[Boatanchors] My UPS experience

[Jim Wilhite]

That is interesting Carl.  Would you be kind enough to tell us how you 
made yourself more accessible?  I have a problem similar to Jack's but 
the difference is they can drive right up to my door.  They have refused 
to pick up here even with the fee added and in a couple of instances the 
left boxes on the porch that were very light, which disappeared with the 
wind.

Not only that if they have no deliveries coming down my road they mail a 
card saying come pick it up 35 miles away.  When called they say they 
can't find my address despite having been here before.  Having it 
delivered elsewhere is asking a lot of your local store, doctor's 
office, etc. if it is something bulky.  UPS do not call on cell phones 
here to get directions.  I have been assured they have the directions in 
their computer but that didn't work either.

My alternative was DHL that pick up for free, find every location and 
match anyone's delivery time.   I, too, am retired in a rural area and 
here most of the time except when I go to the grocery store.

Jim/W5JO




> Id call it a personal problem since you apparently have not made any 
> effort to be more accessible. Being retired doesnt mean you should 
> receive special treatment either.
>
> There is a place on every UPS label for a phone # and all drivers 
> carry a cell phone. If you are not within range of a cell site then 
> you are simply paying for the luxury of isolation.
>
> Another option is to have it delivered to a local store, doctors 
> office, friend, etc.
>
> Im retired in a rural area with no delivery problems since I made the 
> effort to alleviate them
>
> Carl
> KM1H