[Elecraft] K3 Shipped But Requires Signature!!!

[Edward R. Cole]

Mark,

That was my situation for receiving UPS/FedEx when I was a bachelor 
and at work.  My solution was for delivery to made to my 
workplace.  I let others at work know I was expecting a personal 
shipment to arrive so they would sign for it if I were out.  Also, I 
developed a good relationship with my UPS driver over the years where 
I had many UPS deliveries for work.  I had to inform him not to drop 
anything at my old workplace after they laid me off.  In my case, the 
driver has the same delivery area to my home.

I would not be too comfortable with a very expensive shipment being 
dropped off at my door without someone home (signature or 
not).  Signature ensures for Elecraft that the intended individual 
receives the shipment and is proof of delivery in case of any dispute 
with the buyer (just good business practice).  This protects UPS from 
bogus insurance claims, too.

I sell some things overseas on e-bay and always insist on 
signature.  In some countries mail theft is a big issue.  And I 
suppose it may be in some areas of the USA.

I was home the day my K3 (4043) was delivered.  It as Christmas that 
day (My wife informed me that was my next ten years Christmas present).

73, Ed - KL7UW

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Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:59:50 -0500 (CDT)
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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Shipped But Requires Signature!!!
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I can't believe that Elecraft is sending my K3 requiring a 
signature!  How do they expect a working person to be at home when 
UPS delivers to get a signature???  When I ordered the rig over the 
phone nobody told me that this is the way they ship.  And to boot, I 
would have to drive over one hour to a UPS delivery center to pick up 
the radio. I certainly hope they will call me tomorrow and straighten 
this whole mess out.  This certainly does not give me a good 
impression about the company.  Just venting!!!!  Mark KB3Z



73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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