New Amazon delivery service
Feb 4, 2021 12:41:11 #
I received an item from Amazon yesterday. In the email notice letting me know the item was deliver they included a picture showing the package on my front porch. Anybody else get such a notice?
Yes, this is my front porch.
Feb 4, 2021 12:45:33 #
EdJ0307 wrote:
I received an item from Amazon yesterday. In the email notice letting me know the item was deliver they included a picture showing the package on my front porch. Anybody else get such a notice?
Yes, all the time. It’s very helpful if you don’t receive the package, and it’s not sitting outside YOUR porch. I’ve occasionally had to hunt my neighborhood looking for the porch in the picture to retrieve my package. It works!
Feb 4, 2021 12:55:34 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Hasn’t hit here yet. They just completed a huge new distribution center about 40 miles from here so maybe they’ll be doing more delivery where I live: 16 miles out of town and no cell service.
We get several things each week. Many come via USPS. Some can’t fit in their box so I have to drive to town for it.
We get several things each week. Many come via USPS. Some can’t fit in their box so I have to drive to town for it.
Feb 4, 2021 12:58:17 #
scubadoc
Loc: Sarasota, FL
Between my wife and myself we receive about 3 Amazon deliveries/week. Picture notification of delivery seems to be a random event, and I’m not sure what triggers it. Amazon has multiple delivery platforms, from their own delivery services to UPS, USPS, and FedEx. I think it is the Amazon drivers that take the photos.
Feb 4, 2021 12:59:18 #
Yep, every delivery made by Amazon "should" have a photo taken so you can see where it is. Someone mentioned above, if it doesn't look like your porch, that gives you a better chance of finding it, or for Amazon to find/replace the item.
I think it's a pretty nifty service at no additional charge.
I think it's a pretty nifty service at no additional charge.
Feb 4, 2021 13:06:40 #
I see that regularly here in California. I'm sure it is a way of protecting the delivery folks by offering "proof of delivery" . I like it a lot.
Feb 4, 2021 13:08:43 #
spaceytracey
Loc: East Glacier Park, MT
This hasn't hit my area so far. Would be nice though. My UPS driver likes to drop my pkgs over the gate at the end of my 30 yds long driveway & mark it as "left at front door". Maybe he'd actually leave them at my front door there if a picture was required.
Feb 4, 2021 13:13:47 #
promfh wrote:
I'm sure it is a way of protecting the delivery folks by offering "proof of delivery" . I like it a lot.
Pretty sure this is right, especially in the case of porch pirates. They’ve been doing it that way here for a while.
FedEx and UPS send email upon delivery, I like all of these.
Feb 4, 2021 13:53:23 #
scubadoc
Loc: Sarasota, FL
BassmanBruce wrote:
Pretty sure this is right, especially in the case of porch pirates. They’ve been doing it that way here for a while.
FedEx and UPS send email upon delivery, I like all of these.
FedEx and UPS send email upon delivery, I like all of these.
the problem with email notification is when they drop off the package at the wrong house and message “Item Delivered”. You still need to scour the neighborhood to find your package. I’ve never been a victim of “porch piracy”, but it is still a PITA to have to call your neighbors to see if they inadvertently received your package. I think all delivery services should follow the lead of Amazon and equip their drivers with a camera to send proof of delivery to your house.
Feb 4, 2021 14:01:04 #
scubadoc wrote:
the problem with email notification is when they drop off the package at the wrong house and message “Item Delivered”. You still need to scour the neighborhood to find your package. I’ve never been a victim of “porch piracy”, but it is still a PITA to have to call your neighbors to see if they inadvertently received your package. I think all delivery services should follow the lead of Amazon and equip their drivers with a camera to send proof of delivery to your house.
I make the delivery service do the call chaining and tracking of the package. I didn't pay them to delivery it to a mystery house, therefore they are on the hook for finding it, or working with the retailer to have it replaced.
Unless (LOL): It's my next door neighbors, but the few of us in the cul-de-sac are really good about looking out for each other, and if mail gets mixed up, we usually are proactive about getting it to the correct person.
Feb 4, 2021 14:03:32 #
David Martin
Loc: Cary, NC
EdJ0307 wrote:
I received an item from Amazon yesterday. In the email notice letting me know the item was deliver they included a picture showing the package on my front porch. Anybody else get such a notice?
That's the norm here.
Feb 4, 2021 17:19:00 #
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Feb 4, 2021 19:16:26 #
spaceytracey
Loc: East Glacier Park, MT
johngault007 wrote:
I make the delivery service do the call chaining a... (show quote)
You're lucky to have honest neighbors. I had a pkg supposedly delivered by FedEx. I saw the truck parked across the street but nobody came to my house. The tracking said the pkg was delivered "to front door" I assumed it went to my neighbor across the street. Said neighbor denied getting anything. FedEx, btw, wanted nothing to do w/my complaint. Fortunately, the company I ordered from gave me a full refund.
Feb 4, 2021 22:14:38 #
Yes, most often I get that. But, I also had a new garage door opener installed and with MyQ, I can authorize a one time code be given and the delivery person can open the door and leave it inside and close the door.
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