Wednesday
Oct142009
Around and around we go
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 04:34PM
On Friday there was a tag on our front door from FedEx. They tried to deliver my new phone (nothing fancy, still haven't worked my way up to the ever-coveted iPhone), but we weren't home, so the tag said they'd try two more times. Apparently they don't work on Saturdays, so the next attempt was Monday. We were gone because, ya know, the jobs and things. Another door tag.
Tuesday they tried again. Same time of day. And surprise surprise, we were gone. With the jobs again. So that was three attempts, and this time the tag said I had to drive the to FedEx center to get my package within two days. Which is annoying because what if I wasn't available in the next two days to drive all the way over there? And also, why didn't they just leave the package at the apartment complex office like everyone else?
I'm not sure if it's FedEx's policy or Verizon's policy to make sure the package is hand-delivered to the recipient, but let's count. Three trips to my apartment by a FedEx truck, and one trip across town in my car. That's a lot of unnecessary carbon emissions. I appreciate that my package got to me safely, but it's just a boring little LG phone, nothing worth all the silly un-environmentally friendly behavior.
PS - My new phone is fun.
Tuesday they tried again. Same time of day. And surprise surprise, we were gone. With the jobs again. So that was three attempts, and this time the tag said I had to drive the to FedEx center to get my package within two days. Which is annoying because what if I wasn't available in the next two days to drive all the way over there? And also, why didn't they just leave the package at the apartment complex office like everyone else?
I'm not sure if it's FedEx's policy or Verizon's policy to make sure the package is hand-delivered to the recipient, but let's count. Three trips to my apartment by a FedEx truck, and one trip across town in my car. That's a lot of unnecessary carbon emissions. I appreciate that my package got to me safely, but it's just a boring little LG phone, nothing worth all the silly un-environmentally friendly behavior.
PS - My new phone is fun.
Reader Comments (5)
FedEx may be the worst delivery service ever. They've done this to my parents too, one of whom is home all day! They just didn't bother to ring the buzzer to their home. They just transfer my packages to the post office to deliver. Nice, right.
Ugh, that is so annoying. Also, did you get the Dare??? Because that would be one more way that we're twins.
I HATE this! It happens to us ALL THE TIME. So frustrating when they come at the same time during a work day. Obviously we're not going to be home - can't you vary your arrival time just once? Totally understand.
I really think FedEx and UPS need to rethink their delivery times. It is so frustrating.
I had a package from UPS that required a signature. Their last note said they would try again after 5pm. So... why did I get another notice on my door (which I came to at 4:30pm?). Annoying!
I know your frustration. The worst part is that you usually can't change the method. I would much rather pick up my packages than worry about them finding me at the right time but they insist that they must attempt delivery. I try to ask senders to put that only a signature is necessary, that way I leave a note and they leave the package. Or I have it sent to my office.