Just a heads up...

hummer · #1 07-28-2009, 04:54 PM

I just received my shipment of frags delivered by FedEx. This is the first time I've received an order of frags and they just left it on the front step. If my wife didn't happen to see them walk away it would have been sitting there all day.
Does this happen to others who have had orders come in through FedEx?

So just a heads up to those waiting on shipments to check your front step often.

biocuber · #2 07-28-2009, 05:14 PM

I have had Fedex leave boxes (not containing livestock) at my door when I wasn't home but anytime I have been home they have always knocked or rang the bell. The delivery guy usually wants to get a signature.

aquatic_rice · #3 07-28-2009, 05:40 PM

geez, props to your wife!
like biocuber said, they're usually lookin for a signature. I've had them leave those tab things sayin when they are comin back, where to pick up, etc. etc. Never had anything left on my doorstep (maybe i have and someone just jacked it

j/k *knock on wood*)

hummer · #4 07-28-2009, 05:53 PM

Ya no doubt. But all the frags seem happy. Except for 1 that is DOA.

I just check the fedex site. this is what it says:
"Left at front door. Package delivered to recipient address - release authorized"

aquatic_rice · #5 07-28-2009, 05:54 PM

wtf? Nice.....

kien · #6 07-28-2009, 06:42 PM

Usually the shipper (Frag-a-lot in this case) requests a signature or not. If they request a signature, then the carrier (FedEx) can not release the package until they actually get one! If the shipper does not *require* a signature then it is at FedEx's discretion to leave it at the front door or to leave a note to say they tried to deliver and they will try again. The same applies to all other carriers.. UPS, Purrolator, Canada Post, etc. If your shipper doesn't request/require a signature then the package can be left at your front door. On the other hand, if a signature was required, you could in theory throw the box into the garbage and call FedEx to ask them where your package is because you never signed for it.

sphelps · #7 07-28-2009, 06:53 PM

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.