Just a heads up...

[kien]

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]

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.

[Zoaelite]

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.

For packages you can always pick them up at the designated post office after a certain time. During the summer I would prefer that they leave it on the step, during winter is a completely different story.
Levi

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by zoaElite

For packages you can always pick them up at the designated post office after a certain time. During the summer I would prefer that they leave it on the step, during winter is a completely different story.
Levi

Canada post will often allow for pick the next day after 1pm. Sometimes if you're lucky and call the office they will have it later the same day but not very often. Couriers will attempt a redelivery the following day and if unsuccessful the second time they will usually request you pick it up from the depot. Without a signature you're guaranteed to get it that day even if you miss them briefly for whatever reason, with a signature you may miss them and then have to wait at least 24 hours. Couriers also leave the undelivered packages in the truck over night.

[Atomikk]

I always, always ship with no signature option! If you are sending live animals through a courier, chances are the person is waiting at home for them. So why leave it up to chance that the person delivering has a bad day and decides to not ring your door bell, or wait patiently for you to open.

Delivery men always insist on leaving the package at the front steps, if they could. So make it easier for them.

Just my 2 pennies.

[Myka]

I have a little sign on my door that asks all Couriers and Post packages to be left in the shade behind the side gate. I've received 5 or 6 packages in the last few months, and they've all followed my little note.

[hummer]

No, they didn't knock. My wife saw them walk up to the stairs and placed the box on the steps. But ya, I think it's better not to require a signature either. Just that I would have preferred if they rang the door bell or knocked so I knew it was there. I'll know for next time to hit refresh on the tracking site every few minutes.

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.

[sphelps]

Sounds like the delivery guy was being a little antisocial, maybe that guys towel finally fell off

[hummer]

Lol

[muck]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Sounds like the delivery guy was being a little antisocial, maybe that guys towel finally fell off

or he remembered your house from last time...