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THIS is why I don't like UPS!

oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,246 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I am relying on UPS to be on-time with their delivery window of 12-4 pm. I need to get to my evening part-time job by 5:00. I waited as long as I could, but, no delivery vehicle in sight. The PCGS parcel does indicate "signature required", so I should find one of those "oops we missed you" sticky notes on the door, since no one was there to sign for the parcel. Wrong. I received a text message from UPS that my package was delivered...and the receipt indicates "signature on file", left on porch. I am sweating bullets right now, and neither of my neighbors are answering their phones, so i left them a voice mail to please pick up the package off my porch. The waiting continues.

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  • CircCamCircCam Posts: 288 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I think you just developed a migraine and “really need to go home and lay down!” :#

    Here’s hoping it is there safe and sound when you return.

  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,780 ✭✭✭✭✭

    PCGS submission returned to me via UPS two weeks ago. Delivered by an unmarked auto (red Tesla) and left on front porch with no door bell ring or knock. Wife just happened by the front window when he was getting back in his car. Sig required and no such critter on file.

    bob :(

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  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 34,555 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not for nothing, but doesn't the "Sig on File" mean that you gave them permission to use your digital signature?

  • derrybderryb Posts: 36,937 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 26, 2020 4:28PM

    Due to the China virus, shipping agents, including USPS, are currently not knocking on doors for signatures. Person making delivery is being allowed to sign on behalf of the recipient. Hopefully ebay and paypal will recognize this as meeting their signature requirement.

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  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,246 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @jmlanzaf said:
    Not for nothing, but doesn't the "Sig on File" mean that you gave them permission to use your digital signature?

    I did not give consent for such a practice. If a signature is required, there is a reason.

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  • derrybderryb Posts: 36,937 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 26, 2020 5:06PM

    @oih82w8 said:

    @jmlanzaf said:
    Not for nothing, but doesn't the "Sig on File" mean that you gave them permission to use your digital signature?

    I did not give consent for such a practice. If a signature is required, there is a reason.

    and as pointed out above they currently are making an exception to getting actual recipient signatures.

    The government is incapable of ever managing the economy. That is why communism collapsed. It is now socialism’s turn - Martin Armstrong

  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,246 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Hopefully the package is still there...i would rather have the coins versus an insurance claim.

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  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,676 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 26, 2020 5:27PM

    Reminds me of a story I heard...

    Once upon a time a federally licensed gun collector (legally) ordered a vintage Russian revolver as well as the uncommon ammo used in it. The package was supposed to not only be signed for, but signed for by an over-21 adult.

    UPS left the package at the door when no one was home. :s

    I know they are under pressure to deliver the goods, especially now with the virus. But yikes!

    I will say that in the one or two cases when I needed to file a claim, UPS came through.

  • bearcavebearcave Posts: 3,996 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 26, 2020 5:33PM

    My ups guy knows me and where I work, he signed and brought it to where I worked the next day. Guess I am one of the lucky ones!
    I can see where people don't like the way they do tho.

    Ken
  • pointfivezeropointfivezero Posts: 1,844 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I feel your pain having been in this position several times in the past. I'm fortunate to have friends and co-workers in the neighborhood. The thought of a valuable package sitting exposed on my porch is enough to send me over the edge....

    Good luck!

  • coinpalicecoinpalice Posts: 2,453 ✭✭✭✭✭

    they always come after 9 pm here, i always avoid buying from people who ship UPS

  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 16,209 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 26, 2020 9:14PM

    I know you mentioned that you were at work but UPS offers a live in route, "Map delivery. " meaning, they post a live UPS truck that has your package. When I know the day I expect my package, I track the truck down in route before he even gets close to my house. Then I find him, then show an ID, sign and were both on our ways! No more worrying and no more waiting. ;)

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  • winestevenwinesteven Posts: 4,548 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Glad to hear you got your package! All’s well that ends well!

    I was going to ask you for your address, so one of us could pick it up for you (lol).

    Enjoy, now that your stress level has returned to normal.

    Steve

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  • BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,138 ✭✭✭✭✭

    All shipping companies are struggling at this point. Very frustrating!

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yes... Fedex, USPS, UPS... all are 'dropping' the packages and doing electronic signatures .... whether or not you have one on file... Drop the box and run....been doing it for a couple of months during this virus pandemic. Even if you were home, you would not have been asked to sign. Glad to hear the package was OK.... Cheers, RickO

  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,010 ✭✭✭✭✭

    UPS and FedEx have not rung my door chimes in years. They used to but no more. Peace Roy

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  • bearcavebearcave Posts: 3,996 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Glad to hear you got your package! :)

    Ken
  • amwldcoinamwldcoin Posts: 11,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I guess PO Box holders are the only ones who still have to supply a signature....at least I do. Anyone having signature required mail delivered to a PO Box without having to sign?

  • CCGGGCCGGG Posts: 1,267 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 27, 2020 4:36AM

    USPS isn't any better.... I sent a signature required letter and it was just stuck in a rural mailbox. The tracking info just said "signature illegible". At least they put it in the correct mailbox.

  • TetromibiTetromibi Posts: 947 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Have had multiple Fedex and USPS packages delivered that needed signature. No knock or anything, just placed by front door. Installing cameras this weekend to alert me when there's activity. It's nuts.

    How are they getting away with charging for signature required when signature required isn't a thing right now? Is there even a point in paying for it when shipping packages?

  • DCWDCW Posts: 7,381 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Tetromibi said:

    How are they getting away with charging for signature required when signature required isn't a thing right now? Is there even a point in paying for it when shipping packages?

    I was thinking the same thing. Ive been paying for a signature all this time, and they're probably just pocketing the fee and delivering it.

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  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like the good new!

  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 13,786 ✭✭✭✭✭

    What's in the box @oih82w8 ?
    :)

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  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,246 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @1630Boston said:
    What's in the box @oih82w8 ?
    :)

    A couple of 1849/6 H10C 9 Over Widely Placed 6

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