Suggestion Box

[sunshine45]

i prefer them NOT to ring the bell unless a signature is needed.

our ups driver leaves our packages in the garage if the door is up or at the front door if it is closed.

[gmkb]

Our UPS man always rings the bell and I wish he would not primarily because I keep track of when a package is due.  So I know to look for it on a certain day.  Also UPS comes through our neighborhood at 2 and 6 p.m.  So it is all very predictable.

[Tribesters]

Not everyone wants their doorbell rung. Sleeping babies, people who work nights, sick people or people that have pets that get riled up, etc... Put a note by the door requesting them to ring the doorbell-they'll probably be happy to comply. 

[Brooklynny]

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@CalminHeart wrote:

Go into ups.com and register.  There is a section there where you tell UPS where to deliver your packages.  You can also add email settings so you know when a package will be delivered -- date and a 4 hour time frame.  

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Another benefit of registering with UPS -- you will also get an email shortly after delivery confirming the package was delivered, where it was left, and at what time.

[duster95]

I have found that it all depends on the driver.  I do have text notifications set up with UPS, USPS, FedEx and Amazon.  Whenever a delivery is made, I get an almost instant text notifying me.  I work at home often, but I'm not often near the door where I might hear.  I don't mind that they don't ring / knock because that gets the dogs "stirred up".  I always know when I have a package coming that day because of tracking and text notifications.

[chickenbutt]

Sometimes I really wish they would ring the doorbell on my house, too.  But I can see how they are kind of damned if they do and damned if they don't.   

I also agree that it depends on the driver.  Sometimes I get a bell-ring and most of the time I don't.

One thing you CAN do is print up a sign with large font that says something like 'UPS, Please ring bell.  Thank You.'   That's what I would do.  Generally, I know when I'm expecting something so I kkeep an eye out.  Also, I have an account with UPS so I get emails including an email within a couple of minutes of a delivery.    I really like that.  

[BalletBabe]

@WORKING GAL  THey did that to me too.  When I place an order that is coming UPS , I go into where you sign up for notifications on delivery, there is a section in there for comments.  If you put in there please knock or ring the bell when delivered they will.  I think they are always in a hurry and that is why they don't bother.  I agree with you about them just leaving it on the porch.  I try to be home when I know a delivery is coming, 

[handygal2]

In the case of delivering perishable food that is shipped with dry ice, the answer is definitely yes. Once a driver left a large styrofoam box containing meat on the front stoop, without ringing the bell. I get my deliveries in the evening, so he should have assumed l was home. Luckily l heard the truck, or that meat would have been rancid if it sat out there all night (it was the summer)!

[SharkE]

I always get a email saying "Your pkg has been delivered" from UPS

[HULAGIRL]

Maybe OP should be posting this on the UPS website.  I'm not quite sure what QVC can do about making her UPS guy ring her doorbell!