nygal

If it even does get better.

ptquilts

I also live in the country, UPS man comes up our 500 ft driveway. Mailbox is by the street, but anything insured or that needs a signature, I have to go to the PO to get it.

If you are having packages from a business stolen out of your mailbox, file a claim and make them send a replacement. If they have to do that often enough, maybe they will start shipping with better methods.

quiltmau

My UPS guys know me and tend to hide the packages behind bushes If I am gone. He also waits until I wade through the dogs to answer the door. Depends on how pressed for time.
My USPS guys puts them and a dog biscuit on the porch if I am gone or waits until I open the door to be greeted by my gang of monsters!
I am in a small town in CT and am lucky enough to have people who care and watch out for others. As I am alone for long periods of time when my DH travels, it is comforting to know someone will notice if there is a problem.

solstice3

thanks for the reminder.

Marijeaux

***And none of the carriers (UPS, FedEx, USPS) will help either the shipper or the recipient once a package has been delivered.***

As a FedEx courier, I have to disagree with this statement. If a package comes up missing after delivery, you can bet my manager and I are investigating it. I have recovered pkgs many times where a neighbor took a pkg in and forgot to tell the recipient. I have also left pkgs hidden at the front door when it turns out that door is rarely used, etc, etc. However, it is that time of year and here in Houston we sometimes have thieves follow us around. You never see them, but they are quick to nab a pkg. So, if you can, pay the extra couple of bucks for required signature or have it sent to your work address if they don't mind. Or, try to have a neighbor watch for it. We also are on guard and I will not leave a pkg if I think there is a problem.

Just Barb

TanyaL...If this has happened many times I would advise you to phone the postal inspectors or having anyone sending you a parcel have them sent "signature confirmation" rather than delivery confirmation. That way you have to sign for the package. If your not home, they will notify you to pick up at the post office or call the po to have it redelivered when you know you will be there. Hope this helps a little.
Just Barb

mhansen6

Do you know how hard it is to have to run to the Post Office, stand in line to wait for a package that a signature is required when you work all day? Especially this time of year. I have never had a problem with packages left on my front porch. Maybe it is where I live, but running to the Post Office is much more of a hassle then taking the chance of having something happen on the porch. If a store requires a signature when delivered I will not buy from them.

Lyncat

My mailman just brings my packages into the house, and usually gets a cookie or a drink. He also happens to be my brother!

oleganny

We are down a bit over a quarter mile lane & our lovely mail lady brings any packages down to us, even if they are small enough to fit in the box at the end of the lane. If no one is home except me she will even bring the larger packages inside for me. I do a lot of online shopping due to poor health & the UPS & FedEx people are also very good about setting the packages inside for me. I appreciate the care & concern they exhibit.

topstitch

I do so enjoy living in the country ---- that being said ---- I sure find myself going to the city a lot lately. There is not a lot og stuff to buy if you are really in the country