UPS Customer Access Points!

stellabystarlight · ‎03-31-2010

I was not home yesterday to receive 3 QVC packages - all clothing. Usually, the packages are left at my front door. Instead, I received an email from UPS that since I was not home to sign for the packages, they were being re-routed to a Customer Access Point in my neighborhood for pick-up. I would be further notified by email where and when these QVC packages would be available. Well, this morning, 3 emails came in from UPS notifying me to go to a Boost Mobile Repair Store - not far from me - to pick up my packages. Apparently, UPS is trying to curtail packages from being stolen during the holiday season. I have a UPS store in my neighborhood in Westchester County. So I am a little surprised that UPS is using a BOOST MOBILE store for pick-up! Has anyone else here on these boards experienced this!

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

NOPE!

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circles · ‎03-10-2010

I hope that doesn't happen here...I really don't want to fetch my product at some local store front..especially since that is what the shopping channels use to sell...that your merchandise comes to your door you don't have to go out and fight the crowds of traffic and people....

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

I wish they would do that with all my packages. I have never had anthing stolen and we live in a very safe neighborhood, but I would like to just pick them up once a week somewhere. That would be great. I don't like stuff sitting on my porch NOT because of theft, but because people know we are not home if we stay out late, have to be somewhere out of town on short noctice and the neighbors are all gone too, etc. etc.

stellabystarlight · ‎03-31-2010

Well, I guess UPS feels that in the past around Christmas, there has been a lot of theft. I know my local news has featured stories on packages being stolen from porches, etc. So, I guess this is what I will have to deal with now if I am not home. A bit of an inconvenience, but, hopefully, the packages are intact and I can get them quickly - maybe a photo ID will be required!

KYToby · ‎02-19-2012

This is not new. They have been doing this in soe areas for a while.

It helps prevent thefts, lost packages, and claims that left packages were never delivered.

There is no reason to get bent out pf shape about it.

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

Although I haven't yet had any problems, I like the idea that packages are not left for thieves.

I do hope that the sites chosen for pick-up have easy parking. I know the nearest UPS near me would be a terrible choice - rarely a space near that store.

An unrelated UPS shipping story. A friend got a great deal on a few pieces of Pfalzgraff and wanted to send them to her daughter. UPS wanted $191 to pack and ship them. She could "save" $50 if she packed them herself. So far she's done neither.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

I got several packages yesterday. Business as usual; no strange pickup points. I'd be POed if they did that since I'm always at home when they come.

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Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

Has not happened to me but have read about it on these forums before so it has happened to others.

UPS better not do that with my packages because I won't go pick them up. I paid to have them delivered to me not some place else. I would call UPS & tell them to bring them back by. It's not like they are not in the neighborhood almost daily.

I won't be home tomorrow so UPS better leave my packages on my porch as usual.