HELP NEEDED recorded delivery problem

euronorris

Lotus-eater wrote: »

I'd just like to comment on those electronic things.

I get stuff delivered all the time, everyday almost I have to sign for something and I have yet to do a decent signature on the electronic things.
Do they really save any time, or make it easier for the delivery drivers? I'm going to ask the next one.
I think I have moaned to a couple and they've agreed, but they might agree with anything a customer says :rotfl:

My sig is non existent this week, as i can only use my left hand after surgery on my right wrist. I've 'signed' for two parcels this week and both have been a rather squiggly looking version of my name.

but that's in holland, and they were for us. if a package has to be signed for here, then we either have to accept it, or it gets sent to local post office. they have trialled a new option recently, which is a card that gets delivered if your not in, and then you have until 10pm that day to go online and choose for it to be left with a neighbour, or a better delivery date. That's a nice, handy option.

Oh, they do always write down the house number for (non signed for) packages which have been left with neighbours, and put a card through our door with the number on

DHL have been worst for us! Couple of times, they've been, and not left a note or anything, and it goes back to the depot which is in a reallu awkward place.

loopylass

peachyprice wrote: »

I'm sorry, I don't understand this. Why would a child OPEN a parcel just becuase they've signed for it?

There's no difference between a child taking a parcel in and you leaving a parcel you've taken in on the side unopened. Would you then expect your child to open that parcel and drink the contents?

I am not saying it will happen im saying it could if any age can sign, younger children dont understand and if they see a parcel they might open it or a letter and put it in the bin

lostinrates

custardy wrote: »

leave with neighbour is a great example. its here in Edinburgh,everyone got a leaflet deliered about it,yet nobody seems to know when the complain about x,y,z.

Maybe the leaflets were misdelivered:D

loopylass

peachyprice wrote: »

To an extent yes, but if the child is old enough to then be able to open the parcel and open bottle of booze and drink it without it's parent realising it's old enough to know it's wrong.

Young toddlers get into everything cupboards opening cleaning products tablets etc its dangerous
They dont understand they should not do it
Most parents dont let their child go to the door at a young age but young children like to test boundaries

Thats the only point im trying to make they shouldnt be put in those dangers by being asked to sign when they are too young to understand what they are signing for
yes if a young child opens a parcel off the side thats been left by a parent then its the parents fault for leaving it there so by a postman giving a child a parcel they might think its theirs and open it

LudaMusser

I`m not happy with deliveries being left with neighbours without my permission too.
In the last two months I had a playstation 3 worth £220 delivered and another electrical item worth £70 delivered, both were on separate occassions. Both times I was`nt in so the courier left the deliveries with neighbours, one opposite and the other time a house two along..
My issue is that if a lowlife had said Yes, I`ll sign for that and give it to him, they could then have kept the PS3 and said tough luck. It would be alot of hassle to sort out. Luckily my neighbours are nice people, one of them I had never met until they brought the delivery over. I think the whole home delivery thing is open to alot of abuse when leaving parcels with people when the courier has`nt been told they can do so

loopylass

Caroline73 wrote: »

A child shouldn't be answering the front door if they are unable to deal with the consequences.

My 6 year old is only allowed to answer the door to people he knows and only if we are expecting them.

My 13 year old is allowed to answer it to anyone he knows or anyone he feels comfortable with, such as the postman.

Yes mine wasnt allowed at a young age but my 13 year old does exactly the same he has taken in parcels for us before and is comfy with the postman, postie is a lovely friendly man
A lot of children are allowed at a young age though and that is the point im trying to make