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toad67
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Would you leave lower feedback for a seller who shipped an item, as per the auction description, but failed to mention that there would be an "Adult Signature Required" when the item, a set of reloading dies, showed up? Now I have to make sure that someone, an adult, is sitting at home between the expected delivery time. What the heck is wrong with some people...
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I wouldn't like it if it was sprung on me. I wonder if this seller has been burned in the past by all of the porch pirates that seem to be prevalent now. That could be why they are paranoid about having a record of the customer having the item in hand. Just guessing, but I can't think of any other reason. Bob
Had Cabela's do that to me on the purchase of a BP Handgun. (1851 Confederate Navy.)
I was none too happy.
i ship with tracking and signature i protect my self ..some folks not home for deliverys ,live in apt ect tough 💩
I believe You can go into fed ex/UPS website and override that as the recipient.
People complain when their items are stolen off the porch and say its the seller's problem because its their responsibility until its in their hands.....so heck no I'm not shipping anything without a signature. Its not the seller's fault at all....blame every theif that you see on video every day for this nonsense. People in some places can leave their babies outside to nap in a stroller in the fresh air....but here, we cannot have a box with $10 worth of liquid soap in a box without some moron seeing it as his good luck.
I require an adult signature on almost everything I ship. Sometimes it does no good as I have had mail delivers sign the receipt themselves. Once I had that happen and they threw the package on the steps of an abandoned building and drove off. A 9mm pistol was lost. And I pay $8.50 for that signature too.
When I send a payment for something I purchased on GB I always require a signature, that way I know it has arrived and the person has it in hand. Personally I have no problem at all in signing for an item, I will make arrangements to do so if need be. Good protection for both parties.
That just happened to me last week, 9mm with adult signature required was apparently signed by driver and left on the ground under the mailbox in the rain. Luckily my FFL dealer was expecting it and got it before the porch bandits! If it was stolen who is responsible?
I have no problem with "signature required," or when something ships to my FFL. I just do not like to be surprised with "signature required" because it was never stated up front.
That's the way I feel Ken. If you're going to ship it that way, just mention it in the description. For people shipping to an FFL is one thing, since it's most likely a business and they're open, but surprising an individual isn't a great practice IMO.
I put no faith in GB feedback. There are lots of sellers with multiple negatives and still rated A+. Get one negative on e-bay and see how long it takes to get back to A+
Don't know for sure about UPS, but FedEx won't do it. Since the seller is the one who paid for it they are the only one who can change it. What you can do is have it delivered to a FE alternate drop of point then you go by and sign for it. Here locally just about any dollar general is a alternate.
Should have been stated up front, but it is pretty standard and in everyone's best interest, if sometimes inconvenient. I would not leave lower feedback, but might suggest the seller add it to his/her future listings.
Plus one LF
Just hold for pickup and go get it if nobody can be home during those times. I do agree getting it unexpectedly isn't good though.
Feedback itself is becoming a pain. I don't buy and sell a lot. However, the last 5 purchases here together is around $20k and all were paid quickly. Not one left feedback in spite of me leaving it for them. I sent a reminder saying I submitted it for them, and asking if they would. Nope, Nothing.
No they are being considerate so it gets to your hands