http://toastygw.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] toastygw.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] davis_square2008-11-18 10:03 am
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Stolen Packages

Hi Folks -

Just wondering if anyone else has had packages stolen from their house recently?  In the past 2-3 weeks I've ordered a few things online (3 packages) - of those only the one small enough to fit in my mailbox made it into my eager hands...

2 packages were left on the porch (according to USPS and FEDEX) but I never saw them.

I would suggest that whenever possible you request a signature is mandatory for delivery of your packages or have them delivered somewhere else where they will be safe.

I live on Appleton street between willow and college ave - Anyone else since an increase in missing packages lately?
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[identity profile] talonvaki.livejournal.com 2008-11-18 07:23 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't have anything delivered to my street address in Somerville, ever. The US Post doesn't care if they get your mail in your mailbox or not; as long as it's in a mailbox (or on the porch below a mailbox) that seems to be good enough. I've seen mail left in piles on our open, unprotected porch with absolutely no regard for weather conditions. I had my neighbour's VISA bill for two weeks (good thing I'm not an identity theif, isn't it?) and I've gotten mail for people at [my address number] [completely different street].

The package deliveries are just as bad. They'll leave the packages when you don't want them to. When you beg and plead with them to leave a package, they will refuse. And (this has happened), if you're home waiting for a specific delivery, they will leave a "we tried to deliver your package" tag on your door without ringing the bell or knocking!

This is why I have a PO Box at Fort Point Station (open 7 days a week 6am-Midnight) and get any UPS/FedEx/DHL shipments sent to my office. Because I actually want my mail and packages delivered. To me.

[personal profile] ron_newman 2008-11-18 07:25 pm (UTC)(link)
6 to midnight only? Not 24 hours anymore?

[identity profile] dominika-kretek.livejournal.com 2008-11-18 08:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Ha ha, once I saw on Day Street a letter carrier who stood at the sidewalk-edge of a patio and tossed a package at the door, like he was playing skee-ball or something! I guess walking up three stairs and across the patio was too much for him. Hope someone didn't lose their Hummels!

Mail delivery in Davis is ridiculously awful. I don't count on it for anything of importance.
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