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UPS My Choice - Does it work?

Montana — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 22:51:07 GMT

Since our regular driver retired, service has been erratic. Before, packages were usually delivered at the same time of day and he always knocked. Not any more.

If if anyone has signed up for My Choice, do you like it?

Re: UPS My Choice - Does it work?

jackthebear — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 22:48:16 GMT

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Since our regular driver retired service has been erratic. Before, packages were usually delivered at the same time of day, and he always knocked. Not any more.

If anyone has signed up for UPS My Choice, do you like it?

Yes I have it.

I get txt msg when the packages are on the way and delivered etc.

you can track them

it' is worth signing up for all available tracking services

Re: UPS My Choice - Does it work?

MarthaStewardess — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 22:49:57 GMT

@jackthebearwrote:
wrote:
Since our regular driver retired service has been erratic. Before, packages were usually delivered at the same time of day, and he always knocked. Not any more.

If anyone has signed up for UPS My Choice, do you like it?
Yes I have it.

I get txt msg when the packages are on the way and delivered etc.

you can track them

it' is worth signing up for all available tracking services

I agree

Re: UPS My Choice - Does it work?

mistyada — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 22:59:12 GMT

I use it and I like it.

Re: UPS My Choice - Does it work?

Montana — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 23:14:26 GMT

Thanks for the input everyone. Just signed up for it.

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Meowingkitty — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 23:17:05 GMT

I like it because I got sick of waiting until 8 pm for my UPS guy to deliver so now I have my packages delivered to the UPS store 5 minutes away and they are usually ready for pickup by 10 am.

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Snowpuppy — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 23:20:44 GMT

I had it for a time when I was working out of town and yes it works and I liked it.

You have to set it up in advance. It won't redirect or hold a parcel already in process and then you sign up for an account. You can avoid Smart Post if it starts off UPS by holding it at a UPS hub before it gets to a post office. Calling UPS won't allow you to do this.

There are coupon codes online for 30 day trial for $1. There are different levels of service.

Be aware that some etailers/merchants will not allow you to hold or redirect any of their shipments.

Re: UPS My Choice - Does it work?

jackthebear — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 23:26:15 GMT

I have the basic version

I think these guys are so over scheduled with all the online deliveries theres no time to ring the bells anymore, and I think most people know when their deliveries are coming.

Re: UPS My Choice - Does it work?

mousiegirl — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 01:04:55 GMT

@ Montana I am signed up for it. I specified that packages were to be taken to the access point, and not delivered, but that hasn't happened. They come all hours of the day or night, and due to a mess up on their part, I have to sign for everything, which is a pain as I never know when they are coming.

I do, for the most part, receive emails of when something is to be delivered, but not always, and after it is delivered, but I know that as I have to sign.

Re: UPS My Choice - Does it work?

jackthebear — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 12:30:04 GMT

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I like it because I got sick of waiting until 8 pm for my UPS guy to deliver so now I have my packages delivered to the UPS store 5 minutes away and they are usually ready for pickup by 10 am.

like the UPS type of store not a hub or delivery station?

that's good to know

Re: UPS My Choice - Does it work?

jackthebear — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 12:32:31 GMT

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@ Montana I am signed up for it. I specified that packages were to be taken to the access point, and not delivered, but that hasn't happened. They come all hours of the day or night, and due to a mess up on their part, I have to sign for everything, which is a pain as I never know when they are coming.

I do, for the most part, receive emails of when something is to be delivered, but not always, and after it is delivered, but I know that as I have to sign.

if you login and tracking you should be able to see when they are out for delivery or is the actual delivery time inconsistent

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songbird — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 14:48:22 GMT

I like it fine. Works very well. I've had this for several years now.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 14:53:22 GMT

It has worked great for me,you can pay 3.50 to have the package delivered directly instead of transferred to the PO

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mousiegirl — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 17:56:23 GMT

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I like it because I got sick of waiting until 8 pm for my UPS guy to deliver so now I have my packages delivered to the UPS store 5 minutes away and they are usually ready for pickup by 10 am.

@Meowingkitty If my packages go to an access store, they go the following day after 10-11AM.

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Roni18 — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 20:21:35 GMT

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I like it because I got sick of waiting until 8 pm for my UPS guy to deliver so now I have my packages delivered to the UPS store 5 minutes away and they are usually ready for pickup by 10 am.

@Meowingkitty If my packages go to an access store, they go the following day after 10-11AM.

The access store pickup works great- when it works! It works most of the time for me.

However, three times now they have randomly claimed that the access store was not accepting packages (when I asked about it at the store, they knew nothing about it). In two of those cases, UPS called me and asked what I wanted them to do. I told them to deliver them to me - they said they would but didn't. I ended up having to drive 40 minutes to the UPS store. (I live on the state line, but they don't send the packages to the city 5 minutes from me since it is another state but instead opt for sending them 40-45 minutes away- grr!) The last time this happened before Christmas, they actually ended up delivering to the store a few days later so at least that one was resolved.

Note- If you order something like from HSN, that comes part way UPS and part way by the mail, they will randomly say they will deliver it to your house instead of putting it in the mail.

I do like being able to use the My Choice thing to see the calendar of when my packages should arrive.

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shoesnbags — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 21:51:22 GMT

I've had My Choice for a few years and have been very happy with it. I like getting an email the day before letting me know that my package will arrive tomorrow. And I love getting a notice the next day when it's been delivered. If I'm away from the house, I can go home and take it in, then go back to the office, or continue with my errands. No worrying about a package sitting outside waiting for thieves. I also specified that I wanted all deliveries by the side door, which is much less visible from the street. That works most of the time, except when the regular man is off. Replacements don't seem to read the instructions and generally leave boxes at the front door. But I still get that notice letting me know that it has arrived. All of this is with the free version of MyChoice.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 22:19:03 GMT

In my experience it does. I also paid for the year of unlimited free upgrades. I use it for Sure Post packages.

I got a discount for the year, I can't even remember how much it cost me. Maybe $30?

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Moonchilde — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 22:28:20 GMT

Everyone’s needs are different. I have the free version of My Choice. I think I’ve only bothered to pay the $3.50 upgrade from SurePost once. It only gets my package here one day sooner, so not a big deal for me. There have been times I wanted to expedite a package that wasn’t Surepost and you can’t do it, which I really dislike.

I do like being able to track the package. My time window is always 3:45 pm to 7:45 pm because they’re supposed to apparently not deliver after that...hahaha. I usually get them by 7-7:30 but in November and December all bets are off and it’s been as late as 9:30 pm. We are pretty much the last stop. When you live in a hilly (which UPS trucks love of course), sparsely populated area you pretty much get it when they manage to get it to you, whether you’re a MyChoice customer or not. Belonging doesn’t benefit me a great deal.

Re: UPS My Choice - Does it work?

chrystaltree — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 22:33:35 GMT

Yes, I have it. I also have Fedex's version and I love both. With UPS, I get text messages telling when a package is coming. I can go online and track my packages and I can change the delivery date if I have to. I get automated calls from Fedex that tell me when to expect a package and I can it online. I cannot imagine not taking advantage of these things. It takes the guess work out of deliveries. Usps also has their own version too.