Just a heads up...

[whatcaneyedo]

I prefer signature required because last fall I had a delivery driver give my package to the wrong house! They just left it on their door step without knocking! The address on the box was correct and in big bold letters but I guess the delivery driver was dyslexic or something. Lucky for me it was only my $500 controller and not a shipment of livestock...

Carriers are such a pain and considering the prices they charge we really shouldnt have to put up with their incompetence. I've experienced all of the same problems that everyone else has listed in this thread so far and even a few others. Who knew package delivery was such a difficult job to do right. lol

[mark]

I've had UPS do the drop and run (result was frozen test kits since -20), not Fedex, Puralator or Canada Post.

[BlueWorldAquatic]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Maybe they knocked and you didn't here them? When it comes to livestock I think it's better not to get a required signature. I would much rather have them leave the package at the door so I can find it later that day than have them keep it and try and redeliver the next day.

not when you have -30c winters.

Ken

[Leah]

The real kicker is that when live goods are shipped through some of these companies they can not be insured as they do not ship corals or live goods so you take your chance
found that out the hard way after the fact.

[ALBERTA REEF]

Just to let you Know UPS does the same. At least thay knock, then leave the package on the front steps. As the package says Bell expressveiw, Dell and so on. Just best to have it shipped to retired parents house or place of work.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by BlueWorldAquatic

not when you have -30c winters.

Ken

All the more reason in my mind. Undelivered packages will sit in the truck, outside, overnight, without heat. I'd rather it sit on my door step for an hour or two before I notice it, I mean you're expecting it so you'll see it eventually.