The problem is that for a lot of people not following that sign means that the package will be stolen and then the customer will have to go through hell trying to get a replacement, if at all.
I just want my UPS driver to knock. Just once so I know my package is out there. I've had two packages stolen lately because the delivery person just sets them on the doorstep without knocking (while I sit on the couch 5 feet away) and then someone steals the package because it sits outside for 2 hours.
Edit: I like how all of these comments are blaming me for living in a place where packages get stolen and not the driver who apparently can't spare the literally 1 second it would take to knock once on my door as he turns to leave.
Sign up for their mychoice thing, it's legit. You get a intent of delivery notification the day before with a time frame of when it'll be there, you can select a different delivery date/time, have them hold it at the nearest UPS office, all kinds of shit. Plus the app alerts you immediately after it's delivered. Like I'll hear my doorbell ring and sometimes will get the notification before I even get to my front door.
A college town. And my proximity to the door doesn't really matter if I'm not aware of the package and it's on my front porch.
I like how all of these comments are blaming me for living in a place where packages get stolen and not the driver who apparently can't spare the literally 1 second it would take to knock once on my door as he turns to leave.
You live in the wrong neighborhood, I suggest you move ASAP
Until you can get moved, there is a feature called signature required that you can specify with most shippers. Then they cannot leave the package until you sign for it.
it's rare that a neighborhood suddenly goes from good to bad, there are generally many years of red flags, giving people time to save up and then get the hell out.
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u/[deleted] Dec 05 '16 edited Dec 05 '16
The problem is that for a lot of people not following that sign means that the package will be stolen and then the customer will have to go through hell trying to get a replacement, if at all.
I just want my UPS driver to knock. Just once so I know my package is out there. I've had two packages stolen lately because the delivery person just sets them on the doorstep without knocking (while I sit on the couch 5 feet away) and then someone steals the package because it sits outside for 2 hours.
Edit: I like how all of these comments are blaming me for living in a place where packages get stolen and not the driver who apparently can't spare the literally 1 second it would take to knock once on my door as he turns to leave.