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Having to Sign for UPS Packages

Pecky — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:26:52 GMT

When I get notice from UPS about my packages being shipped it says "signature required". I thought it was just for one thing I ordered. I am now having to sign for a package from HSN. There is an option to waive it online and let the driver know where to put the package which I have been doing. I just don't know why this is happening all of a sudden. Is thing happening to anyone else?

Re: Having to Sign for UPS Packages

Kachina624 — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:36:54 GMT

@Pecky. No, never had to sign for a UPS package. Here's a thought though, call HSN and ask them.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:40:03 GMT

I never have to sign for UPS packages but if it concerns you, contact UPS. I don't think it's an HSN issue.

Re: Having to Sign for UPS Packages

ValuSkr — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:53:26 GMT

I believe you can waive the signature requirement through UPS My Choice. It may not apply to everything though - alcohol, for example.

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northiie57 — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:56:24 GMT

I also had the same issue for some reason I ordered from Amazon and package was running late ...when he came he did not give this ole lady time to get to the door...he left a slip for re-delivery which you sign the back and it should of been good to go....he delivered the next day and I was at a doc appt and my grandson was dropping off something for me and UPS driver asked my grandson to sign! so weird.....never happened to me with the many packages I receive....weird

Re: Having to Sign for UPS Packages

songbird — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:57:09 GMT

I only sign for a package from Gem Shopping Network. Every time I order something from them, there has to be somone in the house to sign for it. And show their ID if they are not me.

Other than that, I never have to sign for it. No matter what carrier or where it's from.

Re: Having to Sign for UPS Packages

Fressa — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:01:43 GMT

The only time I've had that happen to the regular package deliveries is during the holidays or if the package theft in the area is a problem.

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bikerbabe — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:21:03 GMT

The carrier will sometimes do that if there have been recent thefts.

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Estellee — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:29:57 GMT

@Pecky I remember several years ago having to sign for a few packages because they were expensive jewelry items.

Re: Having to Sign for UPS Packages

Pecky — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:35:53 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Pecky. No, never had to sign for a UPS package. Here's a thought though, call HSN and ask them.

@Kachina624 As I stated, it is not just HSN. The first one was a handbag that I ordered and thought because of the price that was the reason, but since then all ups deliveries are asking for it including HSN. Was there really a need to be snarky. I was just asking.

Re: Having to Sign for UPS Packages

eadu4 — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:42:01 GMT

@Pecky Are these being shipped from the supplier itself instead of a QVC/HSN warehouse? Only reason I ask is the times I have had to sign for anything it was a direct supplier shipment, and they just wanted signed confirmation of delivery. It's like when some of the drivers need to photograph the package they delivered I guess.

Re: Having to Sign for UPS Packages

katie1859 — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:45:01 GMT

UPS had the program for years. It's not new however in areas that are reporting theft and claims for stolen packages going up....yeah, its going to be required in areas that are in question. Driver Release won't be a choice.
It's for your protection but it can be an inconvenience. I do believe they allow an option to sign in your place, like a reliable neighbor.

Re: Having to Sign for UPS Packages

Jazzycat1 — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:05:22 GMT

UPS always has delivered to the door of the customer. Recently there have been problems with delivery from any company not using UPS. Our housing complex has a office some distance from most apartments. The delivery services have taken to dropping off packages at that location, front door, back door or anywhere close. The people who work there are not postal and can not keep up with this daily deluge of boxes. So they don't!!! They shouldn't!!! The delivery service should at least notify the customer about a package drop off. Most don't bother. Even the USPS has been sloppy and they have mailboxes and delivery boxes forlarge items. I know the pay isn't great but the driver should have responsibility in the delivery. I so disgusted by this that I'm back to brick and morter.

Re: Having to Sign for UPS Packages

Critter Friend — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:24:17 GMT

I was just thinking the same thing! I ordered a 25.00 blanket from Overstock.com (free shipping) and when I got the email from UPS with updated delivery information it showed signature required. I could not believe it but I live in an apartment so I thought maybe they were being protective of my package. I work at home so I am home anyway so that was not an issue but I can see if someone who is not at home during the day might have wonder how they will sign for a package. So, all day long I kept looking out the window watching for the UPS truck. Never did appear. The driver put my package in the Amazon package HUB at the apartment office and I had to go down to pick it up. So, signature really wasn’t required.

Re: Having to Sign for UPS Packages

Pecky — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:52:42 GMT

@Critter Friend That is what I am thinking. When it happens again, I won't sign off on the signature online and see what happens.

Re: Having to Sign for UPS Packages

Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:06:10 GMT

@Pecky wrote:
When I get notice from UPS about my packages being shipped it says "signature required". I thought it was just for one thing I ordered. I am now having to sign for a package from HSN. There is an option to waive it online and let the driver know where to put the package which I have been doing. I just don't know why this is happening all of a sudden. Is thing happening to anyone else?

@Pecky

It's not "all of a sudden". This is the natural result of so many package thefts. Gone are the days when you could have a package delivered to your doorstep at 10am and it would still be there at 6pm.

I think this is actually the carrier's option, especially if there has been considerable theft in your area.

I've received emails saying signature required but then delivery was made without signature.

Some posters have suggestd that if you are employed, have the package shipped to you at work.

Re: Having to Sign for UPS Packages

Pecky — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:15:42 GMT

There hasn't been alot of thefts in my area. I have spoken to people in my neighborhood and they do not get the message "signature required" for their UPS deliveries and one of them gets a package pretty much every day. I have been lucky where I had a package out for two days and it was still there when I got home.

Re: Having to Sign for UPS Packages

RespectLife — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:21:46 GMT

@Pecky

I wonder if it has something to do w/ you being set up w/ UPS emails?

Possibly got changed in their system for signatures?

I do not get emails from UPS. I order a ton of stuff from all over and have never signed for anything.