-30-2007, 03:19 PM

More interested in the repair. Have you had a chance to check it out? Is the problem you sent it in for corrected?

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