Will DPD drop a package through the window vent if I leave a note?

KatanaDV20 · 6 Jun 2012 at 13:24

Hi OcUK!

Ordered a graphics card from you guys & Im expecting DPD to deliver it today (although its still showing "At sortation facility" on their tracking website). Im at home waiting since 0800hrs but might have to scoot out to run some errands (bank etc)

If I leave a note telling DPD driver to drop the package through the vent in the living room...will they do it? Ive got a huge cardboard box brimming with foam pellets that I will place under the vent that he/she could drop the box into. About a 40cm drop into the foam pellets from the vent. I can stick a note on the door explaining this.

But I guess this will *have* to be signed for?

It arrived at Birmingham sortation facility @ 1935hrs on the 5th, do you think it will come today?

Thanks

matthab · 6 Jun 2012 at 13:25

Nope, will need to be signed for.

Jono8 · 6 Jun 2012 at 13:26

Only smarties have the answer.

Maccy · 6 Jun 2012 at 13:26

DPD parcels have to be signed for IIRC.

KatanaDV20 · 6 Jun 2012 at 13:26

matthab said:
Nope, will need to be signed for.

Ahh ok thanks mate

just wanted to be sure, guess I'll have to hang about and wait for it!

Skyrim....

_Jimlad_ · 6 Jun 2012 at 13:26

doubt it.... why would he. u could ring ocuk and say it did not turn up and they or DPD will have to foot the bill..

Tican · 6 Jun 2012 at 13:29

I ordered something which was just posted through my letter box, signed for by me apparently. Bearing in mind I was in bed asleep when it came and no one else in the house

Edit: This was DPD.

KatanaDV20 · 6 Jun 2012 at 13:29

_Jimlad_ said:
doubt it.... why would he. u could ring ocuk and say it did not turn up and they or DPD will have to foot the bill..

Yea I was just wondering so I thought Id ask. Ive had deliveries from other companies where the driver has left a note saying hes left the package in the black bin in the backyard etc lol.

Hmm might build me my own drop box in the back

Tican said:
I ordered something which was just posted through my letter box, signed for by me apparently. Bearing in mind I was in bed asleep when it came and no one else in the house
Edit: This was DPD.

Lol! Oh man..Im watchin the road like a hawk ATM..

_Jimlad_ · 6 Jun 2012 at 13:32

KatanaDV20 said:
Yea I was just wondering so I thought Id ask. Ive had deliveries from other companies where the driver has left a note saying hes left the package in the black bin in the backyard etc lol.

Hmm might build me my own drop box in the back

yeah me too, but every time a drivers leaves something that needs a signature .... (as greatful as i am) he risks a lot of greif

Cleeecooo · 6 Jun 2012 at 13:36

You can allocate a safe place for DPD to leave stuff without a signature but you take ALL liability for this.

Unicorn · 6 Jun 2012 at 13:41

U will get a text with a delivery time anyhow on the day, if u havn't got one and ur tracker doesnt say "Out for delivery" it aint coming yet

_Jimlad_ · 6 Jun 2012 at 13:46

if i have a package coming and im at work i leave a note on my door, with a list of 2 or 3 neighbours.

KatanaDV20 · 6 Jun 2012 at 13:49

Cleeecooo said:
You can allocate a safe place for DPD to leave stuff without a signature but you take ALL liability for this.

Thanks for the info

After reading everyones replies...Ive decided to play safe and sign for it!

GrimsbyLAD said:
U will get a text with a delivery time anyhow on the day, if u havn't got one and ur tracker doesnt say "Out for delivery" it aint coming yet

Yea, I did pick todays date for delivery when I placed the order but looking at the website it hasnt been updated since 1935hrs last night so I doubt it will come in today. Fortunately Im off tomorrow as well. But I hope it comes today!

paradisiac · 6 Jun 2012 at 13:51

DPD site is normally pretty good, if it doesnt say 'Out For Delivery' then i would imagine it aint coming today and has been held up for some reason. i would drop them a call and check if it has left the depot before spending all day at the windows for nothing.

KatanaDV20 · 6 Jun 2012 at 13:54

paradisiac said:
DPD site is normally pretty good, if it doesnt say 'Out For Delivery' then i would imagine it aint coming today and has been held up for some reason. i would drop them a call and check if it has left the depot before spending all day at the windows for nothing.

Now why didnt I think of that, will do that now lol, thanks!

KatanaDV20 · 6 Jun 2012 at 22:56

So check this out guys - I called DPD and they were all

"Uhhhh...it...it looks like your package has been received by us but its been put on a 24hr hold"

"A 24hr hold...why?"

"I dont know...its a mistake, all I can do is apologize. We will deliver it tomorrow between 0830 & noon"

"Hmm..ok then, thanks"

A few mins after this convo a note appeared by my consignment number on the DPD website "Will deliver before noon on June 7th"

If Id kept quiet...Ive got a bad feeling my graphics card would be in there a long time! Alarm set. C'mon delivery van..

KatanaDV20 · 7 Jun 2012 at 16:24

4-day delay on my graphics card

Due to an error in DPD warehouse. Its still showing as "at sortation facility" They said they would deliver free of charge on Sat. I wish I lived close to OcUK would be cool to pick stuff up myself!

HAz · 7 Jun 2012 at 16:28

I would ring up and demand a postal refund and GO MENTAL!!!!!!!!!!!

Subliminal Aura · 7 Jun 2012 at 16:30

You might as well leave the following note on your front door instead ...

" Dear burglar,

Would you please be kind enough to sign and accept the parcel from DPD which should be here before 1pm.

There's some cheese and wine in the fridge if you get peckish.

Bests "

KatanaDV20 · 7 Jun 2012 at 16:40

They are not picking up their phones!! :mad:

You have to punch in the parcel# before you are put through to them. I do that and after about 7 rings - click - ...and nothing.

I suspect that they see my parcel# flash up on the screen and are like "Uh oh him again" :confused:

I like OcUk and have always got my stuff from them but its these delivery companies that ruin it......