UPS courier rant

413x · 2 Dec 2013 at 15:08

Have been expecting a parcel today, not a low value one either

So I work from home for the day.
This morning tracking doesn't show out for delivery
I contact ups and ask for a delivery date
They said tomorrow.
I ask if it is absolutely being delivered on the 3rd and they say yes
So I go into work and plan to stay at home
Low and behold tracking suddenly says out for delivery and delivered
Looks like it's been delivered to a neighbour who I don't know
Says it has been delivered to my house number

I haven't had a ups delivery before and am not amused by it
I'm sure it won't happen, ie, my stuff being taken. but is it a standard thing to deliver to a neighbour without permission of the receiver?

It's that I was categorically told it wouldnt be today that gets me
And that it says delivered to my house.

Hyburnate · 2 Dec 2013 at 15:11

al4x said:
Have been expecting a parcel today, not a low value one either

So I work from home for the day.
This morning tracking doesn't show out for delivery
I contact ups and ask for a delivery date
They said tomorrow.
I ask if it is absolutely being delivered on the 3rd and they say yes
So I go into work and plan to stay at home
Low and behold tracking suddenly says out for delivery and delivered
Looks like it's been delivered to a neighbour who I don't know
Says it has been delivered to my house number

I haven't had a ups delivery before and am not amused by it
I'm sure it won't happen, ie, my stuff being taken. but is it a standard thing to deliver to a neighbour without permission of the receiver?

It's that I was categorically told it wouldnt be today that gets me
And that it says delivered to my house.

Yes. But if they don't have it they can be prosecuted for theft as the courier has washed their hands with it IIRC.

tom_e · 2 Dec 2013 at 15:11

Yes, as long as the sender hasn't specifically said don't not leave with a neighbour then they will because at the end of the day the courriers contract is with the sender not the receiver.

Mr-White · 2 Dec 2013 at 15:19

Can you see the name of the person that signed for it ?

MW

413x · 2 Dec 2013 at 15:33

Mr-White said:
Can you see the name of the person that signed for it ?

MW

I can see the name, I should be able to find the house who has it. I just think it's prettypoor serv ice.
Hope it's the neighbours I know somewhat

tom_e · 2 Dec 2013 at 15:35

The house number will be on the slip they'll have dropped through your door.

Burnsy2023 · 2 Dec 2013 at 15:46

Hyburnate said:
Yes. But if they don't have it they can be prosecuted for theft as the courier has washed their hands with it IIRC.

That doesn't mean you'll get your goods or the money back for it though.

I hate the fact that it's standard practice to deliver to a neighbour.

Jono · 2 Dec 2013 at 16:56

Burnsy2023 said:
That doesn't mean you'll get your goods or the money back for it though.

I hate the fact that it's standard practice to deliver to a neighbour.

I hate the fact that a lot of people don't get on well with neighbours and there's sod all community spirit any more.

My neighbours rock

tom_e · 2 Dec 2013 at 16:59

Jono said:
I hate the fact that a lot of people don't get on well with neighbours and there's sod all community spirit any more.

My neighbours rock

Mine too, it's very rare a week goes round where some homebrew or some home made chutney or jam doesn't get dropped in

Twirlywoos · 2 Dec 2013 at 19:13

Jono said:
I hate the fact that a lot of people don't get on well with neighbours and there's sod all community spirit any more.

My neighbours rock

English folk don't believe in communities hence why there is a lack of community spirit. My parcels can be delivered to anyone on my street and they will come over and deliver it....outta respect

bartledvd · 2 Dec 2013 at 19:19

Same for me parcels of mine end up with a neighburgh and we end up with there parcels from time to time i see no issue with my items going to one of there homes. UPS messed up with the delivery date but a day early for me would have been a bonus i would have been happy

Thorper · 2 Dec 2013 at 19:26

I don't know my neighbours, but would have no problem holding one for them if they're out when the delivery guy arrives.

Don't see why its such a big issue...well, unless you live in a rough area full of thieving bar stewards

PardonTheWait · 2 Dec 2013 at 19:35

Read this thread's title as UPS Courier Ant

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