How to stop delivery men knocking my aunt's door to take in parcels for neighbours?

quidsy

Put up a note, right on the front door, saying "Sorry I am unable to take in deliveries for neighbours, DO NOT KNOCK."

If any of them do make sure your aunt takes note of the companies & you can call & make a complaint.

bargain_betty_3

Tweaker wrote: »

A simple sign on the door saying something like 'PARCEL DELIVERIES: Sorry, I can only accept parcels for this address only, no exceptions, thank you for your consideration' should suffice.

Thank you so much for your reply, your wording is excellent - polite and succinct. Much appreciated :A
Betty

bargain_betty_3

quidsy wrote: »

Put up a note, right on the front door, saying "Sorry I am unable to take in deliveries for neighbuiors, DO NOT KNOCK."

If any of them do make sure your aunt takes note of the companies & you can call & make a complaint.

Thank you very much for your reply, and that sounds like a good idea re. taking a note.
Betty

paddy's_mum

The sign could usefully read 'Parcels taken in - £10 per item. Please have your money ready'.

Prothet_of_Doom

Is someone running a business from home ? Do they need a Goods inwards Department? is it always the same neighbour ? Do they ever say thank you ?

vikingaero

Prothet_of_Doom wrote: »

Is someone running a business from home ? Do they need a Goods inwards Department? is it always the same neighbour ? Do they ever say thank you ?

If it is the same neighbour(s) then suggest they get parcels delivered to their work address. I order from Amazon and all you have to do is register the address online. Preferably make the first order something low value so that it doesn't raise more security checks. Once a few orders have gone through to your work address there is never any problems with high value orders.

bargain_betty_3

paddy's_mum wrote: »

The sign could usefully read 'Parcels taken in - £10 per item. Please have your money ready'.

That has made me smile! Thank you

bargain_betty_3

Prothet_of_Doom wrote: »

Is someone running a business from home ? Do they need a Goods inwards Department? is it always the same neighbour ? Do they ever say thank you ?

Thanks for your post, yes I think one chap has some sort of business and he gets a lot of parcels. He obviously knows the stuff is due to arrive but still goes out on jobs and leaves it to anyone else - namely my poor old auntie - to deal with his deliveries.

bargain_betty_3

vikingaero wrote: »

If it is the same neighbour(s) then suggest they get parcels delivered to their work address. I order from Amazon and all you have to do is register the address online. Preferably make the first order something low value so that it doesn't raise more security checks. Once a few orders have gone through to your work address there is never any problems with high value orders.

That's a good point you make, thanks very much for writing.

bargain_betty_3

Thank you to everyone who took the time to reply to my post, your comments have been really helpful and my aunt says Thank You for being so kind. We are going to try a combination of your ideas and fingers crossed my aunt can enjoy her window seat in peace.

Best wishes to you all
Betty